single · January 1, 1964
Goldfinger
Warner Music Group - X5 Music GroupSee this day
rhythm and bluessoul
This single features the iconic James Bond theme song, which became Bassey's signature tune and a defining moment in her career.
- The song "Goldfinger" was composed by John Barry, with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.
- The single reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100.
- "Goldfinger" won a Grammy Award for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Prime-Time Series in 1965.
Shirley Bassey is a Welsh singer, best known for her powerful, distinctive voice and for recording the theme songs to the James Bond films Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, and Moonraker. By 1964, she was already a significant international star, having achieved earlier hits with "The Banana Boat Song" and "Climb Ev'ry Mountain".
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