Shirley Bassey - What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life / The Magic Is You (1979 Show #5)
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- Опубліковано 18 кві 2011
- 1979 (Shirley hosts, Michel Legrand on her TV Variety Show. Shirley duets with Legrand on the first number as she sings an emotionally dynamic rendition of 'What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life'. Shirley then changes things up and sings the fun song, 'The Magic Is You'.)
Shirley recorded, What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life, on her 1970 LP Titled, 'Shirley Bassey - Something'
ABOUT, 'What Are you Doing The Rest of Your Life'
"What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?" is a song with lyrics written by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman and original music written by Michel Legrand for the 1969 film The Happy Ending and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Apart from the award winning versions, this song has been covered by many renowned artists including Dame Shirley Bassey, Julie Andrews, Diana Ross, Na Leo Pilimehana, Maysa, Bill Evans, Ferrante & Teicher, Peggy Lee, Johnny Mathis, Carmen McRae, Jaye P. Morgan, Joe Pass, Frank Sinatra, Dusty Springfield, Barbra Streisand, Rita Reys, Andy Williams, Michael Bolton, Rick Braun.
LYRICS - 'What Are you Doing The Rest Of Your Life'
What are you doing the rest of your life?
North and South and East and West of your life
I have only one request of your life
That you spend it all with me
All the seasons and the times of your days
All the nickels and the dimes of your days
Let the reasons and the rhymes of your days
All begin and end with me
I want to see your face in every kind of light
In fields of dawn and forests of the night
And when you stand before the candles on a cake
Oh, let me be the one to hear the silent wish you make Those tomorrows waiting deep in your eyes
In the world of love you keep in your eyes
I'll awaken what's asleep in your eyes
It may take a kiss or two
Through all of my life
Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall of my life
All I ever will recall of my life
Is all of my life
with you
THE MAGIC IS YOU was originally recorded and released as the title song to Shirley's 1978 LP titled, 'The Magic Is You'
LYRICS - The Magic Is You:
Close, when you're close I can hear violins
and the sound of a sweet mandolin
Touch, when you touch me a new dream begins
and I'm half way through summer and spring, yeah
And suddenly there's magic in the air
A tender sort of magic that we share
An unsuspected feeling just for you and me
No words can say exactly how I feel
'Cause I'm not sure that what I see is real
Well, I guess the magic is you
Love feels my heart with each word that you say
I'm so happy that you came my way
And suddenly there's magic in the air
A tender sort of magic that we share
An unsuspected feeling just for you and me
There are no current female artists who compares to the women of this era.
My Lord, I forgot how just wonderful she was. 👍No one today can match her.
That one composer could write this masterpiece AND "The Summer of 42," just stretches the imagination!♥
Michele Legrand loved Shirley's voice, and agreed to play the piano on her show when Shirley performed his song. For those who don't know, Michele wrote the music and Alan and Marilyn Bergman wrote the lyrics. Who wouldn't love Shirley's voice and amazing vocal abilities! Now 86 yo, she STILL has the ability to sing anything
I did not know that! Thank you. Summer if '42 is in my top five fav songs of all time.
Probably the greatest song ever written, superbly performed.
The fact that a live performance can be so completely flawless... not a recording of the best of 100 takes... Dame Shirley Bassey is simply one of the greatest vocalists who ever lived!
I second and third that...Regards, Scot USA
I was at a wedding in Henley on Thames at the Phylis Court Club. They have concerts every summer and it’s all on the opposite bank of the River Thames. I went outside and suddenly heard Shirley’s stunning voice. It gave me goosebumps.
I can't even listen to anyone else sing this song
Fantastic! Dame Shirley Bassey with maestro Michel Lagrand, together. WOW!!~
Brilliant performance from Shirley but let's not forget Michel Legrand on piano. He was a fantastic pianist and world-beating composer.
God's gift to us all - Shirley Bassey.
It's the perfect love song, no doubt. Shirley's version is the best. It's my favorite. I listen to it at least once a week. It never gets old. Love you Shirley.
Come on: it is not only Shirley's voice. Michel Legrand playing live, the author of this song and others like The Windmill of your mind, summer of 42, Brian's song, the umbrellas of cherbourg.... Come on !!!!!!
LeGrand seemed to be really enjoying it which tells you everything - he wrote it and must have heard every version
i love this lady !!!!!!!!!!1
The best version of this song I have ever heard. Beyond stunning.
IanKeith100 I love the upbeat optimistic version of this performance. But my favorite rendition will always be Rosemary Clooney’s melancholy version!
The magic is you Dame Shirley Bassey. This is my 1000000000th time I listen to the video. I just love the way you sang the magic is you!!!!!
Never tire of listening to this song by Dame Shirley she makes it sound so special .
Shirley was just wonderful!! This comment section should include thousands of
positive remarks!!! Incredible..
I love you
Absolutely beautiful 😍
She was and is a genius. And she sometimes wishes I was Welsh than rather than neighbouring English.
IF you go by heritage and not birth place, Shirley is half English on her mother's side. Her mother Eliza Jane migrated to Wales before Shirley was born.
Such a song, such a performance.......
Oh My God, what a beautiful song, one of the best I ever heard
One word "exquisite ".
Soooo great !!!!!! love Shirley
How we need another Shirley Bassey!! The magic was Shirley... There should be 2000 Comments
here in response to these great songs.............................
Shirley is everything!
Superb Shirley
I will listen to this video, a million times, for always; one of the best from Bassey !!
Amber Holcomb but I adore Dame but on that song this 16 year old girl is more poignant and wistful
RIP Michel Legrand.
Two of my icons together here.
Miss Bassey, don't you please ever leave us.
Ervin Neves Rodrigues I feel the same way
Can’t put it into words🤔
SHE'S SO AWSOME!!
beautiful voice
BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!
Wow! When legends meet ! Love this so much!
I love her tone...she is a wonderful singer!
Beautiful!
What an amazing voice and unique phrasing.
That was very beautiful
What a gorgeous voice by Miss Bassey and wonderful piano playing by Mr Legrand. Wow! God bless!
I am enamored with this recording! I have song it, listened to it , and played it over and over again for the last three weeks. GO ON SHIRLEY!!!
So amazing and so special. Shirley made the song her own! Love it!
I agree with you wholeheartedly she puts her signature on it and makes it her comprable Shirley Bassey.!
Dusty Springfield, imho, she was on another level....
WOW!!! So Beautiful Ms. Bassey!! YOU ROCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK GIRL :) :) :)
Love!!!
the wonderful dame shirley what more can anyone say aint she a blessing
I love this woman.. I lost her album I must find it again and get another turn table that has returned in 2023🙏💫❤
Shirley is the best singer to perform this song pure feeling very powerful voice she the greatest 💕💕💕💕💕
I can't help but feel wonderful listening to her sing. Awesome performer!
Mas que encontro delicioso, uma extraordinária de Shirley Bassey o fantástico compositor Michel Legran. Lindo!
So beautiful voice Shirley Bassey avec Michel Legrand so great duo marvellous tanks for sharing
This song is so special to me. And it's all the more special when she does it. It's saved to my favorites so I can grab it and watch it when I need it. Thanks whoever for putting this up on You Tube.
BRILLIANT ❤
The best interpretion of this beautiful music I ever seen in my life,
Shirley Bassey shows a lot of emotion singing that song!
Agree wholeheartedly.
RIP Mr Legrand that was our wedding song.We met him in New York one evening at the Blue Note for his first performance in NY.I know he had probably heard that about What are you doing the rest of your life before,but now that he is gone I’m happy we let him know how special that song was and is for us.Our version is interpreted by Johnny Mathis ,however Ms Bassey brings a whole another dimension to the song.
No one sings it like you ! you are the one and only Diva
Rest in peace, Michel Legrand.
Born to sing ❤
Just loved her singing this song. She did sing this song with a lot of emotion and feeling; well done
Nancywong
Magnifique!!!
Shirley sang this song so beautifully with emotion; what a gifted singer.
Nancywong
I am still listening to this medley. It's just gorgious, nostolgic, and sheer heaven!
Epic. Passionate, expressive, and emotional.
The legendary Bassey.
I love her🎉❤
Greet greet singer !!!!!!!!!!!
And great great componer . I LOVE them❤❤❤
Que voz espetacular!
Wow! such Epic Rendition, so full of love and passion in a grandeur manner! with a tinge of melancholy.
I love this song and the song about the magic was so lovely to❣
I met her only 4 years ago (Glory2God🙌🏾 ) and she looks just as fantastic in person 💃🏾❣
but really something about watching such brilliance such genius such class such phenomenal Talent makes me so sad about what is considered music and Talent today bc TRULY it's #notevenclose....
.. 💞✨💞 PER.. FEC.. TA... 🙊 sencillamente.. FENOMENAL.. la AMO.. 💞
WOW WOW WOW
Shirley had a great fan in my dad, so she is not only a great performer she holds memories of him also.
So smooth voice
what a wonderful singer, she `reads` the music and lyrics and then acts the performance...it is an art that few can do properly
Beautiful 💕💕
As a child in London your presence, your voice, your smile mesmerized me....as an adult ...all those attributes you have still do, you are true magnificence!
magical quality to her voice
once again bassey covers a song and puts the original in the shade.
beautiful
Beautiful interpretation, Shirley!
And Michel...
Wow, was she marvelous! That performance will forever be an unforgettable moment in Oscar history.
2 grands du musicol cette femme et ravissante très féminine une beauté de classe
Magique!!!! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
the wonderfull shirley and that voice she is very special always makes me feel good thanks girl
Voz de valor estraodinario pra que tem bom gosto
beautiful, this is what music is all about
You are right dandy!!!
SINGING SONGS AS THE LANGUAGE OF MY SOUL...
Le Grandi Note di Shirley!! 💛
I should listen to her more...Amazing, Amazing!!
Bassey brings an operatic edge to everything- vowels proud and strong and the heart of an Italian! - a true pop artist who is or could have ruled the Mezzo operatic world - a star
The Magic is You,Dame Bassey.xx
ATTENTION: Dame Shirley Bassey will be appearing at the 2013 Academy Awards Show In Hollywood on February 24th. She will perform for the 50th James Bond anniversary celebration! Wonderful News! Bassey is herself celebrating 60 (Diamond) years in Show Business, starting back in 1953.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. Especial! S. Bassey
as always shirley just great
dame Shirley bassey has such a robust voice ..love her
RIP Michel Legrand
Amazing!!! Love her! :)
MARAVILHOSA SEMPRE ! MISS BASSEY
I love you, Shirley Bassey. You inspire me. Do say a prayer for me. I will sing like you. You are the Light of my way as an artiste. Love, Tyler Lord Hamilton
she had such an amazing voice
Shirley Bassey is an AWESOME singer.