Shirley Bassey Diamonds Are Forever, Goldfinger (2002)

2002 (Shirley s appearance on a BAFTA James Bond Tribute Show Performing these two theme songs decades after her original Dame s still got it ) ABOUT the song, Goldfinger: Goldfinger was the title song from the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger. Composed by John Barry and with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, the song was performed by Shirley Bassey for the film s opening and closing title sequences, as well as the soundtrack album release. The single release of the song gave Bassey her only Billboard Hot 100 top ten hit, peaking at number eight; in the United Kingdom, the single reached, 21. In 2008, the single was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Upon being asked to create a theme song for the filminprogress, Bricusse and Newley looked at each other instantly and sang out, Goldfinger. .. wider than a mile, reprising Moon River, the successful theme song from Breakfast at Tiffany s. Original