Shirley Bassey | Biography, Songs, & Facts
Shirley Bassey, Welsh singer who was renowned for her strident sultry voice, sequined gowns, and lavish jewelry. She was a forerunner of the score of pop music divas who emerged in the last decades of the 20th century. Bassey was also one of the first Black British entertainers to gain national and international fame.
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