BASSEY, SHIRLEY - Kiss Me, Honey, Honey, Kiss Me (Sealed) (LP)

180g black vinyl edition! British singer Shirley Bassey, born in Cardiff in 1937, became famous as the interpreter of three "James Bond" theme songs: "Goldfinger" (1964), "Diamonds Are Forever" (1971) and "Moonraker" (1979). Bassey's career began in 1955 with a recording contract with Philips A&R. Their debut single "Burn My Candle", released in February 1956, sold very well. The first hit came a year later with a version of the "Banana Boat Song", which moved up to 8th place in the British hit parade. In mid-1958 two singles were made, which were to become classics in the Bassey repertoire. "As I Love You" was released as the b-side of the ballad "Hands Across The Sea". After a performance at the London Palladium in February 1959 the title reached number 1 and stayed there for four weeks. At the time Bassey also recorded "Kiss Me, Honey Honey Honey, Kiss Me". This single also shot through the ceiling, both records occupied the foremost hit parade places at the same time. A few months later, Bassey signed a contract with EMI Columbia. It was produced there by Norman Newell, a ballad specialist. During the 1960s Bassey was regularly represented in the British charts. In April 1970 she landed a worldwide hit with the Beatles cover "Something". To date, Bassey has sold 140 million records.