On A Clear Day You Can See Forever - Shirley Bassey (1973 TV Special) video free download
1973 (Shirley's powerful cover of this song from the musical, 'On A Clear DAy You Can See Forever' - All About Shirley TV Special)
Shirley recorded and released this song on her 1967 LP titled, 'Shirley Bassey - And We Were Lovers'
ABOUT this song:
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever is a musical with music by Burton Lane and a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner based loosely on Berkeley Square, written in 1929 by John L. Balderston. It concerns a woman who has ESP and has been reincarnated. The musical received three Tony Award nominations. A 1970 film adaptation directed by Vincente Minnelli starred Barbra Streisand and Yves Montand.
LYRICS:
On a clear day
Rise and look around you
And you'll see who you are
On a clear day
How it will astound you
That the glow of your being
Outshines every star
You'll feel part of every mountain sea and shore
You can hear
From far and near
A word you've never, never heard before...
And on a clear day...On a clear day...
You can see forever...
And ever...
And ever...
And ever more.
ABOUT the LP, And We Were Lovers:
And We Were Lovers is a 1967 album by Shirley Bassey. It didn't chart, and reflected the beginning of something of a cold streak for Bassey in terms of record sales. From 1961 to 1965 Bassey had five albums enter the top 15 of the UK Albums Chart. 1966's I've Got a Song for You spent only one week on the UK chart, and from there until 1970, Bassey would have only two albums enter the charts, one of those a compilation. Bassey was stuck in a style that had brought her great success, but was pehaps becoming a bit stale (to be sure, it was the formula that was becoming dated, not Bassey's impressive interpretations). And We Were Lovers reflects the formula, a traditional pop mix of show tunes and popular songs. The album is especially notable as the first appearance by her of Big Spender, and the single that was issued hit #21 on the charts. This song would become one of Bassey's signature songs; when the album was re-issued in 1971, it was re-titled Big Spender and entered the top 30.
Comments
9 years ago
bin don
Wow. What control. She saviours every note e.g. onn (a clear day) How difficult that ending (more) would be for most singers.9 years ago
LINDA RHONE
Another take on this beautiful song.9 years ago
stevewaugh2
Excellent9 years ago
Hope Trumbull Woodhead
This is lovely, I may sing this one too!9 years ago
Karen North
I LOVE Shirley Basseys voice. INCREDIBLE. i'm grateful to my parents for introducing me to her when I was a little girl. AMAZING VOICE, STYLE ! 10 years ago
JubalCalif
WUNDERBAR !!! :-)10 years ago
genesee
lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, music by Burton Lane10 years ago
Reagan Stark
That audience is dead! She deserves a standing ovation! ♥.♥10 years ago
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lydee09
I want to see the advert again.:)10 years ago
lydee09
oh boy! i usually skip the advert. but I was so confused because it was DSB singing where do I begin. How cool is that! i WOULD BUY ANYTHING THAT COMPANY IS SELLING JUST BECAUSE THEY HAD THE GOOD TASTE TO PUT HER VOICE TO HER PRODUCT!. She is just brilliant on this song, and seemingly so effortless. Beautiful10 years ago
antieish
Incredible voice!10 years ago
rupert von trapp
Well Thorneycroft, we all wait with baited breath because her official site has been promising to make an announcement for weeks now! Let's keep everything crossed, eh! :-)10 years ago
Thorneycroft1937
if Shirley really loved entertaining that much she could do her fans a favour and do another appearance or concert. not being greedy or disrespectful but i just dont get why anyone would work out in the gym every day and be in fantastic physical and vocal condition at 76 and not benefit from that.10 years ago
Thorneycroft1937
i saw barbra doing this as her opening number in cologne this week and what can i say, she never was anywhere near Shirley and her brilliance.10 years ago
Deb B
Barbra's great version of this was recorded. She can't match Shirley live as a performer. I've had the privelege of seeing both, and it's no contest. Yes, Barbra is a great singer, and I love her singing. Maybe it was Shirley's best day, I don't know. I was just blown away by Shirley's performance and haven't experienced anything like it since I was a kid.10 years ago
rupert von trapp
I think after this years Oscars, Miss Streisand would give her right arm to be anywhere close to Miss Bassey's league. The major difference however, is that Bassey loves entertaining, Streisand does it as a favour.11 years ago
mmalmec
She is much more emotional than Barbra Streisand.In my opnion.11 years ago
Shirley Bassey Music and Vids
Yes, Shirley Bassey is awesome, and Shirley recorded this song in 1967. No one ever said that this song wasn't tied to Barbra Streisand, but it's stupid to think she has ever been in a better league than Bassey. Shirley can do an awesome cover of Bab's songs, but never, ever, ever would you find Stresisand attempting Goldfinger, or The Living Tree. Everything else gets down to personal taste, and we know where your bias' are. Yep, you known mine as well. But, I'm on Shirley's site!11 years ago
sgs92able
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