it's almost become the stuff of legend. And reacting to the video of the
performance is youtube reactor Adam Strong who is clearly a student
of the voice, observing how people perform. In fact I felt compelled to
keep my eye on his visible reactions while watching Dame Shirley
at the same time.
But I think you'll need headphones for this one as Adam films himself just
inches away from the tv screen using the volume from the tv itself which
kind of looks appealing in the same way that children sit so close to their
tv screen when watching cartoons.
And so this performance by Dame Shirley singing The Greatest Performance
of my Life is apparently a standout moment in her career. And it was the
final closing song from her 1976 BBC tv series. But what made her go all out,
belting it out like there was no tomorrow, as you wont see another
performance like it anywhere else.
Was she out to impress the BBC and win a contract for another Saturday
night series? If so then it worked as they offered her a new contract in 1979.
Dame Shirley is now 88 and I was shocked to see up on youtube recently (2025)
her belting out the closing bars of Diamonds Are Forever. Even at 88 her
voice is as strong as ever.
That video can be seen HERE.
Michael Jackson videos.
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