Book your seat for a once-in-a-lifetime night of Bond music with @shirleybassey, @garbage and more @RoyalAlbertHall for #TheSoundOf007InConcert. pic.twitter.com/aMw7tFkE1a

— James Bond (@007) July 28, 2022

The James Bond film series’ standout soundtrack will be showcased within the upcoming event; the concert has been curated by celebrated composer David Arnold. The English movie composer’s credits include five James Bond films along with such blockbusters as Independence Day, Hot Fuzz and the BBC tv show Little Britain. Set to headline the concert is Dame Shirley Bassey, the legendary singer best known for her work within the Bond films. Dame Bassey has a long association with the Bond franchise; the singer lent her vocal talents to the themes of Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever and Moonraker.

To celebrate 60 years of Bond, I will be joining some other wonderful artistes to perform, for one night only, at the Royal Albert Hall! The Sound of 007 In Concert is taking place on Tuesday, October 4th.https://t.co/yjbHBDWpaO — Dame Shirley Bassey (@shirleybassey) July 28, 2022

Also billed to perform at The Sound Of 007 are a host of special guests and artists featured in the Bond soundtracks. Also scheduled to take the London stage is rock group Garbage, fronted by Scottish singer Shirley Manson; the band performed the theme for the 19th Bond film The World Is Not Enough. Also included in the lineup is singer Celeste; the singer will join further acts to perform new renditions of the film’s classic theme songs. Backing Dame Bassey and the event’s star-studded lineup is the acclaimed Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, confirmed to conduct throughout the event is Nicholas Dodd.

Artistic Director of the Royal Albert Hall, Lucy Noble, has given the following statement concerning the upcoming event, “We could not be more honoured to host this landmark anniversary of one of the world’s greatest franchises. The Hall has forged an indelible association with 007 over many years and we are delighted to help them celebrate.“

He’s got a licence to kill. We’ve got a licence to thrill.

Introducing 60 years of Bond – a series of electrifying concerts including film screenings with a live orchestra, and even a special appearance from @shirleybassey herself

Find out more: https://t.co/2FmOx5yuWI pic.twitter.com/DPzfFA9iSI

— Royal Albert Hall (@RoyalAlbertHall) July 28, 2022

Also commenting on the upcoming concert, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, James Bond producers, have stated, “Music has always played a vital role in the success of the 007 series. Over the sixty-year history, we have been blessed with the extraordinary talents of legendary composers and artists who have created the most powerful and moving musical contributions to our twenty five films. The Sound of 007 in Concert on October 4th will celebrate their tremendous achievements.“

The Royal Albert Hall will also be celebrating the James Bond film franchise in November with a string of screenings of the series’ most recent releases. The venue will host the screenings with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra providing a live rendition of the film’s soundtrack, instalments included within the series of in-concert screenings are Spectre, Skyfall and Casino Royale.

Further information concerning the concert and its billed performers are yet to be announced, along with the event’s partner charity. Tickets for The Sound Of 007 go on sale on 10 am on Monday August 1^st 2022, and pre-sale for Friends and Patrons of The Royal Albert Hall went on sale today.

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The new single is a sweeping, reflective ballad which looks back over a career spanning seven decades. Bassey’s YouTube account has debuted a moving accompanying lyric video for the track, set against a gallery of photos from a musical life well-lived: from the streets of Cardiff to the biggest arenas in the world. On her Instagram account, Bassey dedicated the single and album to her fans for “supporting me endlessly all these years” – a sentiment echoed in the lyrics: “This audience of mine has been my bread and wine…You were always there helping me win the fight.”

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I owe it all to YOU! ❤️ This one is for my fans, for supporting me endlessly all these years. As of today my album is available to pre-order digitally and you can listen to this first single on all streaming services. Just swipe up on my stories! #ioweitalltoyou

A post shared by Dame Shirley Bassey (@dameshirleybassey) on Oct 9, 2020 at 1:14am PDT

While her early heyday – the era of Hey Big Spender and the masterful Goldfinger – is now over a half a century away, the last two decades have seen Bassey’s career reinvigorated. She reached new audiences through Glastonbury performances (she had been due to appear at the cancelled 2020 festival); an innovative cover of Pink’s Get The Party Started; and an acclaimed comeback album in 2009’s The Performance. The powerful, retrospective tone of I Owe It All To You suggests a return to the epic nostalgic feel of much of The Performance; and in particular its standout track, the stunning and anthemic The Girl From Tiger Bay composed by the Manic Street Preachers.

Bassey’s new single was penned by Don Black, a previous collaborator on signature tunes like Diamonds Are Forever. He recently spoke about the bittersweet feelings that accompanied his latest link-up with the iconic songstress on what is likely to be her last recording: “She is a songwriter’s dream and one of the best storytellers of all time. The lyric tells of the contentment that can be found on stage and the uncertainty that comes when the curtain comes down.”

While Bassey’s life on stage might be reaching its final chapter, fans will hope that her recent arrival on Instagram will herald a new lease of life for the legendary vocalist on social media. Her debut post on Instagram will surely go down as one of the very best the platform has seen – epitomising her undimmed flair for high drama, glamour and sassiness at the age of 83.

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Better late than never! #helloinstagram

A post shared by Dame Shirley Bassey (@dameshirleybassey) on Sep 30, 2020 at 12:24pm PDT

The new album, I Owe It All To You, is due for release on 6th November. Fans can pre-order it at https://www.dameshirleybassey.world/