On this day in 1937, Shirley Bassey was born

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Dame Shirley Bassey poses for photographers upon arrival at the Olivier Awards in London, Sunday, April 3, 2016. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)
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Shirley Bassey was born on January 8, 1937, in Tiger Bay, U.K. Her legendary career spans decades, making her an icon in the world of music.

She’s renowned for her powerhouse performances and timeless hits like “Goldfinger” and “Diamonds Are Forever,” solidifying her status as a James Bond theme song legend.

Shirley Bassey poses for photographers upon arrival for the World Premiere of the new James Bond film “Spectre,” at the Royal Albert Hall in central London, on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)
Shirley Bassey during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
British singer Shirley Bassey poses with former World Middleweight boxing champion Sugar Ray Robinson, during rehearsals at the London Palladium, in London, Sept. 16, 1962. (AP Photo/Leonard Brown)
Singer Shirley Bassey is pictured at Heathrow Airport, London on March 29, 1967, before flying for two weeks of cabaret appearances in Stockholm, Sweden. (AP Photo/Victor Boynton)

Bassey’s remarkable talent earned her numerous accolades, including Grammy Awards and an honorary damehood, recognizing her significant contributions to music and her enduring impact on the industry.

Happy birthday to the legendary Shirley Bassey!

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Clay Cane is an award-winning journalist, writer, radio host, and political commentator. A graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in African-American Studies, his work on race, culture, and politics have appeared in national publications, including the Washington Post, CNN, and The Grio. Clay is a regular political commentator on MSNBC. Twitter: @claycane

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