Shirley Bassey - People (People Who Need People) (1979 Show #5)

1979 (Shirley Bassey recorded this song and included it on her 1965 LP titled, 'Shirley Bassey Stops The Shows (UK Cover) and 'Shirley Bassey Belts The Best (USA Cover). Here she is in 1979 performing this song on her TV Variety Show. Everyone recognizes this song as one of Barbra Streisand's signature songs, and at the end of this clip there is a 2013 great picture of them together nearly four decades after both recorded this classic song. (It's unfortunate, but WMG Publishing has blocked the view of Shirley's studio recording of this great song worldwide; otherwise, I would have uploaded it because it's great!)

ABOUT this song:
People" is a song that was written by Jule Styne (composer) and Bob Merrill (lyricist) for the Broadway musical Funny Girl (1964) starring Barbra Streisand, who introduced the song. It is often known by a line from its chorus, "People who need people....". It has been recorded by Shirley Bassey, Dionne Warwick, Steve Lawrence, Jack Jones, Aretha Franklin, Nat King Cole, Perry Como, The Supremes and others, but is most closely associated with Streisand as her signature song. The song asserts that "people who need people" — that is, people who love others and are not emotionally cut off from them — are the "luckiest people in the world". It was released as a single with "I Am Woman", a solo version of "You Are Woman, I Am Man", also from "Funny Girl".
Andy Williams released a version of the song on his 1964 album, The Great Songs from "My Fair Lady" and Other Broadway Hits. Ella Fitzgerald recorded the song live on her CBS release Ella Fitzgerald at the Newport Jazz Festival: Live at Carnegie Hall. The Tymes had a top 40 hit with the song in 1968

LYRICS:
People,
People who need people,
Are the luckiest people in the world
We're children, needing other children
And yet letting a grown-up pride
Hide all the need inside
Acting more like children than children
Lovers are very special people
They're the luckiest people in the world
With one person one very special person
A feeling deep in your soul
Says you were half now you're whole
No more hunger and thirst
But first be a person who needs people.
People who need people
Are the luckiest people in the world
With one person one very special person
No more hunger and thirst
But first be a person who needs people
People who need people
Are the luckiest people in the world

[romeoordas]

Maybe I am the only person still watching this video now Nov 22, 2021, cannot help it, everything Ms Bassey sings is Magical, it makes me cry!

[edgardovillacorte]

In this toxic world people who dont need other people to be happy are the luckiest people in the world

[musicrocksoffical]

Perhaps the best version of this song. Shirley sang this classic magnificently. ❤

[georgiajawaid]

ShirleyBassey has a wide vocal range. She can go low or high without difficulty, maintaining her powerful voice. Truly gifted & we are blessed to hear her wonderful gift of music. Thank God for ger.

[zenytucay]

I love Shirley Basse's singing style, very powerful

[monalizalorenzo]

The song didn't mention toxic people. I believe the song is intended for people who believe in good in every person. People who are brave to say they are cold, hungry or hurting and needing help are lucky to have the humility to admit what other people dread to accept due to pride.. It takes courage to let people see your vulnerable side. And people who help are lucky to be chosen by the powerful being. They are given the opportunity to do good deeds. It is no wonder that people who need help crosses their path with people who are blessed to be given the opportunity to help.

[monkeysackskin]

Homer- Hey Moe Where Ya Goin?
Moe- Oh no where's in particular 😂😂

[mafchannel]

That last note !!! Ohhhh :D Perfect ! ;) :)

[scottsanderson]

One of the very few who could match Barbra. . . .wow

[RaymondLayzell]

Dame Shirley and her music will live on as long as we have people like you. thanks for the upload.

[MrJoko]

thank you so much for this! I am big Barbra fan and I adore this song. Shirley´s version is fantastic as usual! what a voice

[avesraggiana]

How come only one hundred and sixty three views?  Many, many more people must see this, so they can be amazed.

[Akshay-rfzs]

Wow ...what a voice ( amazing vocal range )

[donnasmusic]

No words to express people's strenght x

[willwee]

The incomparable one and only unique Dame Shirley Bassey!!❤❤❤

[Soulsurvived]

Love is the most beautiful thing you will ever posses I never had it returned but ik it exist because I see it in a person's eyes but I was never good enough 💔 and now I'm 55 I'm desperate to make sure it isn't destroyed it makes you so happy so never give up I'll give you my luck wich I canot use for me hold your children tight and be happy be free 💖 ♥️ 💗 ❤️ 💓 💕 don't worry about me I made a deal with the creator he gets tobkeep me 💖

[RaymondLayzell]

Scot, you are more than welcome, please keep posting. and ignore much of the criticism that seems to give some so much delight.!! Ray 

[albertwessels]

de mooiste zangeres, prachtige stem, i love hair.

[AnthonyRivieccio]

This such a powerful n important song matched so well by such a Beautiful singer !

[harrietpruette]

Thanks for posting. ..love this song by Dame Shirley.