Observer archive: Shirley Bassey, 16 April 1970

David Newell-Smith photographed the singer in concert in London, and music critic Tony Palmer reviewed her performance.You can buy an archival-quality, giclée print of Bassey onstage from our partner, theprintspaceShirley Bassey wants us to care about her. Every gesture, every inflection, every song pleaded for endless sympathy for her suffering. The audience at the Talk of the Town, where she is currently appearing for a season, seemed to understand their role in the game and responded w