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Shirley Bassey, the Cardiff born singer returned home to Cardiff for a one night show at
Shirley Bassey, the Cardiff born singer returned home to Cardiff for a one night show at the Sophia Gardens Pavilion. Picture shows Shirley, once a proud member of Butetowns Rainbow Club - hugging six-year-old Marion Mohamed of Nelson Street, Butetown, after Marion presented her with a bouquet of flowers from Rainbow Club members - 27th Nov 1961
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Western Mail and Echo Copyright
Wales
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Captured in this nostalgic photo print, we witness the heartwarming reunion of Shirley Bassey, the illustrious Cardiff-born singer, with her roots. Returning home for a one-night show at Sophia Gardens Pavilion, Shirley's connection to her hometown is beautifully exemplified by her encounter with six-year-old Marion Mohamed from Butetown's Rainbow Club. The year was 1961. In this touching moment frozen in time, Shirley embraces young Marion tightly after receiving a vibrant bouquet of flowers lovingly presented by members of the Rainbow Club. As a former proud member herself, Shirley understands the significance and warmth behind this gesture from her beloved community. The photograph encapsulates not only the immense talent that propelled Shirley Bassey to international stardom but also highlights her genuine love and appreciation for those who supported her journey from its humble beginnings. It serves as a testament to the power of music in bringing people together across generations and backgrounds. This snapshot transports us back to an era when dressing gowns were fashionable attire backstage before concerts; it evokes memories of simpler times filled with innocence and joy. Preserved through Western Mail and Echo Copyright's lens, this image invites us to cherish our own connections to home while celebrating the remarkable achievements of one extraordinary artist.
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