I know, just pause and re-read that headline again.
But it’s true!
Shirely Bassey, pushing ninety, sporting chicken wings and the only person on site wearing diamante, ROCKED Glastonbury.
Festivalgoer Greg Burke said: “I could barely believe it myself and I saw it with my own eyes. I’ve always hated her as well. But with the full band it was ace! Though I did shudder a bit (and so did everyone around me) when she ran her hand up her split-to-the-thigh dress during ‘The Lady Is A Tramp’.”

Admittedly it’s not the first time Glastonbury organisers have braved some oddness on one of the main stages. 2002 was a particularly ripe year, with both Mis-Teeq and Rolf Harris gracing the event. And Van Morrison brought his unique brand of Celticity (is that a word?) to the Pyramid stage in 2005.
It has got me thinking though: where on earth do Michael and Emily Eavis go from here? Charlotte Church? S Club Juniors? Timmy Mallett and Bombalurina? I’m sure I won’t be the only one scanning the 2009 line up for weirdness as soon as it gets released – it’s SO much more fun than bitching about the headliners.

Possibly related:

1. Post-Glastonbury update: Iggy Pop still naughty, Shirley Bassey cheats death, Amy Winehouse glamps it up

2. Festivals round-up: Diana concert schmaltz / entertainment ratio, Bassey and The Killers benefit from Glastonbury appearances

3. Shirley Bassey wows ‘em at Glastonbury 2007

4. Glastonbury roundup: Eavis honoured, Libertines reunion rumours, mud management measures, Glastonbury weather-check, tent recycling…

5. BBC “introducing” new stage at Glastonbury Festival

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Posted by sophiebruce on Tuesday June 26th, 2007 at 6:27 pm