1999 (Complete Shirley Bassey and Bryn Terfel appearance on the Des O Connor Talk Show) <br /> <br />ABOUT the song, 'World In Union': <br />"World in Union", with lyrics by Charlie Skarbek, is a theme song for the Rugby World Cup which attempts to capture the spirit of international friendship which pervades rugby union culture the world over. <br /> <br />Shirley Bassey and Bryn Terfel recorded and released their version of this song in 1999. The song was performed live by both artists at the opening of the series in June 1999, Miss Bassey famously wearing a gown designed on the Welsh flag. Three versions are featured on the CD single: a duet from Shirley Bassey and Bryn Terfel, Shirley Bassey's solo version and finally a version which features the choirs only. The duet version is performed partially in Welsh by Bryn Terfel. The official video was filmed at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. and featured various other Welsh landscapes. The single marked a rare return to the UK singles chart for Bassey, it reached #35 in October 1999. <br /> <br />LYRICS (English Only Version): <br />Note: In this Clip Bryn Terfel sings his lyrics in Welsh: <br /> <br />There's a dream,I feel <br />So rare,so real <br />All the world in union <br />The world as one <br /> <br />Gathering together <br />One mind, one heart <br />Every creed, every colour <br />Once joined, never apart <br /> <br />Searching for the best in me <br />I will find what I can be <br />If I win, lose or draw <br />It's a victory for all <br /> <br />It's the world in union <br />The world as one <br />As we climb to reach our destiny <br />A new age has begun <br /> <br />We may face high mountains <br />Must cross rough seas <br />We must take our place in history <br />And live with dignity <br /> <br />Just to be the best I can <br />That's the goal for every man <br />If I win, lose or draw <br />It's a victory for all <br /> <br />It's the world in union <br />The world as one <br />As we climb to reach our destiny <br />A new age has begun <br /> <br />It's the world in union <br />The world as one <br />As we climb to reach our destiny <br />A new age has begun <br /> <br />ABOUT Bryn Terfel: <br />Bryn Terfel Jones CBE (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈbrɨn ˈtɛrvɛl]; born 9 November 1965) is a Welsh bass-baritone opera and concert singer. Terfel was initially associated with the roles of Mozart, particularly Figaro and Leporello, but has subsequently shifted his attention to heavier roles, especially those by Wagner.
