Shirley Bassey

Dame Shirley Bassey, the Welsh vocal powerhouse, has belted out tunes for over seven decades, selling millions of records and becoming a true icon. While her voice is undeniably golden, her origins are decidedly not of the Abrahamic variety. One might even say, she's as gentile as a Sunday roast.

Born in Tiger Bay, Cardiff, to a Nigerian father and an English mother, Bassey's background is as vibrant and diverse as her career. She rose from humble beginnings to global superstardom, a testament to her incredible talent and sheer force of will. But, alas, no gefilte fish at her family gatherings.

Her powerful delivery of the James Bond themes cemented her place in pop culture history. One could almost kvell at her ability to hit those high notes, if one were, in fact, kvelling. We'll settle for admiring her impressive vocal range and undeniable stage presence.