Scottish songbird Sheena Easton: 'I always like to make every performance feel intimate.'

"When Sheena Easton strutted onstage at Davies Symphony Hall on July 23, 2015, the audience got more than just a classic Bond ballad. That night's program, The Spy Who Loved Me, paired her with the San Francisco Symphony for a tribute to music from sy films, complete with two gleaming Bond carsa 1969 Aston Martin DBS and a Mercury Cougarparked in the lobby for good measure."

"By the time Easton ended the night with For Your Eyes Onlythe pop hit that made her the only artist ever to be seen singing over a Bond opening sequenceit felt like everything had come full circle. The Scottish singer who once appeared on a BBC docuseries before climbing to Grammy-winning stardom was now standing center stage with one of America's top orchestras, enveloped in the glamour of Bond and the splendor of San Francisco's most iconic concert hall."

"It's part of a career that has spanned five decades, seen her conquer charts in the US, Europe, and Asia, and balance global hits with Broadway roles, film and TV cameos, Las Vegas residencies, and unforgettable collaborations with icons like Prince. Born in Bellshill, Scotland, and the youngest of six children, Easton grew up stealing her siblings' records: Shirley Bassey one day, Steely Dan the next, James Taylor the day after."

Sheena Easton performed at Davies Symphony Hall on July 23, 2015, in a Bond-themed program titled The Spy Who Loved Me with the San Francisco Symphony. Two gleaming Bond cars, a 1969 Aston Martin DBS and a Mercury Cougar, were parked in the lobby. Easton closed the evening with "For Your Eyes Only," the pop hit that made her the only artist ever to be seen singing over a Bond opening sequence. Easton continues to tour and will return to the Bay Area for shows at Yoshi's and a Davies Symphony Hall concert on Dec. 16 as part of Peabo Bryson & Friends: Home for the Holidays. Her five-decade career spans global hits, Broadway roles, film and TV cameos, Las Vegas residencies, and collaborations with artists like Prince. Born in Bellshill, Scotland, she was the youngest of six and grew up listening to siblings' records.

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