1973 (Shirley Bassey performs her version of one of the most beautiful songs ever written. From All About Shirley TV Special) br br Shirley recorded and released this song on her 1971 LP Titled, 'Shirley Bassey - Something Else' br br ABOUT this song: br "(Where Do I Begin?) Love Story" is a popular song published in 1970, with music by Francis Lai and lyrics by Carl Sigman. The song was first introduced as an instrumental theme in the 1970 film Love Story. The lyrics were added after the theme music became popular.