Vera Lynn
Musician
Diamonds are forever … and so it seems in Shirley Bassey's career...on the UK charts last month she became one of a handful of artists to have a number one album in five decades. And, at the age of 92, Vera Lynn became the oldest living artist to top the UK album chart with her greatest hits album in... In this article: Shirley Bassey, Barbra Streisand, Official UK Charts Company, Zavvi, Woolworths, Arctic Monkeys, UK, Vera Lynn, and Coldplay |
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Independent.ie | November 06, 2009
Dame Vera takes on X Factor winner
Friday November 06 2009 Dame Vera Lynn is to take on this year's X Factor winner in a bid to grab the Christmas No 1. The "Forces' Sweetheart" is to release a revamped version of well-loved song We'll Meet Again, along with a recording...
In this article: The X Factor, We'll Meet Again, Alexandra Burke, Second World War, Shayne Ward, Leon Jackson, Fron Male Voice Choir, and Leona Lewis
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ITN Headline News - Showbiz news | November 06, 2009
Dame Vera Lynn vs X Factor for Xmas number one
Dame Vera Lynn will take on this year's X Factor winner in a battle for the Christmas number one spot. The Forces' Sweetheart is to release a revamped version of wartime anthem We'll Meet Again along with a recording of White Christmas.
In this article: The X Factor, Alexandra Burke, Second World War, We'll Meet Again, Shayne Ward, Leon Jackson, Fron Male Voice Choir, and Leona Lewis
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Independent.co.uk - Music | November 06, 2009
Dame Vera Lynn to take on X Factor winner in chart battle
...became the oldest artist to reach the top of the album chart with her greatest hits collection, We'll Meet Again: The Very Best Of Vera Lynn. Her new version of We'll Meet Again sees her backed by label-mates, the 60-piece Fron Male...
In this article: The X Factor, We'll Meet Again, White Christmas, Fron Male Voice Choir, Alexandra Burke, Second World War, Shayne Ward, and Leon Jackson
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Wales Online | November 06, 2009
Music: Dame Vera to take on X Factor winner in chart battle
Dame Vera to take on X Factor winner in chart battle Dame Vera Lynn is to take on this year's X Factor winner in a bid to grab the Christmas number one, it was announced today. The "Forces' Sweetheart" is to release a revamped version of...
In this article: The X Factor, We'll Meet Again, White Christmas, Fron Male Voice Choir, Alexandra Burke, Second World War, Shayne Ward, and Leon Jackson
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BBC News | November 06, 2009
Choir aims for top with Dame Vera
We'll Meet Again will also feature on the choir's new album Dame Vera Lynn is challenging for the Christmas number one spot with the help of a Welsh male voice choir. Her most popular track, We'll Meet Again, will be released later this...
In this article: We'll Meet Again, World War II, Platinum, X Factor, and Llangollen
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Daily Express | November 05, 2009
Has Dame Vera got the Xmas Factor?
...reach the top of the album chart with her greatest hits collection, We ll Meet Again: The Very Best Of Vera Lynn. She was just 22 when she recorded the original in 1939, but cutting-edge studio techniques - previously used in movies - allow...
In this article: The X Factor, White Christmas, Alexandra Burke, Second World War, We'll Meet Again, Shayne Ward, Leon Jackson, and Fron Male Voice Choir
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The Press and Journal | November 05, 2009
Dame Vera, 92, wants to be Christmas No 1
...Vera, 92, wants to be Christmas No 1 CARE BEAR: Sharon Corr, Pudsey Bear and Sir Terry Wogan launch the charity album. Dame Vera Lynn is to take on this year's X Factor winner in a bid to grab the Christmas number one, it was announced...
In this article: Terry Wogan, We'll Meet Again, The X Factor, White Christmas, Fron Male Voice Choir, Alexandra Burke, and World War II
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scotsman.com - Entertainment | November 05, 2009
Dame Vera Lynn has the X Factor
...with the Edinburgh Evening News site. To read this article in full you must be registered with the site. DAME Vera Lynn is to take on this year's X Factor winner in a bid to grab the Christmas number one, it was announced...
In this article: Edinburgh Evening News and We'll Meet Again
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ITN Headline News - Showbiz news | November 03, 2009
Dame Vera Lynn: Pop stars need to support troops
Dame Vera Lynn has criticised modern entertainers for failing to back troops in Afghanistan. The 92-year-old We'll Meet Again singer - who travelled as far afield as Burma, Egypt and India for soldiers during the Second World War -...
In this article: Second World War, Afghanistan, Perspiration, We'll Meet Again, India, Burma, and Egypt
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Scotland on Sunday | November 03, 2009
Dame Vera in call to back troops
...Premium Content Subscription with the Press Association site. To read this article in full you must be registered with the site. Dame Vera Lynn has bemoaned the lack of pop singers backing troops in Afghanistan. The 92-year-old We'll Meet...
In this article: Second World War, Afghanistan, All rights reserved, Perspiration, Radio Times, and We'll Meet Again
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Dame Vera Lynn, DBE (born 20 March 1917) is a British singer whose career flourished during World War II, when she was nicknamed "The Forces' Sweetheart". Among her popular songs are "We'll Meet Again" and "The White Cliffs of Dover". She is considered one of the major Allied entertainers of World War II.
- Name At Birth:
- Vera Margaret Welch
- Birth Date:
- March 20, 1917
- Record Label:
- UK Decca/London, HMV
- Years Active:
- 1935–1995
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