Vera Lynn
Musician
Choir aims for top with Dame VeraDame Vera, who kept up the spirits of millions of soldiers during World War II, became the oldest living artist to top the UK album chart in September at the age of 92 with her album, We'll Meet Again - The Very Best of Vera Lynn. The... In this article: Vera Lynn, We'll Meet Again, World War II, Platinum, X Factor, and Llangollen |
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Guardian Unlimited | November 15, 2009
Diamonds are forever …
...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 September, knocking Arctic Monkeys off top spot and outselling the positively embryonic Jamie T. Labels are...
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New Kerala | November 16, 2009
Dame Shirley Bassey enters UK charts with first album in two decades
...Lynn became the oldest living artist to top the UK album chart with her album in September. She replaced Arctic Monkeys at the top position. Martin Talbot, from the Official UK Charts Company, believes it is the older music fans who have...
In this article: UK, Official UK Charts Company, Arctic Monkeys, Gary Barlow, Manic Street Preachers, Kaiser Chiefs, and Pet Shop Boys
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Daily Express | November 05, 2009
Has Dame Vera got the Xmas Factor?
...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 her voice to be isolated to perform with the choir. Her version was the very first...
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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BBC News | October 12, 2009
Dame Vera named woman of year
...Dame Vera (right), Jenkins (left) has performed for UK troops Veteran singer Dame Vera Lynn has received a lifetime achievement award at the annual Women of the Year lunch. The 92-year-old, who last month became the oldest living artist...
In this article: Vera, Esther Rantzen, We'll Meet Again, Katherine Jenkins, Intercontinental Hotel, Joan Armatrading, and Arctic Monkeys
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The Australian | October 14, 2009
Official New Zealand Music Chart 12 October 2009
...Basshunter. #23 Vera Lynn - We'll Meet Again: The Very Best Of Ninety-two-year old Vera Lynn (real name Vera Welch) becomes the oldest person ever to chart in New Zealand. The World War II armed forces sweetheart brings her recent UK...
In this article: New Zealand, We'll Meet Again, Breaking Benjamin, Brand New Eyes, World War II, Ladyhawke, Phobia, and Ben Burnley
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Wales Online | October 22, 2009
Horror stories of war launch 2009 Poppy Appeal
" The UK campaign was launched at the same time by forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn, who joined soprano singer Hayley Westenra at London's Horse Guards Parade for a rendition of the classic wartime song We'll Meet Again. This year's...
In this article: Taliban, Afghanistan, We'll Meet Again, and Wales
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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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