Post by Administrator on Mar 20, 2022 21:05:50 GMT
A Mighty Girl
VIA: Home Front History.
Vera Lynn, the renowned British singer known as the "Forces' Sweetheart" for her morale-boosting performances during WWII, was born on this day in 1917. Lynn was one of the most popular singers of the World War II period, famous for such hits as "We'll Meet Again", "The White Cliffs of Dover", and "There'll Always Be an England." She had her own radio show during the war years that was broadcast to troops throughout Europe, and often toured military camps around the world such as her visit, pictured here, with British troops in Burma. In honor of her 100th birthday, Lynn became the first centenarian in history to release a new album with "Vera Lynn 100,” which features her original vocals set to new orchestrations of the music. "It's truly humbling that people still enjoy these songs from so many years ago, reliving the emotions of that time,” she said at the time. “It's so wonderful for me to hear 'my songs' again so beautifully presented in a completely new way.”
Born in East Ham, England in 1917, Lynn started performing at the age of 7, and won many accolades over her career, including becoming the first British performer to top the U.S. charts in 1952. She was also made a dame by Queen Elizabeth in 1975. Her prior album, which she released when she was 97, made her the oldest living artist to feature in the UK top 20 chart. Lynn recently reflected on the impact of her music, which helped uplift and unite Britain during its long fight against fascism: "It might seem quite tame to these young people, the music. But for us it was very exciting and very meaningful and it meant a lot to people."
At the start of the coronavirus pandemic last year, Dame Vera, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 103, called on the UK to find its 'Blitz spirit': "We are facing a very challenging time at the moment, and I know many people are worried about the future. I’m greatly encouraged that despite these struggles, we have seen people joining together... I am reminded of World War Two, when our country faced the darkest of times and yet, despite our struggles, pulled together for the common good and we faced the common threat together as a country, and as a community of countries that joined as one right across the world.
LINK 1
LINK 2
VIA: Home Front History.
Vera Lynn, the renowned British singer known as the "Forces' Sweetheart" for her morale-boosting performances during WWII, was born on this day in 1917. Lynn was one of the most popular singers of the World War II period, famous for such hits as "We'll Meet Again", "The White Cliffs of Dover", and "There'll Always Be an England." She had her own radio show during the war years that was broadcast to troops throughout Europe, and often toured military camps around the world such as her visit, pictured here, with British troops in Burma. In honor of her 100th birthday, Lynn became the first centenarian in history to release a new album with "Vera Lynn 100,” which features her original vocals set to new orchestrations of the music. "It's truly humbling that people still enjoy these songs from so many years ago, reliving the emotions of that time,” she said at the time. “It's so wonderful for me to hear 'my songs' again so beautifully presented in a completely new way.”
Born in East Ham, England in 1917, Lynn started performing at the age of 7, and won many accolades over her career, including becoming the first British performer to top the U.S. charts in 1952. She was also made a dame by Queen Elizabeth in 1975. Her prior album, which she released when she was 97, made her the oldest living artist to feature in the UK top 20 chart. Lynn recently reflected on the impact of her music, which helped uplift and unite Britain during its long fight against fascism: "It might seem quite tame to these young people, the music. But for us it was very exciting and very meaningful and it meant a lot to people."
At the start of the coronavirus pandemic last year, Dame Vera, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 103, called on the UK to find its 'Blitz spirit': "We are facing a very challenging time at the moment, and I know many people are worried about the future. I’m greatly encouraged that despite these struggles, we have seen people joining together... I am reminded of World War Two, when our country faced the darkest of times and yet, despite our struggles, pulled together for the common good and we faced the common threat together as a country, and as a community of countries that joined as one right across the world.
LINK 1
LINK 2