In all the chaos going on right now, I thought I would make mention of the passing of a great lady, Dame Vera Lynn, at the age of 103. Those of you who don’t know who she is will probably recognize some of the songs she made popular.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vera_Lynn
We’ll meet again.
Gary
Wow she lived long and had a full life. RIP Lady Lynn.
I love this song, such beautiful voice:
Dame Vera was something of a national institution over here. She was a light in dark times, and her signature tune “We’ll Meet Again” expressed the feelings of so many people - those going off to war, and those left behind. A symbol of quiet courage, she helped us to keep going in the knowledge that there would be better times ahead - a message we should bear in mind today. Rest in peace.
She brought Light to a darkened world. May she rest in Peace.
My local public radio station takes requests for Friday afternoon’s playlist. I requested her recording of “Bluebirds Over the White Cliffs of Dover,” but it didn’t make the cut. Fortunately I have a CD of hers, with that song and “When the Lights Go On Again, All Over the World.” I have heard her described as the “Free World’s Songbird.” Such an icon during the war!
I love her cover of “Lili Marlene”. Was just listening to that song last Sunday on the way home from church.
Great synopsis of of who she was and why her work was so popular and important. Thanks for that.
Very well said, sir. [Y]
Reminds me of the end of Dr. Strangelove.
Pink Floyd even did a song about her on The Wall album. I did not realize that she was still alive until last night when I read the news. Another icon of that era has now slipped her mortal bonds and gone into history.
Rest In Peace Vera.
Thanks for the great link Gary!
Jim [cptn]
Stay Safe.