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Vera Lynn’s ‘We’ll Meet Again’ quoted at Queen’s funeral by Archbishop Justin Welby
2 years, 3 months ago

Vera Lynn’s ‘We’ll Meet Again’ quoted at Queen’s funeral by Archbishop Justin Welby

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Archbishop Justin Welby quoted the …

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Stars pay tribute to Dame Vera Lynn during Westminster thanksgiving service
2 years, 9 months ago

Stars pay tribute to Dame Vera Lynn during Westminster thanksgiving service

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Katherine Jenkins, Alan Titchmarsh and Jonathan Dimbleby were among those …

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Blue skies for Dame Vera Lynn! Katherine Jenkins and Christopher Biggins are among service guests
2 years, 9 months ago

Blue skies for Dame Vera Lynn! Katherine Jenkins and Christopher Biggins are among service guests

Daily Mail  

Katherine Jenkins, Alan Titchmarsh and Jonathan Dimbleby were among those who paid tribute to Dame Vera Lynn at a thanksgiving service in London today to celebrate the life and work of the wartime singer. Katherine Jenkins, Alan Titchmarsh and Jonathan Dimbleby were among those who paid tribute to Dame Vera Lynn at a thanksgiving service in London to celebrate the …

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From Maradona to Vera Lynn: The notable names we’ve lost in 2020
4 years ago

From Maradona to Vera Lynn: The notable names we’ve lost in 2020

The Independent  

Well, it’s been a truly miserable year. Born 20 March 1917, died 18 June 2020 Diego Maradona In this country, Diego Maradona is often defined by two moments: using “the hand of God” to put Argentina 1-0 up against England, and then, four minutes later, scoring one of the greatest goals of all time. Not only did he direct the …

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Bob Dylan's Rough And Rowdy Ways album hits number one
4 years, 6 months ago

Bob Dylan's Rough And Rowdy Ways album hits number one

Daily Mail  

Bob Dylan's new Rough And Rowdy Ways has become his ninth number one album. The singer and songwriter, 79, has also broke two chart records after becoming the oldest male solo artist to secure a number one on the albums chart and the oldest artist to land a number album one of new and original material. Amazing: Bob Dylan's new …

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Dame Vera Lynn once performed with Hawkwind, Lemmy and topless dancers at anti-heroin concert
4 years, 6 months ago

Dame Vera Lynn once performed with Hawkwind, Lemmy and topless dancers at anti-heroin concert

The Independent  

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Vera Lynn: The time she risked life and limb to provide comfort to those about to die
4 years, 6 months ago

Vera Lynn: The time she risked life and limb to provide comfort to those about to die

The Independent  

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Vera Lynn: The impressive record that proved she was more popular than The Beatles
4 years, 6 months ago

Vera Lynn: The impressive record that proved she was more popular than The Beatles

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Over the course of Dame …

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We'll Meet Again: Full lyrics for VE Day singalong
4 years, 6 months ago

We'll Meet Again: Full lyrics for VE Day singalong

The Independent  

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Vera Lynn's wartime role in lifting morale helped to keep the Nazis at bay
4 years, 6 months ago

Vera Lynn's wartime role in lifting morale helped to keep the Nazis at bay

The Telegraph  

“In war,” Napoleon wrote, “morale is three times more important than physical power.” The advantage of having high levels in wartime has long been acknowledged, just as much as the profound dangers that come from demoralisation, and it is for that reason that Dame Vera Lynn deserves to be considered as a serious and substantial figure in British history. Her …

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Katherine Jenkins sings to an empty Albert Hall as defiant Brits celebrate VE Day
4 years, 8 months ago

Katherine Jenkins sings to an empty Albert Hall as defiant Brits celebrate VE Day

Daily Mail  

**Share YOUR photographs of VE Day celebrations by emailing them to [email protected]** **Share YOUR photographs of VE Day celebrations by emailing them to [email protected]** **Share YOUR photographs of VE Day celebrations by emailing them to [email protected]** Katherine Jenkins has led the nation in a chorus of wartime songs by Dame Vera Lynn outside Buckingham Palace tonight while defiant Britons have …

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Colonel Tom Moore recalls 'very very happy' VE Day celebrations 75 years ago
4 years, 8 months ago

Colonel Tom Moore recalls 'very very happy' VE Day celebrations 75 years ago

Daily Mail  

Colonel Tom Moore today revealed he would be spending VE Day reflecting on 'the deep joy' of the date 75 years ago. He told MailOnline he will spend VE Day at home with his family Colonel Tom, has also shared memories of watching Vera Lynn perform for the troops, and his bittersweet recollections of VE Day Speaking at his home …

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UK commemorates VE Day 75 years on in lockdown celebrations
4 years, 8 months ago

UK commemorates VE Day 75 years on in lockdown celebrations

Daily Mail  

**Share YOUR photographs of VE Day celebrations by emailing them to [email protected]** **Share YOUR photographs of VE Day celebrations by emailing them to [email protected]** **Share YOUR photographs of VE Day celebrations by emailing them to [email protected]** Defiant Brits across the nation showed wartime spirit in the face of the coronavirus pandemic today as they pulled together to commemorate the 75th …

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Katherine Jenkins performs Vera Lynn songs to an empty Royal Albert Hall for VE Day anniversary
4 years, 8 months ago

Katherine Jenkins performs Vera Lynn songs to an empty Royal Albert Hall for VE Day anniversary

Daily Mail  

Katherine Jenkins will perform to an empty Royal Albert Hall tomorrow night as she performs a behind closed doors concert for the first time in the venue's 150-year history. Katherine Jenkins will play to an empty Royal Albert Hall as she performs a behind closed doors concert for the first time ever Bringing together countless nations affected by the ongoing …

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Katherine Jenkins sing We'll Meet Again with Dame Vera Lynn in virtual duet at Royal Albert Hall
4 years, 8 months ago

Katherine Jenkins sing We'll Meet Again with Dame Vera Lynn in virtual duet at Royal Albert Hall

Daily Mail  

Katherine Jenkins will perform We'll Meet Again in a virtual duet with Dame Vera Lynn to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day. For the first time in history, the Royal Albert Hall will stage a concert behind closed doors with Jenkins, 39, singing to an empty auditorium. How to watch Katherine Jenkins' virtual duet with Dame Vera Lynn Katherine …

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Dame Vera Lynn calls for VE Day style celebration when Britain finally conquers coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 8 months ago

Dame Vera Lynn calls for VE Day style celebration when Britain finally conquers coronavirus pandemic

Daily Mail  

Wartime singer Dame Vera Lynn today likened the current battle against coronavirus to World War Two - and called for a VE Day-style national party when we've finally beaten the deadly disease. Dame Vera, who celebrated her 103rd birthday in March and is famous for the wartime classic We'll Meet Again, compared COVID-19 to the 'ruthless, deadly' Nazis and remembered …

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