Dame Vera Lynn 1917-2020

Wow she lived long and had a full life. RIP Lady Lynn.

I love this song, such beautiful voice:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqtaoz4QFX8

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.

Hutch6390

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.

Great synopsis of of who she was and why her work was so popular and important. Thanks for that.

Hutch6390

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.

Very well said, sir.

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 

Stay Safe.