Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Vera Lynn

We'll Meet Again, Vera Lynn, Original 1939 Version > .
Vera Lynn Land of Hope and Glory ('62) > .
Land of Hope and Glory (2007 Remaster) > .
Land of Hope and Glory - Last Night of the Proms 2009 > .
2012 choir > .
Land of Hope and Glory - BBC Symphony Orchestra (1932) > .
Vera Lynn in 1995 (age 78) - VE-day 50 years > .
Vera Lynn releases new video at 103 > .

This unique footage of singer Vera Lynn was shot on 14 May 1944 near the Burmese border. It’s mute, unedited, black and white footage shot on 35mm film that captures Vera Lynn not singing but chatting to soldiers. Curator Fiona Kelly introduces us to this remarkable footage of the 'Forces' Sweetheart'.

Full unedited version of this footage in the Imperial War Museum's collections online: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/it... .
Rendition of We'll Meet Again by British servicemen in India in 1945 - full film: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/it... .

20-6-18 Obituary: Dame Vera Lynn [103], a symbol of resilience and hope .

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