Vera Lynn

Vera Lynn

Рождение : 1917-03-20, East Ham, London, England, UK

Смерть : 2020-06-18

История

Dame Vera Lynn was an English singer-songwriter born Vera Margaret Welch on 20 March 1917. During World War II she toured India, Burma and Egypt, giving concerts for troops stationed there and gaining the nickname 'The Forces' Sweetheart'. Her 2009 album 'We'll Meet Again: The Very Best of Vera Lynn' topped the UK album chart. At 92 she became the oldest artist to do so.

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Vera Lynn

Фильмы

Dame Vera Lynn at the BBC
Self
The BBC celebrates the Forces' Sweetheart with a look back through the archives at some of her favourite performances and biggest hits.
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
Old Lady that sang During the War
Family and friends pay tribute to the funnyman, who was one of Britain's best-loved stars of stage, TV and film for more than 50 years - and also became a cult figure in Albania, where his films were ruled to be acceptable entertainment during the country's long years of isolation during the Cold War. Including contributions by Norman's son Nick, singer Vera Lynn and actress Honor Blackman.
13 Hours That Saved Britain
Witness
In this documentary, experts dissect the Battle of Britain, which took place on Sept. 15, 1940 — a day that determined the fate of the nation.
Songs That Won the War
Herself/Presenter
Wartime sweetheart Vera Lynn presents this documentary which sets archive footage and newsreel film from World War Two to the popular sounds of the day. Artists featured include Flanagan and Allen, Gracie Fields, George Formby, Bing Crosby, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the Andrews Sisters and the Mills Brothers.
Venus fra Vestø
One Exciting Night
Vera Baker
A young singer meets a man who is the victim of a kidnap plot, and is assumed by the gang to be his girlfriend.
Rhythm Serenade
Ann Martin
Patriotic musical romance. After her school is closed, teacher Ann tries to join up. However, she is persuaded to organise a nursery for a munitions factory.
We'll Meet Again
Peggy Brown
A young dancer trying to make it in London during World War II discovers that people like her singing voice, too. Although she's at first reluctant to sing, she finally does and becomes a star. She hooks up with a young musician who composes classical music and turns his nose up at this vulgar "popular" music, but she believes he can be a success at it and sets out to turn him around.