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Vera Lynn

Born: Vera Margaret Welch, 20th March 1917, East Ham, London, England, UK


Known For : Vera Lynn is best known for her work during World War II and specifically the two songs "We'll Meet Again ( 1939 )" and "The White Cliffs of Dover ( 1942 )", She was Nicknamed "The Forces' Sweetheart ". She was a great supporter of the troops and during the war years she would tour Egypt, India, Burma, giving outdoor concerts for the troops. Following the success of the song "We'll Meet Again" she made a movie with the same name in 1943. What many may not know is that "The White Cliffs of Dover" was Written in 1941 by Americans Walter Kent and Nat Burton. Following the end of World War II in 1952 she set a new record when she released "Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart" which become the first song recorded by a foreign artist to make #1 on the Billboard charts. Dame Vera Lynn brings nostalgia to a new level when in September 2009, Dame Vera became the oldest living artist to make it into No. 1 in the UK album chart, at the age of 92 with Her collection We'll Meet Again: The Very Best of Vera Lynn.









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