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Wartime singer Dame Vera Lynn: Reaching 100th birthday incredible adventure
Express & Star ^ | January 13, 2017

Posted on 01/14/2017 9:11:32 PM PST by gasport

Renowned wartime singer Dame Vera Lynn has described reaching her 100th birthday as "an incredible adventure of song, dance and friendship".

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TOPICS: History; Military/Veterans; Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: lynn; music; veralynn
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To: gasport

Happy birthday to a lovely lady with a lovely voice, who gave hope to many during dark days.


41 posted on 01/17/2017 5:07:13 AM PST by kalee
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To: Daniel Ramsey
Another historic singer that started her career singing in a subway during an air raid in London during WW2 was Petula Clark, who at 84 now still has sold out concerts and albums

I'm happy to hear that she's still performing. Here are a couple of my favorites.

The Song of the Mermaid--Petula Clark (1951)

Tout Au Long Du Calendrier (through the whole calendar, aka Calendar Girl)--Petula Clark (1962)

42 posted on 01/17/2017 6:57:44 AM PST by Fiji Hill
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To: gasport
I'm not sure but if this photo is fairly recent she looks very good for 100.


43 posted on 03/20/2017 5:50:46 AM PDT by xp38
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To: HonkyTonkMan

I do not remember her but her career and contributions to us all go beyond her 100 years. The WWII “Greatest Generation” are dying off and Vera lets us celebrate them today!


44 posted on 03/20/2017 5:54:19 AM PDT by Netz ( and looking for a way ti IMPROVE mankind.)
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To: gasport

Vera Lynn turns 102 today.


45 posted on 03/20/2019 7:27:29 AM PDT by Borges
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