[Fiji Hill]

As lugubrious as some of these seem they’re a pep-charged upgrade over stuff from just a few years before like “You Can’t Be True, Dear” (BTW a song I dont hate)

I don't hate it either. I like Vera's version (she never sang a song I didn't like).

You Can't Be True, Dear--Vera Lynn (1948)

[Phil DiBasquette]

Besides the original adaptation from a
German song by Ken Griffin for
the indie Rondo (run by future mogul Mo
Oberstein’s dad Eli) which sold millions in
a vocal and instrumental version,
it spun millions more via hit covers by
UK artists Dame Vera Lynn (still alive!) and
Dick James (yes that Beatles music publisher)as
well as Dick Haymes, The Sportsmen, etc.