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sorry alberta i have just posted under the condolences thread as well...but no matter this fine lady deserves 2 threads and a mention on this section...god bless you vera lynn...what a wonderful lady
I guess one advantage of being old is that I can remember hearing and seeing here in her when at the height of her career.
I also recall the esteem in which she was held by most people.
I remember going to see Vera Lynn at the Hippodrome in 1943. Great voice and she read out messages from servicemen who were overseas. My Mother used to sing Vera's songs. Great memories.
We used to queue up at the side of the Hippo' to get it "one and nines" right at the back and sometimes didn't even have a seat. Still enjoyed the shows though.