Toast 16,140 Posted June 18, 2020 1 hour ago, time said: This is doing the rounds on Twitter atm, the original We'll Meet Again recording. Just Vera accompanied by Arthur Young on the Novachord. This is the version familoar to wartime listeners. (Recorded 1939 according the blurb). It's not quite the jingoistic version we've been subjected to ever since. No ... it's a bit boring really. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cant Wait 93 Posted June 18, 2020 Rest In Peace, Dame Vera Lynn. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc 84 Posted June 18, 2020 The last great singer from the 40s I think, and certainly the last person to have a hit song in the thirties. Very sad RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 18, 2020 We'll miss you, Vera why couldn't it have been Philip instead? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miracle Aligner 249 Posted June 18, 2020 Tribute show was a re-run of 100th birthday show. I suppose it's best they could do under the circumstances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted June 18, 2020 38 minutes ago, Doc said: The last great singer from the 40s I think, and certainly the last person to have a hit song in the thirties. Very sad RIP I wouldn't call her a GREAT singer but more of a good singer. She was in the right place at the right time and that propelled her to national icon status. If she had not been in said place at said time her career may have stalled or limped on. Bit like Alma Cogans but without the dead part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted June 18, 2020 Well, that porn film I envisaged her making with old Tom certainly is not going to happen now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted June 18, 2020 8 minutes ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: Well, that porn film I envisaged her making with old Tom certainly is not going to happen now. She hasn't been buried yet. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miracle Aligner 249 Posted June 18, 2020 12 minutes ago, harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy said: She hasn't been buried yet. It's alright they can make it in heaven with Jimmy Savile as producer in a few months..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,581 Posted June 18, 2020 Its the end of a Vera 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ashes Urn 1,356 Posted June 18, 2020 RIP. Her music is unforgettable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted June 18, 2020 12 minutes ago, The Ashes Urn said: RIP. Her music is unforgettable. No, that was Nat King Cole. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,087 Posted June 19, 2020 Hits like this make it possible for us mere mortals to get closer to the leaders on DDP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,087 Posted June 19, 2020 7 hours ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: I wouldn't call her a GREAT singer but more of a good singer. She was in the right place at the right time and that propelled her to national icon status. If she had not been in said place at said time her career may have stalled or limped on. Bit like Alma Cogans but without the dead part. Exactly, her greatest talent was timing. The war came at exactly the right time for her. If she had been born 25 years later she wouldn't have become that famous, but I like to think she would have collaborated with Chas n Dave. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torbrexbones 717 Posted June 19, 2020 Space saved for a new candidate next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,206 Posted June 19, 2020 I just heard there’s going to be a big State funeral for Vera Lynn. Don’t know where, don’t know when..... 3 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,581 Posted June 19, 2020 There was the time Vera complained about the catering onboard a Japanese cruise ship. On receiving her meal on the fourth day she was heard loudly to exclaim "Whale meat again" 5 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted June 20, 2020 9 hours ago, Bibliogryphon said: There was the time Vera complained about the catering onboard a Japanese cruise ship. On receiving her meal on the fourth day she was heard loudly to exclaim "Whale meat again" I remember during the mad cow disease crisis when people stopped buying beef people used to do a variation on that joke' We'll eat meat again !' 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted June 20, 2020 On 18/06/2020 at 21:28, Bibliogryphon said: Its the end of a Vera Actually I glanced at the tv listings for tonight and was impressed to see that ITV seemed to be doing a 2 hour tribute to her, only to realise it was just the latest episode of the detective series Vera. Very dissappointed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,581 Posted June 20, 2020 13 hours ago, CoffinLodger said: Actually I glanced at the tv listings for tonight and was impressed to see that ITV seemed to be doing a 2 hour tribute to her, only to realise it was just the latest episode of the detective series Vera. Very dissappointed Daily Mail managed to limit their tribute to six pages on Wednesday. MoS might be more - whole supplement perhaps.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,206 Posted June 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Bibliogryphon said: Daily Mail managed to limit their tribute to six pages on Wednesday. The day before she died, fuck they're good! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,581 Posted June 20, 2020 2 hours ago, One shot Paddy said: The day before she died, fuck they're good! How the hell are we to know which day is which at the moment... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheKeysOfMarinus 390 Posted June 21, 2020 On 18/06/2020 at 16:38, time said: This is doing the rounds on Twitter atm, the original We'll Meet Again recording. Just Vera accompanied by Arthur Young on the Novachord. This is the version familoar to wartime listeners. (Recorded 1939 according the blurb). It's not quite the jingoistic version we've been subjected to ever since. I’m the one who tweeted this! Quite pleasantly surprised how many people found it interesting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted July 10, 2020 On 07/07/2020 at 17:40, time said: Funeral Details. I expected something bigger than that .Maybe a minutes silence or something.Oh well maybe there'll be a memorial service later in the year .Anyway enjoy your send off Vera! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
