Vera Lynn Remembers - The Songs That Won World War 2 [Import]

Vera Lynn | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 15, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Emd Int'l
• ASIN: B00000K25A
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,527 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful CD, August 23, 2005

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This review is from: Vera Lynn Remembers - The Songs That Won World War 2 (Audio CD)

This is a great CD. If you love the songs of Vera Lynn, you will love this CD! There are many fine songs here, and they are woven together in such a way as to make listening a pleasure!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "MUST HAVE" for Vera Lynn fans!, January 22, 2003

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George Bryon (Copperas Cove, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vera Lynn Remembers - The Songs That Won World War 2 (Audio CD)

This is a fantastic CD! With the medleys it has over 30 great songs all in perfect sound. It's now one of my favorites. It's really a 10 Star CD!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vera never compromised on quality--BRAVO, VERA LYNN !!!, June 4, 2009

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This review is from: Vera Lynn Remembers - The Songs That Won World War 2 (Audio CD)

Vera Lynn Remembers: The Songs That Won the War 2 has quite a few extremely well done numbers by Vera Lynn that will certainly bring back memories for some of us; they still sound so good even in our times. Vera Lynn remains, sadly, a somewhat forgotten singer despite the fact that she always gave blood to make her ballads shine. The quality of the sound on this CD is excellent; and I really love the artwork!

"Yours" starts the CD with Vera Lynn performing at her very best; and that brass really enhances the music that goes with her vocals. I love it! There's also a fine medley of "Who's Taking You Home Tonight," "Wishing" and "Wish Me Luck;" Vera delivers this like the masterful chanteuse she always was and always will remain! "Who's Taking You Home Tonight" is especially poignant; I really love this tune. Listen also for a delightful medley of "The Last Time I Saw Paris;" "Arm In Arm" and "I'll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time." Vera handles these tunes with great poise and she sings with genuine feeling on all three parts of this medley; I'm very impressed. The music fits in perfectly with Vera's singing--and wisely the musicians stay in the background; they never attempt to steal the show away from Vera. Terrific!

"A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square" stuns me with its beauty; Vera gives this a very sensitive interpretation and that piano arrangement is very elegant. "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square" is easily a major highlight of this album. Of course, "White Cliffs Of Dover" was a big hit especially when Vera Lynn sang it; Vera loved to do this song and she never misses a note here! She really opens up to showcase her vocal range on "White Cliffs Of Dover;" and that's grand. The music is sweet and Vera makes this number heavenly in her capable hands.

"I'll Be Seeing You" is a beautiful, charming and nostalgic ballad that I could never tire of; and Vera gives this her all--it shows when you hear her do this one up right! "I'll Be Seeing You" is a prime example of the type of sophisticated ballad that Vera Lynn was born to sing. "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To" is equally memorable; and Vera delves deep into this to make it shine bright. In addition, "Besame Mucho (Kiss Me)" benefits from Vera's sublime delivery and the somewhat Latin touch to the music makes it all the more special. "You'll Never Know" is a classic if there ever was one; and Vera outdoes even herself on "It Had To Be You." "It Had To Be You" is a fine number that sparkles when Vera swings gently to give us a great rendition of this tune.

"As Time Goes By" is absolutely charming; Vera really ranks high in my book when she sings songs like this one! There's a fine medley of "When The Lights Go On Again;" "I'll Pray For You" and "We'll Meet Again." Vera never skips a beat.

Vera Lynn fans can rejoice that they can add this excellent album to their collections. It's also a wonderful album for anyone who appreciates good music from the World War Two era and/or classic pop vocals.