VERA LYNN

Singer Vera Lynn became a prominent music icon in the Second World War. This was mainly because of her service when she toured the world to boost morale among troops. Her fame continued even after the war, and she became a worldwide phenomenon. She was appointed Dame by the Queen and continued to devote herself to charity and service, especially to war veterans. Dame Vera is indeed a living legend.

Her musical career is very successful. This included becoming the first British woman to top the list of American billboards with “the Forces’ Sweetheart” in 1952. On November 14 of the same year, her three hits won the top ten at the time. of the first public release of the official UK singles chart. In 1957, she came to the top of the British singles chart by singing “My Son, My Son”, in which Frank Weir Orchestra participated.