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The artist known as the "Forces sweetheart" will release
"Vera Lynn 100", which will include hits such as "We'll Meet
Again" and "Sailing" set to new orchestral accompaniment, on
March 17, three days ahead of her milestone birthday.
"It’s truly humbling that people still enjoy these songs from so
many years ago, reliving the emotions of that time," Lynn said
in a statement.
"I was after all just doing my job as a singer – and it’s so
wonderful for me to hear my songs again so beautifully presented
in a completely new way."
Through her songs, Lynn became a symbol of hope for British and
Allied soldiers fighting Nazi Germany and she was given the
title of Dame in 1975 for her work.
In 2009, aged 92, Lynn became the oldest living artist to land a
UK No.1 album with a compilation release called "We'll Meet
Again: The Very Best of Vera Lynn".
The album also made her the only recording artist to have
spanned the pop charts from the 1940s to the 21st century.
(Writing by Patrick Johnston; Editing by Alison Williams)
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