Historical information

Vera Lynn was a popular artist during the Second World War, known for her wholesome and romantic songs. This record was released on the 40th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and contains twenty songs that were popular during the period, especially with serving troops. Vera Lynn was supposedly fondly referred to as the "Forces' Sweetheart." The record contains the following songs:

SIDE ONE
1. (There'll be Bluebirds over) The White Cliffs of Dover
2. Harbour Lights
3. As Time Goes By
4. Beautiful Isle of Somewhere
5. Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart
6. Faraway Places
7. Little Sir Echo
8. Mexican Rose
9. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
10. Jealousy
SIDE TWO
1. It's a Lovely Day To-morrow
2. The Bells of St. Mary's
3. A Little Rain Must Fall
4. The Anniversary Waltz
5. Yours
6. When I Grow Too Old To Dream
7. It's A Sin to Tell A Lie
8. When The Lights Go On Again
9. Drifting And Dreaming
10. We'll Meet Again

Significance

Though not rare, as a mass produced product, this record is representative of the music that was well-known during the 1940s both on the home front and by serving troops. Its release as an anniversary edition speaks to the enduring memory of the period and for some community members who lived through the Second World War, has strong social significance and ability to recall memories of the wartime period.

Physical description

Flat disc, black in colour, with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove across diameter. Centre has adhesive paper label bearing information about the songs on each side and artist/copyright information. Label is Mustard yellow to white in ombre fade effect. Centre of disk has round hole through which the disk is attached to a machine. Disc contained within plastic sleeve, fused on three sides.