We'll Meet Again
Arthur Young, Vera Lynn
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We'll meet again Don't know where Don't know when But I know we'll meet again some sunny day Keep smiling through Just like you always do 'Till the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away So will you please say hello To the folks that I know Tell them I won't be long They'll be happy to know That as you saw me go I was singing this song We'll meet again Don't know where Don't know when But I know we'll meet again some sunny day We'll meet again Don't know where Don't know when But I know we'll meet again some sunny day Keep smiling through Just like you always do 'Til the blue skies Drive the dark clouds far away So will you please say hello To the folks that I know Tell them it won't be long They'll be happy to know That as you saw me go I was singin' this song We'll meet again Don't know where Don't know when But I know we'll meet again some sunny day
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Written by: Hughie Charles, Ross Parker
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15 facts about this song
Song Origin"We'll Meet Again" is a British song made famous by singer Vera Lynn during World War II in 1939.
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Composer and LyricistThe song was composed by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles.
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Wartime SignificanceThe optimistic lyrics of "We'll Meet Again" made it a wartime anthem, providing hope and comfort to soldiers and their families during the uncertainty of the conflict.
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Peak PopularityVera Lynn's recording reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1940.
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Use in FilmThe song title was also used for the 1943 musical film "We'll Meet Again," in which Vera Lynn stars.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is one of the most famous of the Second World War era, and it became emblematic of the British spirit during the conflict.
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Vera Lynn’s RecognitionDue to the immense popularity of "We'll Meet Again," Vera Lynn was widely referred to as "The Forces' Sweetheart."
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Use in BroadcastingThe song was regularly played during the BBC radio program "Sincerely Yours" hosted by Vera Lynn, where she sent messages to British troops serving abroad.
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Modern RecognitionIn 2005, "We'll Meet Again" was voted the favorite World War II song in a poll by the United Kingdom's Channel 4.
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Use in TelevisionThe song was used in the final scene of the last episode of the British TV series "The Office.”
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Performance in Later YearsVera Lynn sang "We'll Meet Again" in London during celebrations for the 60th anniversary of VE Day in 2005.
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Use in Film and Television SoundtracksAside from its original context, "We'll Meet Again" has been included in the soundtracks of various films and TV shows, including "Dr. Strangelove," "The Singing Detective," and “The Crown.”
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists, including Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash and Peggy Lee.
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Cultural ReferenceThe song became a cultural reference point in the UK during the Coronavirus pandemic, symbolizing hope for people to meet again after social distancing.
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Final Public Performance"We'll Meet Again" was the last song Vera Lynn publicly performed before she retired from public performances in 1995, but she continued to make televised appearances and media interviews until her death in 2020.
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