White Cliffs Of Dover
Vera Lynn
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there'll be bluebirds over The white cliffs of Dover Tomorrow Just you wait and see I'll never forget the people I met Braving those angry skies I remember well as the shadows fell The light of hope in their eyes And though I'm far away I still can hear them say Bombs up... But when the dawn comes up there'll be bluebirds over The white cliffs of Dover Tomorrow Just you wait and see there'll be love and laughter And peace ever after Tomorrow When the world is free The shepherd will tend his sheep The valley will bloom again And Jimmy will go to sleep In his own little room again there'll be bluebirds over The white cliffs of Dover Tomorrow Just you wait and see there'll be bluebirds over The white cliffs of Dover Tomorrow Just you wait and see...
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Written by: Nat Burton, Walter Kent
Lyrics © GANNON & KENT MUSIC CO, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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10 facts about this song
Origins"The White Cliffs of Dover" is a popular World War II song made famous by British singer Vera Lynn. It was composed in 1941 by Walter Kent to lyrics by Nat Burton.
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Lyrics' meaningThe song's lyrics evoke a longing for peace, projecting a vision of a future where soldiers return home safely, the world is at peace, and the white cliffs of Dover have "blue birds over" them once again. This symbolizes freedom from fear and the return of joy.
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Symbol of HopeDuring World War II, this song was a great source of comfort and hope to many British citizens and soldiers. Its words promised a peaceful future, providing emotional support during a difficult time.
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PopularityVera Lynn's recording of the song became one of her best-known recordings and is among the most famous World War II tunes.
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Geographical MistakeIronically, the song has a geographical error in its lyrics. The song refers to bluebirds over the white cliffs of Dover but bluebirds are not native to the UK, they're actually indigenous to North America. This lyrical error was due to the songwriters, Burton and Kent, being American and not familiar with British bird species.
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Vera Lynn's RecognitionBecause of this song and several others, Vera Lynn was given the nickname "The Forces' Sweetheart". Her music made her one of the most popular and enduring entertainers of the war years.
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Cover Versions"The White Cliffs of Dover" has been covered by countless artists in decades since its release, including Ray Conniff, The Righteous Brothers, The Blue Jays, Connie Francis, and Kubix among others.
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In Popular CultureThe song has appeared in numerous movies, television shows, and video games, further cementing its status as an iconic piece of World War II music. It was used in films like "The Blue Bird" (1940) and "Atonement" (2007).
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Vera Lynn's DeathVera Lynn passed away in June 2020 at the age of 103. Upon her death, her version of "The White Cliffs of Dover" saw a resurgence in popularity as a way to honor her contribution to British music and her role as a symbol of hope during the war.
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Vera Lynn's LegacyIn 2020, a charity single was released as a tribute to Vera Lynn a few days after her death. The song was a cover of "The White Cliffs of Dover" by the socially distanced choir of NHS workers known as the "Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Choir".
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