We'll Meet Again

City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Brighton Festival Chorus, James Morgan, Vera Lynn, Alfie Boe

About We'll Meet Again

"We'll Meet Again" is a 1939 British song made famous by singer Vera Lynn with music and lyrics composed and written by English songwriters Ross Parker and Hughie Charles. The song is one of the most famous of the Second World War era, and resonated with soldiers going off to fight as well as their families and sweethearts. The song gave its name to the 1943 musical film We'll Meet Again in which Dame Vera Lynn played the lead role (see 1943 in music). Lynn's recording is featured in the final scene of Stanley Kubrick's 1964 film Dr. Strangelove, and was also used in the closing scenes of the 1986 BBC television serial The Singing Detective. British director John Schlesinger used the song in his 1979 World War II film Yanks, which is about British citizens and American soldiers during the military buildup in the UK as the Allies prepare for the D-Day Invasion. During the Cold War, Lynn's recording was included in the package of music and programmes held in 20 underground radio stations of the BBC's Wartime Broadcasting Service (WTBS), designed to provide public information and morale-boosting broadcasts for 100 days after a nuclear attack. Lynn sang the song in London on the 60th Anniversary of VE Day in 2005. 


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2017
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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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Vera Lynn

Dame Vera Lynn, DBE (born Vera Margaret Welch on 20 March 1917) is an English singer, songwriter and actress whose musical recordings and performances were enormously popular during World War II. more »

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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.
Composer and Lyricist
The song was composed by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles.
Wartime Significance
The 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.
Peak Popularity
Vera Lynn's recording reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1940.
Use in Film
The song title was also used for the 1943 musical film "We'll Meet Again," in which Vera Lynn stars.
Cultural Impact
The song is one of the most famous of the Second World War era, and it became emblematic of the British spirit during the conflict.
Vera Lynn’s Recognition
Due to the immense popularity of "We'll Meet Again," Vera Lynn was widely referred to as "The Forces' Sweetheart."
Use in Broadcasting
The song was regularly played during the BBC radio program "Sincerely Yours" hosted by Vera Lynn, where she sent messages to British troops serving abroad.
Modern Recognition
In 2005, "We'll Meet Again" was voted the favorite World War II song in a poll by the United Kingdom's Channel 4.
Use in Television
The song was used in the final scene of the last episode of the British TV series "The Office.”
Performance in Later Years
Vera Lynn sang "We'll Meet Again" in London during celebrations for the 60th anniversary of VE Day in 2005.
Use in Film and Television Soundtracks
Aside 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.”
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by many artists, including Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash and Peggy Lee.
Cultural Reference
The song became a cultural reference point in the UK during the Coronavirus pandemic, symbolizing hope for people to meet again after social distancing.
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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