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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:musician
gptkb:Person
gptkb:Singer
gptkb:songwriter
gptkb:album
gptkb:musical_artist
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gptkbp:active_years
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1939-2020
1935-2020
1939–2020
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gptkbp:active_years_end
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gptkb:1995
gptkb:2020
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gptkbp:active_years_start
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1936
1939
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gptkbp:advocated_for
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peace and reconciliation
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gptkbp:album
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gptkb:Vera_Lynn:_The_Essential_Collection
gptkb:Vera_Lynn:_The_Collection
gptkb:Songs_of_the_Second_World_War
gptkb:Vera_Lynn:_The_Classic_Collection
gptkb:Vera_Lynn:_The_Complete_Collection
gptkb:Vera_Lynn:_The_Platinum_Collection
gptkb:The_Best_of_Vera_Lynn
gptkb:Vera_Lynn_Sings_Songs_of_the_War
gptkb:Vera_Lynn:_The_Very_Best_Of
gptkb:Vera_Lynn:_The_Definitive_Collection
gptkb:Vera_Lynn:_The_Ultimate_Collection
Vera Lynn: 100
Vera Lynn: 75th Anniversary Album
Vera Lynn: The Best of Vera Lynn
Vera Lynn: The Best of the Best
Vera Lynn: The Complete Works
Vera Lynn: The Golden Age of Song
Vera Lynn: The Legacy
Vera Lynn: The Very Best of Vera Lynn
Vera Lynn: The War Years
Songs from the Second World War
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gptkbp:appears_in
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gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:films
gptkb:television_shows
radio shows
documentaries about WWII
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gptkbp:associated_act
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gptkb:The_Andrews_Sisters
gptkb:BBC
gptkb:British_Armed_Forces
gptkb:The_British_Armed_Forces
gptkb:The_Royal_British_Legion
gptkb:The_BBC
gptkb:The_Forces'_Sweetheart
gptkb:The_D-Day_Darlings
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gptkbp:associated_acts
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gptkb:The_Forces'_Sweetheart
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gptkbp:award
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gptkb:British_Academy_of_Songwriters,_Composers_and_Authors_Gold_Badge
gptkb:Commander_of_the_Order_of_the_British_Empire
gptkb:Order_of_the_British_Empire
gptkb:British_Academy_Television_Award
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:British_Academy_of_Songwriters,_Composers_and_Authors_Gold_Badge
gptkb:Dame_Commander_of_the_Order_of_the_British_Empire
gptkb:Gold_Blue_Peter_Badge
gptkb:Order_of_the_British_Empire
gptkb:British_Academy_Television_Award
gptkb:Gold_Blue_Peter_badge
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bristol
British Legion's Poppy Appeal ambassador
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1917-03-20
March 20, 1917
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gptkbp:birth_place
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East Ham, London, England
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gptkbp:born
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March 20, 1917
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gptkbp:born_on
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March 20, 1917
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gptkbp:charity_work
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various charities
music education programs
veterans' organizations
children's hospitals
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gptkbp:child
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gptkb:Anne_Lewis
Virginia Lewis
Louise Lewis
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gptkbp:children
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gptkb:1
gptkb:Anne_Lewis
Virginia Lewis
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gptkbp:collaborated_with
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various orchestras
orchestras
other artists
conductors
musical directors
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gptkbp:contains_track
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gptkb:As_Time_Goes_By
gptkb:A_Nightingale_Sang_in_Berkeley_Square
gptkb:The_White_Cliffs_of_Dover
gptkb:I’ll_Be_Seeing_You
gptkb:The_White_Cliffs_of_Dover_(Live)
gptkb:There'll_Always_Be_an_England
gptkb:I_Don’t_Want_to_Set_the_World_on_Fire
gptkb:The_Anniversary_Waltz
You’ll Never Know
We'll Meet Again
It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow
Wish Me Luck as You Wave Me Goodbye
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gptkbp:contributed_to
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charity events for veterans
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gptkbp:contribution
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boosting morale during WWII
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gptkbp:cover_art
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Cover of Vera Lynn: The Essential Collection
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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British culture
music history
war history
Legacy in popular culture
entertainment history
Involvement in veterans' affairs
Recognition in documentaries
Influence on wartime morale
symbol of wartime Britain
symbol of hope during wartime
Celebration of her centenary
Her influence on the British music hall tradition
Her legacy celebrated in music festivals
Her music played at commemorative events
Her music remains popular in contemporary culture
Her songs covered by various artists
Her songs featured in films and media
Her songs used in political campaigns
Icon of British resilience
Inclusion in historical discussions
Influence on charity events
Influence on the genre of traditional pop
Memorials and honors posthumously
Recognition in the UK music industry
Representation of the 1940s music scene
Symbol of hope during wartime
Tributes from later generations
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gptkbp:death_date
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June 18, 2020
2020-06-18
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gptkbp:death_place
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gptkb:Ditchling,_Sussex,_England
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gptkbp:debut_album
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gptkb:2017
1941
The Songs That Won the War
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gptkbp:died
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June 18, 2020
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gptkbp:died_on
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June 18, 2020
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gptkbp:documentary
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Vera Lynn: The Legacy
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gptkbp:famous_for
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Her charitable work
Her appearances on television
Her legacy in British history
her soothing voice
her performances for troops during WWII
her uplifting songs
her wartime songs
Her longevity in the music industry
Her recordings of popular songs
Her uplifting songs
Performing for troops
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gptkbp:famous_song
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gptkb:My_Son,_My_Son
gptkb:I_Can't_Help_Falling_in_Love
gptkb:As_Time_Goes_By
gptkb:Can't_Help_Lovin'_Dat_Man
gptkb:Someone_to_Watch_Over_Me
gptkb:The_Girl_That_I_Marry
gptkb:The_Last_Time_I_Saw_Paris
gptkb:The_Man_I_Love
gptkb:The_Very_Thought_of_You
gptkb:The_Way_You_Look_Tonight
gptkb:Unchained_Melody
gptkb:You_Are_My_Sunshine
gptkb:I’ll_Be_Home_for_Christmas
gptkb:The_Nearness_of_You
gptkb:My_Heart_Will_Go_On
gptkb:A_Nightingale_Sang_in_Berkeley_Square
gptkb:Moon_River
gptkb:The_White_Cliffs_of_Dover
gptkb:Love_Is_the_Sweetest_Thing
gptkb:The_World_Is_Waiting_for_the_Sunrise
gptkb:I_Wish_You_Love
gptkb:Over_the_Rainbow
gptkb:The_More_I_See_You
gptkb:I’ll_Be_Seeing_You
gptkb:Let_Me_Call_You_Sweetheart
gptkb:The_Wayward_Wind
gptkb:The_Little_Boy_That_Santa_Claus_Forgot
gptkb:I_Don't_Want_to_Set_the_World_on_Fire
gptkb:Ain't_Misbehavin'
gptkb:There'll_Always_Be_an_England
gptkb:Some_Enchanted_Evening
gptkb:The_Anniversary_Waltz
gptkb:The_Homing_Waltz
You’ll Never Know
We'll Meet Again
You Are My Heart's Delight
It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow
When You Hear Big Ben
Wish Me Luck as You Wave Me Goodbye
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gptkbp:featured_in
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BBC documentaries
various music charts
The Royal British Legion events
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gptkbp:first_appearance
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2018-05-18
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gptkbp:full_name
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gptkb:Dame_Vera_Lynn
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gptkbp:genre
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Traditional pop
traditional pop
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gptkbp:has_album
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gptkb:Songs_of_the_Second_World_War
gptkb:The_Best_of_Vera_Lynn
gptkb:Vera_Lynn_Sings_the_Songs_of_World_War_II
gptkb:Vera_Lynn:_The_Ultimate_Collection
We'll Meet Again
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gptkbp:has_artwork
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gptkb:Vera_Lynn
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gptkbp:has_award
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gptkb:British_Academy_of_Songwriters,_Composers_and_Authors_Gold_Badge
gptkb:Order_of_the_British_Empire
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bristol
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gptkbp:has_awards
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gptkb:Grammy_Award
gptkb:BBC_Radio_2_Folk_Awards
gptkb:Ivor_Novello_Award
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Huddersfield
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bristol
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Kent
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Southampton
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Birmingham
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Reading
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Essex
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Wales
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Sheffield
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Stirling
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Brighton
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Lincoln
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Westminster
Honorary Doctorate from the University of East London
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Portsmouth
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gptkbp:has_birth_date
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March 20, 1917
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gptkbp:has_discography
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Vera Lynn discography
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gptkbp:has_duration
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1 hour 10 minutes
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gptkbp:has_genre
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gptkb:jazz
gptkb:voice_acting
Easy listening
Traditional pop
easy listening
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gptkbp:has_influence_on
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gptkb:cultural_icon
British culture
patriotic music
music history
romantic music
nostalgic music
British pop music
traditional pop music
female vocalists
female entertainers
music for peace
music for reflection
music for healing
World War II music
entertainers of the 20th century
music during conflict
music for celebration
music for hope
music for love
music for morale
music for nostalgia
music for remembrance
music for remembrance of the past
music for soldiers
music for the future
music for unity
singers of the 20th century
war-time music
British popular music
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gptkbp:has_label
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gptkb:Parlophone
gptkb:Columbia_Records
gptkb:Decca_Records
gptkb:Universal_Music_Group
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gptkbp:has_legacy
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Symbol of hope and resilience
Cultural icon of World War II
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gptkbp:has_occupation
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gptkb:Actress
gptkb:Singer
gptkb:songwriter
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gptkbp:has_single
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gptkb:A_Nightingale_Sang_in_Berkeley_Square
gptkb:The_White_Cliffs_of_Dover
gptkb:I’ll_Be_Seeing_You
gptkb:There'll_Always_Be_an_England
We'll Meet Again
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gptkbp:has_website
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veralynn.com
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gptkbp:honorary_title
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gptkb:University_of_East_London
gptkb:University_of_Kent
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gptkbp:honors
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statue in her honor in London
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Vera Lynn
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:musical_theatre
gptkb:David_Bowie
gptkb:Diana_Ross
gptkb:Elton_John
gptkb:Elvis_Presley
gptkb:Frank_Sinatra
gptkb:Adele
gptkb:The_Beatles
film music
many contemporary artists
many artists
British music industry
British pop music
Post-war British culture
female vocalists
subsequent generations of singers
British culture during the war
war-time entertainers
World War II music
the development of pop music in Britain
the genre of wartime music
the music of the 20th century
the portrayal of women in music.
British music during WWII
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gptkbp:influenced_artists
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gptkb:Michael_Bublé
gptkb:Diana_Krall
gptkb:Elvis_Presley
gptkb:Céline_Dion
gptkb:Barbra_Joan_Streisand
gptkb:Adele
gptkb:Bette_Midler
gptkb:Andrea_Bocelli
gptkb:Katherine_Jenkins
gptkb:Josh_Groban
gptkb:Cher
easy listening
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:jazz_music
gptkb:Bing_Crosby
gptkb:Ella_Fitzgerald
gptkb:Al_Jolson
gptkb:concert_hall
musicals
traditional British music
music of the 1940s
music of World War II
music of the 1930s
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gptkbp:inspiration
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hope and resilience during wartime
Many artists and musicians
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gptkbp:inspired
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numerous tribute acts
the songwriters of her era
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gptkbp:instrument
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vocals
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gptkbp:is_available_on
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gptkb:Vinyl
CD
Digital download
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_in
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various anniversaries and tributes
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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Vera Lynn discography
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gptkbp:known_as
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gptkb:The_Forces'_Sweetheart
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gptkbp:known_for
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gptkb:The_White_Cliffs_of_Dover
patriotic songs
her distinctive voice
her charitable work
We'll Meet Again
her timeless classics
her emotional delivery
songs during World War II
singing during World War II
entertaining troops during World War II
her connection with the British public
Songs during World War II
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gptkbp:label
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gptkb:Decca_Records
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gptkbp:legacy
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gptkb:cultural_icon
inspiration for future generations
symbol of hope and resilience
symbol of hope during war
enduring popularity in British culture
influential figure in British music history
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:British
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gptkbp:notable_album
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gptkb:The_Very_Best_of_Vera_Lynn
gptkb:The_Best_of_Vera_Lynn
We'll Meet Again
75th Anniversary Album
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gptkbp:notable_song
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gptkb:A_Nightingale_Sang_in_Berkeley_Square
gptkb:The_White_Cliffs_of_Dover
gptkb:I’ll_Be_Seeing_You
gptkb:There'll_Always_Be_an_England
We'll Meet Again
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gptkbp:notable_work
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gptkb:A_Nightingale_Sang_in_Berkeley_Square
gptkb:The_White_Cliffs_of_Dover
We'll Meet Again
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:Actress
gptkb:singer-songwriter
gptkb:Author
gptkb:Singer
gptkb:songwriter
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gptkbp:performed_at
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gptkb:BBC_Proms
gptkb:The_Royal_Albert_Hall
gptkb:Wembley_Arena
gptkb:Royal_Albert_Hall
gptkb:variety_show
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gptkbp:performed_in
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troops during WWII
at the 75th anniversary of VE Day
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gptkbp:portrayed_in
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biographical films
Vera Lynn: The Forces' Sweetheart
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gptkbp:previous_album
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gptkb:100
Vera Lynn 100
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gptkbp:recognized_by
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the British public as a national treasure
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gptkbp:record_label
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gptkb:Parlophone_Records
gptkb:Parlophone
gptkb:Columbia_Records
gptkb:Decca_Records
gptkb:Universal_Music_Group
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gptkbp:recorded_in
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gptkb:My_Son,_My_Son
gptkb:There’ll_Always_Be_an_England
gptkb:The_Loveliest_Night_of_the_Year
gptkb:Yours
gptkb:I_Can't_Help_Falling_in_Love
gptkb:As_Time_Goes_By
gptkb:Fly_Me_to_the_Moon
gptkb:I_Will_Always_Love_You
gptkb:Misty
gptkb:Someone_to_Watch_Over_Me
gptkb:Somewhere
gptkb:Summertime
gptkb:The_Girl_That_I_Marry
gptkb:The_Last_Time_I_Saw_Paris
gptkb:The_Prayer
gptkb:The_Rose
gptkb:The_Shadow_of_Your_Smile
gptkb:The_Very_Thought_of_You
gptkb:The_Way_We_Were
gptkb:The_Way_You_Look_Tonight
gptkb:The_Wind_Beneath_My_Wings
gptkb:Time_to_Say_Goodbye
gptkb:Unchained_Melody
gptkb:What_a_Wonderful_World
gptkb:You_Are_My_Sunshine
gptkb:A_Time_for_Us
gptkb:I’ll_Be_Home_for_Christmas
gptkb:The_Lord’s_Prayer
gptkb:You’ll_Never_Walk_Alone
gptkb:BBC
gptkb:The_Look_of_Love
gptkb:The_Nearness_of_You
gptkb:The_Girl_from_Ipanema
gptkb:Amazing_Grace
gptkb:Danny_Boy
gptkb:My_Heart_Will_Go_On
gptkb:A_Nightingale_Sang_in_Berkeley_Square
gptkb:Moon_River
gptkb:The_White_Cliffs_of_Dover
gptkb:Love_Is_the_Sweetest_Thing
gptkb:Can't_Help_Falling_in_Love
gptkb:My_Way
gptkb:Over_the_Rainbow
gptkb:The_Impossible_Dream
gptkb:I’ll_Be_Seeing_You
gptkb:The_Little_White_Cloud_That_Cried
gptkb:The_Old_Rugged_Cross
gptkb:The_Rose_of_Tralee
gptkb:The_Wayward_Wind
gptkb:The_Little_Boy_That_Santa_Claus_Forgot
gptkb:I_Can’t_Help_Falling_in_Love
gptkb:All_I_Ask_of_You
gptkb:I_Don't_Want_to_Set_the_World_on_Fire
gptkb:My_Prayer
gptkb:Somewhere_Over_the_Rainbow
gptkb:The_Lord's_Prayer
gptkb:At_Last
gptkb:Ain't_Misbehavin'
gptkb:There'll_Always_Be_an_England
gptkb:You_Are_So_Beautiful
gptkb:A_Garden_in_the_Rain
gptkb:I_Don’t_Want_to_Set_the_World_on_Fire
gptkb:The_Anniversary_Waltz
gptkb:I’ll_Take_You_Home_Again,_Kathleen
The Gypsy
Let There Be Love
You’ll Never Know
We'll Meet Again
You Are My Heart's Delight
When You’re Smiling
It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow
It’s a Lovely Day Tomorrow
My Heart and I
When You Hear Big Ben
Wish Me Luck as You Wave Me Goodbye
Let There Be Peace on Earth
A Dreamer’s Holiday
The More We Are Together
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gptkbp:released_in
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gptkb:2010
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gptkbp:residence
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gptkb:London,_England
gptkb:East_Sussex,_England
gptkb:Ditchling,_East_Sussex,_England
gptkb:Ditchling,_East_Sussex
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gptkbp:signature
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We'll Meet Again
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Harry_Lewis
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gptkbp:supported
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various veterans' organizations
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gptkbp:tour
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gptkb:2015
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gptkbp:website
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veralynn.com
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:A_Nightingale_Sang_in_Berkeley_Square
gptkb:The_White_Cliffs_of_Dover
gptkb:You_Stepped_Out_of_a_Dream
gptkb:Lili_Marlene
gptkb:The_Forces'_Sweetheart
gptkb:Richard_Rodney_Bennett
gptkb:There'll_Always_Be_an_England
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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