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Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Daily Mail
The 'lost' Vera Lynn tracks you've never heard: WWII Forces' Sweetheart's audition recordings to be released 90 years on
Dame Vera Lynn's early audition records are to be released for the first time, 90 years after they were first recorded. The late singer's first records were found when Dame Vera's daughter donated her mother's record collection to the British Library after she moved out of her home in East Sussex. Along with the three silver aluminium audition records, a copy of Dame Vera's first record, It's Home, recorded in 1935 with bandleader Howard Baker, was also found. Recorded after trumpeter Baker invited Dame Vera to join his band in 1933, the first record is one of just 100 copies pressed. Dame Vera's daughter, Virginia Lewis-Jones, said: 'It's so wonderful to hear ma's voice from those early days, right at the start of her career. 'I always had the feeling these would be worth exploring so I am absolutely thrilled that the audition tapes we've never heard can now be brought to life, and add significantly to what we already know about ma.' Dame Vera made her name during the Second World War, when her rousing songs such as We'll Meet Again, (There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs Of Dover and There'll Always Be An England, earned her the affectionate name Forces' Sweetheart. She gave outdoor concerts for the troops in Egypt, India and Burma as part of the Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA. Her final studio album, Unforgettable, was released in 2010. In May 2020, just weeks before her death aged 103, she became the oldest artist to have a top 40 album in the UK, with her greatest hits album 100. Dame Vera lived for 40 years with her husband Harry Lewis at the home her daughter inherited. A medley features on the records, including a section of the song I Hate Myself (For Being So Mean To You), and a piano-only version of debut single It's Home. On one of the tracks an unknown voice joins Dame Vera and the piano cuts off at the end, as all that needed to be heard for the audition was her voice. The records will now be available to listen to at the British Library's Sound Archive. Karoline Engelhardt, curator of popular music recordings at the British Library, said: 'We are honoured that Virginia Lewis-Jones has chosen to donate her mother's fascinating audio collection to the British Library, including Dame Vera Lynn's very first recordings. 'The Vera Lynn collection is a key addition to the British Library's Sound Archive and these previously unreleased early discs capture a special moment in music history, when Dame Vera Lynn was still in the early stages of her career and was yet to become the voice of a generation. 'Our role in preserving and digitising these recordings will enable them to be enjoyed for generations to come.' The audition discs will be released by Decca, with What A Difference A Day Makes released as a single on Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Further previously unheard and rare tracks from them will feature on a new album called Hidden Treasures, which will be released on November 7.
Glasgow Times
5 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
Moment Lewis Capaldi reveals he unfollowed Rangers daft star
In a funny, awkward moment on the Heart Scotland breakfast show, hosted by Des Clarke, Adele and Grado, Lewis is grilled on why he snubbed one of them. Grado grilled Lewis on why he unfollowed him on X, he said: "I believe you followed me on Twitter that night. However, I don't know if I should bring this up." "Because this has got to me for years and years and years. But months later I checked on Twitter." Lewis made a triumphant return to the Glastonbury stage this year (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Lewis Capaldi opens up on 'heartwarming couple of weeks' and his new lifestyle READ MORE: Lewis Capaldi spotted boarding popular tourist boat with celebrity pals Lewis finishes the sentence for him, asking: "Unfollowed?" Grado responds glumly: "Aye." Lewis apologised: "Sorry, I don't know what's happened." Grado pleaded with Lewis for an answer for the snub: "Was it a mistake? Was it something that I tweeted?" Before Lewis jokingly revealed the reason while laughing: "I found out you were a Rangers fan." The whole room bursts into laughter at the usual cheeky remark from the global superstar. Lewis tries to make amends by saying he'll follow Grado back, but before the offer is accepted Adele drops the Two Doors Down star in it. Adele said: "No, Grado unfollowed you Lewis!" Grado admits he was annoyed at the time, he said: "Oh, I spat out the dummy big time I was like 'he better not make it now.' "He then went on to become the biggest, most streamed artist of all time so look where that got me!" Moment Lewis Capaldi reveals he unfollowed Rangers daft star (Image: Supplied) READ MORE: 'It's so good to be back': Lewis Capaldi returns to Glastonbury with secret set Lewis has shot back into the limelight after a triumphant return to the Glastonbury stage in June. The musician, who announced a break from touring shortly after his performance at the festival in 2023, performed an emotional set on the same stage he had to leave that year. The musician announced he was taking time off shortly after performing at the festival in 2023 due to vocal issues, anxiety and his Tourette's syndrome. Since his return, he's released a new single and a UK tour as he phases back into playing in front of adoring crowds. Lewis is set to perform at the Hydro on September 13 and 14 as part of his UK tour.
The Independent
7 hours ago
- The Independent
Listen to Vera Lynn's never-heard-before first audition tapes
Dame Vera Lynn 's audition records have been heard for the first time 90 years after they were first recorded. They were found when Virginia Lewis-Jones, daughter of the "Forces Sweetheart," donated her mother's record collection to the British Library's Sound Archive, after she moved out of her home in East Sussex, where Dame Vera Lynn had lived with her husband Harry Lewis for 40 years. Three silver aluminium audition records, labelled by hand with the song titles "What A Difference A Day Makes" and "Spring Don't Mean A Thing To Me," alongside a copy of Dame Vera's first record, It's Home, recorded in 1935, were found. Dame Vera made her name during the Second World War, becoming beloved for her rousing songs such as "We'll Meet Again' and giving outdoor concerts for troops.
