British singer Vera Lynn to release new album for 100th birthdayBritish singer Vera Lynn will celebrate her 100th birthday by releasing an album of remastered classic songs next month, which could make the wartime singer the first centenarian to hit the UK charts. Second World War British Forces Sweetheart Vera Lynn attends the Battle of Britain commemoration outside the Churchill War Rooms in London August 20, 2010. The artist known as the "Forces sweetheart" will release "Vera Lynn 100", which will include hits such as "We'll Meet Again" and "Sailing" set to new orchestral accompaniment, on March 17, three days ahead of her milestone birthday. Through her songs, Lynn became a symbol of hope for British and Allied soldiers fighting Nazi Germany and she was given the title of Dame in 1975 for her work. In 2009, aged 92, Lynn became the oldest living artist to land a UK No.1 album with a compilation release called "We'll Meet Again: The Very Best of Vera Lynn".

Source: VietNamNet News February 02, 2017 04:31 UTC