We'll Meet Again - Hayley Westenra & Vera Lynn

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Hayley Westenra ヘイリー 海莉 with Dame Vera Lynn & The Froncysyllte (Fron) Male Voice Choir singing "We'll Meet Again" before The Queen, and Dame Vera herself, at The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance 2009. This is one of Vera Lynn's most famous songs and there is an exciting "twist" at 2m 45s into the video when an archive video of Dame Vera herself is merged with the 'live' performance.
This performance is a tribute to Dame Vera Lynn, who is shown taking her bows at the end and who recently became the oldest living artist ever to top the UK album chart, at the age of 92.
Broadcast on BBC HD TV from The Royal Albert Hall, London on 7 November 2009. Captured edited and uploaded by Dave Ludlow in High Definition video for Hayley Westenra International - HWI.
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*LYRICS*
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 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 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...
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[@ravioli_cleetus1313]

I am a german and i dont know if i will be accepted for it but i would never in a million years support what ww2 had to offer. Such a terrible Happening. God bless all of those poor souls who had to face this and suffer. It truly warms my heart to see that this song is so well respected and is still remembered greatly to this day ❤️

[@AngloAm]

Accepted because from a brother country in free Europe.

[@barryschwarz]

The vast majority of us in all nations look back in those dark days with the same horror. Lest we forget.

[@tintins4021]

Well said.., unfortunately, Man’s desire to inflict pain and suffering upon his fellow man is insatiable, History of the world has taught us this. But your words like many will penetrate their armour

[@jimharrison748]

History proves Britain and Germany shared so much culture and were so absolutely the same. I've heard those conflicts being described somewhat callously as a huge family argument! There is some truth in that in so much of Victorias boys wanted a bigger empire than the other. In my mind, what a shameful and dreadful result of the mindset back then on both sides! What they didn't foresee was a maniac with a real hatred emerging from the mess they left! Great at posturising and grabbing their lapels for a self important photoshoot but dismally bad at thinking ahead about their damage to Germany.

[@HoiPolloi23]

history is a lie agreed upon - this includes ww2. the more you know...

[@brucehilton1662]

A star has gone out, but the songs are forever.

[@haraldhagen6713]

Her songs will live forever ❤

[@tomtransport]

She (Vera Lynn) passed today 6-18-2020 at 103, may she forever rest in peace. She inspired then and we could use some of her inspiration today.

[@karunahembrom4799]

Who?

[@susanyu8033]

Rest in Peace,,... I always get gooseberry bumisita everytime I hear this song...

[@josefk.8754]

soooooooooooo sorry ......... R.I.P.

[@theimperialsoldier7048]

Her songs brought joy to the soldiers, and brings joy to the people now. May God remember the name of Very Lynn and the millions of soldiers who died on all sides.

[@setonix9151]

@@karunahembrom4799 what the fuck man?

[@rickmoore4482]

This song now has a renewed meaning for us all..

[@janicetehie3839]

It certainly does.

[@wilsonsouza2389]

@@janicetehie3839 : for me it is the first time I hear this music and I loved it.

[@robbedegucht9941]

Just what i was thinking. Cause in this time it has more dan ever a meaning.

[@arzuhood2206]

Why did you say ...

[@garrettmeadows2273]

Amen, to that!

[@hipocampelofantocame]

I cried for this song, because I'm eighty five and so well remember those times. Strangely, life was better then than this make-believe we have now. I was lucky.

[@howelldale2588]

I don't know if you can see this Good sir but I hope you are doing well May God bless you!

[@JACK-jd1tb]

Not as old sir (64) but know what you mean! my dad was of the greatest generation

[@1joshjosh1]

Her Majesty the Queen made reference to the song in her wonderful speech yesterday.

[@marclambert1172]

For a French person, who is used to saying that the British are our best enemies, the emotion of an entire people around their Queen and Vera Lynn, is a fantastic comfort in this turbulent world. Thank's for this great song.

[@Vaewolfman]

man have some balls Britain, especially churchill's britain, can suck one

[@kyawlwincaptain]

I was a young seventeen year old Naval volunteer reserve in 1944 when I first heard Vetra Lynn singing the old standard " White Cliffs of Dover " when she was also known as "Forces Sweetheart " who could make us homesick at the front line but also raise our morale. Another British popular songstress was Ann Shelton, " the Girl with a Torchy voice " , a fair rival . I still remember many hours spent listening to a Radio SEAC , forces radio station from Colombo to their songs. i suppose not many of us are around.

[@oled.gudmundeide6664]

Thank you for your service, Sir!

[@rodolfofarfan9104]

I remember this song by Vira Lynn many years back when living in UK as student I learned the song the very day first time Rodolfo Fagan from venezuela

[@scotlandabroad1]

Thankyou for your service.

[@kyawlwincaptain]

we will.meet agsin !

[@mikemay8149]

Thank you for all you did for our future.

[@koelle4ever]

Is it allowed for me, as a German (I know my grandfather was an enemy) to say this is such a wonderful performance. I get tears in my eyes - beautiful! Greetings from Cologne/Germany

[@captainshephard1201]

jeck4ever I dont know what others are saying but every one can say that this is such a wonderful performance. Doesn't matter if your a terrorist, black, white, asian, fat, small, to old, german, pro-russian, pro-nazi or a damn jackass.

[@DicksonEd01]

Captain Shephard True but it feels a little weird since this is an English war-time hymn. Some vets, right or wrong, may feel it's a sacred memory and might be best not to call out old wounds..

[@CarbonModZero]

jeck4ever your grandfather was an ally, my friend

[@Foretelling]

CarbonModZero Did you study history at all, friend?

[@rick10512]

BadChimp Maybe he is from Italy ;)

[@FrancineL81]

started off as just a good song but then seeing the old veterans join in brought a tear to my eye....theyre the ones who faced war and the lyrics of this song mean the most to them

[@Jake-oo5ek]

💯💯💯

[@carljoslin1907]

Carl

[@MoonlightGR]

Every time I hear this song, I can't help but think of all the RAF pilots who lost their lives during the early months of the war. Brave men that we owe so very much.

[@EE-ie1bo]

Yeah only RAF though, nobody else

[@harrycurrie9664]

@@EE-ie1bo Not quite correct, The Polish had their own squadrons, same as the New Zealanders and South Africans but they flew as RAF. There were over 100 pilots from NZ that flew in the Battle of Britain, 30 of whom became aces. Keith Park, also a NZ'r oversaw the defence of London.

[@legionchef]

I agree. May I also remind those (Ie, not OP) of those bomber command crew of the RAF who suffered dreadful (ie 55,000) losses during the War.

[@lenjukins]

Sam Edward

[@kommandantgalileo]

to quote Churchill "Never had so many owed so much, to so few."

[@lrtemilu8782]

This beautiful song has brought tears to my eyes. Seeing all those elderly people and Vera Lynn... too much. I'm weeping while writing...Beautiful voice!!!

[@adamdrummer1991]

Played this version at my grandads funeral. I cry every time when Vera comes on screen. The orchestra were synced to her on screen vocal bloody perfectly. And the fact that the orchestra are themselves soldiers, plus the Fron male voice choir. There is so much I could say about this performance…

[@tommoncrieff1154]

Yes, it’s brilliant and very emotional.

[@happiihoneii]

When they started showing Vera Lynn singing the song on that big screen, my eyes filled up :')

[@alfredbroderick5450]

AGREE !!! (me too)

[@Bianka.von.Fernbach]

rip - another wonderful voice in heaven - what a choir must this be

[@DirkLorenzen]

I get smoke in my eyes every time I hear the song. Greetings from Berlin.

[@1joshjosh1]

We sure dropped a lot of hardware on you guys. 😉

[@martyns2804]

Hi Dirk, I was recently in Berlin a beautiful city, may God bless us all.

[@jw4499]

A song from long time ago which has meaning in these current differcult times we are in

[@francisalanwormald6328]

THIS 82 YR OLD OWES HIS WHOLE LIFE TO THOSE HEROIC SERVICEMEN!!! THIS LOVELY TRIBUTE MAKES GROWN MEN CRY...INCL ME......

[@Stig1959]

We`ll meet again Vera,some sunny day

[@jma1009]

Dame Vera will be 100 years old on March next year. She sang to my Grandpa in Burma in 1995. He was awarded the Burma Star, and treasured all his Vera Lynn books.Cheers,Julian

[@sinuois]

That's great, man. 102 by now!

[@marshallbowen8693]

jma1009 Dame Vera is now 103 years old.

[@annnarvaez840]

she is dead now, by June 2020 :( R.I.P Vera. you'll never be forgotten

[@williaminnes6635]

forces sweetheart then and always

[@heatherholdgate6536]

Celebrating VE Day with Vera Lynn. My Dad's favourite war time singer Bless her!

[@fassstEddie]

RIP kind lady Vera

[@wolfvopo1502]

And now this has today another meaning! My tribute to Vera! Very special you governed so many decades ultimately a century with you music, bravo! Eternal music, thanks Vera!

[@wolfvopo1502]

Now this afer so many months has so many reactions - for me tonight to revisit this performance and another tributute to Vera Lynn. My mother born 1921 ...

[@cathyrudder9304]

Absolutely Exquisite!!! We Americans long for the days when our 2 countries stood together in dignity for democracy and freedom as the great bastions of the free world.

[@agentorange153]

And our 2 countries still stand together for freedom -- UNLIKE the rest of Western Europe (France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, etc.) which has BETRAYED the cause of freedom and has now OPENLY SIDED WITH THE ENEMIES OF CIVILIZATION!

[@Thornus_______]

This woman is a Gem Thank You New Zealand.

[@josephsharp5678]

Vera Lynn is a gem. What a wonderful human being she was and always will be. Thankyou Britain 😊

[@vickifriend9285]

Well it’s that time of the year again. Remembrance Service from The Royal Albert Hall. Nothing, but nothing beats the appearances of Dame Vera Lynn over the years. That was what the audience was awaiting, year in, year out. It’s so special to me. My Mother was the split of her when she was very young and my Grandma sang me all her songs. I was a weird child, singing war time songs in the 60’! Only once I had the honour of being there, there’s absolutely nothing like it. Im familiar with The RA Hall but this occasion is always magical. Such magnificent memories. Thanks you

[@takata98]

I wasn't born until after the war, but many of my earliest memories were the respect and admiration for Vera Lynn and the emotion her songs and the impact had on my elders. I can't recall a time in my life where I didn't know or couldn't sing along. When Dame Vera Lynn passed in 2020, I was in the UK. In tribute the city centre where I was played all Vera Lynn's song catalogue for several days. The atmosphere was palpable, people from every generation young and old, every nationality or ethniity sang along or wiped a tear as they smiled or acknoledged each other walking and singing as they lined for stores or banks. I felt priveliged to have been witness to this nations most distinguished and much loved lady... RIP.

[@mikemay8149]

Vera Lynn is one of a kind. She isn't even one in a generation - there will never be anyone like her again. What a fantastic women.

[@jane9875]

that was so beautiful

[@boybblue]

Incredible and so very, very beautiful, I'm crying!!!!, oh GOD, I can't help cry!!! Thanks a million for this video, God bless you, God bless Vera Lynn, God bless Hayley Westenra, she is fantastic!!

[@mjanavel]

The room here got very dusty here all of a sudden!

[@PatrickRsGhost]

Someone began cutting up a whole bunch of onions in my room.

[@ronnieshalem8110]

To the memory of my father Sgnt. Marc Shalem that joined your army to fight the krauts. This song moves my heart.

[@agentorange153]

Was there just an accidental explosion of a tear-gas grenade in my room???

[@lindadelo9106]

What a beautiful song and a great tribute to Vera Lynn.

[@donnamarie3617]

Oh my goodness, serious goose-bumps at the end! What a fabulous clip, thank you!! Best wish's from home (New Zealand).

[@jimyoung2188]

Vera your a legend may you be remembered for ever

[@MrTahir19]

Listening this song after Queen speech about COVID-19. We will meet againnnnnnn.....

[@geraldinepfeiff2016]

I was born in 1946 , but my dad and uncles would sing this song And others of that era . They were my favorites and still are

[@Coolrockndad]

Brings a tear to your eye for sure.

[@robtakers]

Vera Lynn lived from 3/20/1917 to 6/20/2020 (103 years old) Wonderful song for the soldiers to come home to !!

[@jkcoyle1030]

No one has love and pride and devotion to their country like the British . God Bless Them.

[@marinettedupainchengxd4777]

This is a beautiful song and I love Vera Lynn and Hayley westernra

[@jamesmerrit4972]

World war 2 started on September 1,1939 on the Shanghai river and world war 2 ended on september 2,1945 in Tokyo bay,japan.

[@agentorange153]

@@jamesmerrit4972 Shanghai??? Not Oksza???

[@norcal1doimpossible197]

Been listening to Haley for about a decade. Love her voice, beautiful spirit and humble heart. I'll be listening for a lifetime. Tk u H, Westenra.

[@jeffers5ok]

A beautiful rendition by Hayley I was a boy of 9 years old In the home I was in Lincoln The master used to have a speaker on so we could listen to Vera l

[@howardegan7207]

Wow!! I was a boy aged 9 when my father came home from the second World war. He had missed much of my young childhood. God rest him. Now, 74 years later, those times seem more & more important. Hayley of course is wonderful, and Vera Lynn so important. All I can say is this was a most moving experience and I am close to tears.

[@oldcountry55]

What a gathering. Amazing the way Hayley and Vera performed the duet. It's also a beautiful tribute to a time when our world was tested.

[@barbarakaramon17]

AWESOME. I was a little girl during the 40's war years, and recall vividly when my mom would listen to Vera Lynn on the radio. Though I was very small at the time, I still get chills and tears when I hear this beautiful music. Bravo Dame Vera Lynn from Michigan.

[@carmelpule1]

A great communal binder effect, which make people come close! Just what modern society needs!

[@judo3000200]

This song is a real tear jerker, but magnificent all the same.

[@MsBigJohnny]

Truly beautiful, and the magical combination of Hayley and Dame Vera's voice is brilliant

[@xzeusz.2693]

We will miss you Dame Vera Lynn...You lived a good life...Thanks for the wonderful songs...2020 is the year of sorrows...

[@Mazza89]

Exellently put together and what a moving performance! Well done all We shall remember them.

[@markstephenson6023]

Me Mum's Favorite. We played this piece at her Celebration of Life. The Gents with the Poppy's singing in the background add to the Sentiment. Love Her Majesty's Band in Formal Uniform and Playing note for note and Hayley singing this with Honor, Respect and Love... God Bless Our Allied Veterans and Active Service and Our American Troops who served and those that made the Supreme Sacrifice. Doc Out.

[@bakewell7284]

Beautiful, Vera and the lovely voice of Hayley...thinking of mum and my dad!

[@kenbooker5739]

Hayley at the Royal Albert hall in London .it must be the most famous hall in the world.she is a lovely singer .

[@elainesingletary1146]

I've heard and loved these songs all my life

[@justinbrooks7081]

I'm sure Queen Elizabeth II and Philip are happily reunited and possibly enjoying this song together...just a happy thought on this sad occasion- just a thought from a Yank from across the ocean

[@IzzyRumi]

I weep today, as I miss The Queen, one year on.

[@didierskowronski1979]

Beautiful voice, beautiful interpretation, like the original, thanks for you voice hayley

[@annie482000]

Excellent! 5 stars for uploading and sharing, hwivid. I'm always moved to tears when I hear this song and Hayley Westenra has done it justice. She has the voice of an angel. Annie :)

Just wonderfull. Thank you Vera and Hayley.

[@philipbottrill8450]

Yea girl!!! go Hayley make New Zealand proud!!

[@oletramekaf5603]

Miss Vera Lynn is still going strong at the age of 100. Great woman, wonderful human being!

[@MrSpadeofAce]

RIP all ww2 soldiers.

[@nevilletobias5020]

Amen, my father and brother were there too. RIP love you forever.

[@MrSpadeofAce]

God bless them

[@kahyinlam2976]

MrSpadeofAce juhok

[@ytn675]

MrSpadeofAce God bless them all.

[@ytn675]

MrSpadeofAce R.I.P.

[@kingusmcgee]

Great, inspiring WW2 song so beautifully done by Hayley, the orchestra and men's choir ~ just great- Hayley Westenra from New Zealand. She's a new-found discovery for me on youtube.

[@larrykrauth970]

This song and the singers are just wonderful I listen to it daily.!

[@AvrilTRONLuKon]

Just amazing and epic!! Just veautiful, aaaaaawwwss Celtic woman makes me feel something beautiful singing my favorite song, ;3; Hayley, Vera Lynn

[@bonzoboogie1991]

This is inspirational, both Hayley and Vera. Having been stationed in the UK in the mid-90s gave me a complete appreciation for the wonderful partnership we Americans have with the UK forces and people.

[@agentorange153]

We Americans still have a wonderful partnership with the UK -- UNLIKE most of Europe!

[@marinettedupainchengxd4777]

When they go in the train it makes me happy cry because I feel so sorry for them

[@MisatoBestWoman]

Absolutely incredible experience, this song will forever be a classic Bless Dame Vera Lynn

[@davidcullen6797]

Wow. Very touching. My mother used to sing this around the house back in the day. Still makes me cry all these years on. RIP, dear Vera.

[@William2020a]

What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful person. I had the honor of seeing Vera perform and she was truly one of those who come along once in a lifetime.

[@heneralantonioluna8725]

We'll meet again and You are always in my heart

[@veraejcheffers332]

Wow.... Powerful energy of love, emotion and music. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this. 💖🎼🎵🎶🙏💕💐🌹

[@capricecoldsnow271]

Vera Lynn truly touches my heart. I felt no emotion until Vera started singing, then tears ran down my face. Bless her angelic soul❤

[@turkey0165]

God bless you Vera Lynn you’re singing with the angels now in God’s choir! RIP

[@fitza9107]

words cant describe it! and Vera is only days short of her 97th! God bless her! not a dry eye here either!

[@Burjonypa]

Love Hayley Westerna from New Zealand what a voice.

[@user-qf2ev9li1x]

思わず涙ぐむね！

[@PhillipRottingham]

This gives me the chills every time I hear it.

[@jorgesixtoantonio3162]

The song is British but the world already considers it as universal, it is to remember our loved ones lost in wars, thanks to the composer for such a beautiful song

[@deborahwatson5159]

Brilliant Hayley, for 'Our Forces' Sweet-Heart and as the Queen said, Relevant Today, to help Us All get through this Global Pandemic, Stay Safe, Stay Strong, Keep the Love for Each Other and We Can Get Through This Together, Rest In Peace 'Darling' Dame Vera Lynn and may God Bless You XXXX 😢

[@jimharrison748]

Started with " cleaning my glasses ", then went on to totally welling up and ended up saying " Don't care, I love this and so proud of being British with a capital B! " The generation that went through that, honestly I hope their seeds are still here because they were magnificent!

[@indah007]

Oh Hayley - what a great tribute - especially with Vera there - you almost brought a smile to HRH

[@jmrodas9]

Very good song to hear when one you love dies as the Lyrics say in part: "We'lll meet again don't know where, don't know when but we will meet again on a sunny day" This song lifted my spirits when my parents died as I paid attention to the lyrics as just by chance I happened to hear it. Very good song and nice to hear as it is full of hope.

[@alfredbroderick5450]

-agree 🤘

[@PaulHardingham]

3m53 the Queen is almost shedding a tear. Who can blame her. Amazing. Watching this during Covid19 lockdown. Very moving.

[@mikey0118]

I can't stop listening to. It's great how old and new have been brought together.

[@tomlutters3843]

Geweldig gezonnen en een hommage aan dame Vera Lynn.

[@marcmoorthamer9999]

Marvelous!Great song! great lady!We will remember them!

[@workonitm8]

This ladies voice has a warmth and resonance like no other.

[@luisfilipe1603]

Wow beautiful she was Dame Vera Lynn (RIP). Tks my beautiful and beloved Hayley, what a performance! I repeat, one of the best voices from Celtic Woman. 💐From Lisbon 🇵🇹🇬🇧

[@almoni33]

Today is ww2 Victory Day. both of my grandfathers were at war in Red army - one of them was lost. when When i hear this song a tear drip from my eyes. thanks to UK \USA allies. honor and glory. imperishable memory and respect to fighters against nazis

[@369.divizija]

My grandfather was in Whermacht and I belive that he was on right side

[@robertconti4937]

Amen!

[@agentorange153]

@@369.divizija No he wasn't -- he was fighting for the cause of evil!

[@josephlandrut4154]

Lovely song

[@norcal1doimpossible197]

Been listening to Haley for a decade. Absolutely love her voice, Love her beautiful spirit. I'll listen for a lifetime. Tk u very much.

[@vincespartacus372]

I'm a 57 years' old French & i never forget this Dark period to 2 World War... and this song from Vera Lynn is always powerful !!! In Loving Memory Vera... God Bless You (Rest in Peace).

[@marinettedupainchengxd4777]

Thank you for posting this because it's just such a lovely song and I can't help it!!!

[@firebird4269]

Whilst it is a shame that both the Queen Elizabeth II and Dame Vera Lynn have passed, it is truly wonderful that they lived to witness this wonderful performance. The two of them both served their nation in World War II, and the Dame popularized this song in those days.

[@paulbalogh4582]

Hayley is just simply stunning.

[@Metalheart880]

From the grandson of a Sioux chief who fought in ww2 and came home.... i salute you !!!

[@OutInTheFields]

I want to have this song on my funeral. It would be like; "this is not the end, we'll meet again", questions life actually, would be great to have some philosophical thoughts in the "last" moments

[@marinettedupainchengxd4777]

It's perfect for me because I'm learning about the war at school and it's so interesting

[@boybblue]

I can't believe she is not here anymore, I miss you Vera. . .

[@larrykrauth970]

One of greatest records ever written