The Ultimate Collection: Vera Lynn

~ Release by Vera Lynn (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1Wishing (Will Make It So)
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1939-07)
organ:
Charles Smart (organist) (on 1939-07-05)
lead vocals:
Vera Lynn (on 1939-07-05)
vocals:
Vera Lynn (in 1939-07)
orchestra:
Ambrose and His Orchestra (in 1939-07) and Jay Wilbur’s Orchestra (on 1939-07-05)
recording of:
Wishing (Will Make It So) (on 1939-07-05)
lyricist and composer:
Buddy DeSylva
recording of:
Wishing (Will Make It So) (in 1939-07)
lyricist and composer:
Buddy DeSylva
recording of:
Wishing
writer:
Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter) and Bob Montgomery (USA)
publisher:
MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company) and MPL Communications Ltd. (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company)
3:21
2We’ll Meet Again
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1939-09-28)
synthesizer [novachord]:
Arthur Young (jazz arranger/composer) (on 1939-09-28)
lead vocals:
Vera Lynn (on 1939-09-28)
recording of:
We’ll Meet Again (on 1939-09-28)
lyricist:
Hugh Charles
composer:
Hugh Charles and Ross Parker
publisher:
Dash Music Co. Ltd., Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music), World Music Co. and World Music, Inc.
sub-publisher:
ミュージック・セールス (Music Sales, Japan, subsidiary of Shinko Music Entertainment)
43:25
3Goodnight Children Everywhere
vocals:
Vera Lynn
recording of:
Goodnight Children Everywhere
writer:
Gabriel Rogers (Gaby Rogers, bandleader) and Harry Phillips (songwriter; wrote “Goodnight Children Everywhere”)
2:54
4It’s a Lovely Day Tomorrow
vocals:
Vera Lynn
recording of:
It’s a Lovely Day Tomorrow
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin
publisher:
Irving Berlin Inc. and Irving Berlin Music Company
3:14
5I’ll Pray for You
synthesizer [novachord]:
Arthur Young (jazz arranger/composer) (on 1940-01-10)
lead vocals:
Vera Lynn (on 1940-01-10)
recording of:
I'll Pray for You (on 1940-01-10)
writer:
Stanley Hill (performance alias of Noel Gay) (in 1934) and Roy King (in 1934)
3:19
6We Three (My Echo, My Shadow, and Me)
2:42
7For Sweethearts Everywhere
vocals:
Vera Lynn
3:23
8I Could Never Tell
3:26
9How Green Was My Valley
vocals:
Vera Lynn (in 1940)
orchestra:
Ambrose and His Orchestra (in 1940)
recording of:
How Green Was My Valley
lyricist:
Benny Davis (US vaudeville performer and songwriter)
composer:
Abner Silver
3:23
10Where in the World?
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1942-08)
vocals:
Vera Lynn (in 1942)
orchestra:
Mantovani and His Orchestra (in 1942-08)
recording of:
Where in the World (in 1942-08)
writer:
Ray Austin (songwriter) and Paul Herrick
3:23
11Someone’s Rocking My Dreamboat
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1942-08)
vocals:
Vera Lynn (in 1942-08)
orchestra:
Mantovani and His Orchestra (in 1942-08)
recording of:
Someone’s Rocking My Dreamboat (in 1942-08)
writer:
Leon René, Otis René and Emerson C. Scott
3:25
12Who Am I?
3:28
13Please Think of Me
vocals:
Vera Lynn
recording of:
Please Think of Me
writer:
Benny Davis (US vaudeville performer and songwriter), Murray Mencher (pianist, lyricist and songwriter) and Russ Morgan (Big Band orchestra leader)
3:07
14Anniversary Waltz
lead vocals:
Vera Lynn (on 1942-05-19)
orchestra:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1942-05-19)
recording of:
Anniversary Waltz (on 1942-05-19)
lyricist:
Al Dubin
composer:
Dave Franklin (Tin Pan Alley songwriter)
2:43
15You’ll Never Know
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1943-08)
vocals:
Vera Lynn (in 1943-08)
orchestra:
Tony Osborne & His Orchestra
recording of:
You’ll Never Know (in 1943-08)
lyricist:
Mack Gordon
composer:
Harry Warren (US composer and lyricist)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) (ended), EMI Blackwood Music Inc. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28)
sub-publisher:
ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan), ヤマハミュージックパブリッシング (Yamaha Music Publishing) (until 2017-03-31) and ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) (from 2017-04-01 to present)
part of:
The 16th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1943 winner)
3:31
16You’re Breaking My Heart All Over Again
vocals:
Vera Lynn
recording of:
You’re Breaking My Heart All Over Again
writer:
Arthur Altman, James Cavanaugh and John Redmond (singer, songwriter)
publisher:
Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
3:24
17The London I Love
vocals:
Vera Lynn
recording of:
The London I Love (The Cockleshell Heroes)
lyricist:
Harold Purcell
composer:
George Posford (English Composer)
part of:
The Cockleshell Heroes (1955 film soundtrack)
3:14
18I’ve Heard That Song Before
recording of:
I’ve Heard That Song Before
lyricist:
Sammy Cahn (in 1942)
composer:
Jule Styne (in 1942)
publisher:
Cahn Music Company and Morley Music Co. Inc.
part of:
The 15th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1942 nominee)
3:21
19Over the Hill
vocals:
Vera Lynn
recording of:
Over the Hill
lyricist and composer:
Gerry Mason
3:25
20Only Forever
lead vocals:
Vera Lynn (on 1940-12-27)
vocals:
Vera Lynn
orchestra:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1940-12-27)
recording of:
Only Forever (on 1940-12-27)
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908–1964)
composer:
James V. Monaco
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp.
part of:
The 13th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1940 nominee)
3:10
21After a While
vocals:
Vera Lynn (in 1945)
conductor:
Len Edwards (in 1945)
recording of:
After a While
lyricist, writer and composer:
Charles Kenny (songwriter, violinist), Nick Kenny and Abner Silver
3:24
22Coming Home
vocals:
Vera Lynn
recording of:
Coming Home
lyricist and composer:
Billy Reid (UK orchestra leader and songwriter)
2:42
23I Shall Be Waiting
synthesizer [novachord]:
Arthur Young (jazz arranger/composer) (on 1940-01-10)
lead vocals:
Vera Lynn (on 1940-01-10)
vocals:
Vera Lynn
recording of:
I Shall Be Waiting (on 1940-01-10)
writer:
Hugh Charles, Joe Irwin and Ross Parker
3:08
24Maybe (edited version)
recording of:
Maybe
writer:
Allan Flynn and Frank Madden (US songwriter)
publisher:
Robbins (publisher)
1:45
25Wish Me Luck (As You Wave Me Goodbye) (edited Version)
2:19