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92-year-old outsells Beatles to top UK charts

Postby steveo777 » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:45 am

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/09/14/l ... index.html

All I can say is :shock:

LONDON, England (CNN) -- Vera Lynn, who made her name entertaining troops in World War II after recording her first song 70 years ago, has become the oldest living artist to have a number one album.


At 92, Vera Lynn is the oldest person to have a number one album.

The 92-year-old's album "We'll Meet Again -- The Very Best of Vera Lynn" took the top spot in the British charts on Sunday, even outselling much-hyped re-mastered versions of the Beatles' back catalogue, according to the UK's Official Charts Company.

The previous oldest living artist to top the charts was Bob Dylan, who at 67 saw his album "Together Through Life" become number one in the UK earlier this year.

"I am extremely surprised and delighted, and a big 'thank you' to all my fans for putting me there," Lynn said, according the UK Press Association.

During the war, Lynn was known as the "Forces' Sweetheart" for hits such as "The White Cliffs of Dover" which struck a chord with British soldiers fighting overseas and audiences at home.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II awarded the veteran singer the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1959 and in 1975 made her a dame.

According to the Official Charts Company, the reissued Beatles albums took in the fifth, sixth, ninth, 10th, 21st, 24th, 29th, 31st, 33rd, 37th and 38th spots


I had no idea Ross was leading a double life! :wink: :P :lol:

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Postby Jubilee » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:49 am

Oh, sure. A #1 album is fine, but it means nothing without a tour :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Postby Rick » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:54 am

Jubilee wrote:Oh, sure. A #1 album is fine, but it means nothing without a tour :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol:


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Postby weatherman90 » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:56 am

Rick wrote:
Jubilee wrote:Oh, sure. A #1 album is fine, but it means nothing without a tour :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol:


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Postby steveo777 » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:57 am

Jubilee wrote:Oh, sure. A #1 album is fine, but it means nothing without a tour :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol:


She will tour......

right along with The Beatles :lol:
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Postby Rick » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:59 am

weatherman90 wrote:
Rick wrote:
Jubilee wrote:Oh, sure. A #1 album is fine, but it means nothing without a tour :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol:


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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I don't believe I've ever seen so many LOL smilies in all my years at MR!


That was brilliant. I'm still laughing.
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Postby la michelona » Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:10 pm

What a great story. Grandpa and all my great-uncles were WWII vets, so I have a real soft spot for this era.

Here she is in 1994:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EosbVta ... re=related

Back in the day:

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Postby steveo777 » Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:12 pm

Seriously, she is living proof that great artists leave an indelible mark for generations to come. Isn't music great the way songs can live on and make people happy generations later? :D
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