My father and I were Canadians in the crowd out front that day. It was simply spectacular. Arrived early and standing about 50 m back of the black gates next to Queen Victoria's statue. Unforgettable. My Dad was singing louder than I've ever heard him sing before.
We will never see the likes of this again. Dame Vera is the most magical performer this Country has ever known. Just watch and marvel then watch all the extraordinary performances that have gone before. There will never be another so powerful, and magical
I was there that day, I was 10 years old and it's a day I'll never ever forget. The patriotism is unreal and it certainly makes me so proud to be British ❤
I remember VE50 in 1995 so vividly - it was huge and people were having street parties everywhere. It was extra special as so many veterans were still alive and well, as well as so many figures from WW11 such as the Queen Mum and Vera Lynn (now 101!) were still active - that made it that extra bit special.
Thank you for this wonderful clip. I remember watching this with my grandad who fought in the Second World War. He was in tears and laughter because we thought this was brill. I was 13 at the time he told me a lot of things about the war which he never really talked about. This brings back so many memories thank you 👍
Only cliff is still alive 2day sadly .all gone.queen mum margaret.prince phillip.vera Harry Secombe.and sadly the late queen.and probably most of the vetrans that u see on the screen dancing and singing along.
I think unfortunately by 2045, the population in London will have a much lower ancestral connection to the British population of the 1940s. And by 2045, of those who do have an ancestral link to 1940s British population, even those who are in their 80s would have been born in 1960s . I imagine there will be events to mark the 100th anniversary, but more common in countryside towns. I think it's unlikely there would be big parties in central Birmingham or other similar cities. The way we look at the war and are taught about it will also have probably changed. Even comparing back to 1995 the narrative has gradually changed. Where now some politicians increasingly claim the war was fought as a way to free and empower the global south. Rather than to liberate the democracies of Western Europe and the occupied states of Central Europe. And prevent the establishment of an overpowering totalitarian Germanic state which would imperil our own freedoms. While in the East to crush Japan after the surprise attack on the Americans and British empire in SE Asia.
@@alexread9838 Birmingham more so than London I think. Black people live in London and they are patriotic. People who follow Islam are not at all. I am not talking about Asians as Muslims and Asian are different.
3:37 Roll out the Barrel Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun Roll out the barrel, we've got the blues on the run Zing boom tararrel, ring out a song of good cheer Now's the time to roll the barrel, for the gang's all here
Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun Roll out the barrel, we've got the blues on the run Zing boom tararrel, ring out a song of good cheer Now's the time to roll the barrel, for the gang's all here
Such a petty minded woman, if you understood what this stood for then perhaps you may not have made such a idiotic and stupid comment, I was lucky enough to be there on that day, I still have my poppy that was dropped from the Lancaster,, remember the TV was not as technical advanced as of today, at lease spell Dalek correctly
My father and I were Canadians in the crowd out front that day. It was simply spectacular. Arrived early and standing about 50 m back of the black gates next to Queen Victoria's statue. Unforgettable. My Dad was singing louder than I've ever heard him sing before.
RIP Dame Vera Lynn. You will be missed but your music will go on forever.
We will never see the likes of this again. Dame Vera is the most magical performer this Country has ever known. Just watch and marvel then watch all the extraordinary performances that have gone before. There will never be another so powerful, and magical
I was there that day, I was 10 years old and it's a day I'll never ever forget. The patriotism is unreal and it certainly makes me so proud to be British ❤
I remember VE50 in 1995 so vividly - it was huge and people were having street parties everywhere. It was extra special as so many veterans were still alive and well, as well as so many figures from WW11 such as the Queen Mum and Vera Lynn (now 101!) were still active - that made it that extra bit special.
Thank you for this wonderful clip. I remember watching this with my grandad who fought in the Second World War. He was in tears and laughter because we thought this was brill. I was 13 at the time he told me a lot of things about the war which he never really talked about. This brings back so many memories thank you 👍
I was 13 at the time as well and remember this so vividly.
I wasn't alive than.☹
R.I.P. Vera Lynn. Your music will go on forever!
There’s a line up you’ll never see again - Sir Harry Secombe, Dame Vera Lynn and Sir Cliff Richard
You're absolutely right!!!
What a dream line up.
Only cliff is still alive 2day sadly .all gone.queen mum margaret.prince phillip.vera Harry Secombe.and sadly the late queen.and probably most of the vetrans that u see on the screen dancing and singing along.
It feels so old fashioned back then! How he is reading from a clipboard with a wired microphone
What a wonderful celebration. Wish we could have it all back again and altogether.
I hope this event has a sequel in 2045 at 100 years of VE
That could be the last one. Its a shame this years cancelled.
I think unfortunately by 2045, the population in London will have a much lower ancestral connection to the British population of the 1940s. And by 2045, of those who do have an ancestral link to 1940s British population, even those who are in their 80s would have been born in 1960s . I imagine there will be events to mark the 100th anniversary, but more common in countryside towns. I think it's unlikely there would be big parties in central Birmingham or other similar cities. The way we look at the war and are taught about it will also have probably changed. Even comparing back to 1995 the narrative has gradually changed. Where now some politicians increasingly claim the war was fought as a way to free and empower the global south. Rather than to liberate the democracies of Western Europe and the occupied states of Central Europe. And prevent the establishment of an overpowering totalitarian Germanic state which would imperil our own freedoms. While in the East to crush Japan after the surprise attack on the Americans and British empire in SE Asia.
@@alexread9838 Birmingham more so than London I think. Black people live in London and they are patriotic. People who follow Islam are not at all. I am not talking about Asians as Muslims and Asian are different.
Alex read what’s London got to do with it? There’s more to the UK than London ffs
Good imagine!
RIP Nations Sweetheart Vera Lynn ❤
No one does it
like the Brits. Just wonderful!
very solemnly respect the Nobility's greetings
remember this well. The great generation. Not many left now sadly but an honour to have known many. GBGBGB. No surrender.
3:37 Roll out the Barrel
Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun
Roll out the barrel, we've got the blues on the run
Zing boom tararrel, ring out a song of good cheer
Now's the time to roll the barrel, for the gang's all here
I will never forget Dame Vera Lynn and Harry Secombe and Cliff Richard ♥️ 3:33
So romantic ❤🎉🌟🤩🥂🍾🌈🥰
VE please Bob
a y a bb was axed the r ws m
Roll out the barrel, we'll have a barrel of fun
Roll out the barrel, we've got the blues on the run
Zing boom tararrel, ring out a song of good cheer
Now's the time to roll the barrel, for the gang's all here
Dame Vera Lynn and Sir Harry Secombe and Cliff Richard OBE singing so well for Queen Mother and the Queen Elizabeth ll an Princess Margaret 5:27
When is Veras funeral??????? I havent heard anything about her funeral
I think in late June or early July in 2020.
Great, but why did they need the words written down
I think, because it is a long performs.
Sounds not very good sounds like darlicks
Such a petty minded woman, if you understood what this stood for then perhaps you may not have made such a idiotic and stupid comment, I was lucky enough to be there on that day, I still have my poppy that was dropped from the Lancaster,, remember the TV was not as technical advanced as of today, at lease spell Dalek correctly
@@petergerloff6824 It's "at least" you dribbling idiot
You mean that Vera can't sing, aaaaa? If you don't know it-she was the best singer ever! And even than she was 78!!! Who are you?!
Idiot!!!
Do you know who was Vera Lynn, stupid idiot???!!! Maybe you don't. I wasn't lucky to be there because I was born in 2009!!!☹
Me too. It was unforgettable. There are not many who can say they've seen Dame Vera Lynn live! Happy VE Day
very solemnly respect the Nobility's greetings
very solemnly respect the Nobility's greetings