Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)

[Hugh-AR]

So many clues!

Den .. yours is the best one!

Vera's wartime take on the 1931 Spanish song "Quiereme Mucho".
Music of Gonzalo Roig, original Spanish lyrics by Augustin Rodriguez, English lyrics by Jack Sherr.

YOURS

Yours, till the stars lose their glory,
Yours, till the birds fail to sing
Yours, to the end of life's story
This pledge to you, dear, I bring.

"Yours" (Vera Lynn, 1941)

13. The chestnut trees, the wishing well.

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Hugh

[kens]

Who else will you be seeing? Ken S

[Hugh-AR]

Clues seem to be the order of the day! It's not you .. is it .. Ken?

Hugh

[Hugh-AR]

Yup! You got it!

Jo Stafford - I'll Be Seeing You



14. What a wonderful wedding it will be.

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Hugh

[JohnT]

Hi Hugh. Got it fruit. John

[Hugh-AR]

Well done John ... just before the fruit came .. Apple Blossom Time.

Apple Blossom Time | VE Day 76 | The Bluebird Belles



Next one ...

15. Will you try to supply one for me.

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Hugh

[dentyr]

Kids song about a chook laying an egg but I can't think of the song title. Den.

[dentyr]

Remember now "Little Hen When When When?" Have to rake to the bottom of my memory for these.
Regards, Den.

[Hugh-AR]

Nearly! It's called "Hey Little Hen".



Next one. You'll all know this one!

16. We've got the blues on the run.

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Hugh

[JohnT]

Who do you think you are kidding Mr Hitler

[Hugh-AR]

John .. good guess, but NO, it's not that! I will just say that that is the answer to one of the questions further down the line .. so keep an eye on this topic and jump in with that answer when it's the right question.

Hugh

[JohnT]

Roll out the barrel

[Hugh-AR]

John .. that's right this time! Roll Out The Barrel.

"Beer Barrel Polka", originally in Czech "Škoda lásky", also known as "The Barrel Polka", "Roll Out the Barrel", or "Rosamunde", is a 1927 polka composed by Czech musician Jaromír Vejvoda.

Next song.

17. Bring me round a nice hot cup of tea.

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Hugh

[kens]

A famous Vera Lyn song Ken S

[Hugh-AR]

Difficult one, this one!

Kiss Me Goodnight Sargent Major - WW2 British Army Pub Song



Next one (nearly there!). Everyone will know this one!

18. We are the boys who will stop your little game.

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Hugh

[JohnT]

Dad’s army theme tune. Who do you think you are kidding Mr Hitler. John

[Hugh-AR]

Thanks John. Thought most people would know that one.

Two to go!

19. And if I tried I still couldn't hide my love for you.

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Hugh

[kens]

I wonder if anyone will ever know this one? Ken S.

[Hugh-AR]

Ken .. You'll never know! Hugh

[Hugh-AR]

"You'll Never Know" (Vera Lynn, 1943)

Last one for this quiz. You'll all know this one!

20. To the sweetest girl I know.

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Hugh

[JohnT]

Hi Just to finish it off. It’s a long way to Tipperary. Hope you all have a merry Christmas. John

[kens]

Do you know where the Nightingales are Singing? Ken S.

[Hugh-AR]

"It's A Long Way To Tipperary"



That completes the Quiz. A thanks to Jo Lucas who runs our Organ Club in Weston-Super-Mare. It was she who put together this Quiz in the first place for Members of the club.

Hugh