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
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 24 Nov 2023 12:11
by kens
Who else will you be seeing? Ken S
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 24 Nov 2023 23:01
by Hugh-AR
Clues seem to be the order of the day! It's not you .. is it .. Ken?
Hugh
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 25 Nov 2023 20:43
by 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
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 25 Nov 2023 21:01
by JohnT
Hi Hugh. Got it fruit. John
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 29 Nov 2023 00:18
by 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
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 29 Nov 2023 11:45
by dentyr
Kids song about a chook laying an egg but I can't think of the song title. Den.
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 03 Dec 2023 13:34
by dentyr
Remember now "Little Hen When When When?" Have to rake to the bottom of my memory for these. Regards, Den.
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 03 Dec 2023 14:01
by 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
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 03 Dec 2023 15:59
by JohnT
Who do you think you are kidding Mr Hitler
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 03 Dec 2023 16:54
by 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
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 03 Dec 2023 17:13
by JohnT
Roll out the barrel
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 03 Dec 2023 17:59
by 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
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 04 Dec 2023 12:24
by kens
A famous Vera Lyn song Ken S
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 21 Dec 2023 13:37
by 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
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 22 Dec 2023 14:42
by JohnT
Dad’s army theme tune. Who do you think you are kidding Mr Hitler. John
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 23 Dec 2023 18:39
by 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
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 23 Dec 2023 22:32
by kens
I wonder if anyone will ever know this one? Ken S.
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 24 Dec 2023 00:05
by Hugh-AR
Ken .. You'll never know! Hugh
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 24 Dec 2023 11:29
by 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
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 24 Dec 2023 15:35
by JohnT
Hi Just to finish it off. It’s a long way to Tipperary. Hope you all have a merry Christmas. John
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 24 Dec 2023 20:17
by kens
Do you know where the Nightingales are Singing? Ken S.
Re: Name That Song (from a line in the LYRICS)
Posted: 26 Dec 2023 17:38
by 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.
Posted: 24 Nov 2023 00:15