There'll Always Be an England
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"There'll Always Be an England" is an English
patriotic song, written and distributed in the summer of 1939, which became highly popular upon the outbreak of World War II
. It was composed and written by Ross Parker (born Albert Rostron Parker, 16 Aug 1914 in Manchester) & Hugh Charles (born Charles Hugh Owen Ferry, 24 Jul 1907 in Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire), and a popular version was sung by Vera Lynn
.
The song first appeared in Discoveries, a 1939 film by Carroll Levis
, where it was sung by the boy soprano Glyn Davies. After war broke out on September 1, the song became a hit for Vera Lynn. Within the first two months of the war, 200,000 copies of the sheet music were sold.
A version of this song was sung by Tiny Tim
at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival
. The punk band The Sex Pistols are also famous for entering on stage to this tune. It is also the name of their only live DVD.
An instrumental recording of the song is played in episode #25 (aka "Spam") of Monty Python's Flying Circus
, during the link scene where the chaplain
is removed from the Ypres 1914 sketch and transported to the Hospital for Over-Acting.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
patriotic song, written and distributed in the summer of 1939, which became highly popular upon the outbreak of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. It was composed and written by Ross Parker (born Albert Rostron Parker, 16 Aug 1914 in Manchester) & Hugh Charles (born Charles Hugh Owen Ferry, 24 Jul 1907 in Reddish, Stockport, Cheshire), and a popular version was sung by Vera Lynn
Vera Lynn
Dame Vera Lynn, DBE is an English singer-songwriter and actress whose musical recordings and performances were enormously popular during World War II. During the war she toured Egypt, India and Burma, giving outdoor concerts for the troops...
.
The song first appeared in Discoveries, a 1939 film by Carroll Levis
Carroll Levis
Carroll Richard Levis was a talent scout, impresario and television and radio personality. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he moved to England in 1935 and joined the BBC. In the 1950s he hosted a talent competition for young people called The Carroll Levis Discovery Show.-References:...
, where it was sung by the boy soprano Glyn Davies. After war broke out on September 1, the song became a hit for Vera Lynn. Within the first two months of the war, 200,000 copies of the sheet music were sold.
A version of this song was sung by Tiny Tim
Tiny Tim (musician)
Tiny Tim , , born in Manhattan, was an American singer and ukulele player. He was most famous for his rendition of "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" sung in a distinctive high falsetto/vibrato voice.-Rise to fame:Born to Lebanese parents in 1932, Khaury displayed musical talent at a very young age...
at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival
Isle of Wight Festival
The Isle of Wight Festival is a music festival which takes place every year on the Isle of Wight in England. It was originally held from 1968 to 1970. These original events were promoted and organised by the Foulk brothers under the banner of their company Fiery Creations Limited...
. The punk band The Sex Pistols are also famous for entering on stage to this tune. It is also the name of their only live DVD.
An instrumental recording of the song is played in episode #25 (aka "Spam") of Monty Python's Flying Circus
Monty Python's Flying Circus
Monty Python’s Flying Circus is a BBC TV sketch comedy series. The shows were composed of surreality, risqué or innuendo-laden humour, sight gags and observational sketches without punchlines...
, during the link scene where the chaplain
Chaplain
Traditionally, a chaplain is a minister in a specialized setting such as a priest, pastor, rabbi, or imam or lay representative of a religion attached to a secular institution such as a hospital, prison, military unit, police department, university, or private chapel...
is removed from the Ypres 1914 sketch and transported to the Hospital for Over-Acting.