There'll Always Be an England facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "There'll Always Be an England" |
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| Song by Vera Lynn | |
| Released | 1939 |
| Genre | Patriotic song |
| Songwriter(s) | Ross Parker, Hughie Charles |
"There'll Always Be an England" is a famous English patriotic song. It was written and released in the summer of 1939. The song became very popular after World War II began. Ross Parker and Hughie Charles wrote the music and words. Billy Cotton and his Band first recorded it in 1939. Later, Vera Lynn recorded a very well-known version in 1962.
The Song's Meaning and History
The song's words talk about common ideas of English country life. It also speaks about freedom and the British Empire. The most famous part is its chorus:
There'll always be an England,
And England shall be free
If England means as much to you
As England means to me.
How the Song Became Famous
The song first appeared in a 1939 movie called Discoveries. A young singer named Glyn Davies sang it in the film. When World War II started on September 1, 1939, the song quickly became a hit. Many artists recorded it, but Vera Lynn's famous version came much later.
Within the first two months of the war, people bought 200,000 copies of the sheet music. This shows how popular the song was. It helped people feel strong and proud during the war. The song was also used in the 1944 film Two Thousand Women. In this movie, it showed British courage against the Germans.
Other Performances
Over the years, other artists have sung "There'll Always Be an England." Tiny Tim recorded a version. The 1970 England World Cup Squad also sang it. Even the punk band The Sex Pistols used the song in 2008 when they came on stage.
