Optional V.E. Day Music Activity

People sang songs during World War II.  One famous song was sung by Dame Vera Lynn called ‘We’ll meet again’. You can listen to it on this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsM_VmN6ytk

How does the song make you feel? Why do you think it became a very popular song?

She also sang ‘The White Cliffs of Dover’. You can listen to it on this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAaxkAgVkHQ

BBC Bring the Noise has collaborated with the National Memorial Arboretum for a special activity that reflects the spirit of the 75th anniversary of V.E. Day.

Here is a Bring the Noise activity based around the song ‘Take you Home‘.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/bring-the-noise/take-you-home-lyrics/zhqft39

Parents, there are some guidance notes (designed for class teachers and class use) should you want any further information.

VE Day Take You Home