In 1961 she participated in BBC TV's A Song for Europe Contest, the UK qualifying heat for the Eurovision Song Contest. Her entry, "I Will Light a Candle" was placed fourth. Lale Andersen, who recorded the original German version of "Lili Marleen" also entered the 1961 Eurovision Song Contest, although her song only made it to #13. Anne made another attempt at Eurovision in 1963 with "My Continental Love" - and came fourth again.
She also sang and acted in several motion pictures.
In 1990 she was awarded the OBE for her work with the "Not Forgotten Association", a charitable organization for disabled former service personnel from all wars. Anne Shelton died in Hurstmonceux, England in 1994 and was interred in the Brenchley Gardens cemetery in South East London.
I'll Be Seeing You
Anne Shelton Lyrics
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That this heart of mine embraces all day through
In that small cafe, the park across the way
The children's carousel,
The chestnut trees, the wishing well
I'll be seeing you in every lovely summer's day
In everything that's light and gay
I'll find you in the morning' sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
I'll find you in the morning sun
And when the night is new
I'll be looking at the moon
But I'll be seeing you
Anne Shelton's song "I'll Be Seeing You" is a classic love ballad that has been covered by numerous artists. The song speaks to the longing and nostalgia that individuals feel when they are separated from someone they deeply care about. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person longing to see their loved one again, even in the simplest and most mundane places.
The first stanza evokes a sense of everyday places that the person associates with their loved one. In imagining that they'll be "seeing you in all the old familiar places," they acknowledge that their love is linked to the memories of the locations they've shared. The cafe and park are both everyday settings that individuals can relate to, but the "children's carousel" and "chestnut trees" add an element of whimsy and nostalgia that bring out the feeling that the memory of their love is cherished.
The second stanza further emphasizes the connection between this person's love and the world around them. The way they describe finding their loved one in "every lovely summer's day" and "everything that's light and gay" shows that even the most ordinary things are imbued with special meaning when they associate them with their love. The final lines of the song provide a sense of closure and continuity, with the singer stating that they'll still be seeing their loved one in the morning sun and moon, no matter the time or place.
Overall, "I'll Be Seeing You" is a poignant song that speaks to the power of memory and the enduring nature of love, even when physically separated.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be seeing you in all the old familiar places
Old places I'm familiar with will remind me of you
That this heart of mine embraces all day through
You are always in my heart and on my mind
In that small cafe, the park across the way
Places where we shared memories will always bring you to mind
The children's carousel,
Even a child's ride reminds me of you
The chestnut trees, the wishing well
Every natural feature and space now holds memories of us
I'll be seeing you in every lovely summer's day
You remain present in every bright and happy moment in life
In everything that's light and gay
Everything that brings joy and happiness reminds me of you
I'll always think of you that way
I will forever cherish the way you make me feel
I'll find you in the morning' sun
You are always present in the promise of a new day
And when the night is new
Even in the darkness, I know you are near
I'll be looking at the moon
Nature's light in the darkness reminds me of you
But I'll be seeing you
You are never far from my thoughts and memories
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Irving Kahal, Sammy Fain
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Robert Davis
Gracie Fields
Vera Lynn
Anne Shelton
etc. etc.
Without these Women, I don't think
we would have made it .
Many guys helped as well.
Bing Crosby
Glen Miller
Their sounds of home must have helped a great deal.
Let us all hope, and pray, it never happens again
tarquin45
I know it's an old cliché, but they just don't write songs like this now. Great song and great performance by Anne Shelton. I would have loved to have heard Anne do a duet with Vera Lynn! Two of the all time greatest English female vocalists who both meant so much to so many in World War Two.
Chris Rogers
They did a duet Lets Harmonise on Decca in the mid 40's.
Angela Carleton
I fee the same way too about this song. Words and lyrics it gives us hope to see our love ones again. It means a lot for me to hear, when I was a child in the 50s, to hear radio play songs of the 40s. They were fun to hear. Also, easy on the ear.
Sonia Mascaro
I agree!!
jcriedijk
Anne had a glorious voice in her days and what a lovely person she was.Met her once in the UK when she performed in the Royal Albert Hall.She really was one of the sweetest singers I have ever met.She promised me to send a picture, which she did ánd moreover she phoned me later in the year to wish me a pleasant Christmas! Have you ever!She must have had millions of fans!.In my country Holland, she was very popular too and most appreciated for her vocal qualities,almost semi-classical.Bravo Anne!
F Man
This is the most beautiful version of the song....Forever love it!
Andy Paine
I wasn't alive for WWII but I've did a fair amount of time in the war zones of today, and this song rings just as true as it did back then. Thanks for sharing.
Irene Bass
A song near and dear to my heart. It was my parents song. Every time I hear it now, I can picture them dancing in heaven, never to part again. Miss them so much. 💧
They met in England during WW11, Dad served in the USAF and received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Mom served in the British ATS. (Auxiliary Territorial Service.)
Linda Kostin
Oh, wow ... here I am 62 and crying as I listen to this! I was born in Jan 1951 after the war ended ; -but grew up listening to the radio and watching all the old musicals and movies so I know all the old songs well. This will always be one of my very favourites!
MrDEMcT
Your lucky to be just young enough to have missed Liberace's television show in the early/mid 50s. This was his theme song, and he ruined it for me for fifty years. It's probably on YouTube, if you want to see what I mean.