Florence + the Machine covers Vera Lynn

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Florence + the Machine takes on the 1941 classic « White Cliffs of Dover » for the soundtrack of « The New Look “.

Florence + the Machine covered the song “ White Cliffs of Dover » by Vera Lynn, dating from 1941, for the new Apple TV+ series The New Look. The song is part of a soundtrack designed and produced by Jack Antonoff.

Singer Florence Welch’s vocal style fits perfectly with the song, which speaks of hope for a world after war. The cover remains faithful to the sound of the original song, notably with the strings which appear throughout the song.

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