Dame Vera Lynn’s rendition of Land of Hope and Glory has topped the iTunes chart, following the controversy surrounding this year’s BBC Proms.
Last Night at the Proms is set to take place next month on September 12, but the BBC has come under fire after making the decision to perform the classic track and Rule Britannia!
without lyrics. It was initially reported that the two songs were being axed altogether from the performance, with the BBC later confirming Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia!
will feature, but without vocals. The news hasn’t gone down well, with the BBC being criticised by many across social media and in a new turn of events, Land of Hope and Glory – sung by the late Dame Vera – has now soared to the top of the.
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