Anne (Patricia Jacqueline Sibley) Shelton's recording career began in 1943. After the war she sang with the Glenn Miller orchestra during the band's tour of the UK. Anne Recorded "The Village of St. Bernadette" in 1959. She was awarded the OBE in 1990.

Andy William hit the top ten with the song. "The Village of St. Bernadette" was the title of his album that contained inspirational music and was well received by music critics.