Mary Hopkin, musician with a connection to Wales (Ystradgynlais)

Mary Hopkin

Had a monster number one hit record in 1968 with 'Those Were The Days'. She has continued to record and produce great music.

Connection: Born in Ystradgynlais.

		those were the days seventeen tracks including the title smash hit 'those were the days' and 'knock knock who's there'. click for availability!

comment by:ShangaLang
She was raised in Pontardawe!

comment by:SilverBullet
Birthday, 3rd May 1950.

comment by:temmaharbour
Family moved down the valley to Pontardawe when she was only five weeks old.

		postcard mary performs eighteen beautiful songs including y blodyn gwyn, love is the sweetest thing and someone to watch over me. click for availability!

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