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.
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those were the days seventeen tracks including the title smash hit 'those were the days' and 'knock knock who's there'. ![]() |
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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.
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postcard mary performs eighteen beautiful songs including y blodyn gwyn, love is the sweetest thing and someone to watch over me. ![]() |
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