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0:00:05 > 0:00:09- # Hey, hey, hey, - listen to the music
0:00:10 > 0:00:12- # Tonight's a big night
0:00:12 > 0:00:14- # I've got something
0:00:14 > 0:00:17- # Yes, yes, yes, I've got something
0:00:18 > 0:00:21- # Something to say
0:00:24 > 0:00:26- # Tony, Tony, Tony
0:00:26 > 0:00:28- # Aloma #
0:00:29 > 0:00:34- They've sold over 100,000 records - and made six television series.
0:00:35 > 0:00:40- Tony and Aloma are iconic - Welsh figures, the perfect duet.
0:00:40 > 0:00:46- They've shone on our stages - and television sets for forty years.
0:00:46 > 0:00:48- # Tony, Tony, Tony
0:00:48 > 0:00:49- # Aloma #
0:00:50 > 0:00:54- They've run a Blackpool hotel - for twenty years.
0:00:54 > 0:00:56- The touring is over.
0:00:57 > 0:01:01- Their devoted fans travel - to The Gresham to see their heroes.
0:01:04 > 0:01:06- Let's sing some old favourites.
0:01:10 > 0:01:11- # I've got a sweetheart
0:01:11 > 0:01:13- # I've got a sweetheart- - # That's me
0:01:13 > 0:01:16- # When there's a dance in town - we'll be there
0:01:16 > 0:01:18- # My trousers are tight
0:01:18 > 0:01:19- # My trousers are tight- - # And mine are white #
0:01:20 > 0:01:24- It's been 44 years since - they recorded Mae Gen I Gariad.
0:01:25 > 0:01:28- It's still a favourite - at The Gresham.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32- # It's one, two, three o'clock
0:01:32 > 0:01:35- # It's one, two, three o'clock #
0:01:35 > 0:01:40- Tony and Aloma are returning - to the studio over the coming weeks.
0:01:40 > 0:01:42- # And that's when the day ends #
0:01:43 > 0:01:47- Aloma and Roy are driving - to Sain studios, by Caernarfon.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50- They're meeting Dafydd Iwan.
0:02:00 > 0:02:00- How are you?
0:02:00 > 0:02:01- How are you?- - Not bad!
0:02:02 > 0:02:04- It's been a long time.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08- Nice to see you. - You're looking good!
0:02:09 > 0:02:13- Sain are keen to release - a CD of old Tony and Aloma songs.
0:02:13 > 0:02:17- They were originally - released on Cambrian Records.
0:02:18 > 0:02:21- People think - we asked the piglet to pee.
0:02:21 > 0:02:24- Talk about wee-wee-wee - all the way home!
0:02:24 > 0:02:26- Yes!
0:02:28 > 0:02:32- What did you think - of the tapes in the archive?
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- I find it hard - to listen to the old songs.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39- The pitch is so high.
0:02:40 > 0:02:45- It's as if I'm listening - to seven-year-olds at an Eisteddfod.
0:02:46 > 0:02:47- They're very high.
0:02:53 > 0:02:58- Walking into a studio makes me - a nervous wreck! That's where I was.
0:02:59 > 0:03:03- A Cambrian EP was recorded - in a hall in Llandovery.
0:03:03 > 0:03:06- I sang into a little microphone.
0:03:07 > 0:03:11- It took about an hour - and a quarter to record the EP.
0:03:12 > 0:03:17- We sang, they pressed a few buttons, - rewind, and that was it.
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- Does producing a Welsh record - make business sense?
0:03:22 > 0:03:27- The average cost of a record - is 14 shillings and sixpence.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- Half is divided between - the shop and sales tax.
0:03:31 > 0:03:36- Of the 7 shillings remaining, the - sleeve can cost 1 shilling to print.
0:03:37 > 0:03:41- That leaves 6 shillings - for studio and equipment hire...
0:03:41 > 0:03:46- ..the orchestra or band, producing, - copyright and company profit.
0:03:46 > 0:03:51- That leaves sixpence, - if they're lucky, to the artistes.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56- # In my shirtsleeves - I'll have egg, chips and peas
0:03:56 > 0:04:01- # And as I pay the bill, - I'll have a smile #
0:04:02 > 0:04:06- Releasing a Welsh record - doesn't guarantee a fast return.
0:04:06 > 0:04:09- # Call to see them - in the Gaerwen cafe
0:04:09 > 0:04:12- # It'll be hard - not to lose your head
0:04:12 > 0:04:15- # When you see - Pat, Janet, Elsie and Glen #
0:04:17 > 0:04:22- While Aloma and Roy are away, - Tony looks after Oli.
0:04:25 > 0:04:28- It's like a prison here!
0:04:32 > 0:04:34- He's mad!
0:04:44 > 0:04:46- Come here!
0:04:52 > 0:04:54- Oli, come here!
0:04:54 > 0:04:56- Come here!
0:05:05 > 0:05:09- I don't know about the dog, - but I'm tired now!
0:05:10 > 0:05:11- It's a woman's dog.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15- There's no point saying - come here and sit!
0:05:17 > 0:05:20- Aloma warns me not - to let him off the leash.
0:05:22 > 0:05:24- I had a dog, Sian.
0:05:24 > 0:05:29- I worked in England for three years, - moving from farm to farm.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32- For the first six months...
0:05:32 > 0:05:36- ..I was strict with her, - because she had to behave.
0:05:36 > 0:05:39- If she was naughty...
0:05:39 > 0:05:43- ..I'd smack her, like I was - smacked when I was a naughty boy.
0:05:44 > 0:05:47- After the first six months...
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- ..she'd learnt her lesson - and I didn't touch her again.
0:05:51 > 0:05:54- She lived to be sixteen.
0:05:57 > 0:06:02- I daren't hit this one! - My life wouldn't be worth living!
0:06:03 > 0:06:07- Aloma and Roy bought a cottage - in Benllech six years ago.
0:06:09 > 0:06:13- I buy a Welsh paper, - or get the Daily Post delivered.
0:06:13 > 0:06:19- Roy checks what's for sale - and the value of land.
0:06:20 > 0:06:21- Are you talking about me?
0:06:21 > 0:06:22- Are you talking about me?- - No!
0:06:25 > 0:06:29- Years ago, Aloma purchased - the land surrounding the cottage.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33- The land once - belonged to her grandfather.
0:06:33 > 0:06:38- I'm proud that I've got - a small part of the island.
0:06:39 > 0:06:41- No-one can take it away from me.
0:06:42 > 0:06:44- When I come home...
0:06:45 > 0:06:48- ..especially when it's sunny...
0:06:48 > 0:06:52- ..I walk around - with a smile on my face.
0:06:52 > 0:06:56- I know it's not massive.
0:06:57 > 0:06:59- But it's mine.
0:07:00 > 0:07:05- It's the only thing that I can say, - "That's mine, and only mine."
0:07:10 > 0:07:14- Right, then. - I've found the old suitcase.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17- I've still got it, for some reason!
0:07:17 > 0:07:21- I can't remember - the last time I looked in it.
0:07:23 > 0:07:24- Here's a cheque.
0:07:25 > 0:07:28- You didn't put it in the bank?
0:07:30 > 0:07:33- 26th of June 1972.
0:07:34 > 0:07:36- Aloma Jones.
0:07:36 > 0:07:39- She hasn't had it! - Don't tell her, right!
0:07:40 > 0:07:45- I have to watch what I take out! - Perhaps you shouldn't see it!
0:07:48 > 0:07:50- Oh.
0:07:54 > 0:07:56- My father died in 1972.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- He was the tenant in Cerrig-y-tyrn, - Rhosmeirch.
0:08:00 > 0:08:04- "The tenant with whom the contract - of tenancy was made has died...
0:08:04 > 0:08:08- "..within three months before the - date of the giving of this Notice."
0:08:09 > 0:08:11- They wanted - to throw me out of my home.
0:08:12 > 0:08:17- I stayed there for three years.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22- The courts gave me six months.
0:08:23 > 0:08:26- I kept having six month extensions.
0:08:27 > 0:08:30- That carried on for three years.
0:08:30 > 0:08:34- After three years, I gave up.
0:08:36 > 0:08:37- I left.
0:08:39 > 0:08:40- So...
0:08:41 > 0:08:43- Back in Blackpool...
0:08:43 > 0:08:48- ..Aloma's meeting Roy after - one of his important ceremonies.
0:08:56 > 0:09:00- Roy has been a Freemason - for 17 years.
0:09:00 > 0:09:06- During this time, he's been the - President and Master of Ceremony.
0:09:08 > 0:09:12- It's one of those very - important things in your life...
0:09:12 > 0:09:15- ..when you become - Master of your Lodge.
0:09:16 > 0:09:19- Ever since - the first day I came in...
0:09:19 > 0:09:23- ..I've been absolutely mad keen - about it, and really enjoyed...
0:09:24 > 0:09:28- ..practically every minute - I've been involved in Freemasonry.
0:09:30 > 0:09:33- When I first walked in, - I thought this was a chessboard.
0:09:34 > 0:09:36- I had no draughts to play with!
0:09:36 > 0:09:41- Do you and Roy play draughts - here when there's no-one around?
0:09:41 > 0:09:44- We played chess. I always beat him.
0:09:47 > 0:09:49- During some of the dinners...
0:09:50 > 0:09:53- ..if there's a guest speaker...
0:09:53 > 0:09:57- ..and when the Lodge - isn't so serious...
0:09:57 > 0:10:01- ..perhaps he's just - accompanying someone after dinner...
0:10:02 > 0:10:05- ..I wonder what song he's playing.
0:10:05 > 0:10:09- Suddenly, I realize it's - Tri Mochyn Bach!
0:10:13 > 0:10:18- It's past midnight at The Gresham. - Tony discusses his new song.
0:10:19 > 0:10:22- Cofion Gorau is for everyone...
0:10:23 > 0:10:27- ..every couple - who've been in love...
0:10:28 > 0:10:29- ..all their lives...
0:10:30 > 0:10:33- ..and they're still together...
0:10:33 > 0:10:35- ..not just me and Aloma.
0:10:36 > 0:10:39- Of course - I used Aloma as inspiration.
0:10:41 > 0:10:43- There's no doubt about that.
0:10:43 > 0:10:49- When I composed the song, - I heard Aloma singing it with me.
0:10:49 > 0:10:51- Of course I used Aloma.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55- She inspired the songs.
0:10:59 > 0:11:01- # It was only an incident
0:11:02 > 0:11:05- # It happened in an instant
0:11:06 > 0:11:09- # Falling in love
0:11:10 > 0:11:13- # Forever with you
0:11:16 > 0:11:19- # The best memories
0:11:19 > 0:11:22- # And God at his best
0:11:23 > 0:11:26- # Putting two together
0:11:27 > 0:11:30- # As one, like us #
0:11:31 > 0:11:32- Time passes.
0:11:33 > 0:11:36- # Time passes
0:11:37 > 0:11:40- # Our love brings us closer
0:11:40 > 0:11:43- # I need your company
0:11:44 > 0:11:47- # More and more
0:11:48 > 0:11:51- # The best memories
0:11:52 > 0:11:55- # And God at his best
0:11:56 > 0:11:59- # Putting the blue in your eyes
0:11:59 > 0:12:03- # And magic in my world #
0:12:04 > 0:12:05- It'll work like that.
0:12:05 > 0:12:06- It'll work like that.- - OK, then!
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0:12:14 > 0:12:16- The Gresham is closed today.
0:12:17 > 0:12:21- The hotel is being used - as a recording studio for the day.
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- Tony and Aloma - decided to record Cofion Gorau.
0:12:27 > 0:12:31- The producer, Dyl Mei, has arrived.
0:12:32 > 0:12:36- I've read the book - and it's such an amazing story.
0:12:37 > 0:12:41- It's almost like wanting - to be a part of the film...
0:12:41 > 0:12:43- ..an epic Hollywood biopic.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- It's also an excuse - to come to The Gresham.
0:12:47 > 0:12:50- # Living with you
0:12:51 > 0:12:53- # Sometimes there were tears
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- # Sometimes there was laughter #
0:12:58 > 0:12:59- The Cowbois are here.
0:13:02 > 0:13:04- Thanks for coming.
0:13:05 > 0:13:10- Dyl Mei chose Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog - to accompany Tony and Aloma.
0:13:11 > 0:13:13- I'm fine. What's that?!
0:13:21 > 0:13:24- Have you got - a clear vision for the song?
0:13:24 > 0:13:27- I'll let the Cowbois be Cowbois.
0:13:28 > 0:13:30- The song's there.
0:13:30 > 0:13:33- We just need a real sound...
0:13:33 > 0:13:37- ..and not keyboards - and fake machines.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41- Roy did a good job of it.
0:13:42 > 0:13:46- I'm bringing his vision - into the real world.
0:13:50 > 0:13:52- Blimey.
0:13:52 > 0:13:55- We've had an influx of Gogs.
0:13:55 > 0:13:57- Real Gogs.
0:13:57 > 0:13:59- I haven't seen them yet.
0:14:00 > 0:14:04- I could be their grandfather. - I wandered a lot around Lleyn.
0:14:04 > 0:14:06- That's quite feasible.
0:14:06 > 0:14:10- I haven't seen them yet. - Is there a blonde there?
0:14:10 > 0:14:12- Is there a bearded blonde there?!
0:14:12 > 0:14:13- Is there a bearded blonde there?!- - With blue eyes!
0:14:33 > 0:14:34- "An incident."
0:14:39 > 0:14:41- It sounds nice.
0:14:41 > 0:14:43- How are you?
0:14:43 > 0:14:45- There is a blonde here!
0:14:45 > 0:14:49- Tony just said Lleyn - was his stomping ground years ago...
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- ..and one of you - could be his grandson.
0:14:52 > 0:14:54- He's the only one from Lleyn!
0:14:55 > 0:14:57- He's good looking, too.
0:14:58 > 0:15:00- Make yourselves at home!
0:15:00 > 0:15:03- I reckon it'll be a late night.
0:15:05 > 0:15:09- While Dyl Mei and - the band work on the song...
0:15:09 > 0:15:13- ..Tony and Aloma look - for presents for the musicians.
0:15:17 > 0:15:21- They've never been to Blackpool. - We need to get a stick of rock.
0:15:21 > 0:15:22- Blackpool rock.
0:15:22 > 0:15:25- Blackpool rock.- - It's out of season.
0:15:26 > 0:15:27- Is the shop open?
0:15:27 > 0:15:28- Is the shop open?- - No.
0:15:33 > 0:15:35- Tulips are growing over there.
0:15:35 > 0:15:38- They're lights!
0:15:41 > 0:15:42- Oh, they're lights!
0:15:45 > 0:15:51- Was it strange - to hear the band's arrangement?
0:15:53 > 0:15:56- I've mixed emotions.
0:15:57 > 0:15:59- Half of me was excited...
0:15:59 > 0:16:03- ..but the other half - was unsure how it would sound.
0:16:03 > 0:16:08- I'd heard people - taking about the Cowbois.
0:16:09 > 0:16:14- There's a song about wanting - to be like Tony and Aloma.
0:16:15 > 0:16:21- Iwan, the main vocalist, - cocomposed Blackpool Rock.
0:16:23 > 0:16:28- The chorus is, "I don't want to be - just friends, like Tony and Aloma."
0:16:29 > 0:16:31- I felt a bit bad afterwards.
0:16:32 > 0:16:36- People could misunderstand - and think it's a bit mean.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- I was nervous before coming here.
0:16:39 > 0:16:43- I wasn't sure whether they'd - heard it and if they liked it.
0:16:44 > 0:16:46- Here's Blackpool Rock.
0:16:47 > 0:16:48- Shall we listen to it?
0:16:48 > 0:16:50- Shall we listen to it?- - I haven't heard it.
0:16:50 > 0:16:51- What do I press?
0:16:56 > 0:16:59- # And even though - you found someone else #
0:16:59 > 0:17:00- I'll be crying soon.
0:17:00 > 0:17:04- I'll be crying soon.- - # Can we still see each other?
0:17:05 > 0:17:09- # Even though I'm not enough - to satisfy you #
0:17:09 > 0:17:11- Nice, isn't it?
0:17:13 > 0:17:17- # I don't want - to be like Tony and Aloma
0:17:17 > 0:17:21- # Loving each other, - but just like friends
0:17:22 > 0:17:27- # Despite the quarrels - and heartache #
0:17:27 > 0:17:29- Oh, it's nice!
0:17:30 > 0:17:34- # I don't want - to be like Tony and Aloma
0:17:35 > 0:17:38- # Loving each other, - but just like friends
0:17:39 > 0:17:45- # I thought you'd always love me #
0:17:45 > 0:17:46- Oh, fair play!
0:17:47 > 0:17:49- It's nice the way he says it.
0:17:50 > 0:17:53- He doesn't want - to be like Tony and Aloma.
0:17:53 > 0:17:56- And just be friends. - It's wrong, in a way.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59- They're in love, - but just as friends.
0:18:00 > 0:18:03- That really sums us up.
0:18:03 > 0:18:05- Yes.
0:18:07 > 0:18:09- # Oh
0:18:09 > 0:18:13- # Pity I wasn't closer to her
0:18:14 > 0:18:17- # It's hard to be so far apart
0:18:18 > 0:18:21- # A year has passed
0:18:21 > 0:18:26- # And I'm travelling - further away from a better place
0:18:28 > 0:18:31- # I love her more - with every step I take
0:18:32 > 0:18:35- # I remember the words of my song
0:18:36 > 0:18:40- # I beg of you
0:18:40 > 0:18:44- # Please come back to me #
0:18:46 > 0:18:48- Are you going down to B flat?
0:18:49 > 0:18:52- I hit the seventh.
0:18:54 > 0:18:58- Tony and Aloma - gave Dyl Mei and the band...
0:18:58 > 0:19:01- ..free rein to adapt Cofion Gorau.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- Tony has written hundreds of songs.
0:19:05 > 0:19:08- This one is close to his heart.
0:19:08 > 0:19:13- I don't think we'll write any more.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17- This might be the last CD too.
0:19:18 > 0:19:19- I think so.
0:19:20 > 0:19:23- I reckon it'll be the last one.
0:19:23 > 0:19:27- There's something special - about the song and this CD.
0:19:28 > 0:19:30- It's our swansong.
0:19:33 > 0:19:38- After rehearsing all afternoon, Dyl - Mei is happy with the arrangement.
0:19:38 > 0:19:41- But will Tony and Aloma be happy?
0:19:45 > 0:19:47- # The best memories
0:19:48 > 0:19:51- # And God at his best
0:19:52 > 0:19:55- # Putting two together
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- # As one, like us #
0:20:01 > 0:20:06- That was OK, wasn't it? It worked - brilliantly. Was the tempo OK?
0:20:06 > 0:20:08- Was it a little slow?
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- It's slow, but - there's something nice about that.
0:20:12 > 0:20:16- It sounded nice. It works. - Could you hear from there?
0:20:16 > 0:20:21- We've got another two bands - to listen to. We'll get in touch!
0:20:21 > 0:20:24- Can you get off the stage, please?!
0:20:28 > 0:20:32- I've had it since 1970, - but I haven't looked after it.
0:20:32 > 0:20:36- I didn't look after it.
0:20:36 > 0:20:38- It's before Gibson guitars.
0:20:39 > 0:20:43- We can get the original sound.
0:20:43 > 0:20:46- The new, young Tony and Aloma.
0:20:46 > 0:20:50- Tony doesn't perform - with his guitar any more.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54- He wants the band - to use it on the recording.
0:20:59 > 0:21:02- I don't understand - this sort of thing.
0:21:04 > 0:21:09- They've done their part, now it's up - to me and Aloma. I'm starting to go!
0:21:13 > 0:21:16- I think that'll make a difference.
0:21:19 > 0:21:22- It's not like being in a studio.
0:21:22 > 0:21:27- You wouldn't get a drink, - and certainly no sandwiches...
0:21:27 > 0:21:30- ..and a chat with whoever's around.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- Will you stop - talking about willies?!
0:21:34 > 0:21:38- I'm trying to be serious! - Do you see what I put up with?!
0:21:39 > 0:21:42- Tony's going to juggle with them.
0:21:42 > 0:21:45- What you don't know is - I'm a juggler.
0:21:45 > 0:21:47- Ready?
0:21:49 > 0:21:50- Ready?
0:21:51 > 0:21:53- Aloma!
0:22:01 > 0:22:03- I'm always this side of you.
0:22:03 > 0:22:05- It's nice like this.
0:22:05 > 0:22:07- I'm the wrong side of you.
0:22:07 > 0:22:09- Dyl Mei has recorded the band.
0:22:09 > 0:22:14- Tony and Aloma take their place - on The Gresham stage.
0:22:18 > 0:22:19- Ready?
0:22:19 > 0:22:21- One, two, three, go.
0:22:22 > 0:22:24- # It was only an incident
0:22:25 > 0:22:28- # It happened in an instant
0:22:29 > 0:22:32- # Falling in love
0:22:32 > 0:22:34- # Forever
0:22:34 > 0:22:37- # With you
0:22:38 > 0:22:41- # The best memories
0:22:41 > 0:22:44- # And God at his best
0:22:45 > 0:22:48- # Putting two together
0:22:49 > 0:22:52- # As one, like us
0:22:55 > 0:22:57- # Time passes
0:22:58 > 0:23:01- # Our love brings us closer
0:23:02 > 0:23:05- # I need your company
0:23:06 > 0:23:09- # More and more
0:23:11 > 0:23:14- # The best memories
0:23:14 > 0:23:17- # And God at his best
0:23:18 > 0:23:21- # Putting blue in your eyes
0:23:21 > 0:23:25- # And magic in my world
0:23:27 > 0:23:29- # The best memories
0:23:30 > 0:23:32- # And God at his best
0:23:33 > 0:23:36- # Giving me a memory
0:23:37 > 0:23:39- # To remember
0:23:41 > 0:23:42- # Remember
0:23:44 > 0:23:50- # Back #
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