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0:00:08 > 0:00:10- Hello and good evening.
0:00:10 > 0:00:16- Tonight, I look forward to chatting - with one of our Welsh icons...
0:00:16 > 0:00:20- ..who has been performing - for many years.
0:00:20 > 0:00:25- I'll also chat - to a young 14-year-old girl...
0:00:25 > 0:00:28- ..who has already performed - a lot in her life.
0:00:29 > 0:00:31- First, let's meet a man...
0:00:32 > 0:00:35- ..who is the conductor of not one - but three choirs.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39- Here he comes. - It's Eilir Owen Griffiths.
0:00:43 > 0:00:46- Eilir, you conduct three choirs.
0:00:47 > 0:00:49- Which one came first?
0:00:49 > 0:00:51- Which one came first?- - CF1 was my first choir.
0:00:51 > 0:00:54- I moved to Cardiff...
0:00:54 > 0:00:59- ..to study composition at the Royal - Welsh College of Music and Drama.
0:00:59 > 0:01:05- Former Aberystwyth students - came together to form a group...
0:01:05 > 0:01:09- ..and I was given the opportunity - to conduct the choir.
0:01:10 > 0:01:12- I've been with them ever since.
0:01:13 > 0:01:18- You sang at concerts, - the Eisteddfod and on television.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21- We did all sorts of things.
0:01:21 > 0:01:26- It was very exciting - at the start in 2003 and 2004...
0:01:26 > 0:01:28- ..and we had - a lot of opportunities.
0:01:28 > 0:01:31- As we got older, we toured abroad.
0:01:31 > 0:01:37- We've been to Ireland - and also sung in Italy.
0:01:37 > 0:01:40- One specific tour stands out for me.
0:01:40 > 0:01:46- I think the reason that CF1 - has survived for the last decade...
0:01:46 > 0:01:49- ..is thanks our trip to America.
0:01:49 > 0:01:51- Where did you go?
0:01:51 > 0:01:57- We were invited to Chicago for the - North American Festival of Wales.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01- We made the most of it - and spent three days in New York...
0:02:02 > 0:02:03- ..before visiting Chicago.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08- Between both destinations, - we stopped in Pennsylvania.
0:02:09 > 0:02:14- The organiser of the festival - and our trip was Beth Landmesser.
0:02:14 > 0:02:19- She arranged for us to stay in - the holiday homes of her friends...
0:02:20 > 0:02:23- ..around Indian Lake - near Wilkes Barre.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26- She told us that she would feed us.
0:02:27 > 0:02:28- In restaurants or cafes.
0:02:28 > 0:02:30- In restaurants or cafes.- - No, in her home.
0:02:30 > 0:02:32- Did she live in a palace?
0:02:32 > 0:02:36- No, it was - an ordinary lakeside home.
0:02:36 > 0:02:39- She prepared a pig roast for us.
0:02:39 > 0:02:45- On the night we arrived, - she turned up with 22 pizza boxes.
0:02:46 > 0:02:50- She treated us so well.
0:02:50 > 0:02:55- Our three or four-day stay - made CF1 what it is today.
0:02:56 > 0:03:00- It pulled us together at a time when - we didn't know where we were going.
0:03:00 > 0:03:02- What about Godre'r Garth?
0:03:02 > 0:03:06- Godre'r Garth choir - came off the back of CF1.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09- A member of Godre'r Garth - was also in CF1.
0:03:10 > 0:03:14- I was invited - to listen to the choir...
0:03:14 > 0:03:17- ..before I agreed - to be their conductor.
0:03:17 > 0:03:19- This was in 2003.
0:03:19 > 0:03:23- At that time, I was very young - and inexperienced.
0:03:24 > 0:03:27- I heard the choir - and didn't think I could do it.
0:03:27 > 0:03:33- I didn't feel capable of doing it, - so I phoned my mother.
0:03:33 > 0:03:38- I told her that I'd seen - and heard the choir perform...
0:03:38 > 0:03:41- ..and I didn't feel qualified - to conduct them.
0:03:41 > 0:03:44- Mam asked - what I normally did on a Sunday.
0:03:44 > 0:03:46- I usually had a pint with friends.
0:03:47 > 0:03:49- She told me - to forget about my pint...
0:03:50 > 0:03:55- ..and have a three-month trial with - Godre'r Garth to see how I felt.
0:03:56 > 0:03:58- That's what I did...
0:03:58 > 0:04:02- ..and we competed and came second - at the National Eisteddfod.
0:04:02 > 0:04:07- There is a true sense - of community within the choir.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10- I was young but they accepted me...
0:04:11 > 0:04:13- ..and I grew with the choir.
0:04:14 > 0:04:18- I've learnt more as - the conductor of Godre'r Garth...
0:04:18 > 0:04:20- ..than I have with any other choir.
0:04:21 > 0:04:24- I've taken a year out - from conducting Godre'r Garth...
0:04:24 > 0:04:28- ..so that I can concentrate - on my young family.
0:04:28 > 0:04:31- I'm also working with Llangollen.
0:04:32 > 0:04:36- I'm taking this year out but will - return to Godre'r Garth in 2014.
0:04:37 > 0:04:38- I'm glad to hear that.
0:04:38 > 0:04:42- You appeared on my programme - with CF1 in 2005...
0:04:43 > 0:04:45- ..and with Godre'r Garth.
0:04:45 > 0:04:50- Let's see if you remember - my performance with the choir.
0:04:52 > 0:04:54- # May I return
0:04:54 > 0:04:55- # May I return- - # May I return
0:04:56 > 0:04:57- # To the beginning
0:04:57 > 0:04:59- # To the beginning- - # Ah-ah-ah
0:04:59 > 0:05:01- # The light is dimming
0:05:01 > 0:05:03- # The light is dimming- - # Ah-ah
0:05:03 > 0:05:06- # And the dream is too
0:05:07 > 0:05:08- # The world and I
0:05:08 > 0:05:10- # The world and I- - # The world and I
0:05:10 > 0:05:13- # We are still waiting
0:05:13 > 0:05:15- # We are still waiting- - # Ah-ah-ah
0:05:15 > 0:05:16- # Still hesitating
0:05:16 > 0:05:18- # Still hesitating- - # Ah-ah
0:05:18 > 0:05:21- # Any dream will do
0:05:22 > 0:05:26- # Give me my coloured coat
0:05:26 > 0:05:31- # My amazing coloured coat
0:05:32 > 0:05:37- # Give me my coloured coat
0:05:37 > 0:05:40- # My ama-zing
0:05:40 > 0:05:43- # Co-loured
0:05:43 > 0:05:49- # Coat #
0:05:49 > 0:05:53- Oh, that clip brings back - so many fond memories.
0:05:53 > 0:05:56- It was lovely to see that.
0:05:56 > 0:05:59- We all looked much younger!
0:06:00 > 0:06:02- You also work in Trinity College.
0:06:02 > 0:06:06- Yes, I was appointed - as a cultural organiser...
0:06:07 > 0:06:10- ..but I'm now a lecturer - in the School of Performing Arts.
0:06:11 > 0:06:14- Conducting their choir - goes hand in hand with my work.
0:06:14 > 0:06:19- There are very enthusiastic students - in Carmarthen.
0:06:19 > 0:06:23- The choir is completely different - to the other two choirs.
0:06:23 > 0:06:26- It's great to work - with such a young choir.
0:06:27 > 0:06:31- You're quite a showman - when in front of the choirs.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33- I think it's just a part of me.
0:06:33 > 0:06:37- I like to get the same feeling - from my choirs.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40- I like a choir with personality.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43- I think a choir should have energy.
0:06:44 > 0:06:47- I hope that I achieve this - with my choirs.
0:06:47 > 0:06:53- My choirs aren't afraid to show - emotion and to enjoy themselves.
0:06:54 > 0:06:59- I have matured but I still want - to capture that buzz from a choir.
0:07:00 > 0:07:02- That buzz is vital to me.
0:07:02 > 0:07:07- You mentioned - the Llangollen Eisteddfod earlier.
0:07:08 > 0:07:14- I didn't compete at Llangollen - until I was over the age of 18.
0:07:14 > 0:07:19- Next year marks 50 years since - I first competed at the Eisteddfod.
0:07:19 > 0:07:23- You now have a very important role - with the Eisteddfod.
0:07:24 > 0:07:27- I'm delighted to have been appointed - in this role at Llangollen.
0:07:28 > 0:07:33- My vision for 2013 - is to produce a programme...
0:07:34 > 0:07:40- ..with plenty of variety that - remained true to the Eisteddfod.
0:07:40 > 0:07:42- The concerts are very varied...
0:07:43 > 0:07:46- ..that include jazz and rhythm - and blues with Jools Holland.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50- I've booked performers - from Strictly Come Dancing.
0:07:50 > 0:07:53- They are not typically - on the line up.
0:07:53 > 0:07:57- There's also a performance of - Verdi's Requiem on the Wednesday...
0:07:57 > 0:08:01- ..and we've booked - the percussionist, Evelyn Glennie.
0:08:01 > 0:08:03- I've tried to find - the right balance.
0:08:04 > 0:08:06- We're doing very well - at the box office...
0:08:06 > 0:08:10- ..so I hope it will be - a very successful Eisteddfod.
0:08:10 > 0:08:12- Yes, I hope so too.
0:08:12 > 0:08:17- Good luck to you, Eilir and - thank you for your company tonight.
0:08:23 > 0:08:28- My second guest tonight - is a young girl from Cardiff.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30- I'd like to welcome, Jodi Bird.
0:08:31 > 0:08:35- Where was your - first performance, Jodi?
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- My first singing role - was at the Millennium Centre...
0:08:39 > 0:08:41- ..in White Christmas.
0:08:41 > 0:08:45- It's quite an achievement - to star in White Christmas!
0:08:45 > 0:08:50- I know you sang at home but how - old were you when you got the role?
0:08:51 > 0:08:53- I was ten years old.
0:08:54 > 0:08:56- It was such an amazing experience.
0:08:57 > 0:09:01- You had to go for auditions - at the theatre...
0:09:01 > 0:09:05- ..before performing - over the Christmas period.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07- Who were your co-stars?
0:09:08 > 0:09:13- It was a huge cast that included - Craig McLachlan and Lorna Luft.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16- Lorna Luft has a famous mother.
0:09:16 > 0:09:18- Lorna Luft has a famous mother.- - Yes, Judy Garland!
0:09:18 > 0:09:21- It was a pleasure to work with her.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24- I couldn't believe - I was working with Lorna Luft!
0:09:25 > 0:09:27- Was she a nice person?
0:09:27 > 0:09:29- Was she a nice person?- - Yes, she was lovely.
0:09:29 > 0:09:33- She gave me some tips and - taught me how to breathe properly.
0:09:33 > 0:09:35- She was so nice.
0:09:35 > 0:09:39- You come from - a non-Welsh-speaking background.
0:09:39 > 0:09:43- Neither Mam nor Dad - are able to speak Welsh.
0:09:43 > 0:09:46- You do attend a Welsh school.
0:09:46 > 0:09:49- Yes, it's - Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg school.
0:09:49 > 0:09:51- Do you sing at school?
0:09:51 > 0:09:54- It's an excellent school - for that kind of thing.
0:09:54 > 0:09:59- I've even had the chance - to sing my own compositions.
0:09:59 > 0:10:03- It's been a pleasure to meet you. - I can't wait to hear you perform.
0:10:03 > 0:10:06- Are you singing - your own composition?
0:10:07 > 0:10:10- No, I'm singing Caeau Aur - or Fields of Gold by Sting.
0:10:10 > 0:10:13- This is Jodi Bird.
0:10:14 > 0:10:16- # Oooo
0:10:17 > 0:10:21- # Oo-oo-oo-oo-oo
0:10:24 > 0:10:31- # You'll remember me - when the west wind moves
0:10:32 > 0:10:36- # Upon the fields of barley
0:10:36 > 0:10:42- # You'll forget the sun - in his jealous sky
0:10:42 > 0:10:47- # As we walk in fields of gold
0:10:47 > 0:10:54- # So she took her love - for to gaze awhile
0:10:55 > 0:10:59- # Upon the fields of barley
0:10:59 > 0:11:05- # In his arms she fell - as her hair came down
0:11:05 > 0:11:09- # Among the fields of gold
0:11:10 > 0:11:17- # Will you stay with me, - will you be my love?
0:11:17 > 0:11:21- # Among the fields of barley
0:11:21 > 0:11:27- # We'll forget the sun - in his jealous sky
0:11:27 > 0:11:32- # As we lie in fields of gold
0:11:34 > 0:11:39- # I never made promises lightly
0:11:39 > 0:11:44- # And there have been - some that I've broken
0:11:44 > 0:11:49- # But I swear in the days still left
0:11:49 > 0:11:53- # We'll walk in fields of gold
0:11:53 > 0:11:59- # We'll walk in fields of gold
0:12:01 > 0:12:03- # Oooo
0:12:04 > 0:12:09- # Oo-oo-oo-oo-oo
0:12:11 > 0:12:17- # Many years have passed - since those summer days
0:12:18 > 0:12:22- # Among the fields of barley
0:12:22 > 0:12:28- # See the children run - as the sun goes down
0:12:28 > 0:12:33- # Among the fields of gold
0:12:34 > 0:12:40- # You'll remember me - when the west wind moves
0:12:41 > 0:12:44- # Upon the fields of barley
0:12:45 > 0:12:50- # You can tell the sun - in his jealous sky
0:12:51 > 0:12:56- # When we walked in fields of gold
0:12:57 > 0:13:01- # When we walked in fields of gold
0:13:01 > 0:13:09- # When we walked in fields of gold
0:13:10 > 0:13:12- # Oooo
0:13:13 > 0:13:19- # Oo-oo-oo-oo-oo #
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0:13:31 > 0:13:36- My next guest needs no introductions - other than his name.
0:13:36 > 0:13:38- It's Dafydd Iwan.
0:13:38 > 0:13:40- Welcome to you, Dafydd.
0:13:40 > 0:13:41- Welcome to you, Dafydd.- - Thank you, Margaret.
0:13:41 > 0:13:46- I mentioned earlier - that you are a Welsh icon.
0:13:46 > 0:13:48- Are you aware of this fact?
0:13:48 > 0:13:50- Are you aware of this fact?- - What is an icon?
0:13:50 > 0:13:56- I've been in the spotlight for over - 50 years and you get used to it.
0:13:56 > 0:14:02- However, I've mixed entertainment - with politics and business...
0:14:03 > 0:14:06- ..so I've been in the spotlight - for different reasons.
0:14:07 > 0:14:10- My feet are firmly planted - on the ground...
0:14:10 > 0:14:13- ..because I've had - to go to work every day!
0:14:14 > 0:14:16- You're more than an entertainer.
0:14:16 > 0:14:20- I've never really - thought of myself...
0:14:20 > 0:14:24- ..as being solely an entertainer...
0:14:25 > 0:14:28- ..but it has always played - a big part in my life.
0:14:28 > 0:14:32- I think of music - as some sort of hobby...
0:14:33 > 0:14:37- ..that helps me relax - and escape the worries of life.
0:14:38 > 0:14:42- There's a more serious side - because I sing about what I believe.
0:14:42 > 0:14:45- What do you consider - your main occupation?
0:14:45 > 0:14:49- I did a degree in architecture.
0:14:49 > 0:14:53- I was working in an office - and got called to one side...
0:14:53 > 0:14:57- ..because I was always away - from work for a protest, a rally...
0:14:57 > 0:14:59- ..or a concert or to make a record.
0:15:00 > 0:15:03- I was told - that I needed to decide...
0:15:03 > 0:15:06- ..if being an architect - was what I wanted.
0:15:06 > 0:15:10- I realised that - I could never be an architect...
0:15:10 > 0:15:13- ..and I think - it's worked out quite well.
0:15:13 > 0:15:17- You're here to talk about - your singing career.
0:15:17 > 0:15:23- You were one of the first - to compose Welsh protest songs.
0:15:24 > 0:15:28- It was an important time - in terms of protests...
0:15:28 > 0:15:30- ..and politics amongst young people.
0:15:31 > 0:15:33- They thought - they could change the world.
0:15:34 > 0:15:36- This was in the English world.
0:15:36 > 0:15:39- In America, it formed part - of the racial rights campaign.
0:15:40 > 0:15:43- People opposed apartheid in - South Africa and the Vietnam War.
0:15:44 > 0:15:47- When I started composing songs...
0:15:47 > 0:15:53- ..I found that I fitted perfectly - with this mood.
0:15:53 > 0:15:57- They wanted to change the world - but I wanted to change Wales.
0:15:58 > 0:16:02- You composed many protest songs...
0:16:02 > 0:16:05- ..and many religious songs too.
0:16:05 > 0:16:07- There is a religious element.
0:16:08 > 0:16:14- I recently tried to improve - the Welsh translation of songs...
0:16:14 > 0:16:16- ..that appear in subtitles.
0:16:17 > 0:16:21- I wondered if I could - produce English translations...
0:16:22 > 0:16:26- ..that were not only singable - but had a rhyme and rhythm.
0:16:26 > 0:16:30- I managed to do this - with most songs.
0:16:30 > 0:16:35- When translating, you have to get - to the heart of the song.
0:16:35 > 0:16:38- I noticed - that a lot of these songs...
0:16:38 > 0:16:44- ..had a hidden religious - or spiritual meaning...
0:16:44 > 0:16:48- ..such as Dim Ond Un Gan Sydd Ar Ol, - Ai Am Fod Haul Yn Machlud...
0:16:48 > 0:16:51- ..and - Mae'r Darnau Yn Disgyn I'w Lle.
0:16:51 > 0:16:53- You have so many songs.
0:16:53 > 0:16:57- I'd like to show one of the songs - you performed on my programme.
0:16:57 > 0:17:02- It wasn't in the 1960s but in 1986. - Let's take a look at it.
0:17:03 > 0:17:07- # I've heard people speak - about mountains of butter
0:17:08 > 0:17:13- # And I've heard people - speak about lakes of milk
0:17:13 > 0:17:18- # But I know that all of you - who are Christians
0:17:19 > 0:17:24- # Would not condone the waste - of food and nourishment
0:17:24 > 0:17:29- # But I was born - the son of my parents
0:17:30 > 0:17:35- # And I heard people say - that we're all children of God
0:17:35 > 0:17:41- # I'm your brother - and you're like a brother to me
0:17:41 > 0:17:44- # So why am I denied?
0:17:44 > 0:17:47- # Why am I denied?
0:17:47 > 0:17:56- # Why am I denied - the right to live? #
0:17:58 > 0:17:59- APPLAUSE
0:17:59 > 0:18:03- That's a wonderful song.
0:18:03 > 0:18:09- I'm fond of that song but the - inspiration behind it is very sad.
0:18:09 > 0:18:13- It's about the famine in Ethiopia - during the 1980s.
0:18:13 > 0:18:16- I'd only just written it - when I performed it.
0:18:17 > 0:18:21- The sad thing about that song is - that it relates to other events...
0:18:22 > 0:18:25- ..in different countries - over a number of years...
0:18:26 > 0:18:27- ..but I still sing it.
0:18:27 > 0:18:31- It's one of those songs - where people join in...
0:18:31 > 0:18:33- ..especially young people.
0:18:33 > 0:18:37- I actually performed that song - last Saturday night.
0:18:37 > 0:18:43- A group of young people were in the - front row singing along in harmony.
0:18:43 > 0:18:45- It must be thrilling for you.
0:18:45 > 0:18:49- Yes, and it's even better - when they have good singing voices.
0:18:50 > 0:18:56- It's rare to find a group who can - sing in harmony anywhere else.
0:18:56 > 0:19:01- I thank the Lord that this is still - a strong part of our culture...
0:19:01 > 0:19:04- ..because a lot of young people - belong to choirs.
0:19:05 > 0:19:06- It's part of our make-up.
0:19:06 > 0:19:08- It's part of our make-up.- - Yes, and we should be proud of it.
0:19:09 > 0:19:11- Wales is the Land of Song...
0:19:11 > 0:19:15- ..but you still need discipline - and musical training.
0:19:16 > 0:19:21- When you hear a crowd breaking - into song and sing in harmony...
0:19:21 > 0:19:25- ..it adds something - to the atmosphere.
0:19:25 > 0:19:30- In the 1980s, - you did talk about retiring.
0:19:30 > 0:19:32- Who, me?!
0:19:32 > 0:19:33- Who, me?!- - Yes, you did.
0:19:34 > 0:19:36- I've never mentioned retirement!
0:19:36 > 0:19:38- Take a look at this.
0:19:38 > 0:19:42- Last time you were here, you said - it was your final performance.
0:19:42 > 0:19:43- Did I say that?
0:19:43 > 0:19:45- Did I say that?- - Yes, you did.
0:19:45 > 0:19:48- It's possible - that I gave a suggestion...
0:19:48 > 0:19:52- ..that I would consider retiring - from singing in the future.
0:19:52 > 0:19:56- I have tried and failed - so why should I retire?
0:19:57 > 0:20:00- A lot of people would be upset - if you retired.
0:20:00 > 0:20:05- I'll sing whilst there are songs - to be sung and someone listening!
0:20:05 > 0:20:07- It's in your blood.
0:20:07 > 0:20:09- It's in your blood.- - Yes, I'm afraid so.
0:20:09 > 0:20:12- That was a while ago - but you're still here!
0:20:13 > 0:20:15- That clip was from 1986.
0:20:15 > 0:20:19- At that time, I felt as if - things were coming to an end.
0:20:19 > 0:20:23- You get moments in your career - when you struggle to write songs...
0:20:23 > 0:20:29- ..concerts don't go well, you're - fed up and want to do other things.
0:20:30 > 0:20:35- Things had changed in my personal - and political lives.
0:20:35 > 0:20:38- The 1980s were far from brilliant.
0:20:38 > 0:20:40- We weren't aware of that.
0:20:40 > 0:20:44- Between everything, I felt as if - I'd lost the wind from my sails...
0:20:45 > 0:20:48- ..and I was ready - to hang up my guitar...
0:20:48 > 0:20:51- ..and find a new direction in life.
0:20:52 > 0:20:57- Someone had the idea of having - a concert at the Corwen Pavilion...
0:20:57 > 0:21:02- ..to celebrate 25 years of - Dafydd Iwan with some friends.
0:21:02 > 0:21:06- We formed a band for the event...
0:21:07 > 0:21:10- ..and it gave me - a new lease of life.
0:21:11 > 0:21:17- We decided to keep the band together - and start again.
0:21:17 > 0:21:21- It was the start of a new chapter - in my career...
0:21:21 > 0:21:25- ..and it lasted - until the end of the century.
0:21:25 > 0:21:29- Once again, I felt as if - everything was coming to an end...
0:21:30 > 0:21:33- ..and to a degree it did all end - with the end of the century.
0:21:34 > 0:21:35- Did you stop singing?
0:21:35 > 0:21:39- The band and I broke up - after releasing two albums.
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- We were back together again by - the time the second album came out!
0:21:43 > 0:21:47- You're just like Hogia'r Wyddfa - and Frank Sinatra!
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- Thank you so much - for joining me, Dafydd.
0:21:50 > 0:21:54- Thank you for singing with me - on my programmes...
0:21:54 > 0:21:57- ..in 1983 and in 1986.
0:21:57 > 0:22:00- I was delighted to have done so.
0:22:00 > 0:22:01- We'll close with a clip.
0:22:02 > 0:22:04- It's another one of our highlights.
0:22:04 > 0:22:07- It's another one of our highlights.- - Yes, that's right. Well done.
0:22:07 > 0:22:09- Thank you, Dafydd.
0:22:09 > 0:22:10- Thank you, Dafydd.- - You're welcome, Margaret.
0:22:11 > 0:22:16- I'd also like to thank Eilir, Jodi - and you for watching.
0:22:17 > 0:22:22- It's the end of the programme - and the entire series.
0:22:22 > 0:22:26- There's no better way to end - than with a song from Dafydd Iwan.
0:22:26 > 0:22:29- This is Weithiau Bydd y Fflam.
0:22:30 > 0:22:36- # Sometimes, - I reminisce about a distant time
0:22:37 > 0:22:44- # And I long for the days - that will never return
0:22:44 > 0:22:48- # When our language was purer
0:22:48 > 0:22:51- # And when Wales was a better place
0:22:51 > 0:22:58- # But I know - that my longing is in vain
0:22:58 > 0:23:06- # The cold winter - closes around me tonight
0:23:06 > 0:23:12- # The wind causes the white snow - to drift
0:23:12 > 0:23:17- # But the sunshine - will return again tomorrow
0:23:17 > 0:23:20- # To thaw the coldness
0:23:21 > 0:23:27- # And I'll see the green grass - of my land once again
0:23:28 > 0:23:36- # And I'll see the green grass - of my land once again #
0:23:39 > 0:23:40- APPLAUSE
0:23:55 > 0:23:58- S4C Subtitles by Tinopolis