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0:00:01 > 0:00:03- Hello and welcome - from me, Ieuan Rhys...
0:00:03 > 0:00:08- ..to the Lyric theatre in Carmarthen - for a very special Noson Lawen.
0:00:08 > 0:00:11- We're celebrating - the life and talent...
0:00:11 > 0:00:14- ..of one of Wales's - most multitalented entertainers.
0:00:14 > 0:00:17- Welcome to a Noson Lawen - in tribute to Ryan Davies.
0:00:23 > 0:00:27- # Blodwen and Meri from Abertillery
0:00:27 > 0:00:31- # Were walking one morning - in the sunshine
0:00:31 > 0:00:35- # Ianto and Benny from Abergavenny
0:00:35 > 0:00:41- # Saw Blodwen and Meri, - then it all began
0:00:43 > 0:00:47- # Birds sang their singsongs - and bells rang their dingdongs
0:00:47 > 0:00:50- # Their harmony flooding - down the valley
0:00:52 > 0:00:55- # Ianto and Benny - and Blodwen and Meri
0:00:56 > 0:01:01- # Were happy that love - had finally come to stay
0:01:03 > 0:01:07- # Far from the night lights, - away from the bright lights
0:01:07 > 0:01:10- # Were Blodwen and Meri - and their lovers
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- # Then came the day - when "yes" they had to say
0:01:15 > 0:01:20- # That the world knew that - Blodwen and Meri were in love
0:01:23 > 0:01:27- # Birds sang their singsongs - and bells rang their dingdongs
0:01:27 > 0:01:30- # In harmony flooding - down the valley
0:01:31 > 0:01:35- # Ianto and Meri - and Blodwen and Benny
0:01:35 > 0:01:40- # Were happy that love - had finally come to stay
0:01:41 > 0:01:45- # Birds sang their singsongs - and bells rang their dingdongs
0:01:45 > 0:01:47- # In harmony
0:01:48 > 0:01:51- # Oh!
0:01:51 > 0:01:55- # Blodwen and Meri from Abertillery
0:01:55 > 0:01:59- # Were walking one morning - in the sunshine
0:02:00 > 0:02:03- # Ianto and Benny from Abergavenny
0:02:04 > 0:02:09- # Saw Blodwen and Meri, - then it all began
0:02:11 > 0:02:15- # Birds sang their singsongs, - bells rang their dingdongs
0:02:16 > 0:02:19- # In harmony flooding - down the valley
0:02:19 > 0:02:24- # Ianto and Meri - and Blodwen and Benny
0:02:24 > 0:02:26- # Were happy that love
0:02:27 > 0:02:31- # Had finally come to stay
0:02:31 > 0:02:33- # To stay
0:02:34 > 0:02:38- # Come to stay! #
0:02:47 > 0:02:51- Thank you to Islwyn Evans - and Bois Ceredigion...
0:02:51 > 0:02:56- ..for kicking us off with a Ryan - and Ronnie classic Blodwen A Meri.
0:02:56 > 0:03:02- Can you believe that 40 years - have passed since we lost Ryan?
0:03:02 > 0:03:05- Forty years of loss - for us as a nation.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08- But we're not here - with a heavy heart.
0:03:08 > 0:03:12- We're here - to celebrate the life and talent...
0:03:12 > 0:03:15- ..of the man - from the Amman Valley...
0:03:15 > 0:03:20- ..who, through his humour and songs, - has left us a very rich legacy.
0:03:21 > 0:03:25- We have another classic for you - now - Nadolig? Pwy A Wyr?
0:03:26 > 0:03:30- To sing the song, - with Nerys Richards on the cello...
0:03:30 > 0:03:34- ..please give a warm welcome - to the lovely Shan Cothi.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56- # Tinsel on the tree
0:03:57 > 0:04:00- # A star up above
0:04:00 > 0:04:08- # A pretty dolly - perched on top of the tree
0:04:09 > 0:04:17- # Could this be Christmas? - Who knows?
0:04:18 > 0:04:22- # Santa's sleigh bells tinkling
0:04:23 > 0:04:26- # Across the snowy ground
0:04:26 > 0:04:30- # And children unite
0:04:30 > 0:04:34- # To sing joyful carols
0:04:35 > 0:04:43- # Could this be Christmas? - Who knows?
0:04:43 > 0:04:47- # Children fast asleep
0:04:47 > 0:04:51- # In the early hours of the morning
0:04:51 > 0:04:55- # A sweet dream, wondering whether
0:04:55 > 0:05:03- # Santa'll bring his sack
0:05:03 > 0:05:07- # Presents aplenty
0:05:07 > 0:05:11- # And who knows - from where they came?
0:05:11 > 0:05:15- # The sound of children's laughter
0:05:16 > 0:05:19- # Can be heard all around
0:05:20 > 0:05:28- # Could this be Christmas? - Who knows?
0:05:29 > 0:05:36- # Church bells ring their message - to all the world
0:05:37 > 0:05:49- # Reminding us - of the baby in the manger
0:05:50 > 0:05:53- # Move closer to the manger
0:05:54 > 0:06:01- # And kneel before Him
0:06:01 > 0:06:07- # Behold the kings and the angels
0:06:07 > 0:06:13- # There's no need to ask
0:06:14 > 0:06:32- # Everyone knows #
0:06:44 > 0:06:47- Thank you to Shan and Nerys.
0:06:47 > 0:06:51- One of Ryan's favourite songs - was Myfanwy.
0:06:51 > 0:06:56- Wherever Ryan went, - to do a concert or cabaret...
0:06:56 > 0:07:01- ..the audience would always insist - that Ryan sang that song.
0:07:01 > 0:07:04- Ryan's version was unique.
0:07:04 > 0:07:10- Tonight, for the first time ever, - two of Wales's finest singers...
0:07:10 > 0:07:15- ..are going to join in - with Ryan Davies' lovely voice...
0:07:15 > 0:07:16- ..to sing this song.
0:07:17 > 0:07:21- Please welcome Rhys Meirion - and Aled Wyn Davies.
0:07:36 > 0:07:47- # Why is it anger, O Myfanwy
0:07:50 > 0:07:59- # That fills your eyes - so dark and clear?
0:08:00 > 0:08:09- # Your gentle cheeks, - O sweet Myfanwy
0:08:10 > 0:08:19- # Why blush they not - when I draw near?
0:08:21 > 0:08:32- # Where is the smile - that once most tender
0:08:32 > 0:08:42- # Kindled my love so fond, so true?
0:08:43 > 0:08:54- # Where is the sound - of your sweet words
0:08:56 > 0:09:10- # That drew my heart to follow you?
0:09:11 > 0:09:20- # What have I done, O my Myfanwy
0:09:21 > 0:09:29- # To earn your frown? - What is my blame?
0:09:30 > 0:09:39- # Was it just play, - my sweet Myfanwy
0:09:40 > 0:09:49- # To set your poet's love aflame?
0:09:50 > 0:10:00- # You truly once to me - were promised
0:10:01 > 0:10:10- # Is it too much to keep your part?
0:10:10 > 0:10:25- # I wish no more your hand, Myfanwy
0:10:26 > 0:10:48- # If I no longer have your heart #
0:10:57 > 0:11:01- Ryan captured our imagination. - He's in our hearts.
0:11:02 > 0:11:06- As he's so dear to us, - that endeared us to his songs.
0:11:06 > 0:11:09- The words are unique too.
0:11:09 > 0:11:14- They aren't long. - They're short and sweet.
0:11:14 > 0:11:16- They all stand out.
0:11:16 > 0:11:19- A lot of them were with Ronnie.
0:11:19 > 0:11:22- Both of them, Ryan and Ronnie...
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- ..I was raised - watching and listening to them.
0:11:26 > 0:11:28- You did - you're older than me.
0:11:28 > 0:11:29- You did - you're older than me.- - I knew that was coming!
0:11:31 > 0:11:33- How are you, Ron?
0:11:33 > 0:11:34- How are you, Ron?!
0:11:34 > 0:11:38- I know it's a silly question, - but what are you tonight?
0:11:38 > 0:11:39- A plumber.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42- Ron, it's obvious what I am.
0:11:42 > 0:11:44- A jickey, good boy.
0:11:44 > 0:11:45- A jickey, good boy.- - A jockey.
0:11:46 > 0:11:47- As you say, a jockey.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49- As you say, a jockey.- - Where's your horse?
0:11:49 > 0:11:51- What horse?
0:11:51 > 0:11:53- Dressed like that, - you need a horse.
0:11:53 > 0:11:56- That's the snag. I don't have one.
0:11:56 > 0:11:58- I can't ride.
0:11:58 > 0:12:00- Why are you dressed as a jickey - then?
0:12:01 > 0:12:02- Jockey!
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- Well, I'm an apprentice jockey.
0:12:05 > 0:12:07- That explains everything.
0:12:07 > 0:12:11- You have to get used to the clothes - first - the silks and the whip.
0:12:12 > 0:12:13- See that whip?
0:12:13 > 0:12:16- There's more meat on the whip - than you!
0:12:18 > 0:12:20- "A natural", is what the man said.
0:12:20 > 0:12:22- Why did he think you were a natural?
0:12:22 > 0:12:24- Why did he think you were a natural?- - See these legs?
0:12:26 > 0:12:28- He said the shape was perfect.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31- You couldn't stop a pig - in a passage with those!
0:12:32 > 0:12:34- But I could ride it - down the passage.
0:12:35 > 0:12:36- Show us.
0:12:37 > 0:12:38- Right, get down. Down like a horse.
0:12:38 > 0:12:40- Right, get down. Down like a horse.- - Oh, no...
0:12:40 > 0:12:45- Hey, Ron, are you telling me you - won't help your mate in a crisis?
0:12:45 > 0:12:47- Well, no, but...
0:12:47 > 0:12:49- Right, down. Come on, get down.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52- Alright, but only to help a mate.
0:12:52 > 0:12:54- Good boy. Get down.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- Is this alright?
0:12:56 > 0:12:58- You're just like Mill Reef.
0:12:58 > 0:13:01- One thing, keep your head straight.
0:13:01 > 0:13:02- This is silly, Ry.
0:13:03 > 0:13:06- Keep your head straight - or I'll put some blinkers on you.
0:13:06 > 0:13:07- Ready?
0:13:08 > 0:13:09- Up we go.
0:13:09 > 0:13:11- Right, into the stalls.
0:13:12 > 0:13:13- Whoa, whoa!
0:13:13 > 0:13:16- # I am a valiant and loyal knight #
0:13:16 > 0:13:19- Ready? Right, gee up - for the next sketch.
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0:13:37 > 0:13:40- Welcome back to a Noson Lawen...
0:13:40 > 0:13:43- ..celebrating the talent - of the late Ryan Davies.
0:13:43 > 0:13:46- The next singer - is from Carmarthenshire.
0:13:46 > 0:13:48- She loves jazz singing.
0:13:48 > 0:13:53- She's put her own jazzy stamp - on one of Ryan's classics.
0:13:53 > 0:13:57- To sing Hen Geiliog Y Gwynt - please welcome Nia Rees.
0:14:07 > 0:14:12- # Old weathercock
0:14:12 > 0:14:17- # I remember you
0:14:17 > 0:14:21- # Turning in the wind
0:14:22 > 0:14:26- # In the wind
0:14:26 > 0:14:31- # You can't flee
0:14:31 > 0:14:35- # From your tower, only turn
0:14:35 > 0:14:37- # In the sky
0:14:38 > 0:14:39- # Only turn
0:14:39 > 0:14:44- # Only turn
0:14:44 > 0:14:48- # And I'm a slave
0:14:49 > 0:14:53- # To my old worries
0:14:53 > 0:14:57- # Like you, there's no escape
0:14:57 > 0:15:02- # Oh, how bitter is the wine
0:15:02 > 0:15:07- # But I hear from afar
0:15:07 > 0:15:11- # An old promise of better
0:15:11 > 0:15:15- # There'll be freedom from my cell
0:15:16 > 0:15:20- # Instead of turning, I can escape
0:15:20 > 0:15:22- # A long way away
0:15:22 > 0:15:24- # Better days
0:15:25 > 0:15:29- # Better days
0:15:30 > 0:15:33- # Bah-dah-dah-do-dah-dah-bah
0:15:33 > 0:15:36- # The old water mill
0:15:36 > 0:15:40- # You turn so surely
0:15:40 > 0:15:43- # In the water, only turn
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- # In the water
0:15:47 > 0:15:50- # Until the end of the world
0:15:50 > 0:15:54- # You'll only turn and turn
0:15:54 > 0:15:58- # In the water, only turn
0:15:58 > 0:16:01- # Is what you'll do
0:16:02 > 0:16:04- # And I'm a slave
0:16:04 > 0:16:08- # To my old worries
0:16:09 > 0:16:12- # Like you, there's no escape
0:16:12 > 0:16:15- # Oh, how bitter is the wine
0:16:15 > 0:16:19- # But I hear from afar
0:16:19 > 0:16:22- # An old promise of better
0:16:22 > 0:16:25- # There'll be freedom from my cell
0:16:26 > 0:16:29- # Instead of turning, I can escape
0:16:30 > 0:16:31- # A long way away
0:16:31 > 0:16:33- # Better days
0:16:33 > 0:16:36- # Better days
0:16:37 > 0:16:43- # But I hear from afar
0:16:44 > 0:16:50- # An old promise of better
0:16:51 > 0:16:56- # There'll be freedom from my cell
0:16:56 > 0:16:59- # Instead of turning
0:16:59 > 0:17:02- # I can escape
0:17:03 > 0:17:07- # A long way away
0:17:07 > 0:17:11- # Better days
0:17:11 > 0:17:13- # Ooh
0:17:13 > 0:17:22- # Better days #
0:17:31 > 0:17:33- Thank you, Nia Rees!
0:17:36 > 0:17:40- The next artist knew Ryan well.
0:17:40 > 0:17:44- He toured Welsh stages - with Ryan and Ronnie.
0:17:44 > 0:17:50- He took part in their television - series during the '60s and '70s.
0:17:50 > 0:17:55- We've persuaded him - to share some of his memories.
0:17:55 > 0:17:58- Please welcome Glan Davies.
0:18:04 > 0:18:06- Thank you.
0:18:07 > 0:18:12- I was travelling back from a gig - one night in the car.
0:18:12 > 0:18:15- Ryan turned to me and said...
0:18:15 > 0:18:20- .."What connection to the past - do we both share?"
0:18:20 > 0:18:22- I said, "Are you going to tell me?"
0:18:23 > 0:18:28- "Yes," he said, "We were both born - in Glanamman Hospital."
0:18:28 > 0:18:30- "Well done," I said.
0:18:30 > 0:18:33- You don't need to clap.
0:18:33 > 0:18:36- "We didn't have much choice.
0:18:36 > 0:18:40- "Our mothers happened to be there - at the time."
0:18:40 > 0:18:42- Ti A Dy Ddoniau, - one of Ryan's songs...
0:18:43 > 0:18:46- ..ends with "Who gave you the gift?"
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- He was versatile. - He had so many strings to his bow.
0:18:50 > 0:18:52- As an actor...
0:18:52 > 0:18:56- .. he starred with Richard Burton - in Under Milk Wood...
0:18:56 > 0:18:59- ..and Elizabeth Taylor - and Peter O'Toole.
0:18:59 > 0:19:03- The BBC made the programme, - How Green Was My Father?
0:19:03 > 0:19:08- It's about an American coming to the - Rhondda to learn about his roots.
0:19:08 > 0:19:11- Ryan played the American.
0:19:11 > 0:19:14- A big white Stetson on his head - and a cigar.
0:19:15 > 0:19:18- He went around the village - meeting the bank manager...
0:19:18 > 0:19:22- ..the head teacher, the woman - serving behind the bar...
0:19:22 > 0:19:24- ..the undertaker.
0:19:25 > 0:19:29- He played all the characters.
0:19:30 > 0:19:31- A composer.
0:19:31 > 0:19:34- Is there a choir which doesn't have - one of Ryan's songs...
0:19:35 > 0:19:36- ..in their repertoire?
0:19:37 > 0:19:42- He developed a stage show, - evenings like this.
0:19:42 > 0:19:45- I'd compere the evening - and fill in...
0:19:45 > 0:19:48- ..so he could do his outfit changes - in the wings.
0:19:49 > 0:19:52- Hywel A Blodwen was always a must.
0:19:53 > 0:19:57- Janice Thomas and Margaret Williams - would be wearing beautiful dresses.
0:19:57 > 0:20:00- He'd come on wearing a suit.
0:20:00 > 0:20:03- The jacket would be three times - too big for him.
0:20:04 > 0:20:07- The trousers - would have shrunk in the wash...
0:20:08 > 0:20:10- ..the glasses - were National Health...
0:20:10 > 0:20:14- ..and the hair he had on his head - would be combed down like this.
0:20:15 > 0:20:18- How the women kept a straight face - and sing, I don't know.
0:20:19 > 0:20:23- But at the end of the first half - every night, he'd go to the piano...
0:20:23 > 0:20:26- ..and turn to the audience - and say...
0:20:26 > 0:20:32- .."With your permission, my sister's - having a special birthday.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35- "I'd like to sing Happy Birthday - to her.
0:20:35 > 0:20:37- "Is that OK with you?"
0:20:37 > 0:20:40- He'd turn to the piano and begin.
0:20:40 > 0:20:43- # Happy Birthday to you
0:20:44 > 0:20:46- # Happy Birthday to you
0:20:46 > 0:20:48- # Happy Birthday to #
0:20:48 > 0:20:50- Then he'd stop.
0:20:50 > 0:20:53- "That's it," he'd say. - "That's enough.
0:20:53 > 0:20:55- "She was only my half-sister."
0:21:02 > 0:21:05- There was no end to his talent.
0:21:05 > 0:21:08- This is where the musician - and the pianist came in.
0:21:08 > 0:21:12- He'd turn to the audience and say...
0:21:12 > 0:21:15- .."If the finest musicians - in the world...
0:21:15 > 0:21:19- "..had got hold of Happy Birthday, - what would they have done with it?
0:21:19 > 0:21:23- "People like Mozart, Brahms - and Chopin.
0:21:23 > 0:21:26- "You know Chopin, don't you?"
0:21:26 > 0:21:29- And page nine - Paganini.
0:21:31 > 0:21:33- And Russ Conway.
0:21:33 > 0:21:38- He'd play works - by every one of these musicians...
0:21:38 > 0:21:42- ..and bring Happy Birthday - into each one.
0:21:42 > 0:21:47- You'd see different sides - of his talent onstage...
0:21:47 > 0:21:50- ..when we did the stage show.
0:21:51 > 0:21:56- It was a pleasure and an honour to - have had the opportunity to know...
0:21:56 > 0:22:00- ..work with, - and have a friendship...
0:22:00 > 0:22:03- ..with a magical entertainer, - Ryan Davies.
0:22:04 > 0:22:05- Thank you very much.
0:22:08 > 0:22:12- Can we hear you play those bells?
0:22:12 > 0:22:17- There's one problem. There are - eight bells, and just three of us.
0:22:18 > 0:22:20- HE WHISPERS
0:22:23 > 0:22:28- # How about asking the young brother - to play the other two bells?
0:22:28 > 0:22:29- # Good idea
0:22:40 > 0:22:41- # Alright?
0:22:41 > 0:22:42- # Alright #
0:22:44 > 0:22:46- A TUNE PLAYED WITH BELLS
0:23:33 > 0:23:36- One of the sketches - that stays in my memory...
0:23:36 > 0:23:41- ..is the one about the three men - who went on holiday to Switzerland.
0:23:41 > 0:23:45- It featured Ryan, Ronnie - and Bryn Williams.
0:23:45 > 0:23:49- We're going to recreate that sketch - especially for you.
0:23:49 > 0:23:53- Please welcome Criw Bro Ddyfi.
0:24:06 > 0:24:09- # When the cold winds of winter
0:24:10 > 0:24:13- # Blow through the land
0:24:13 > 0:24:17- # When the central heating's - broken down
0:24:17 > 0:24:19- # Broken down
0:24:20 > 0:24:27- # We'll remember the summer - and the fun that we did have
0:24:27 > 0:24:32- # And we long to be on holiday now
0:24:32 > 0:24:34- # On holiday now
0:24:35 > 0:24:38- # When the snow falls
0:24:38 > 0:24:42- # When the fog hides the world
0:24:42 > 0:24:46- # When the rain falls down in waves
0:24:46 > 0:24:48- # In waves
0:24:49 > 0:24:52- # We'll talk until the early hours
0:24:53 > 0:24:56- # Comfortably by the fire
0:24:57 > 0:25:01- # And dream about the fun - that we had
0:25:04 > 0:25:07- # We went to Switzerland - for our summer holidays
0:25:08 > 0:25:11- # That was oh so lovely, - that was oh so nice
0:25:11 > 0:25:14- # We played in the snow - and sang at night
0:25:15 > 0:25:17- # And danced - with the pretty Frauleins
0:25:18 > 0:25:22- # Eee yodle-eh-doh, - yodle-oh-dee, yodle-oh
0:25:22 > 0:25:27- # Yodle-odle-leigh-hee, - yodle-odle-oh, yodle-odle-ee
0:25:27 > 0:25:32- # Yodle-odle-leigh-hee, - yodle-odle-oh, yodle-odle-ee
0:25:34 > 0:25:37- # There was snow in the valley, - there was snow on the hills
0:25:38 > 0:25:41- # The ditches frozen over, - the lakes frozen over too
0:25:42 > 0:25:45- # We all went skiing, - how lovely it was
0:25:45 > 0:25:48- # I wish I could do this in summer
0:25:48 > 0:25:52- # Eee yodle-eh-doh, - yodle-oh-dee, yodle-oh
0:25:53 > 0:25:57- # Yodle-odle-leigh-hee, - yodle-odle-oh, yodle-odle-ee
0:25:57 > 0:26:02- # Yodle-odle-leigh-hee, - yodle-odle-oh, yodle-odle-ee
0:26:16 > 0:26:26- # Yo-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-oh
0:26:26 > 0:26:32- # Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah #
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0:26:57 > 0:26:58- Welcome back.
0:26:58 > 0:27:02- The Amman Valley, - especially Glanamman...
0:27:03 > 0:27:07- ..where Ryan was born and raised, - was very important to him.
0:27:07 > 0:27:11- So it's an honour for us to hear - children's voices from that valley.
0:27:11 > 0:27:15- Conducted by Elin Murphy - and singing Y Pethau Bach...
0:27:15 > 0:27:18- ..please welcome - Encore Stage School choir.
0:27:31 > 0:27:34- # The birds and flowers in the field
0:27:34 > 0:27:38- # The cuckoo's song - in the month of May
0:27:38 > 0:27:41- # These are some of the miracles
0:27:41 > 0:27:45- # That make my world enchanting
0:27:45 > 0:27:47- # Ah ah ah
0:27:47 > 0:27:50- # The sound of a baby's laughter
0:27:50 > 0:27:53- # Happy and healthy in the crib
0:27:54 > 0:27:57- # This is the world - of the tiny babe
0:27:57 > 0:28:00- # Make sure it is enchanting
0:28:01 > 0:28:02- # Ah ah ah
0:28:03 > 0:28:06- # The magnificent colours of autumn
0:28:06 > 0:28:09- # Dawn breaking full of confidence
0:28:10 > 0:28:13- # A little child saying a prayer
0:28:14 > 0:28:15- # Oh
0:28:17 > 0:28:20- # The birds and flowers in the field
0:28:20 > 0:28:23- # The cuckoo's song - in the month of May
0:28:24 > 0:28:27- # These are some of the miracles
0:28:27 > 0:28:31- # That fill my world - with lots of magic
0:28:31 > 0:28:34- # La la la la la la
0:28:38 > 0:28:41- # Hearing children's voices singing
0:28:41 > 0:28:45- # Tickling a trout in the stream
0:28:45 > 0:28:48- # The sound of the harp - and cerdd dant
0:28:48 > 0:28:52- # The things that do enchant me
0:28:52 > 0:28:53- # Oh oh oh
0:28:54 > 0:28:57- # Gathering blackberries
0:28:57 > 0:29:01- # Seeing my children coming home
0:29:01 > 0:29:04- # These are some of the many things
0:29:04 > 0:29:08- # That make my world enchanting
0:29:08 > 0:29:11- # The magnificent colours of autumn
0:29:12 > 0:29:15- # Dawn breaking full of confidence
0:29:15 > 0:29:18- # A little child saying a prayer
0:29:19 > 0:29:20- # Oh
0:29:21 > 0:29:24- # The birds and flowers in the field
0:29:24 > 0:29:27- # The cuckoo's song - in the month of May
0:29:27 > 0:29:30- # These are some of the miracles
0:29:31 > 0:29:34- # That fill my world - with lots of magic
0:29:34 > 0:29:36- # All the time
0:29:36 > 0:29:37- # All the time
0:29:38 > 0:29:41- # La la la la la la
0:29:42 > 0:29:46- # La la la la la la
0:29:46 > 0:29:50- # La #
0:30:01 > 0:30:04- Thank you very much, - Encore Stage School choir.
0:30:07 > 0:30:10- We have one of Ryan's - most popular duets next.
0:30:10 > 0:30:15- The song's been sung many times - by many singers and choirs...
0:30:15 > 0:30:20- ..over the years, since Ryan - and Ronnie sang it originally.
0:30:20 > 0:30:22- The song is called Yn Y Bore.
0:30:23 > 0:30:27- Please welcome back to the stage - Shan Cothi and Rhys Meirion.
0:30:42 > 0:30:47- # Get up and smile - when you see the sun in the morning
0:30:47 > 0:30:52- # Be thankful for hearing the birds - singing up above
0:30:53 > 0:30:58- # Smile and be thankful - when you see the world at its best
0:30:58 > 0:31:07- # And be thankful for hearing - and seeing the wonders of the world
0:31:08 > 0:31:11- # In the morning
0:31:11 > 0:31:13- # In the morning
0:31:14 > 0:31:19- # When the sunlight beams patterns - on a carpet of leaves
0:31:19 > 0:31:22- # In the morning
0:31:22 > 0:31:24- # In the morning
0:31:25 > 0:31:30- # When birds can be heard - singing in harmony
0:31:31 > 0:31:34- # Wake up, the world is alive
0:31:38 > 0:31:43- # Sleep, dream - and forget about yesterday
0:31:43 > 0:31:48- # And whilst sleeping, - learn to accept the day ahead
0:31:49 > 0:31:54- # At the break of dawn, - nothing will tire you
0:31:54 > 0:32:04- # You'll hear and see the world - around you singing its praise
0:32:04 > 0:32:06- # In the morning
0:32:07 > 0:32:09- # In the morning
0:32:10 > 0:32:15- # When the sunlight beams patterns - on a carpet of leaves
0:32:15 > 0:32:18- # In the morning
0:32:18 > 0:32:20- # In the morning
0:32:21 > 0:32:26- # When birds can be heard - singing in harmony
0:32:27 > 0:32:30- # Wake up, the world is alive
0:32:30 > 0:32:33- # In the morning
0:32:33 > 0:32:36- # In the morning
0:32:36 > 0:32:41- # When the sunlight beams patterns - on a carpet of leaves
0:32:41 > 0:32:44- # In the morning
0:32:44 > 0:32:47- # In the morning
0:32:47 > 0:32:53- # When birds can be heard - singing in harmony
0:32:53 > 0:32:55- # Wake up, the world is alive
0:32:56 > 0:33:01- # Alive, alive, alive
0:33:02 > 0:33:09- # Alive #
0:33:18 > 0:33:20- Thank you, Shan and Rhys.
0:33:21 > 0:33:25- Next, one of Ryan's biggest fans.
0:33:25 > 0:33:29- He's here tonight - to share some of his memories.
0:33:29 > 0:33:34- Radio Wales' most famous DJ, - please welcome Chris Needs!
0:33:41 > 0:33:45- Thank you very much for the welcome.
0:33:45 > 0:33:48- Mam and I - were big fans of Ryan Davies.
0:33:49 > 0:33:54- Every time she booked to see the - pantomime in the Swansea Grand...
0:33:54 > 0:33:57- ..she'd book a box - like the royal box.
0:33:57 > 0:34:02- Every time Ryan would come out, - he'd say, "Your Royal Highness."
0:34:02 > 0:34:05- Mam would wave like the Queen. - She was so happy.
0:34:06 > 0:34:09- Mam had a shop - - Siop Margaret Rose.
0:34:10 > 0:34:15- At one o'clock, she'd close the shop - and go to the house opposite...
0:34:15 > 0:34:18- ..into the parlour.
0:34:18 > 0:34:21- There'd be a special variety show...
0:34:21 > 0:34:26- ..me on the piano - and her singing Ryan songs.
0:34:27 > 0:34:31- I have a song to play for you - on the piano.
0:34:32 > 0:34:35- It's a favourite of mine - and a favourite of Mam's.
0:34:38 > 0:34:42- So, dear friends, enjoy the song.
0:34:43 > 0:34:44- Ti A Dy Ddoniau.
0:35:07 > 0:35:10- # Who gave you the smile
0:35:10 > 0:35:13- # And two gentle eyes?
0:35:13 > 0:35:16- # Who gave you the lilt
0:35:16 > 0:35:19- # In your voice?
0:35:20 > 0:35:23- # If it was your aim
0:35:23 > 0:35:25- # To make a fool of me
0:35:26 > 0:35:28- # Well, yes, you triumphed
0:35:28 > 0:35:32- # You triumphed completely
0:35:33 > 0:35:38- # But this is what I'd like to know
0:35:39 > 0:35:42- # Tell me, oh tell me
0:35:42 > 0:35:46- # Who gave you the gift?
0:35:46 > 0:35:49- # I remember like yesterday
0:35:49 > 0:35:52- # You saying, "I love you"
0:35:52 > 0:35:56- # And I replied like this
0:35:57 > 0:35:58- # "I love you"
0:35:59 > 0:36:02- # But yesterday's gone
0:36:02 > 0:36:05- # And daybreak is cruel
0:36:05 > 0:36:07- # Where
0:36:07 > 0:36:09- # Oh, where
0:36:09 > 0:36:12- # Where are you?
0:36:13 > 0:36:15- # If it was your aim
0:36:15 > 0:36:18- # To make a fool of me
0:36:18 > 0:36:20- # Well, yes, you triumphed
0:36:20 > 0:36:24- # You triumphed completely
0:36:25 > 0:36:31- # But this is what I'd like to know
0:36:32 > 0:36:34- # Tell me, oh tell me
0:36:34 > 0:36:37- # Who gave you the gift?
0:36:37 > 0:36:41- # Who gave you the gift?
0:36:41 > 0:36:45- # Who gave you
0:36:45 > 0:36:54- # The gift? #
0:37:10 > 0:37:12- HE WHISTLES Y DERYN PUR
0:38:21 > 0:38:21- .
0:38:27 > 0:38:27- Subtitles
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0:38:32 > 0:38:34- Welcome back.
0:38:34 > 0:38:38- I've been looking forward all day - to the next item.
0:38:38 > 0:38:41- I'm going to have the honour...
0:38:41 > 0:38:46- ..of singing one of Ryan's songs - with Encore Stage School choir.
0:38:46 > 0:38:49- Believe you me, - I'm more nervous than them!
0:38:50 > 0:38:52- This is Ffrind I Mi.
0:38:59 > 0:39:02- # La, la, la, la, la, la, la
0:39:02 > 0:39:06- # I saw the morning sun smile, - I saw the garden flowers stand still
0:39:07 > 0:39:12- # I heard the birds' joyous warbling - and I know one thing for sure
0:39:12 > 0:39:16- # They were given by Someone - like our song between us
0:39:16 > 0:39:19- # And if you're a friend of Jesus
0:39:19 > 0:39:21- # You're a friend of mine
0:39:21 > 0:39:24- # La, la, la, la, la, - la, la, la, la, la, la
0:39:25 > 0:39:27- # Praise be to you, - praise be to you
0:39:27 > 0:39:29- # I sing my song happily
0:39:29 > 0:39:33- # From pure Jesus, pure Jesus - I received all gifts
0:39:34 > 0:39:38- # I saw the white beauty of winter - and the glory of the summer sun
0:39:38 > 0:39:42- # I felt that I owned them - and that the world was all fine
0:39:42 > 0:39:46- # They were given by Someone - like our song between us
0:39:47 > 0:39:50- # And if you're a friend of Jesus
0:39:50 > 0:39:52- # You're a friend of mine
0:39:53 > 0:39:56- # La, la, la, la, la, - la, la, la, la, la, la
0:39:56 > 0:39:59- # Praise be to you, - praise be to you
0:39:59 > 0:40:00- # I sing my song happily
0:40:01 > 0:40:05- # From pure Jesus, pure Jesus - I received all gifts
0:40:05 > 0:40:09- # I know the love of a friend, - this is what Jesus himself did
0:40:09 > 0:40:11- # There came hope, - there came comfort
0:40:12 > 0:40:14- # Through my belief - in the Son of God
0:40:14 > 0:40:18- # They were given by Someone - like our song between us
0:40:18 > 0:40:21- # And if you're a friend of Jesus
0:40:21 > 0:40:24- # You're a friend of mine
0:40:24 > 0:40:27- # La, la, la, la, la, - la, la, la, la, la, la
0:40:28 > 0:40:30- # Praise be to you, - praise be to you
0:40:30 > 0:40:32- # I sing my sang happily
0:40:32 > 0:40:36- # From pure Jesus, pure Jesus - I received all gifts
0:40:37 > 0:40:41- # I saw the morning sun smile, - I saw the garden flowers stand still
0:40:41 > 0:40:45- # I heard the birds' joyous warbling - and I know one thing for sure
0:40:45 > 0:40:50- # They were given by Someone - like our song between us
0:40:50 > 0:40:53- # And if you're a friend of Jesus
0:40:53 > 0:40:55- # You're a friend of mine
0:40:55 > 0:40:59- # You're a friend of mine- - # La, la, la, la, la! #
0:41:08 > 0:41:12- Do you know - who I can't get out of my head?
0:41:12 > 0:41:13- Phyllis Doris!
0:41:14 > 0:41:16- Phyllis Doris and the voice.
0:41:16 > 0:41:19- The ability to turn everything - upside down.
0:41:19 > 0:41:25- Charm you one moment - and put you in stitches the next.
0:41:25 > 0:41:26- I love it.
0:41:27 > 0:41:29- "Stop the bus," she said.
0:41:30 > 0:41:32- "I want to go!"
0:41:33 > 0:41:36- "Goodness me, you are going!" - I said.
0:41:36 > 0:41:39- "I hope not," she replied.
0:41:40 > 0:41:43- We had to stop. - By then, we all wanted to go.
0:41:44 > 0:41:48- We had a whip-round to find a penny!
0:41:48 > 0:41:52- We only found one, - but we shifted alright.
0:41:52 > 0:41:55- Someone would hold the door - every time.
0:41:55 > 0:41:57- Well, I was the last one.
0:41:57 > 0:41:59- I was the last one.
0:41:59 > 0:42:01- Oh. They went, didn't they?
0:42:02 > 0:42:04- Don't laugh.
0:42:05 > 0:42:07- They went and left me.
0:42:07 > 0:42:10- I was sat there happily.
0:42:11 > 0:42:13- The door closed on me!
0:42:14 > 0:42:16- Clunk-click. I was in.
0:42:17 > 0:42:19- There was no stop.
0:42:20 > 0:42:23- By the time I'd fought my way out, - the bus had gone.
0:42:23 > 0:42:25- I was in Port Talbot defenceless.
0:42:27 > 0:42:29- Defenceless.
0:42:29 > 0:42:31- How did I come here? You don't care!
0:42:32 > 0:42:34- But I'll tell you. I hitch-hiked.
0:42:35 > 0:42:38- I had an experience.
0:42:39 > 0:42:40- Don't laugh.
0:42:41 > 0:42:46- A driver stopped. - He put his head out the car window.
0:42:47 > 0:42:49- He shouted, - "Show us a leg, darling."
0:42:49 > 0:42:52- I said, "You'd get a hell of a shock - if I did!"
0:42:56 > 0:42:59- The evening is drawing to a close.
0:43:00 > 0:43:05- I'm sure you'd agree that - we've had a feast on this stage.
0:43:05 > 0:43:08- I'd like to thank all the artists.
0:43:08 > 0:43:11- Most of all, - I'd like to thank Ryan Davies...
0:43:11 > 0:43:16- ..for writing so many lovely songs - which are still popular today.
0:43:16 > 0:43:21- As one of Ryan's biggest fans, it's - been an honour to be here tonight.
0:43:21 > 0:43:25- I'm sure I'm speaking - on behalf of all the artists.
0:43:25 > 0:43:28- We'll finish - with an anthem of a song.
0:43:28 > 0:43:31- You'll all be familiar with it.
0:43:31 > 0:43:34- Please welcome back to the stage...
0:43:35 > 0:43:40- ..Bois Ceredigion, Aled Wyn Davies, - Rhys Meirion and Shan Cothi.
0:43:40 > 0:43:41- Pan Fo'r Nos Yn Hir.
0:43:42 > 0:43:43- Goodnight.
0:43:59 > 0:44:05- # When the night is long
0:44:05 > 0:44:12- # When dawn is far away
0:44:12 > 0:44:18- # Struggling through the long hours
0:44:18 > 0:44:25- # Failing to sleep a single hour
0:44:25 > 0:44:32- # Fighting, tossing and turning
0:44:32 > 0:44:37- # Through the early hours
0:44:38 > 0:44:44- # Not seeing the end of yesterday
0:44:45 > 0:44:51- # Nor the journey's end
0:44:51 > 0:44:57- # Then, through the darkness
0:44:58 > 0:45:03- # I see your face
0:45:03 > 0:45:07- # Remembering the romance
0:45:07 > 0:45:10- # The eyelids close
0:45:11 > 0:45:16- # When the night is long
0:45:33 > 0:45:40- # Fighting, tossing and turning
0:45:40 > 0:45:46- # Through the early hours
0:45:46 > 0:45:52- # Not seeing the end of yesterday
0:45:53 > 0:45:59- # Nor the journey's end
0:45:59 > 0:46:05- # Then, through the darkness
0:46:06 > 0:46:11- # I see your face
0:46:12 > 0:46:15- # Remembering the romance
0:46:16 > 0:46:18- # The eyelids close
0:46:19 > 0:46:24- # When the night is long
0:46:25 > 0:46:31- # Then, through the darkness
0:46:31 > 0:46:37- # I see your face
0:46:37 > 0:46:41- # Remembering the romance
0:46:42 > 0:46:44- # The eyelids close
0:46:45 > 0:46:57- # When the night is long
0:46:57 > 0:47:06- # Is long #
0:47:18 > 0:47:21- I don't know where to start! - Truly excellent.
0:47:21 > 0:47:26- It was nice to hear Ryan's songs. - I was in school with his son, Arwyn.
0:47:26 > 0:47:27- Excellent.
0:47:28 > 0:47:30- It was worth the trip - from Llandysul!
0:47:31 > 0:47:35- I really enjoyed myself. - The children singing. Wonderful.
0:47:36 > 0:47:41- I expected it to be a good night - with the best artists in Wales here.
0:47:41 > 0:47:42- Ryan's songs too.
0:47:43 > 0:47:47- Ryan was a genius. - He's one of the all-time greats.
0:47:47 > 0:47:51- The evening - was a very worthy tribute to him.
0:48:07 > 0:48:09- S4C Subtitles by Testun Cyf.
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