Dyl Mei.

Eleri Llwyd - Nwy yn y nen. 

For 40 years this version of Nwy yn y nen was thrown away like a piece of rubbish into an old dark storeroom, then from out of space a spotty man, brought it to life with his cosmic dust, or something. Two versions of the song (written by Dewi Pws of Y Tebot piws for Can Disc a Dawn 1972), have been released, one folk version by Eleri Llwyd herself and the other by Tebot pwis in a more psychedelic form. This version, recorded for Can disc a dawn with the Benny Litchfield orchestra actually won the contest and helped launch a successful career in music for Eleri, not quite sure why this version was never released! Anyway, hope you enjoy. 

Heather Jones - Tua’r gorllewin (To the west) 

Another track from the forgotten compilation “Cofio”. The compilation was produced by Eurof Williams from whats credited as a original idea by Geraint Jarman, from what i gather it’s a gang of musicians covering each others songs, this is a cover of a Ac eraill song, the group who featured Tecwyn Ifan, Cleif Harpwood, Phil Bach, Iestyn Garlick and Alun Sbardur Hughes. 

*Photo is the view from my local cafe in Caernarfon. 

Siwsan Broderick - Dail yn disgyn.

After many a week asking around I was lucky enough to be given a transfer today by an old family friend of this recording from 1969 by Siwsan Broderick, she hails from my home town of Porthmadog, sang in a duet called Treflyn and Siwsan and went on to become Sue Roderick, star of Twin town and pobol y cwm. As far as i know, the song, written by Sue herself, was recorded but never released, although some reports tell me it was published by a major london record label. I’m not usually surprised by the old Welsh stuff that turns up, but i have to say this Nico-esque folk gem has me think about going out on a journey around Wales knocking on random doors and asking they have any old reel to reels hidden in the attic, any one else fancy it?

*Artwork is one of my brothers recent creations*

Cleif Prendelyn - I’r gad.

A less famous version of the Hefin Elis (Edward H Dafis, Sidan, Y Chwyldro) penned “I’r gad” It’s a tad more heavy than the more well known Dafydd Iwan version. The track is taken from a little know comp on Sain called “Cofio”. Cleif Prendelyn is more commonly known as Clive Harpwood, singer of Welsh Pop kings, Edward H Dafis. 

*Image is a vintage poster by Welsh Language Protest group Cymdeithas yr Iaith. 

Geraint Jarman - Pan ddaw’r dydd. (When the day comes)

Do you have all day? Well, i don’t, so i can’t even begin to think about writing a biog on Geraint Jarman, Possibly the most influential of all welsh musicians, Geraint Jarman blazed a trail of creativity from late 60’s folk trio Bara Menyn, Through 70’s roc, 80’s Reggae right through to modern day hip hop tunes. 

Out of all his back catalogue i’ve chosen to upload this gem, a version of a song that his then wife, Heather Jones, won A song for Wales with (she sings backing on this). Obviously the lyrics will be alien to non welsh speakers, but i think the emotion and feeling is there for all to hear. A beautiful song about love and loss by a true Genius. 

*The photo is a rare sighting of the famous Bangor haunted traffic light Ghost. (There is no ghost).

Edward H Dafis - Gwrandewch.

This is the nine minute long, epic first single from legendary Welsh band, Edward H Dafis. Starting with some dirty Wah Wah rock before giving away to a beautiful looping torch song for the dawn. Releasing five LP’s and numerous singles in a short seven year career, Edward H was the first welsh Super group, a band that people cared for, made and effort to go out and see and bought the t-shirt. To write a decent biog for them on here would take much much to long…so I’ll just let you listen to the tune. And look at this photo i took on a ferry.