The song became a worldwide hit, but its teenage singer initially had no idea how to sing it.

After watching her on TV, Paul McCartney knew he wanted to work with Mary Hopkin. By then, The Beatles had become talent scouts for their recently formed Apple Records. They were always on the lookout ...

Mary Hopkin had just turned 18 when she caught the interest of Beatles member Paul McCartney, who produced her debut single, "Those Were the Days," and launched her into success on the charts.

Last night at a ceremony in Cardiff singer-songwriter Dafydd Owain was announced as winner of this year's Welsh Music Prize.