The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #128329   Message #2872595
Posted By: GUEST,leeneia
26-Mar-10 - 01:19 PM
Thread Name: I discover Max Boyce
Subject: RE: I discover Max Boyce
Thanks for the further suggestions.

Here's a link to a stirring Welsh hymn

cwm rhondda

Our session was very like that, only the sopranos were better.

Cwm (coom = valley) Rhondda is the name of the tune. At gymanfas we call the songs by the name of the tune, not by the lyrics.

It is interesting to note that in Wales, as in America, people stoutly sing 'Strong Deliver' while the text insists its 'Strong Deliverer.' Grammar goes out the window in favor of singability.

I really should be packing...