Mary Hopkin went from unknown teenager to worldwide superstar with "Those Were The Days". A Beatle's help sealed the deal.

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 is one of Wales’ most iconic voices. In this documentary, writer Nigel Crowle discusses Mary’s musical career, from her first hit, 55 years ago, to her current album. Show more In 1968, ...

Mary Hopkin, after singing on Opportunity Knocks, became one of the stars of The Beatles' Apple label. Born in 1950 in Pontardawe, Mary Hopkin's singing began while she was still a schoolgirl.

"You might describe this as a 'farewell' concert, since it marked my determination to give up the 'music biz' into which I had been thrust barely three years before." Last updated: 25 November 2008 ...

Apple Records was started by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr in 1968 as a home for the collective Beatles recordings. Additionally, other artists found homes on the label ...