Evans's History of Llangynwyd (1887) as an itinerant weaver who lived for a considerable period in the parish of Llangynwyd (i.e., in the Maesteg area, east of Port Talbot).Ĭf. Mary FordLes & Mary A Capitol Records Release 1954 Capitol Records, L.The author was James Turberville (?18-19th century) of Glamorgan – quite possibly this was the versifier described in T. Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupFarewell (For Just Awhile) (North Wales had a text variant of its own, substituting 'Caernarfon' for 'Llangyfelach' – the latter is actually near Swansea, in Glamorgan.) Stanzas 1–7 (or 8) are known to have appeared on nineteenth–century 'ballad' leaflets. For some generations this ballad, or perhaps just the first half of it, was highly popular all over Wales. The remaining stanzas tell of the sweetheart's patient wait, the soldier's eventual return, and their ensuing marriage. Stanzas 1–6 give the contents of a farewell letter from the soldier, who is newly enlisted in the Light Dragoons and about to sail overseas with the English fleet. The ballad is supposedly delivered by a woman who was formerly the sweetheart of a Welsh soldier.
#FARFARWELL FO I LANGY FELACH FULL#
In the present publication the text in full is derived from the volume Caneuon Serch, Hen a Diweddar (Love Songs, Old and Recent). You have been a true and amazing leader to us.
The knowledge that you shared with us and the learning you bought cannot be compared with anything. Farewell, and wish you all the success in your new job 13. On this occasion the singer sang Stanzas 1–6 only, which comprise the logical selection for a male singer, but he recorded nine stanzas for the Museum four years later. Thank you for making the workplace a fun place to be. Collected (stanzas 1–6 only) 25.1.62 from Bertie Stephens (hound breeder, etc., b. He brought a great store ofmoney with himĪnd the first thing he did, out of love The lead bullets and the hot powderĪ despatch came very early in the morning,Īnd a hundred farewells to the pretty girlsįor her darling sweetheart to be set free.