Men of Harlech - Charlotte Church

[RichardtheDutchman]

I'm not Welsh (and I don't particularly care for some of Charlotte Church's life choices) but I cannot help but be moved to tears everytime I hear this. I've tried in vain to figure out why this is. Its not difficult to see why all Welshmen seem to grow two foot taller when this is sung. I think, perhaps, it is the sheer pride that so obviously fills these Welsh guys that touches me. They have every right - what a fantastic nation and heritage.

[theonetrugod]

wonder if she can still hit that note ?

[hawickman]

As a Scotsman, I am in heaven via Cardiff

[mmcrosbie]

This marvelous music. The music and the voice - pure heaven on earth.

[teencomment]

I always want to play this song loudly when I hear it.

[beethomozart]

it´s rather difficult to decide what is the best in this video, whether Charlotte´s beauty, her voice, the extraordinary beautiful song, the men´s choir..... one thing is for sure, this is one out of the pack, too few interpretations like this 24 karat golden gem, let us dream forever with the voice of not an angel but of THE ANGEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[johnldsm]

Wow!! Love it. What is the last line? It is repeated several times and my old ears cannot make it out.

[jamiefromwales]

@johnldsm Cymru fo am byth it means Wales there forever or Wales forever in a nut shell.

[3tangle3]

@jamiefromwales yes it was all about resisting the english invasion which has been going on since oooo 400ad

[avalonadam]

Ah! shibec69, so nice to see there are still a few people walking into the future backwards. I've attended folk clubs in Ireland (both bits) Wales and Scotland and have never had any anti English sentiment except in jest when the Rugby is on. In every society there is a small group of usually low income low intelligence people who use the uglier aspects of nationalism to champion a cause to make themselves feel they have an identity because they are insecure as individuals.

[ghb61]

That final note is spine-tingling! She was awesome at that age.

[MadMac2236]

The men and women who sang these songs so long ago, built an Empire with the very same passion!

[shibec69]

MadMac2236 - what are you on about??? This is a Welsh song and we were the first victims of English imperial expansion.

[MadMac2236]

Sorry, I meant no offence. I was referring more to all the nations that have their own signature songs! This one happens to be a Welsh anthem of sorts, while England, Ireland & my home of Scotland, also have their own music. I was not suggesting who was first or last to be the victim of expansion!

[shibec69]

No problem.

[scottpilot1]

I had the pleasure to work in Barry for 3 years and loved singing the Welsh national anthem every Friday evening.

[hassmann1]

fair play, never seen "pleasure" and "to work in Barry" in the same sentence before! Where did you sing on Fridays then?

[mdbmdbmvc]

Well done guys! Happy Singing!!

Mark Burstow

Musical Director

Bournemouth Male Voice Choir

[kevtre1947]

As a 62 year old American, I always remember my grandfather telling me we had Welsh blood in us. When I hear that song it makes me proud

[NocturnalxKnightx]

@kevtre1947 Cheers from another American with Welsh in him. I've taken a liking to this song myself.

[teencomment]

I love it when the men start singing. It makes chills go up my spine!

[prckay]

I Love Charlotte

be sure to check out my Video too people

you made me love you

[terrinking1]

What a dream.

[54spiritedwill54]

Lovely!

[198neplusextra198]

AWESOME

[enyalid]

I miss the C in  C harlotte. She seems to have misplaced her C and gone wild

[kilrush98]

I never get tired of this. It is absolutely amazing. It stirs my Celtic pride and leaves me astonished by the talent that exists in this world. Go raibh mile maith agat!

[Darkswordz]

Man, her rendition of this song is National Anthem worthy!

[beethomozart]

thanks charlotte for letting us humans know what heaven and paradise look alike,you're not the voice of an angel you are THE ANGEL,beautiful sublime out of this world,thanks again,GOD bless you

[venman2]

What version of the lyrics is this? Obviously it doesn't match the make up lyrics for the movie Zulu. It seems to match closest the Talhaiarn version but the words seem reversed. I know there are at least 4 versions of this song and none of them seem to match this version. Anybody know where I can find these lyrics?

[MalhamScousers]

Stevie Heighway's always running

John Toshack is always scoring

Then you'll hear the Koptites roaring

Toshack is our king

Men of Anfield here's our story

We have gone from great to glory

We're the greatest team in Europe

Toshack is our king !

[MarkusBailey1234]

never heard that before absolutley class :)

[MalhamScousers]

check out the Kop choir video on youtube, think its on there.

[whitearchangle]

FANTASTIC ! English and proud of Wales,,,fantastic song and performer !

[fagottona]

towards the end,whilst the choir is singing,she looks so proud is so lovely

[horse88886666]

its not britain and british. ITS WALES AND WELSH.

[Grimmest117]

I think she is charming now. A beautiful face to match a beautiful voice. This is a fine example of British Culture, something worth preserving. God save Britain, and Her people.

[johnldsm]

Hark, I hear the foe advancing Barbed steeds are proudly prancing Helmets in the sunbeams glancing Glitter through the trees. Men of Harlech, lie ye dreaming See ye not their falchions gleaming While their pennons gaily streaming Flutter in the breeze. From the rocks resounding Let the war cry sounding Summon all at Cambreais call The haughty foe surrounding Men of Harlech, on to glory See your banner famed in story Waves these buring words before ye, "Britain scorns to yield!"

[bakongirl8]

absolutly outstanding! what a voice!

[cricketbat08]

This would have terrified the Zulus! Wasn't she charming in her younger days? Magic!!

[richgorb]

she is no colour sgt Bourne

[ollynath]

pathetic

[marinawitch]

she's so amazing!!!

[helenlr]

TIDY!!!!

[ChemicalToiletBand]

I hate to break it to the boys at Rorke's Drift, but you dont need top tenors when you have a lyric soprano such as Ms. Church.... talk about powerhouse voice!...

"Men of Harlech On To Glory - This Will Ever Be Your Story - Keep These Burning Words Before Ye 'Welshmen Will Not Yield!'"

[Rantlin]

Mae yn gymraeg.

Its in welsh.

If should know if you can speak welsh.

Great version btw :)

[LovestospoochJen]

Ydy hwn yn gymraeg neu saesneg?

[LlinosHeledd93]

cymraeg dwi'n meddwl. lol

ia, cymraeg .. ma hi newydd ddeud 'cymru'.

[MonkeyWrench4269101]

she's no colour Sergeant Bourne,

[welshexile1963]

Lovely!

[horsebreedingfan2]

That is bloody brilliant! What a voice! She really has the voice of an angel. She holds her notes perfectly. I should know, I sing Soprano too. ;)

[johnldsm]

Takes your breath away. Thanks Jahaj.

[NScherzinger4Eva]

amazing. she really does have the voice of an angel.

[mario1983x]

When I watched this for the first time I gave her standing ovations right here in my living room!! I really jumped off my sofa!

Bravo!!!!

[BlueAndWhiteZebra]

bloody hell, that is good.

[timii85]

south wales borderers rule.

[brotherdevil]

ok sorry to burst ur bubble timii, if your refering to rorkes drift, then it was the warrickshire regiment, after the 1881 reforms it was then the south wales boarderers. though this song and charlotte church are a spectacle of brilliance with the male welsh voice chrior

[croda1960]

Also most VCs Awarded in on conflict

[brotherdevil]

er sorry to burst your bubble croda1960 the film zulu said 11 vc's was the most VC's won in one battle it was one of the most, 13 vc's were given out tht day. but also there were more won i forget when. but i will tell u all soon

[tigeranger]

They didn't sing at rorkes drift. Still a great piece of soldiering though.

[tikkytaylor]

omg! shes so amazing in everything she does...

shes stunning, funny, and has amazing voice

[Claire1Rogers]

Wow

[brotherdevil]

beautiful. i've loved this song since i first saw zulu when i was a child. i love charlotte church's version. i also like the verse comrades keep close order,

see they're in disorder

for ever they shall rue the day

they ventured o'ver the boarder.

[kevininbuffalo]

Yeh; them boarders get nasty when you venure 'em.

[brotherdevil]

yes aint half. specially when they got bowmen and men of harlech, oh or martini henry rifles, bayonets and guts behind them.

[Cadenzasona]

Too good... my parents watched it over and over again and love it~ :)

[garyowen4ever]

this song inspired me as a street salesman in chcago's loop,,,,,,,,unfortunately iraq wasn't a career option in the 90's.