Myfanwy sung by Ryan Davies (1937 - 1977) as shown at The Tribute To Ryan at Swansea Grand In 2018
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- Lyrics for Myfanwy first published in 1875 composed by Joseph Parry
Sung here 100 years later in 1975 at Swansea Top Rank by Ryan Davies
Paham mae dicter, O Myfanwy,
Yn llenwi'th lygaid duon di?
A'th ruddiau tirion, O Myfanwy,
Heb wrido wrth fy ngweled i?
Pa le mae'r wên oedd ar dy wefus
Fu'n cynnau 'nghariad ffyddlon ffôl?
Pa le mae sain dy eiriau melys,
Fu'n denu'n nghalon ar dy ôl?
Pa beth a wneuthum, O Myfanwy
I haeddu gwg dy ddwyrudd hardd?
Ai chwarae oeddit, O Myfanwy
 thanau euraidd serch dy fardd?
Wyt eiddo im drwy gywir amod
Ai gormod cadw'th air I mi?
Ni cheisiaf fyth mo'th law, Myfanwy,
Heb gael dy galon gyda hi.
Myfanwy boed yr holl o'th fywyd
Dan heulwen ddisglair canol dydd.
A boed i rosyn gwridog iechyd
I ddawnsio ganmlwydd ar dy rudd.
Anghofia'r oll o'th addewidion
A wneist i rywun, 'ngeneth ddel,
A dyro'th law, Myfanwy dirion
I ddim ond dweud y gair "Ffarwél".
English Lyrics
Why so the anger, Oh Myfanwy,
That fills your dark eyes
Your gentle cheeks, Oh Myfanwy,
No longer blush beholding me?
Where now the smile upon your lips
That lit my foolish faithful love?
Where now the sound of your sweet words,
That drew my heart to follow you?)
What was it that I did, Oh Myfanwy,
To deserve the frown of your beautiful cheeks?
Was it a game for you, Oh Myfanwy,
This poet's golden flame of love?
You belong to me, through true promise,
Too much to keep your word to me?
I'll never seek your hand, Myfanwy,
Unless I have your heart with it.
Myfanwy, may your life entirely be
Beneath the midday sun's bright glow,
And may a blushing rose of health
Dance on your cheek a hundred years.
I forget all your words of promise
You made to someone, my pretty girl
So give me your hand, my sweet Myfanwy,
For no more but to say "farewell". - บันเทิง
The greatest love song ever written, by Wales’ greatest ever all-round entertainer. This is THE version, thank you. Diolch yn fawr iawn. 🏴
I'm a Welsh-American in the coal regions of eastern Pennsylvania, and I know these songs well. We sang them in church every St.Davids Day. Sadly, this generation no longer embraces this beautiful music.
Played this at my dads funeral in January this year, It was a tribute to my mother and fathers life together..xxxx
Perfectly sung reminds me of my dad who I’ve just lost
I just get goose pimples listening to his wonderful voice. Passed away far too young. RIP Ryan Davies. ❤️
As an Englishman that now lives in Wales, and with Welsh heritage, this song brings my long gone family back to me. Makes me so proud xxx
I’m so very proud to call this man my grandfather. Unfortunately I never got the chance to meet him but he lives on in our hearts through his genius as I hope to carry his legacy through my own music. Caru ti Dadcu
Genius. 100%. I was born in the year he passed. But I, like others, have a tremendous respect for the comedic and musical genius which Ryan Davies is.
I remember him so well he was a genius , you have a wonderful heritage ❤
The saddest word in this beautiful love song: Ffarwel.
only someone in love could write a song like this.
I was 4 years old 1st July 1966, and was told of the huge sadness of 21st October. I still remenber the feeling of loss of kids like me, and still to this day feel the loss of a generation. Mefanwy is a love song, but one of sadness that brings the Sadness of that day to many. I'm a 61 year old Englishman, but Ryan still leaves me watery eyed. A phrase used many times, but lest we forget. God bless the innocents lost that day and God bless you Ryan 😪💔 🏴
What a genius. I love his meaningful voice x. It brings tears. X. Xxx
I was lucky enough to meet Ryan on a few occasions, as my father knew his family from their common upbringing in the Cwmgors/Glanaman area. A marvelous, warm, intelligent and naturally funny man.
What a voice. What a man. He’s just fabulous.
Brings lump to my throat and tears to my eyes every single time
What a beautiful voice he was an amazing comedian i was privileged to see him many times his son is also a brilliant actor he plays Mark in the Welsh soap called Pobol y cam i watch it every week on Sunday with subtitles I’m ashamed to say that I’m Welsh but I can’t speak Welsh it’s the best show on the television
If this beautiful song sung by Ryan does not bring tears to your eyes then nothing on this earth ever will
Absolutely Brian. My wife came out to South Africa from Wales in 1957, married me and went back twice. She passed on in 2017 and this song brings tears to my eyes every time.
It just has
It's enough to make a grown man cry... he says with tears in his eyes listening to it.
Just lost my dad who sang this beautifully diolch cariad xxxx
Thank-you. Of all Welsh songs, Myfanwy has always been my favourite, ever since first hearing it in the 1960's. Such a shame that Ryan's life was cut so short.
I was born and bred in Cardigan, now in my seventies, I well remember watching Ronnie and Ryan, brilliant pair! Ryan was one of the funniest and multi talented men ever. My favourite sketches were the ones with Phyllis Doris, light of my life!
I didn’t know this man existed until yesterday.. I’m a welsh man living abroad.. my surname is Davies and I named my son Ryan!! I accidentally named him after a proper welsh legend!! Happy my son has the exact same name as him🏴
Apart from TV I saw this great man in panto in Brynamman when I was a child. Diolch Ryan!
Brilliant! by far the best rendition of Myfanwy that I have heard. thanks for posting.
As a small child living just outside Newport , I would watch Ryan and Ronnie. It was in Welsh. I couldn't understand what they said , yet I laughed because they were funny. Later , they spoke in English and they still made me laugh .
I was a teenager when Ryan died. I truly believe that the world is a sadder place for his passing . God knows best however, and I put my trust in him.
Ryan sings this incredibly well.
My Dad was at school with Ryan, later when i was a youngster my Mum & Dad and i met him at Llangollen Eisteddfod. Dad said afterwards that he was still the old Ryan he had been in School with. Just a nice down to earth man.
I loved this song since first hearing it in How Green Was My Valley. This is the first time hearing of this wonderful Welsh singer. His voice is a gift from God, truly beautiful. Thank you for uploading this. From Australia.
For those 2 people who didn't like this absolutely wonderful song wake up and hear the music
10000%agree. No souls.
Why click on it in the first place if it says on the title what it is
The captions are hilarious. Agreed on the most beautiful love song, beautifully sung.
@@jesslowe4499 Philistines everywhere. Poor souls.
They really typed this into the search engine just to mark it down - what dumbasses
This all through my life is the absolutely best rendition of Myfanwy, so heart provoking and heartfelt Ryan you will live in my heart forever ❤
God bless you Ryan ❤ so beautiful and full of emotion ❤
beautiful song, sung by the master. Rest in Peace Sir.
My God what a talent that man was!
This rendition is just glorious. Such a very talented man.
What A Singer! Pure Emotion! Greetngs From Germany!
Breathtakingly beautiful rendition,so tragic to lose such a talented individual a great loss to the nation.
I was at the Manics Cardiff Castle show in 2015, a very emotional show for me for many reasons, before it started they played Jungleland by Bruce Springsteen, I wanna be sedated by the Ramones and this by Ryan Davies. It was incredible, I turned to the girl I was with and said, I can't think of anywhere else in the world where those three songs would turn up on a pre-show playlist. I balled my eyes out before the show even started!
Mate! I am with you A bit of Bruce, some Ramones.... And this!
Oh that is just wonderful! Those who know, know.
There will never be anyone who can sing Myfanwy better than Ryan .
Malcolm Buck sings it brilliantly but Ryan has that certain edge in my mind by which I mean brings the lump to the throat and watery eyes.
Tra ma y gàn yma dal yn gael ei chanu neith neb anghofio Ryan.
I can not believe that this brilliant rendition has only one comment. Come on wales wake up
This song was a favourite of my late husband. I wish he had heard this version. The best and I have only just discovered it.
What a comfort and delight. Diolch yn fawr iawn.
Stunning proud to be Welsh 🏴🏴🏴
I'd forgotten what a lovely voice Ryan had and singing one of my favourite songs. Sad he was taken way before his time.
from a "welshman" nothing less than "perfection" R.I.P. Ryan. lol...
Ryan injects so much emotion into this beautiful song, always brings on a tear or two.
this was my mum's favourite song of all. it was played at her funeral 8 year go this week.
Two great singers died in 1977.Ryan Davies and Elvis Presley
Such a beautiful beautiful song .💕💕💕 Brings tears to ones eyes .
This is the most beautiful rendition of this gorgeous song I've ever heard. .jus beautiful. in pieces here 😿 xo
I always come back to this version. It's perfect.
Pure & simply brilliant.
Beautiful.
most beautiful EVER, thankyou so so much X
Beautiful
Outstanding. Thank you.
I have only just found \Ryan ,what a fabulous talent God Bless
I am Scottish and love this song, I often listen to other versions,however I am always pulled back to this version sung by Ryan and I dont think I have ever heard it sung by anyone else with such passion and feeling, for me his version cannot be beaten it is a beautiful rendition of a lovely song
Look for the Malcolm buck version! Sing in a pub in the Rhondda valley. Not quite as good but sung from the heart with pure welsh passion!!!
@@jondavies8990 Thanks Jon I have heard the Malcom Buck version good it is but I dont think it is anywhere near as good as Ryans
You should search for Malcom Buck - impromptu sang it up the club once and the old bowls team at the back joined in half way through
I discovered Ryan on another channel some years ago. His talent is broad and ingenious and his personality endearing. An evening with him on youtube is all we can have now sadly but so apprecisted.
A talented individual not appreciated enough. Ryan i give you a big hug in heaven. Thankyou xxxxx
Cymro fawr. Diolch am popeth Ryan x
My grandmother was named Myfanwy, people called her Vano. This song was played at her funeral and at the time I thought... I'd like to learn the words to this.
In the summer of 2019 I listened to almost every rendition of it on youtube and wrote the words out on an A4 sheet.
I listened to the singing while reading back the words probably 100s of times.
Even after not thinking about it for months and months I can still remember the words.
Just wish i could sing ! Haha
Awesome. Love this version of a much loved song.
Brilliant, sang wi true passion.❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏
Simply beautiful. Every word sang so clearly.
Has a English man with my family roots in Wales last name Vaughan love this so much when ever I go to Wales on the a44 at floodgates there's a sign welcome to Wales its like coming home
Composed by a Merthyr boy who was as proud of where he came from as the pride that Merthyr people are of him...where he went in the world he always said....a little boy from Merthyr always..always
Glanamman boy
It give you goose bumps. Ryan Davies, am byth.
Stunning.
I wasn’t expecting that! Incredible voice
This is beautiful ❤
By God, that was beautiful.
Great singer great song. Ryan Davies had a great voice
One of the best proud to be welsh
I too, feel that this is the absolute, best version of this song & I have heard a lot of really good ones. The only other one that I feel that comes anywhere near Ryan' version, is the one, where the Miners sing it in How Green Is My Valley. I learnt the words, in Welsh of course, to the Ryan' version & sang it to my Girlfriend (no music), whilst holding her gently in my arms...she is Australian & didn't understand the words, but felt the passion, had tears in her eyes & held me closer...but absolutely loved it (and we are no spring chickens) :) I am about to start carving a Welsh Love Spoon for her & planning to sing this song again to her, as I present the finished Welsh Love Spoon to her, then formerly, ask her to become my Wife.
Hanes ardderchog !🥲
I sang this recently in an open mic session. Some gentleman cried x😅
😂
Sorry I meant the tearful face and now I can’t change it sorry
Phillys Doris you brazen little Hussey.
Nigel winn Light of my life and don’t call will on your father. !!!!!!
Loved Ryan and Ronnie as a kid on my holidays in wales to see my Dad from Devon.
Cymru am byth
The perfect best. Xxx
He hasn't the greatest voice but more than makes up for it with the passion, the hwyl he displays, with that crystal clear enunciation of the lyrics it makes for a wonderful rendition of this beautiful song. A multi-talented man, his death when so young was a great loss for all in Wales.
Interesting comment Rhiannon, I suppose we're all different but to me I would rate that as THE best rendition I have ever heard, bar none. To me his voice is silky smooth and utterly beautiful. Maybe you are speaking technically and if so I'm not qualified to argue that point, but for me that was the complete performance. God bless.
Sounds bloody good to me!
That was beautiful. Thankyou.
Brilliant.
Stunningly beautiful and I'm English!
Perfection x
This was played at the Crematorium in Clarach near Aberystwyth a few weeks ago.You are right there wasn’t a dry eye in the Crematorium
such a beautiful song and voice - wish I was a Welsh tenor
When all's said and done, the Welsh can certainly sing. (And play the harp.)
❤❤❤
Faark ! Brilliant.
Gwych😢
Mor hardd.
This could make a cinder-block weep.
Paham mae dicter, O Myfanwy,
Yn llenwi'th lygaid duon di?
A'th ruddiau tirion, O Myfanwy,
Heb wrido wrth fy ngweled i?
Pa le mae'r wên oedd ar dy wefus
Fu'n cynnau 'nghariad ffyddlon ffôl?
Pa le mae sain dy eiriau melys,
Fu'n denu'n nghalon ar dy ôl?Why so the anger, Oh Myfanwy,
That fill your dark eyes
Your gentle cheeks, Oh Myfanwy,
No longer blush beholding me?
Where now the smile upon your lips
That lit my foolish faithful love?
Where now the sound of your sweet words,
That drew my heart to follow you?
Pa beth a wneuthum, O Myfanwy
I haeddu gwg dy ddwyrudd hardd?
Ai chwarae oeddit, O Myfanwy
 thanau euraidd serch dy fardd?
Wyt eiddo im drwy gywir amod
Ai gormod cadw'th air i mi?
Ni cheisiaf fyth mo'th law, Myfanwy,
Heb gael dy galon gyda hi.What was it that I did, Oh Myfanwy,
To deserve the frown of your beautiful cheeks?
Was it a game for you, Oh Myfanwy,
This poet's golden flame of love?
You belong to me, through true promise,
Too much to keep your word to me?
I'l never seek your hand, Myfanwy,
Unless I have your heart with it.
Myfanwy boed yr holl o'th fywyd
Dan heulwen ddisglair canol dydd.
A boed i rosyn gwridog iechyd
I ddawnsio ganmlwydd ar dy rudd.
Anghofia'r oll o'th addewidion
A wneist i rywun, 'ngeneth ddel,
A dyro'th law, Myfanwy dirion
I ddim ond dweud y gair "Ffarwél".
Canu sensitif a thyner - dehongliad gwych.
Dwi’n dwli ar llais swynol Ryan Davies
Bendigedig
Excuse my spelling, I should have said It gives you goose bumps, Ryan Davies am byth.
Why no recording of David Alexander's version?
da iawn fideo diolch
proper tidy
NEVER IN EUROPE, boi!
Ardderchog
Dwi’n credu hefyd
Great. Song ÷ Ryan a Ronnie. Whole family loved Welsh Ryan a Ronnie in Leeds, 1960s. Loved Ph Phyllis Doris, loved the slicing of the loaf of bread hugged to the chest. Great comedian. Shouldn't have died so young.
Speshal.
Sung like an "Irish Tenor". But then, St. Patrick was from Wales?
Understand he was , and St David from Ireland .
Arbennog
Beautiful