| b. 3 May 1950, Pontardawe, Wales |
| guitar and vocals |
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| Hopkin began her singing career with Welsh folk groups and recorded a Welsh-language EP. Her break came when she entered the popular ITV television talent contest Opportunity Knocks and won. |
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| 1968 |
| The model Twiggy watched the program and brought the Welsh singer to the attention of Paul McCartney who signed her as one of the first artists to Apple Records. |
| 30 August. "Those Were the Days" (Apple 2). [UK #1; US #2] |
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| 1969 |
| 21 February. Postcard (Apple LP APCOR 5) [UK LP #3] |
| 28 March. "Goodbye" (Apple 10) [UK #2] |
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