Ivor Emmanuel.

[Lena & Harry Smith]

We learned on Dewi Griffiths programme this morning the sad news that Welsh singer Ivor Emmanuel has passed way at the age of Eighty in Malaga Spain after suffering a stroke.
He was a wonderful singer who will be remembered for his part in the film Zulu when he led the rousing chorus of "Men Of Harlech."
He recorded so many beautiful songs.

[mariana44]

Yes I remember Ivor Emanual in "Zulu"---but mostly I remember him from a programme way, way back--on a Sunday early evening---he had a show where he sang some well known English songs , but in Welsh--he had guest stars too--one name I can recall is Patricia Bredin.

I really looked forward every week to that lovely programme. It may have been called "Land of Song", but I am not sure of that. Ivor certainly had a fine voice.

And as a matter of interest, 2 other great stars from the same area of Port Talbot in Wales were Anthony Hopkins and Richard Burton.

[Lena & Harry Smith]

Richard Burton was partly instrumental in the beginning of Ivors career by getting him a part in "Oklahoma "
Ivor's daughter Emily made a contribution on the South West Hall Of fame a while back to thank people for their wonderful comments about her Father, and mentioned his grandson too.