1) Dylan Marlais Thomas (27 October 1914 – 9 November 1953) was a Welsh poe… Read Full Bio ↴1) Dylan Marlais Thomas (27 October 1914 – 9 November 1953) was a Welsh poet and writer whose works include the poems "Do not go gentle into that good night" and "And death shall have no dominion", the "play for voices", Under Milk Wood, and stories and radio broadcasts such as A Child's Christmas in Wales and Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog. He became popular in his lifetime and remained so after his premature death in New York. In his later life he acquired a reputation, which he encouraged, as a "roistering, drunken and doomed poet".
Thomas was born in Swansea, Wales, in 1914. An undistinguished student, he left school at 16, becoming a journalist for a short time. Although many of his works appeared in print while he was still a teenager, it was the publication of "Light breaks where no sun shines", in 1934, that caught the attention of the literary world. While living in London, Thomas met Caitlin Macnamara, whom he married in 1937. Their relationship was defined by alcoholism and was mutually destructive. In the early part of his marriage, Thomas and his family lived hand-to-mouth, settling in the Welsh fishing village of Laugharne.
Although Thomas was appreciated as a popular poet in his lifetime, he found earning a living as a writer difficult, which resulted in him augmenting his income with reading tours and broadcasts. His radio recordings for the BBC during the latter half of the 1940s brought him a level of celebrity. In the 1950s, Thomas travelled to America, where his readings brought him a level of fame, though his erratic behaviour and drinking worsened. His time in America cemented Thomas' legend, where he recorded to vinyl works such as A Child's Christmas in Wales. During his fourth trip to New York in 1953, Thomas became gravely ill and fell into a coma from which he did not recover. Thomas died on 9 November 1953 and his body was returned to Wales where he was buried at the village churchyard in Laugharne.
Although writing exclusively in the English language, Thomas has been acknowledged as one of the most important Welsh poets of the 20th century. Noted for his original, rhythmic and ingenious use of words and imagery, Thomas' position as one of the great modern poets has been much discussed, though this has not tarnished his popularity amongst the general public, who find his work accessible.
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2) A singer-songwriter based in Sydney.
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Thomas was born in Swansea, Wales, in 1914. An undistinguished student, he left school at 16, becoming a journalist for a short time. Although many of his works appeared in print while he was still a teenager, it was the publication of "Light breaks where no sun shines", in 1934, that caught the attention of the literary world. While living in London, Thomas met Caitlin Macnamara, whom he married in 1937. Their relationship was defined by alcoholism and was mutually destructive. In the early part of his marriage, Thomas and his family lived hand-to-mouth, settling in the Welsh fishing village of Laugharne.
Although Thomas was appreciated as a popular poet in his lifetime, he found earning a living as a writer difficult, which resulted in him augmenting his income with reading tours and broadcasts. His radio recordings for the BBC during the latter half of the 1940s brought him a level of celebrity. In the 1950s, Thomas travelled to America, where his readings brought him a level of fame, though his erratic behaviour and drinking worsened. His time in America cemented Thomas' legend, where he recorded to vinyl works such as A Child's Christmas in Wales. During his fourth trip to New York in 1953, Thomas became gravely ill and fell into a coma from which he did not recover. Thomas died on 9 November 1953 and his body was returned to Wales where he was buried at the village churchyard in Laugharne.
Although writing exclusively in the English language, Thomas has been acknowledged as one of the most important Welsh poets of the 20th century. Noted for his original, rhythmic and ingenious use of words and imagery, Thomas' position as one of the great modern poets has been much discussed, though this has not tarnished his popularity amongst the general public, who find his work accessible.
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2) A singer-songwriter based in Sydney.
Pieces Of An Overhead View
Grace to Begin
http://www.waterfrontrecords.com/product/71196
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The Villagers' Dream
Dylan Thomas Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Dylan Thomas:
Author's Prologue This day winding down now At God speeded summer's end In the…
Dawn Raid When the morning was waking over the war He put on…
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night Do not go gentle into that good night Old age should…
Fern Hill Now as I was young and easy under the apple…
If I Were Tickled By The Rub Of Love If I were tickled by the rub of love, A rooking…
If My Head Hurt A Hair's Foot If my head hurt a hair's foot Pack back the downed…
In The White Giant's Thigh Through throats where many rivers meet, the curlews cry Unde…
Light Breaks Where No Sun Shines Light breaks where no sun shines; Where no sea runs,…
Love In The Asylum A stranger has come To share my room in the house…
Should Lanterns Shine Should lanterns shine, the holy face, Caught in an octagon…
The Hand That Signed The Paper The hand that signed the paper felled a city; Five…
The Hunchback In The Park The hunchback in the park A solitary mister Propped between …
The Tombstone Told When She Died The tombstone told when she died. Her two surnames stopped m…
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@steevo211
Projection; Perfect!
Accents, We Love Them.
And Voice??
Ahhh, What A Beautiful Accompaniment.
Life should not be a journey to the grave..
with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside!!
In a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and LOUDLY proclaiming..
"WOW!.. What a Ride!"
Hunter S. Thompson ~
The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967
@Renovator26
I'm pushing 95, and this is the finest version I've ever heard. It left me more determined than ever to rage against the dying of MY light. Inspiring words and superb delivery.
@stelladonaconfredobutler9459
i liked this better than the Dylan Thomas ones
@juletaurus
You are indeed inspiring, Sir.
@kylewashington1841
They say the "first man to live to be 150 years old has already been born" Don't let me down Mr. Fisher.
@Renovator26
@@kylewashington1841 Ha Ha - I think to would be nice to reach 100, but only if I'm free from advanced senility. Living beyond that means most of my family will be dead and certainly all my friends. Nice thought though.
@kylewashington1841
@@Renovator26 You are right sir. Good health to ya.
@Renovator26
Thank you, Michael. At 95 I need a fix every so often. I accept it's almost time for me to exit stage left, but oh - what a trip! I will not gentle into that good night - but go I must.
John, Ontario, Canada
@renbanana2684
See you on the other side✊️
@drees71
I saw Michael recite this when he was fresh out of drama school, it was full of confidence and youthful passion, this one however seems to have all Michael's life experience so far and it's fantastic, so moving. He gets it completely.
@martydav9475
One of those life experiences is helping young homeless people in Wales not to have to live in highly dubious hostels full of sex offenders and the like. Good on him for the great work he did there.