The little village and its choir gained some measure of fame in the UK when Universal Music Group signed them up to release the album Voices of the Valley. This album was released on 20 November 2006, and peaked at #9 on the UK album chart [1].
The choir was formed at that meeting in 1946, to compete in the first Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod (International Eisteddfod) that had recently been established in the nearby town of Llangollen, and was planned to be held for the first time in 1947. The choir's first conductor was Lloyd Edwards. The Choristers stayed together after the Eisteddfod with Lloyd Edwards remaining as the conductor until 1970.
The choir has remained closely associated with the Eisteddfod and is a regular competitor in the Male Voice Choir competition. In 1955 the choir hosted the Societa Corale Gioachino Rossini from Modena which was competing at the Eisteddfod and won first place. The choir was conducted by Fernando Pavarotti, and the victory at Llangollen is said to have inspired the choir conductor's son, one Luciano Pavarotti, a member of that choir and a student music teacher at the time, to take up a singing career (reportedly with some success). The Modena Choir were again hosted by the Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir during their visit with Pavarotti in 1995.
Mr Edwards' baton was taken up by John Daniel, a local music teacher who conducted the choir for 21 years and is now conductor of the Rhosllanerchrugog Male Voice Choir (Cor Meibion Rhosllanerchrugog) in the nearby village of Rhosllanerchrugog. Mr Daniel led the Choir to success in both the National Eisteddfod of Wales and the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod notably winning "the double" (first in both Eisteddfodau) in 1977. The choir has had several successful overseas tours, notably representing the United Kingdom at the Expo World Fair in Vancouver Canada in 1986.
From 1991 to 2002 the choir's conductor was Val Jones. Ann Atkinson took over as Musical Director in 2002 and led the choir for seven years during which they secured a record deal with UCJ and recorded four albums. In March 2010 Leigh Mason became only the fifth Musical Director in the choirs 64 year history.
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We'll Meet Again
Fron Male Voice Choir Lyrics
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Don't know where
Don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day
Keep smiling through
Just like you always do
'Till the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away
To the folks that I know
Tell them I won't be long
They'll be happy to know
That as you saw me go
I was singing this song
We'll meet again
Don't know where
Don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day
We'll meet again
Don't know where
Don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day
Keep smiling through
Just like you always do
'Til the blue skies
Drive the dark clouds far away
So will you please say hello
To the folks that I know
Tell them it won't be long
They'll be happy to know
That as you saw me go
I was singin' this song
We'll meet again
Don't know where
Don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day
The lyrics to Fron Male Voice Choir's "We'll Meet Again" express the hope and comfort of reuniting with loved ones in the future. The singer acknowledges that they do not know when or where they will meet again, but maintains the belief that they will be reunited on a sunny day. The song encourages the listener to keep on smiling despite any dark clouds that may be present, knowing that brighter days are ahead. The singer asks the listener to pass on greetings to people they know, reassuring them that they will not be gone for long.
The lyrics of "We'll Meet Again" take on an even deeper meaning when placed in the context of the era in which it was written. The song was penned by British songwriter Ross Parker and lyricist Hughie Charles in 1939, at the outbreak of World War II. The song became popular among soldiers and their families as a message of hope and faith in their eventual reunion. It was famously sung by Vera Lynn, a popular British singer during the war, and became an anthem for those affected by the conflict.
Line by Line Meaning
We'll meet again
The singer is confident that they will see their loved ones again
Don't know where
The singer doesn't know the location of their future reunion
Don't know when
The singer is uncertain about the date of the future meeting
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day
Despite the uncertainty, the artist is sure that the reunion will be in the future and that it will be a happy occasion
Keep smiling through
The artist encourages their loved ones to remain positive and optimistic
Just like you always do
The singer is acknowledging the strong spirit and resilience of their loved ones
'Till the blue skies drive the dark clouds far away
The singer hopes that the struggles and hardships in life will eventually fade away and be replaced with brighter days
So will you please say hello
The artist is requesting that their loved ones pass on greetings to others
To the folks that I know
The artist is referring to people they are close to
Tell them I won't be long
The artist reassures their loved ones that they will return soon
They'll be happy to know
The singer anticipates that their loved ones will be relieved and excited to hear news of their return
That as you saw me go
The artist is referencing a past departure
I was singing this song
The singer is indicating that the song is important to them and is a symbol of their connection to their loved ones
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HUGHIE CHARLES, ROSS PARKER
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les cox
I was there on this occasion, first of festivals I have attended, very emotional but this was very special when Hayley gestured to Dame Vera at the end and the entire auditorium stood and applauded including members of the royal party. It is difficult for today's young people to understand how absolutely vital people like Dame Vera, Ann Shelton. George Formby and many others were to not just the troops in the combat areas but also to their wives and families back home. These ladies gave hope that the end of hell would come.
GABBY.L0🩷E
amazing, thank you for sharing, I loved it so much I teared because it's moments like this that in today's world I doubt I will experience such a beautiful performance.
ThePilot314
Simply WONDERFUL!
I got goose pimples and smoke in my eyes; thinking of my to beloved daughters -
so far away.
Linda Holt Moorehead
Love this and have listened to many of the recordings of Miss Lynn's for many years. She means so much to those of us that are old now and appreciate what she meant to our soldiers and everyone else during WWII.
Malc Costar
Lovely to look, lovely to listen to, lovely song, what more can be said
Dan Oberweiser
😥😥 Dad 1/10/21 Mom 3/10/21
They loved this song, and all the war era songs. 💕
bbukid
The "SONG"., "WE'LL MEET AGAIN" on the SAME-Footing as
"I'LL BE SEEING YOU"
Both Classics. Both GREAT SONGS. Both TIMELESS.
ilovecanines
Lovely. I like this even better than Vera Lynn's rendition.
Larry Hagemann
wow...simply wonderful.
Jon Doe
All the Allied soldiers who succeeded in freeing us from a great evil (so many years ago it may be now), I salute them. I"ll remember them.