Twiggy responded that she had recently seen a cute 17-year-old Welsh girl named Mary Hopkin on a show called Opportunity Knocks. Twiggy, impressed with the young lady’s high, clear …

Dec 26, 2018 · The model Twiggy saw Hopkin’s performance on “Opportunity Knocks”, and suggested to Paul McCartney that the singer might be a good act for Apple to sign. “I was a 17 …

In 1968, Hopkin performed on the British television talent show Opportunity Knocks. Her performance was watched by Twiggy, who mentioned to Paul McCartney about signing her …

Mary Hopkin - Biography. Mary's story has been told many times over. At some point we may write a sheer unadulterated biography for this website, but for now, here are the basics: Mary …

The story of Mary Hopkin's 'discovery' has been well-documented - appearing on the TV talent show Opportunity Knocks, the world's leading model Twiggy saw the programme and called …

Twiggy, a model and friend of the band, recommended her. After Hopkin signed with Apple, Beatle Paul McCartney produced many of the songs for her first album, called Post Card. [1] …

Jan 8, 2025 · The model Twiggy saw her winning the British ITV television talent show Opportunity Knocks and recommended her to Paul McCartney. Her debut single, “ Those …

Sep 5, 2003 · According to Rolling Stone Encyclopedia, the model Twiggy introduced Hopkin to McCartney. He signed her to the Apple label and wrote and produced her second single, …

Welsh singer whose 1968 song "Those Were the Days" was a #1 hit single in the U.K. She released albums like Earth Song, Ocean Song in 1971. She was recommended to Paul …

Dec 24, 2024 · Mary Hopkin Iconic model Twiggy saw her win the ITV television talent show Opportunity Knocks and recommended her to Paul McCartney. Those Were the Days was …

Sep 12, 1985 · Discovered on a British TV show by Twiggy, Mary Hopkin was promptly signed to Apple Records by Paul McCartney himself. The blue-eyed 18-year-old blonde from Wales was …

The story starts on May 4th 1968, on the British television talent show ‘Opportunity Knocks,’ where a talented young 17-year-old Mary Hopkin began performing – going on to win six episodes in …

Jun 23, 2009 · Mary Hopkin (born 3 May 1950, Pontardawe, Wales) is a Welsh folk singer. She is best known as one of the first musicians to sign to The Beatles' Apple label, and for her 1968 …

Aug 24, 2020 · Her major break came about when she appeared on the ITV talent show, Opportunity Knocks, Britain’s Got Talent of its era. The supermodel Twiggy happened to catch …

As a teenager Mary became a singer and met with some success. When she appeared on British television, 60's super-model Twiggy saw her and recommended her to a friend, Beatle Paul …