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love song. A single verse was published by the Welsh Folk Song Society in 1937, and again (recorded from another singer) in 1948. A slightly different version was recorded by the BBC in 1953. Extra verses have been added, mostly from the 'Hen Benillion' (Old Stanzas). "Ar Lan y Môr" has been frequently recorded. Notably, the song features on the first

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's ''Salem'' (1974). A rendition appears on the only comedy album to top the

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's '' We All Had Doctors' Papers'' (1975). The song also appears on Ar Log's eponymous 1978 debut album,

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'' (2004). Recently Adwaith recorded a modern version of the song in 2020.

Words, with English translation

Melodies

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References

External links

Sung to harp accompaniment by Sian James

English version, as a song rather than just a translation
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ar Lan Y Mor Welsh folk songs Year of song unknown Songs with unknown songwriters