Mary Hopkin, after singing on Opportunity Knocks, became one of the stars of The Beatles' Apple label. Born in 1950 in Pontardawe, Mary Hopkin's singing began while she was still a schoolgirl.

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May 14, 2008 • Forty years ago Wednesday, The Beatles launched Apple Records. The label's trademark green Apple logo appeared on albums by The Beatles and other artists the band helped discover. It ...