Those Were the Days Song by Mary Hopkin Welsh singer Mary Hopkin covered "Those Were the Days" as her debut single in 1968. Produced by Paul McCartney of the Beatles and arranged by Richard Hewson, the cover became a number one hit in the UK and Canada, and also reached number two in the US on the Billboard Hot 100, The song was featured on the US version of the debut album Post Card. #classic #oldiesbutgoodies #bringbackmemories #nocopyrightinfringementintendedmusicbelongstotherightfulowner #wo

On this day in 1968, MARY HOPKIN released the single, THOSE WERE THE DAYS (Aug 30, 1968) "Those Were the Days" marked the launch of a promising career and a significant moment for Apple Records. The song, with its nostalgic lyrics and memorable melody, quickly became a global hit, showcasing Mary Hopkin's crystalline soprano voice and Paul McCartney's production skills. The origins of "Those Were the Days" are steeped in musical history, tracing back to a Russian romance song called "Dorogoi dli