Released: September 22, 2017

Songwriter: Pete Seeger Idris Davies

Producer: Tom Petty

Oh what will you give me say the sad bells of Rhymney
Is there hope for the future say the brown bells of Merthyr

Who made the mine owner say the black bells of Rhondda
And who killed the miner say the grim bells of Blaina

Throw the vandels in court say the bells of Newport
All would be well if if if cry the green bells of Cardiff

Why so worried sisters why sang the silver bells of Wye
And what will you give me say the sad bells of Rhymney

Oh what will you give me say the sad bells of Rhymney
Is there hope for the future say the brown bells of Merthyr

Who made the mine owner say the black bells of Rhonda
And who killed the miner say the grim bells of Blaina

Chris Hillman

Chris Hillman (1944- ) is a bluegrass musician best known as the founding bassist for legendary 60s pop group The Byrds and for his pioneering work in country rock with Gram Parsons and The Flying Burrito Brothers.

As the Byrds grew to be one of the most popular groups of their time, internal strife within the band forced them apart, though Hillman kept on as long as he could. By his last album with them, 1968’s Sweetheart of the Rodeo, he and McGuinn were the only ones left in a wholly unrecognizable band. Now helmed by Gram Parsons, the group was a full-fledged country band. When Parsons left shortly after, Hillman went with him to help form The Flying Burrito Brothers. He was also a member of Stephen Stills‘ Manassas throughout their run.

Since the 1970s, Hillman has enjoyed some success with his solo career and the Desert Rose Band. He continues to record and occasionally perform to this day.