Iris Williams

b. 20 April 1944, Pontypridd, South Wales. A popular singer with an attractive rich, dark voice, who came to prominence in the UK in 1979 when her recording of ‘He Was Beautiful (Cavatina) (The Theme From The Deer Hunter)', entered the Top 20. While being raised by foster parents, Williams won her first talent contest at the age of seven. When aged 18 she was awarded a scholarship to the Cardiff School of Music and Drama, and later worked in a glove factory for three years. She began singing in social clubs in Wales, and soon graduated to playing club and concert dates in the ...