He's worked with everyone from Elton John to Cliff Richard over the past 50 years, but most people outside of Wales may not have heard of him.
Mal Pope is underrated songwriting master and has penned hundreds of songs - including a movie soundtrack - during his career.
The Swansea entertainer, 61, first shot to stardom aged 12 after signing with Sir Elton John during the 1970s and grabbing the attention of legendary Radio 1 DJ John Peel.