Culture of Wales the 17th and 18th centuries, it became common practice in Great Britain for the gentry to wear leeks on St. David's Day. In 1807, a "a red dragon passant standing on a mound" was made the King's badge for Wales. Following an increase in nationalism in 1953, it was proposed to add the motto "Y ddraig goch ddyry cychwyn" ("the red dragon takes the lead") to the flag. This was poorly received, and six years later Queen Elizabeth II intervened to put the current flag in place. The daffodil is a more recent development, becoming popular during the 19th century.
The Colour of Spring earned the band the third of their three American hits, along with 1984's "It's My Life" and "Such a Shame". Credits per album notes. The Colour of Spring The Colour of Spring is the third studio album by English rock band Talk Talk, released in 1986. Musically, "The Colour of Spring" was a major step away from the synthesised pop of early Talk Talk, with a greater focus on guitars, pianos, and organs on such songs as "Life's What You Make It", "Living in Another World" and "Give It Up". It had a sound described by the band as much