OMG...Im no commin back in this thread..couldnae eat my supper for the lump in my throat and that wis me jist readin the titles.. tellin u folks if you want a good greet ...get in here
The motif of "La Paloma" (the dove) can be traced back to an episode that occurred in 492 BC preliminary to Darius' invasion of Greece, a time when the white dove had not yet been seen in Europe. The Persian fleet under Mardonius was caught in a storm off the shore of Mount Athos and being wrecked when the Greeks observed white doves escaping from the sinking Persian ships. This inspired the notion that such birds bring home a final message of love from a sailor who is lost at sea. This theme that a final link of love overcomes death and separation is reflected in "La Paloma". While the lyrics may not always be true to the original, the soul of the song seems to survive all attempts to recast it in whatever new form and shape there may be and is able to express the tension between separation with loneliness, even death, and love.
The motif of "La Paloma" (the dove) can be traced back to an episode that occurred in 492 BC preliminary to Darius' invasion of Greece, a time when the white dove had not yet been seen in Europe. The Persian fleet under Mardonius was caught in a storm off the shore of Mount Athos and being wrecked when the Greeks observed white doves escaping from the sinking Persian ships. This inspired the notion that such birds bring home a final message of love from a sailor who is lost at sea. This theme that a final link of love overcomes death and separation is reflected in "La Paloma". While the lyrics may not always be true to the original, the soul of the song seems to survive all attempts to recast it in whatever new form and shape there may be and is able to express the tension between separation with loneliness, even death, and love.
When I "sing" for the elders in the nursing homes here, they place their hands over their ears and yell, "Stop!!!...Please stop!!" But after, they begin to laugh and sing with me!!..They are amazing Con...
leigh2154: When I "sing" for the elders in the nursing homes here, they place their hands over their ears and yell, "Stop!!!...Please stop!!" But after, they begin to laugh and sing with me!!..They are amazing Con...
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No, don't watch it hon. I didn't know about the second song being on this video. It was pretty tough for me to watch.
Let's move on to something that makes up happy - like DANCING.
For you sweetheart