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Autumn Leaves

Over here in the tropics there are only two seasons: rainy and dry, so that keeps me appreciating autumn. Who would not like distinct colors! Many beautiful stories, poetry, visual arts, lovely lyrics are inspired by this very charming season.  I grew up listening to Matt Monro (parents are fans), and I remember quite well the horrified look on my mother's face when she found out I listened to heavy metal (in my early youth). "Where has your taste for class and beauty gone, Hazel!" Well, now Ma, stop shaking your head because it's back, and it's your top-quality sweetheart Matt Monro!

The lovely images featured on this clip also remind me of that Sweden autumn picture on our living room wall. If I am forever bewitched then so be it.


This post is linked with:
XmasDolly of XmasDolly, Lori of Shewbridges of Central Florida, Larry of Cakeblast, and Callie of JAmerican Spice

Denise @ Run DMT hosts Music Monday Blog Hop

Comments

Cathy Kennedy said…
It looks like we have the same thinking cap on for this week's freebie theme. lol Granted, we're a bit different, but two great minds merged together with the same idea. Dance your way over to my place, if you're feeling energetic this morning! ~Cathy

The Sounds of Autumn - 4M
Anya said…
Autumn is so beautiful
with all those colorful leaves
I wish i could let you see it here in my country :P
Bookin It Up said…
Love it. I used to play the flute!

Have a great week.
Run DMT said…
Great song and beautiful imagery. Isn't funny how in our youth we clash with our parents when it comes to music only to find that years later, we find an appreciation for it. I think my mom likes The Cure now. lol

Thanks for the Music Monday shout out! :-)
Katie said…
I love Autumn too...and I love that song...it is so peaceful...
I big puffy heart autumn. Lovely video and song choice for today. ;)
You would think there is an Autumn leaves theme this week. See a lot of posts with it. Nice choice today.
I am not ready for autumn, need more summer, lol

Have a great week!!

Dollycas
http://dollycas.blogspot.com/
XmasDolly said…
How neat! I guess great minds think alike! I've seen this song a few times today, but it's definitely loverly! ~hehehe~ Thanks for playing along with us & hope to see you next week. Have a rockin' good week!
Lucy said…
Oh, my gosh this is the second blog that did an Autumn theme and the music was so soothing it made me want to nap! I love pick me up music but every now and then it is nice to listen to soothing, relaxing and peaceful music. Thanks!

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