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Orinoco flow

"from Tripoli to the Yellow Sea, from Peru to Cebu..."

Quite international: about 16 other locations are referenced on Enya's Orinoco Flow which topped the charts for weeks in the 90s. The mention of Cebu brings me to the summer of 1990.  I was 18, traipsed Cebu and said to myself - one day I'll go look at what's beyond this old city. That is not the only reason I like Sail away (incorrectly thought of as the title).  The arpeggiated harp intrigues me as well. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I do.


This post is linked with:
XmasDolly @ XmasDolly, Lori @ Shewbridges of Central Florida, Callie @ JAmerican Spice
and Stacy @ Stacy Uncorked


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A Daft Scots Lass said…
All Enya's music is brilliant! There is not ONE of her songs I don't like.
10 October 2011 at 13:59
DeDa Studios said…
Congrats on beign Spotlight Dancer! Thanks for the beautiful song...What was beyond the old city? Have a Fun week!
10 October 2011 at 19:39
Hazel said…
@DeDa Studios, beyond the old city is something fairies play with :)
10 October 2011 at 21:51
Run DMT said…
Congrats on being this week's spotlight dancer. I love this song! I love Enya's sound. Everything about it is fabulous.

Thanks for stopping by for Music Monday and for the shout out here. Glad you found humor in my post. It's "snot" funny to some people. ;-)
10 October 2011 at 22:20
Lucy said…
Congrats on the Spotlight Dance! I really enjoyed your pick :)
10 October 2011 at 22:53
Maude Lynn said…
I haven't heard this in ages!
10 October 2011 at 22:56
Anonymous said…
Congrats on your spotlight dance! Enya is awesome! Love this song!
10 October 2011 at 22:59
Anonymous said…
Congrats on your spotlight dance! Enya is awesome! Love this song!
10 October 2011 at 22:59
Colette S said…
Congrats on being featured!

I love Enya! And especially this song! Yes when I was younger I thought it was sail away too :)
11 October 2011 at 00:04
Unknown said…
I love this song hazel. I used to watch QTV channel and sometimes a Celtics group is featured in that channel they sang this song with soul and I love it. Thanks for sharing the video.
11 October 2011 at 04:21
XmasDolly said…
Congrats on the Spotlight Dance my friend, and thank you for playing along. What a beautiful choice to share. Have a great day!
11 October 2011 at 12:18
Cathy Kennedy said…
Congratulations for being in the spotlight. Enya rocks! I like this song alot, too! =D
11 October 2011 at 18:21
Brother Ollie said…
Enya - she is cool and original - our current stars could learn from her.
11 October 2011 at 19:15
Anya said…
ohoh..
I love love love music from Enya
great songs:-)
11 October 2011 at 22:47
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