I never can tell whether it is the words or the chords or the voices, but Paul Simons Graceland pulls at my heartstrings every time I hear it. There many ways to dance.
I, as well as, Many Californians have been consumed by the news of The Yosemite Fire. The National Parks in there wisdom had this video made. Watch to the end for an hint of hope.
Light Words 
Incredible pictures of the rim fire.
The song you give us is one I listen to almost every day. I adore it and bop around like crazy when it’s on. Fabulous album. I know what you mean about not knowing what I’m responding to. Another group that does that to me, although they are very different, is Mumford & Sons.
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Ok now I spent half an hour listening to Mumford and Sons. I remember them from the Grammys. Great harmonies and depth of meaning and good looking boys! Perfect combination!
Glad I know I your dancing because, I purposely bop around as soon as I hit Publish and hope some one else is dancing too. 😀
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You can rely on me. I dance through the day!
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The fire video made me realize how terrifying a forest fire can be. This is not a big hazard where I live. And . . . thanks for the dancing tunes.
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Smoky The Bear knows what he’s talking about for sure! Oh dancing bears, must find that for next week! 🙂 What do you think?
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Oh, yes! Uncle Walter, perhaps?
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Ok who’s Uncle Walter?
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This is an old folk(ish) song about Uncle Walter who goes Waltzing with Bears (Wa-wa-wa-waltzing).
Here’s one version: http://www.whosdatedwho.com/tpx_3806736/tommy-makem/tpx_9477756
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Carol, I love the Graceland album, thanks for reminding me how great it is. The fire video was frightening and beautiful all at once – an epic event.
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Our only copy of Graceland is on vinyl, that’s how long ago it came out. It was fun dusting off those memories.
Fire is the definition of fierce beauty. I know you did a piece to Air have you written one for fire?
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Ah, yes, Carol, but it was in the form of “light.” Fire from the sun translating in light for the earth 🙂
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Ah yes I remember that one! I may even have it. Translating light! One of my favorite terms.
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Loved Paul Simon and Graceland. Remember it well. The music with the fire is really creative. Good blog.
Now . . . . what is more precious than diamonds . . . . our old friends from way, way back!! A diamond is nothing compared to our friends Carol.
Neal
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You are so right about friends! Neal 🙂
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