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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.


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  1. A Daft Scots LassOctober 10, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    All Enya's music is brilliant! There is not ONE of her songs I don't like.

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  2. DeDa StudiosOctober 10, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Congrats on beign Spotlight Dancer! Thanks for the beautiful song...What was beyond the old city? Have a Fun week!

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  3. HazelOctober 10, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    @DeDa Studios, beyond the old city is something fairies play with :)

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  4. Run DMTOctober 10, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    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. ;-)

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  5. LucyOctober 10, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Congrats on the Spotlight Dance! I really enjoyed your pick :)

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  6. Mama ZenOctober 10, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I haven't heard this in ages!

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  7. kirsty815October 10, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Congrats on your spotlight dance! Enya is awesome! Love this song!

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  8. kirsty815October 10, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Congrats on your spotlight dance! Enya is awesome! Love this song!

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  9. JamericanSpiceOctober 11, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Congrats on being featured!

    I love Enya! And especially this song! Yes when I was younger I thought it was sail away too :)

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  10. ☆♥Shydub♥☆October 11, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    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.

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  11. Xmas DollyOctober 11, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Congrats on the Spotlight Dance my friend, and thank you for playing along. What a beautiful choice to share. Have a great day!

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  12. Cathy KennedyOctober 11, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Congratulations for being in the spotlight. Enya rocks! I like this song alot, too! =D

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  13. Old OllieOctober 11, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Enya - she is cool and original - our current stars could learn from her.

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  14. AnyaOctober 11, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    ohoh..
    I love love love music from Enya
    great songs:-)

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