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Silale maweni
Webaba silale maweni
Webaba silale maweni
Webaba silale maweni
Webaba silale maweni
Webaba siiale maweni
Webaba silale maweni
Webaba silale maweni
Webaba silale maweni
Webaba silale maweni
Homeless, homeless
Moonlight sleeping on a midnight lake
Homeless, homeless
Moonlight sleeping on a midnight lake
We are homeless, we are homeless
The moonlight sleeping on a midnight lake
And we are homeless, homeless, homeless
The moonlight sleeping on a midnight lake
Zio yami, zio yami, nhliziyo yami
Nhliziyo yami amakhaza asengi bulele
Nhliziyo yami, nhliziyo yami
Nhliziyo yami, angibulele amakhaza
Nhliziyo yami, nhliziyo yami
Nhliziyo yami somandla angibulele mama
Zio yami, nhliziyo yami
Nhliziyo yami, nhliziyo yami
Too loo loo, too loo loo
Too loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo
Too loo loo, too loo loo
Too loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo loo
Strong wind destroy our home
Many dead, tonight it could be you
Strong wind, strong wind
Many dead, tonight it could be you
And we are homeless, homeless
Moonlight sleeping on a midnight lake
Homeless, homeless
Moonlight sleeping on a midnight lake
Homeless, homeless
Moonlight sleeping on a midnight lake
Somebody say ih hih ih hih ih
Somebody sing hello, hello, hello
Somebody say ih hih ih hih ih
Somebody cry why, why, why?
Somebody say ih hih ih hih ih
Somebody sing hello, hello, hello
Somebody say ih hih ih hih ih
Somebody cry why, why, why?
Somebody say ih hih ih hih ih
Yitho omanqoba ( ih hih ih hih ih) yitho omanqoba
Esanqoba lonke ilizwe
(ih hih ih hih ih) Yitho omanqoba (ih hih ih hih ih)
Esanqoba phakathi e England
Yitho omanqoha
Esanqoba phakathi e London
Yitho omanqoba
Esanqoba phakathi e England
Somebody say ih hih ih hih ih
Somebody sing hello, hello, hello
Somebody say ih hih ih hih ih
Somebody cry why, why, why?
Somebody say ih hih ih hih ih
Somebody sing hello, hello, hello
Somebody say ih hih ih hih ih
Somebody cry why, why, why?
Kuluman
Kulumani, Kulumani sizwe
Singenze njani
Baya jabula abasi thanda
Yo Ho
I don't know, the whole White-Guy-Doing-African-Type-Music thing is cringey when Peter Gabriel repeatedly does it, and it's no less cringey here.
To you. If this is your opinion about 'white-guy doing-African-type-music,' I've got some news for you about, virtually the whole of popular music.
He is such a weirdo. Melodic. Harmonic. Brilliant. But still a weirdo. And he got to love Carrie Fisher. That makes him mighty.
So many great comments, but this one made me grin quite broadly
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π― % agree!! Amazing music!
However, when it comes to music, Iβm most definitely a polytheist.
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Paul Frederic Simon makes my short list of musical gods.
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And β should the human race not annihilate itself first β I predict that this album will still be played, studied, loved β and perhaps even worshipped β centuries from now.
Forget Paul Simon. This song is about Ladysmith Black Mombazo.
Their vocal harmonies are completely amazing. It's too bad they aren't better known.
They're called Ladysmith Black Mambazo. And yes, they should be more famous, but they're not not famous. They toured the US last summer.
The idea that this is appropriation, that Simon "stole" something, is just silly. The format of the concert in Frankfurt in 1986 showed what respect Simon had for his collaborators. He introduced each group or singer. They'd take the stage, the spotlight, and perform two or three of their songs. Simon returned to perform their track from "Graceland." Thanks to Simon I discovered Ray Phiri, LadySmith Black Mombazo, Miriam Makeba. I've written about this moment from this concert elsewhere but Miriam Makeba! Simon introduced her. She performed a song then spoke to the audience. She used a lilting singsong girlish voice. She spoke of how much she enjoyed working with Simon, how thankful she was to tour with him, and then she said, "I hope some day to invite Mr. Simon to perform with me"---then she gripped the mic with both hands and held it close as her voice went into a different otherworldly register--"IN A FREE SOUTH AFRICA." The audience was stunned for a moment then erupted. How much this album raised awareness of Apartheid and helped end it.
Very true & very well stated!!
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Forget Paul Simon. This song is about Ladysmith Black Mombazo.
Their vocal harmonies are completely amazing. It's too bad they aren't better known.
They come to my local venue, The Bellyup Tavern, often and they are one of the best shows I've ever seen there. Not one instrument in the house other than their voices. Amazing show.
AMEN! I'm so sick of this whole 'wokeness' and 'cultural appropriation' garbage at anyone who enjoys and embraces other cultures with passion. Just so sick of it.
I would like to add to this: Paul Simon is an American. Cultural appropriation is our culture, which isn't a bad thing. Melting pot and all, right?
The "Within You Without You" of an otherwise perfect LP
What's wrong with "Within You Without You"? It's an integral part of the "feel" of Sgt Peppers and of the time.
I guess RP must grate on you.
These types of comments really make me curious: are there any circumstances to you in which it's not 'cringey' for a non-African to engage with the huge diversity and richness of African music? Paul Simon took the time to travel to South Africa, seek out, listen, understand, co-wrote and co-performed, gave credit to the local musicians he played with, split royalties with them, later did world tours with them... I mean if this is not a respectful cultural exchange among musicians then... what would that look like? Nelson Mandela even invited Paul Simon to play in Joburg right after apartheid ended.
AMEN! I'm so sick of this whole 'wokeness' and 'cultural appropriation' garbage at anyone who enjoys and embraces other cultures with passion. Just so sick of it.
I don't know, the whole White-Guy-Doing-African-Type-Music thing is cringey when Peter Gabriel repeatedly does it, and it's no less cringey here.
Instead of whining and crying out "cringey" and cultural appropriation why don't you try embracing that artists are recognizing other cultures and giving homage by including actual native artists? So now one can't like other country's music and sing it and play it without the whole ridiculous woke notion of "cultural appropriation" ruining the mood? Get a life, better yet, develop some mental maturity instead of just going with the 'flow'.
These types of comments really make me curious: are there any circumstances to you in which it's not 'cringey' for a non-African to engage with the huge diversity and richness of African music? Paul Simon took the time to travel to South Africa, seek out, listen, understand, co-wrote and co-performed, gave credit to the local musicians he played with, split royalties with them, later did world tours with them... I mean if this is not a respectful cultural exchange among musicians then... what would that look like? Nelson Mandela even invited Paul Simon to play in Joburg right after apartheid ended.
Very well stated!
Why would I listen to Paul Simon's take on World Music when I can listen to the real thing?
90% of this song, if not more, is LBM. They aren't the real thing?
I don't know, the whole White-Guy-Doing-African-Type-Music thing is cringey when Peter Gabriel repeatedly does it, and it's no less cringey here.
These types of comments really make me curious: are there any circumstances to you in which it's not 'cringey' for a non-African to engage with the huge diversity and richness of African music? Paul Simon took the time to travel to South Africa, seek out, listen, understand, co-wrote and co-performed, gave credit to the local musicians he played with, split royalties with them, later did world tours with them... I mean if this is not a respectful cultural exchange among musicians then... what would that look like? Nelson Mandela even invited Paul Simon to play in Joburg right after apartheid ended.
Love this, but can't help thinking, "Omelette, Omelette, why don't we fry up some bacon" Not (entirely) my fault. Back in the 1990s, a French group of comedians did their own version of SNL and this is one of the things they came up with.
Great song though. Can't really understand the fuss about cultural appropriation. Sounds more like sharing and expanding one's musical horizons to me. Thank you Mr Simon.
Most of those whinging about appropriation likely would have never heard of the artists he collaborated with on this, if he hadn't made this album.
Great song though. Can't really understand the fuss about cultural appropriation. Sounds more like sharing and expanding one's musical horizons to me. Thank you Mr Simon.
More cultural appropriation from the Lil fella from Queens. Let's stick to his folk songs with Art.
If LBM does not complain, why are you. He opened up the world for them and they walked through. You might never have heard them if not for Mr. Simon!
"Brevity is the soul of wit" - Shakespeare
Because when different cultures, styles and ideas mix new and exciting things sometimes emerge. This is a great example of just that.
What an image!
Silly comment. Simon was just collaborating. He liked the Afro sound. It is good.
11.02.2020
Their vocal harmonies are completely amazing. It's too bad they aren't better known.
I saw them live when I was about 12. Unforgettable experience.
Their vocal harmonies are completely amazing. It's too bad they aren't better known.
Do not forget Paul Simon, he brought them to our attention, before him they were just a local band. BTW it is "Mambazo", meaning axe in Zulu.
Oh, come on. As he indicated, Fred's just being pedantic.
Pedantic: means "like a pedant," someone who's too concerned with literal accuracy or formality. It's a negative term that implies someone is showing off book learning or trivia, especially in a tiresome way.
Also, this song is indeed great!
I've got this one rated at 8, though I noticed that Paul's middle name is "Frederic" so maybe Fred was being too hard on his 'namesake' - LLRP!!
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Their vocal harmonies are completely amazing. It's too bad they aren't better known.
but they are, now!
English is a living language, and I am sure your version in England is different than Bluedot's in California. However, I can assure you that everyone in the US understood what Bluedot meant when they wrote "most clueless comment" β the "clueless" was being used as a synonym for stupid. So, "clueless" can most certainly be comparative in colloquial English.
Also, this song is great!
Oh, come on. As he indicated, Fred's just being pedantic.
Pedantic: means "like a pedant," someone who's too concerned with literal accuracy or formality. It's a negative term that implies someone is showing off book learning or trivia, especially in a tiresome way.
Also, this song is indeed great!
Feel free. Over there, please, away from the folks who like this just fine.
Alas, almost no Kid Rock or Ted Nugent played here.
It must be tough on you.
Their vocal harmonies are completely amazing. It's too bad they aren't better known.
Indeed. But if it weren't for Paul Simon, it's possible you may never have heard this. That can't be bad. (Not that you said it was.)
Their vocal harmonies are completely amazing. It's too bad they aren't better known.
You and sfyi should run off together; I'm sure you'd be very happy.
Your clever use of bolding almost convinced me. But no.
Your detailed and eloquent critique speaks volumes of your intellect.
Yes a very talented group!
Very lucky if you get to see them live. Their drumming is fantastic and they utilize lovely harmonics
Ladysmith Black Mambazo still tours regularly, and performed this song when I saw them in January in Berkeley, although this year the cost of tickets increased dramatically due to the rand against the dollar (but they still sold out the venue, at $55-60 a ticket). Fortunately, having met Ladysmith Black Mambazo in South Africa in 2002, we were on the guest list for their show and went backstage after the show also.
Is one of my favorite albums of all time. It works from beginning to end. Makes me very happy.
Yes a very talented group!
Very lucky if you get to see them live. Their drumming is fantastic and they utilize lovely harmonics
Indeed. I saw Paul Simon with Ladysmith Black Mambazo on tour. They were incredible together.
Yes a very talented group!
Very lucky if you get to see them live. Their drumming is fantastic and they utilize lovely harmonics
Only if he happens to hear anything else worth nicking. I'm a fan but they do say if you see Paul Simon around you should lock up your beats.
I hear those ghosts all the time; I eventually stopped listening to them.
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How was the concert?
great song from one of the top ten albums of all time...
Awww, memories of 1986 summertime :-)
a solid 9!
great song from one of the top ten albums of all time...
Yes : )
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Peace People!
they are the song....
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prob why i like this one
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they are the song....
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great song from one of the top ten albums of all time...
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I absolutely agree! Quite a story behind this album and it's significance in the world of music can't be overstated.
Everybody in my church loves this song...
This is one of the greatest albums of all time, at least in my book. The whole thing is perfect, simply perfect.
I couldn't agree more. Absolutely amazing album with some absolutely amazing artists.
This is one of the greatest albums of all time, at least in my book. The whole thing is perfect, simply perfect.
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I get what he's saying, but us Americans have taken over the Queen's English and made our own bastardized language. And since we are also lazy, improper usage starts to gain ground and become accepted.
Not true.
On a side note, I'm going to start using the expression "the mutt's nuts". That's just awesome for a mental child like myself.
I've also heard "the dog's underplums" used too, if you're seeking a little more canine testicular variety in your compliments.
A pedant writes: 'clueless' can't be comparative. You either have clues, or you don't, and if you don't you can't be more or less clueless than someone else.
I can't be doing with Paul Simon's 'homages' (aka appropriations/rip-offs) of African music. Keep the Africans, ditch PS, IMO. But what the hey, others think he's the dog's bollox so wtf do I know? Other than to hit mute when he starts warbling.
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fredriley, I tried to slog through that miasma of incomprehensible garble - I really did! But I don't understand what you were trying to say. I'm guessing you didn't like the song.
Please dumb it down for me, okay? I'm not college-educated.
Fred's making a grammar argument that the word "clueless" was used incorrectly when being used to compare things. I get what he's saying, but us Americans have taken over the Queen's English and made our own bastardized language. And since we are also lazy, improper usage starts to gain ground and become accepted.
He's also saying that he doesn't think Paul Simon should be doing anything with African music. He's suggesting that we exchange real music making Africans for Paul Simon and let Paul jump into the next lions mouth.
The next sentence is saying basically that others think he's great. Also, the expression "dog's bollox" (aka the mutt's nuts) is actually commonly used as a positive thing (thanks for the previous correction Fred) despite it's actual content.
For an interesting read regarding the expression...
https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/dog's%20bollocks.html
On a side note, I'm going to start using the expression "the mutt's nuts". That's just awesome for a mental child like myself.
English is a living language, and I am sure your version in England is different than Bluedot's in California. However, I can assure you that everyone in the US understood what Bluedot meant when they wrote "most clueless comment" — the "clueless" was being used as a synonym for stupid. So, "clueless" can most certainly be comparative in colloquial English.
Also, this song is great!
Freakin' genius! On so many levels!