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Petrushka, Igor Stravinsky (1911)

Michael Murphey - Wildfire (1975)
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... The lyrics are those of a homesteader telling the story of a young Nebraska woman said to have died searching for her escaped pony, "Wildfire", during a blizzard. T

he homesteader finds himself in a similar situation, doomed in an early winter storm. A hoot owl has perched outside of his window for six nights, and the homesteader believes the owl is a sign that the ghost of the young woman is calling for him.

He hopes to join her (presumably in heaven) and spend eternity riding Wildfire with her, leaving the difficulties of earthly life behind.

The song has a piano intro and outro which was edited out for radio.

The introduction is based on a piece, Prelude in D-flat, Op. 11 No. 15, by the Russian classical composer Alexander Scriabin. ...



MIKA - Grace Kelly (2006)
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One of the comments mentions a resemblance to the late Freddie Mercury.

I do not disagree.

Tune linked in the title comment ...

Aimee Mann - The Moth (2002)
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Aimee Mann, formerly of 'Til Tuesday ("Voices Carry") fame ...


Tune linked in the title comment ...

Aimee Mann - The Moth (2002)
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Aimee Mann, formerly of 'Til Tuesday ("Voices Carry") fame ...


Is Pres Putin losing Crimea?

Explosion Destroys Key Structure on Kerch Bridge Linking Crimea and Russia
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... Ukrainian forces reportedly detonate large explosives, causing significant damage to the strategic bridge.
An explosion occurred on the Kerch Bridge, a vital transport link between Russia and Crimea, early on Tuesday morning.

Ukrainian authorities confirmed that the incident involved the detonation of approximately 1,100 kilograms of explosives, suggesting a sophisticated operation.

The explosion reportedly damaged several underwater pillars that support the structure.

This marks the third attack by Ukraine on the Kerch Bridge, underscoring its strategic significance in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

The bridge, completed in 2018, is a crucial supply route for Russian military operations in Crimea and has been a focal point of tension since the escalation of hostilities in 2022.

Witness reports indicate that the explosion created a substantial blast and a scene of destruction, prompting response teams to assess the damage and implications for traffic and logistics.

Ukrainian officials have characterized this attack as part of a broader strategy to cripple Russian military supply chains and infrastructure. ...


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