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The Alison Krauss song! I haven't heard it in so long. Actually, I only know some country-ish cover and never heard the original (if this is it?) before. How lovely to hear it again after having forgotten about it completely.

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Oh, I'm so glad it sparked memories for you. Isn't it strange when a memory pops up that you had no idea was there?

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That felt like home to me! Something about my own self. Thank you for writing this.

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Beautiful Rahma, feeling so touched and inspired by this post, on many levels. Thank you! Here's a river inspired playlist from my end - enjoy! X https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3aXSuE9lZAEU6MXemtTtUh?si=brJ-0a9HTl-A6j_8XiUD4g&pi=e-w1QiKizOSrCo

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Thank you Rebecca! This is wonderful. The music river clearly flows abundantly 💕💕💕

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I just listened to this fully from beginning to end while the kids played outside and I washed last night's dishes. I felt really emotional as I got to the Johnny Clegg track because it sounded like South Africa. I wasn't aware that I miss South Africa but apparently I do... So many memories of blue skies and sunshine and less safety but more freedom. Also memories of being younger than I am now 🇿🇦❤️

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Here comes an Italian one from the epic Dalla.

https://youtu.be/-B7hkYs33es?si=yiSJuzynbkLyZ9kl

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We are part of the same 24 essay club - I love it x

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Yes! There's something so encouraging about a badge 😄

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so true 😇

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A second playlist full of River songs I have never heard before is shaping up here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7DWrWqbroh5PPfItxl6le9?si=iLwQuwL4SwmLNue4hq43bQ&pi=e-sWJmGopASqa5

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