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A popular song composed and written by Spanish composer Sebastian Iradier in 1863. The motif of 'La Paloma' (the dove) can be traced back to an episode that occurred in 492 B.C. preliminary to Darius' invasion of Greece, a time when the white dove had not yet seen in Europe. The Persian fleet under Mardonius was caught in a storm off the shore of Mt. Althos and being wrecked when the Greeks observed white doves escaping from the sinking Persian ships. This inspired the notion that such birds bring home a final message of love from a sailor who is lost at sea. This theme that a final link of love overcomes death and separation is reflected in 'La Paloma'. Bernard Stanley “Acker“ Bilk (1929 - ) is a well-known English clarinetist. **UMG owned the sound recording of this video. No copyright infringement intended.
