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Indian Summer

A chance comment on Twitter  concerning the origin of the phrase Indian Summer (which, contrary to popular belief, has nothing to do with India) reminded me of this lovely old recording by the late great Sidney Bechet. So since we’re currently experiencing an Indian Summer, why not bask in its glow?

“You gotta be in the Sun to feel the Sun” – Sidney Bechet.

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3 Responses to “Indian Summer”

  1. huwwaters's avatar
    huwwaters Says:
    October 1, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    In Welsh, this period of warm weather at the end of September is known as “Haf Bach Mihangel” or Michael’s Little Summer, as it occurs around Michaelmas Day on the 29th of September.

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    • telescoper's avatar
      telescoper Says:
      October 1, 2011 at 2:17 pm

      Looking through my old blog posts from around this time of year, I find that it’s been a regular occurrence over the past few years…

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  2. Anton Garrett's avatar
    Anton Garrett Says:
    October 3, 2011 at 11:01 am

    Presumably “Indio” is what Spanish-origin Mexicans call(ed) them?

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