Comment from Father Flaps

Excellent

Hi Wendy,
I enjoyed your story about those gibbon love songs.
I have a few favorite love songs. But I'll just mention two. I've always loved Billy Joel's song, "Just The Way You Are". Hard to top that one. But another song that comes close is by The Eagles, and sung by Timothy B. Schmit... "Love Will Keep Us Alive".

Thanks for sharing! Nicely penned!
Hugs,
Kimbob

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2023

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reply by the author on 03-Aug-2023

Thanks so much Kimbob! I am very glad you enjoyed their story. Good choice of songs too.
Wendy

Comment from Anne Johnston

Excellent

I have heard of Gibbons before but never know the facts about their singing. They sound like very interesting animals. I really liked the following paragraph: "Even better, and more amazing, is the fact that once they are together, their songs blend, and they create a new song, their own special duet, unique for each couple."

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2023

Thank you very much Anne. A lovely review. I am glad you enjoyed their story.
Wendy

Comment from Lisasview

Excellent

I am excited to tell my husband about what you wrote about the Gibsons... This is something both of us did not know. Recently we watched a documentary about apes... on Netflix...it was amazing...
Thank you so much for sharing!!
Lisasview

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2023

If you google "gibbons duets" you can find videos with their vocalisations. Knowing what the sounds are for makes it very special. Thank you so much for your lovely review.
Wendy

Comment from Sarah Tummey

Excellent

How interesting. I didn't know that about the duet - sort of reminiscent of two people becoming one when they marry, and I love that the female keeps her part going while they're apart.

I've sung a couple of duets. One of them, my friend sang the first verse because it was about marriage; I sang the second (about Abraham and Sarah), and we both sang the last verse about friendship.

 Comment Written 30-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 30-Jul-2023

That sounds beautiful. I love the harmony of duets.
Yes, their song does bring to mind their complete union and one-ness, like a marriage. Thank you for your thoughtful review.
Wendy

Comment from kahpot

Excellent

A wonderful and very informative read, I maybe a bit different but my most liked songs are about breakups, "aint no mountain high enough" not real sure if this is considered (breakup) (dianna ross) "strong enough" (cher) very well written****kahpot

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023

Thank you Kahpot. I always appreciate your reviews.
Wendy

Comment from LJbutterfly

Excellent

When I was young, I wanted my boyfriend, when I grew up, to be able to sing or play the piano or both. It never happened. My husband took piano lessons, but didn't like it and quit.

The gibbon girls stick to their desire for a singing partner. The fact that gibbons sing, create a duet, and mate for life is beautiful. I love their story. Thanks for your research.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023

Thank you very much for this super review. Sometimes animals work things out better than humans do. Lol.
Wendy

Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

This is really interesting and almost hard to believe. It sound even more romantic than humans. I wonder how long it took fort those that study the species to figure out these sounds wer4 actually a love song.

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023

Yes, it must be absolutely fascinating research. Sometimes animals seem to do things better than humans! Thank you so much for reviewing.
Wendy

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Wow! That is beautiful! Thank you for teaching me about the love song of the gibbons. I never heard of this before and this fits the club challenge perfectly. I didn't know the songs you mentioned in the beginning but found it amusing that it didn't keep that one pair of singers together. Apparently, the gibbons are better at love songs to keep their love growing!

 Comment Written 29-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023

Thank you so much. Lovely review. Yes, I too thought it was so beautiful, so thank you also for the prompt. Why do humans have so much trouble? (oh yes, I remember it's our sinful self-focus!) Animals do better than humans at many things.
Wendy

Comment from jessizero

Excellent

This was, as you said, so very beautiful. Your story was both entertaining and informative. I learned a great deal from your story. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023

Thank you very much Jessi. I am glad you enjoyed the story.
Wendy

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

And I thought the song was called Do the Funky Gibbon. You may be too young to know about this one. Here is what Google says:

'The Funky Gibbon" is a novelty song by Bill Oddie and recorded by The Goodies. It was arranged by Tom Parker ("with interference from Bill Oddie") with the musical backing provided by members of the R&B band Gonzalez and released as a single in February 1975.'

But I enjoyed your article too.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 29-Jul-2023

I?ll google it. Thanks so much for the review. Glad you liked it.
Wendy