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I just learned a word that had previously been a mondegreen for me, from the Beach Boys' "Surfin' USA," huarache sandals. I had never grasped what they were saying, and I thought maybe it was "raunchy sandals," meaning just old, worn out sandals. Turns out huarache sandals are a specific type of footwear, presumably favored by laid-back surfing types.
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they are sometimes used as a percussion instrument, as well. there's a wonderful percussion concerto (by a composer whose name, unfortunately escapes me), that I saw on a Boston Pops tv broadcast, played by Airto Moriera, in which he uses a pair of huarache sandals as part of the piece. whether it was an improvised moment within the larger written piece, I don't know, but it was perfect. (whew.)  finally found it! Pela Floresta composer: Patrick Hollenbeck commissioned by Boston Pops Orchestra, part of Evening at the Pops 1997 now to find more about it. amazing work. here's a bit more: http://main.wgbh.org/wgbh/pages/pops/schedule/descaug5.html
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play a sandalyou gotta have sole. two, actually.
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Golf clapping is the reserved, soft applause heard on golf courses when a golfer makes a good shot. I was thus expressing admiration for the "sole music" pun, although on further reflection it deserves a loud cheer and a whistle.
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