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Gaia (or Gaea) was the Greek goddess of the Earth, and more recently the name given by author William Golding to the theory that planet Earth behaves as a single complex organism.*
On the cover is a picture of Olivia barefoot, cuddling planet Earth,
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Advantages: Consistently lovely like Olivia herself, with an uplifting positive spirit to the lyrics. Wonderful easy-listening pop for a sunny Sunday afternoon. Disadvantages: Nothing negative is allowed here.
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Gaia (or Gaea) was the Greek goddess of the Earth, and more recently the name given by author William Golding to the theory that planet Earth behaves as a single complex organism.*
On the cover is a picture of Olivia barefoot, cuddling planet Earth, and inside these words explain the album's genesis:
I was diagnosed with breast cancer on July 3rd, 1992. Not only am I a survivor, but I have never felt stronger physically or spiritually...this ... ...of chemotherapy. Appropriately, Gaia closes with another up-beat song: "The Way Of Love"
In her notes Olivia says: "I find it painful that people are so unaccepting of each other's beliefs" and she pre-empts cynical critics with lyrics like:
~I believe in one thing-you believe another
~Doesn't mean I'm wrong
~It just means each of us has the right to choose
~Don't let anything get in the way of love
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