Welcome to Saturday 9.
Hosted by Samantha!
Saturday 9: The Rain, The Park, and Other Things (1967)
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
1) The Cowsills were a family band who had three hit singles. Can you name another group of popular singing siblings?
The Osmond Brothers and the Jackson 5
2) This was their first hit, and it reached #2 on the Billboard charts. It was kept out of the #1 slot by the Monkees and "Daydream Believer." What's your favorite Monkees song?
Last Train to Clarksville, 1966 when I was sweet 16.
3) After seeing the Cowsill brothers perform with their mother and sister, TV producers were inspired to create the sitcom, The Partridge Family. Did you ever watch it?
Never cared for it!
In the song, the narrator takes a flower from a girl in the park. Are there flowers in your home right now?
I just threw out the fresh flowers my grands sent me... I will probably cut some hydrangeas today!
5) He isn't sure if the girl was real, or if he dreamed her. Tell us about a recent dream you had.
Unfortuntely, I never remember my dreams.
6) At the height of the Cowsills' popularity, they were hired by the American Dairy Association to promote drinking milk. If we were to peek into your refrigerator right now, would we find any milk?
Yes!
7) After the band stopped performing together, John Cowsill went on to become a back up musician for the Beach Boys. His job has kept him on the road much of the time. When you travel, do you enjoy staying in hotels, or would you rather stay with friends/family?
I like both, but we dont do either very much so I love a road trip that involves a hotel.. a nice hotel!!
8) In 1967, the year this song was popular, Elvis married Priscilla in Las Vegas. Have you attended any weddings yet this year? Are there any weddings in your future?
Gee, I havent attended a wedding in 5 years.. I dont know of any prospective weddings in my future!
9) Random question: Are the bottoms of your feet ticklish?
No, thankfully!
Hydrangeas from your yard! I'm jealous.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your post. My feet are ticklish and I don't like them messed with, grin. Have a great day, friend!
ReplyDeleteI picked Last Train to Clarksville, too. I think it's a great song.
ReplyDeleteOh, I agree, a stay in a nice hotel is a wonderful treat! Have a nice Saturday!
ReplyDeleteI love to stay in a hotel too. Josh loves them as well. He always has. We do not really travel much though. Loved your answers! Have a nice weekend.
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I haven't been to a wedding in ages and don't know anyone getting married. My hydrangea is new and has never bloomed yet. Still waiting!
ReplyDeleteI am SO with you on motels!
ReplyDeleteWhat color are your hydrangeas? That sounds like a lovely idea. We just moved into our house a year ago and there's still nothing grass. I can't wait to get to the good stuff!
ReplyDeleteOoh, love hydrangeas! I wish I could grow them, but I just don't have the proper soil...or a green thumb.
ReplyDeleteWe haven't been on a road trip in so long. I miss it, miss staying overnight in a hotel, stopping to grab breakfast or lunch. There's something so fun about it all.
ReplyDeleteYour hydrangeas are gorgeous.
Hope you have a blessed week.