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Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Saturday 9: Don't Get Around Much Anymore (1942)
Unfamiliar with this song? Hear it here.
1) In this song, our lonely Romeo shares how he amuses himself these days. Which of the activities that he mentions have you most recently enjoyed: playing solitaire, reading a book, or listening to the radio?I actually enjoy all of them. I do play Spider Solitaire often on my tablet, especially in the middle of the night when I awaken and cannot get back to sleep! I love books,, just havent really had the time to devote to many reads lately. I love to listen to the radio, playlists, and sirius radio, boohoo we only have one more month free after purchasing our new car... how can I convince Hubs,,,,,
2) The lead singer is tenor Bill Kenny. Which range is your voice: soprano, alto, tenor or bass? I am a soprano.
3) When Bill was on vacation in Atlantic City, he entered a series of talent contests and won 21 of 22. This led to his first professional booking. Tell us about a vacation of yours that took an unexpected turn. The only hting I can think of is when I turned 18, our family and other family members went camping at Myrtle Beach. I sat under a beach umbrella the first day and awakened that first night in agony. I had severe sun poisoning and almost ended up in the hospital. I had to vow that I wouldn't see the light of day the rest of the week, but commit my time at the beach in our tent! Horrid!
4) This song was composed by Duke Ellington. He received many honors, including a coin struck in his honor. In 2009, he graced the District of Columbia's commemorative quarter. Do you save coins in a jar or piggy bank? Nope!
5) In 1976, Stevie Wonder recorded a tribute to Ellington called "Sir Duke." What's your favorite Stevie Wonder song?
2) The lead singer is tenor Bill Kenny. Which range is your voice: soprano, alto, tenor or bass? I am a soprano.
3) When Bill was on vacation in Atlantic City, he entered a series of talent contests and won 21 of 22. This led to his first professional booking. Tell us about a vacation of yours that took an unexpected turn. The only hting I can think of is when I turned 18, our family and other family members went camping at Myrtle Beach. I sat under a beach umbrella the first day and awakened that first night in agony. I had severe sun poisoning and almost ended up in the hospital. I had to vow that I wouldn't see the light of day the rest of the week, but commit my time at the beach in our tent! Horrid!
4) This song was composed by Duke Ellington. He received many honors, including a coin struck in his honor. In 2009, he graced the District of Columbia's commemorative quarter. Do you save coins in a jar or piggy bank? Nope!
5) In 1976, Stevie Wonder recorded a tribute to Ellington called "Sir Duke." What's your favorite Stevie Wonder song?
6) The lyrics were written by Bob Russell. When he began his career, he shared an apartment with future novelist and TV screenwriter Sidney Sheldon. Have you ever tried your hand at writing lyrics, a novel or a screenplay? No
7) In 1942, when this record was released, the federal government established a rationing system to conserve crucial supplies for our troops. Sugar was the first food to be rationed, followed by coffee and then meat. If you were around back then, which of those items do you think you'd miss the most? Probably sugar... then meat
8) Also in 1942, actor/singer Peter Tork was born. Without looking it up, do you know why Peter Tork was famous? Loved him!! My favorite Monkey!!!
https://youtu.be/9iybWxjCw1g
9) Random question -- Have you ever deliberately lost a game? Oh, yeah, hasnt every mother?
#9... and every grandmother!! Fun Sat9!
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