Crazy Sam’s Saturday 9: My Life
(recommended by A Day in the Life on the Farm)
If you're not familiar with today's song, you can hear it here.
1) This song begins with the story of a man who moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a comic. What comedian always makes you laugh?
Comedians who use “Observational comedy” and the type I do not like is “Insult Comedy” or “Cringe comedy”
2) The lyrics say, "You don't need to worry about me 'cause I'm alright." Tell us about a time when you had to reassure your family or friends.
When I transitioned
3) This song was the original theme of the Tom Hanks sitcom Bosom Buddies. Tom Hanks is a direct descendant of Nancy Hanks, Abraham Lincoln's mother. Is there anyone noteworthy, celebrated or infamous in your family tree?
Yes, Benedict Arnold
4) Before going solo, Billy Joel was in bands called The Echoes, The Emeralds, The Hassles and Attila. What do you think would be a good name for a band?
I have no idea; how about “Can’t Carry a tune” band?
5) Billy Joel wrote one of his most famous songs, "Just the Way You Are," for his first wife, Elizabeth. Even though they divorced more than 30 years ago, fans still demand he perform the song in concert. Do you go out of your way to listen to songs that remind you of a long-ago lost love? Or do you avoid them?
I’ve gotten over it a long time ago.
6) In 2008 Billy Joel had to return a $3,000,000 advance for his memoirs because he didn't finish them. Have you ever read a celebrity tell-all?
Yup, Annie Leibovitz she was the photographer for the Rolling Stone magazine and Vogue. I also have read other biographies of not so famous people.
7) Billy Joel was in a motorcycle accident and did irreparable damage to his left thumb. Are you comfortable on a motorcycle?
Nope. I want 2000 lbs of steel around me and seven air bags.
8) In addition to riding cycles, Billy enjoys sailing in Oyster Bay. Do your summer plans include time on a boat?
Yes, I have a cottage and loads of boats, also last week I took the ferry over to Long Island and also Fire Island.
9) Billy Joel is a popular college commencement speaker. If you were asked advice from the Class of 2014, what would you say?
Save! Because no one else is going to save for your retirement.
I mentioned that last weekend I was over on Long Island and you can see the picture from the trip here.
Tomorrow I’m going to the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival for the day (Hence doing Saturday 9 tonight).
(recommended by A Day in the Life on the Farm)
If you're not familiar with today's song, you can hear it here.
1) This song begins with the story of a man who moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a comic. What comedian always makes you laugh?
Comedians who use “Observational comedy” and the type I do not like is “Insult Comedy” or “Cringe comedy”
2) The lyrics say, "You don't need to worry about me 'cause I'm alright." Tell us about a time when you had to reassure your family or friends.
When I transitioned
3) This song was the original theme of the Tom Hanks sitcom Bosom Buddies. Tom Hanks is a direct descendant of Nancy Hanks, Abraham Lincoln's mother. Is there anyone noteworthy, celebrated or infamous in your family tree?
Yes, Benedict Arnold
4) Before going solo, Billy Joel was in bands called The Echoes, The Emeralds, The Hassles and Attila. What do you think would be a good name for a band?
I have no idea; how about “Can’t Carry a tune” band?
5) Billy Joel wrote one of his most famous songs, "Just the Way You Are," for his first wife, Elizabeth. Even though they divorced more than 30 years ago, fans still demand he perform the song in concert. Do you go out of your way to listen to songs that remind you of a long-ago lost love? Or do you avoid them?
I’ve gotten over it a long time ago.
6) In 2008 Billy Joel had to return a $3,000,000 advance for his memoirs because he didn't finish them. Have you ever read a celebrity tell-all?
Yup, Annie Leibovitz she was the photographer for the Rolling Stone magazine and Vogue. I also have read other biographies of not so famous people.
7) Billy Joel was in a motorcycle accident and did irreparable damage to his left thumb. Are you comfortable on a motorcycle?
Nope. I want 2000 lbs of steel around me and seven air bags.
8) In addition to riding cycles, Billy enjoys sailing in Oyster Bay. Do your summer plans include time on a boat?
Yes, I have a cottage and loads of boats, also last week I took the ferry over to Long Island and also Fire Island.
9) Billy Joel is a popular college commencement speaker. If you were asked advice from the Class of 2014, what would you say?
Save! Because no one else is going to save for your retirement.
I mentioned that last weekend I was over on Long Island and you can see the picture from the trip here.
Tomorrow I’m going to the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival for the day (Hence doing Saturday 9 tonight).
Your band name made me smile. And that is very smart advice for the Class of 2014!
ReplyDeletethat's good advice. and i agree with you that observational comedy is great. i don't like the insult kind. :(
ReplyDeleteI bet that Annie has a lot to say too. Sounds interesting to me
ReplyDeleteSaving is good.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been on a boat in ... eons!
ReplyDeleteYour advice is a good one! I bet that memoir would be a pretty interesting one.
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