On Saturdays I take a break from the heavy stuff and have some fun…
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Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
1) In this week's song, Lefty Frizzell is eager to go out on the town and hit all the night spots. What are your plans for the weekend?
Checking my life preservers. We are supposed to get over 2 inches of rain today (Update: 3 inches of rain.).
2) He tells his girl he'd rather ride in her Cadillac than his old car. Back in the 1950s, Caddys were quite the status symbol. Lefty bought a white one with the profits from this record. Elvis also had a fondness for Cadillacs and preferred pink. Have you ever owned a Cadillac?
Nope. A friend had a Cadillac.
3) Lefty was a big deal in Big Spring, TX. He was a popular attraction at local bars, a favorite among oil workers who liked to unwind by listening to live music. How do you relax after a tough day?
Listen to an audio book before I go to bed.
4) This was Lefty's first hit. He wrote "If You've Got the Money" and recorded a demo for producer Jim Beck to play for established singers. When no one else wanted to record it, Beck decided to give Lefty a shot. The result was a million seller that spent 22 weeks on the country charts. Tell us about someone who took a chance on you.
I am very conservative when it comes to taking chances, that’s for the youngsters.
5) After this record became a hit, success came quickly to Lefty, perhaps too fast. He signed conflicting contracts with promoters and managers which resulted in lawsuits. Have you recently consulted a lawyer or had a document notarized?
No, but it is on my “To Do” list. I have to change my power of attorney, my brother is of an age where he will have a hard time doing it. So I have to talk to my nephew for him to have the power of attorney.
6) This song hit number one on the country charts twice: first this version and then in 1976 by Willie Nelson. Do you have a favorite Willie Nelson song?
Two, Always on My Mind and On the Road Again, well then then there is Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die. But there is also Georgia on My Mind… but then this is another classic… oh heck with Willie Nelson being around for the time he has been around has dozens and dozens classic songs! One of his earliest song is Crazy.
7) In 1950, when this song was popular, Americans began using credit cards. Do you pay with a credit card to get rewards? If yes, what rewards are you accumulating (cash back, airline miles, etc.)?
Yes, I bought a 500mm lens with the rewards. I like that you can get Amazon gift card and you don't have to pick from their list of gifts.
8) Also in 1950, Sears Roebuck and Co. acknowledged a major spike in catalog sales and took the unusual move of devoting the cover of their Spring/Summer catalog to their "satisfaction guarantee." This was meant to allay the fear of customers uncomfortable with ordering by mail instead of buying in person. 74 years later, Amazon delivers more than 3 million packages every day. Would you rather check out a product yourself in a store, or do you prefer the convenience of ordering from home?
Well it depends on what it is. If it is a set of dishes no, but a new dress yes I would like to try it on firsts.
9) Random question -- You're singing along with the car radio to your favorite song when you reach your destination. Do you wait until your song is over to get out of the car?
Sometimes. As usual it depends upon the circumstances. After a four hour drive differently no, it is a beeline to the bathroom. While after a drive running earns or I’m in no hurry, then yes I will listen to the song.
Thanks so much for joining us again at Saturday: 9. As always, feel free to come back, see who has participated and comment on their posts. In fact sometimes, if you want to read & comment on everyone's responses, you might want to check back again tomorrow. But it is not a rule. We haven’t any rules here. Join us on next Saturday for another version of Saturday: 9, "Just A Silly Meme on a Saturday!" Enjoy your weekend!
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1) In this week's song, Lefty Frizzell is eager to go out on the town and hit all the night spots. What are your plans for the weekend?
Checking my life preservers. We are supposed to get over 2 inches of rain today (Update: 3 inches of rain.).
2) He tells his girl he'd rather ride in her Cadillac than his old car. Back in the 1950s, Caddys were quite the status symbol. Lefty bought a white one with the profits from this record. Elvis also had a fondness for Cadillacs and preferred pink. Have you ever owned a Cadillac?
Nope. A friend had a Cadillac.
3) Lefty was a big deal in Big Spring, TX. He was a popular attraction at local bars, a favorite among oil workers who liked to unwind by listening to live music. How do you relax after a tough day?
Listen to an audio book before I go to bed.
4) This was Lefty's first hit. He wrote "If You've Got the Money" and recorded a demo for producer Jim Beck to play for established singers. When no one else wanted to record it, Beck decided to give Lefty a shot. The result was a million seller that spent 22 weeks on the country charts. Tell us about someone who took a chance on you.
I am very conservative when it comes to taking chances, that’s for the youngsters.
5) After this record became a hit, success came quickly to Lefty, perhaps too fast. He signed conflicting contracts with promoters and managers which resulted in lawsuits. Have you recently consulted a lawyer or had a document notarized?
No, but it is on my “To Do” list. I have to change my power of attorney, my brother is of an age where he will have a hard time doing it. So I have to talk to my nephew for him to have the power of attorney.
6) This song hit number one on the country charts twice: first this version and then in 1976 by Willie Nelson. Do you have a favorite Willie Nelson song?
Two, Always on My Mind and On the Road Again, well then then there is Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die. But there is also Georgia on My Mind… but then this is another classic… oh heck with Willie Nelson being around for the time he has been around has dozens and dozens classic songs! One of his earliest song is Crazy.
7) In 1950, when this song was popular, Americans began using credit cards. Do you pay with a credit card to get rewards? If yes, what rewards are you accumulating (cash back, airline miles, etc.)?
Yes, I bought a 500mm lens with the rewards. I like that you can get Amazon gift card and you don't have to pick from their list of gifts.
8) Also in 1950, Sears Roebuck and Co. acknowledged a major spike in catalog sales and took the unusual move of devoting the cover of their Spring/Summer catalog to their "satisfaction guarantee." This was meant to allay the fear of customers uncomfortable with ordering by mail instead of buying in person. 74 years later, Amazon delivers more than 3 million packages every day. Would you rather check out a product yourself in a store, or do you prefer the convenience of ordering from home?
Well it depends on what it is. If it is a set of dishes no, but a new dress yes I would like to try it on firsts.
9) Random question -- You're singing along with the car radio to your favorite song when you reach your destination. Do you wait until your song is over to get out of the car?
Sometimes. As usual it depends upon the circumstances. After a four hour drive differently no, it is a beeline to the bathroom. While after a drive running earns or I’m in no hurry, then yes I will listen to the song.
Thanks so much for joining us again at Saturday: 9. As always, feel free to come back, see who has participated and comment on their posts. In fact sometimes, if you want to read & comment on everyone's responses, you might want to check back again tomorrow. But it is not a rule. We haven’t any rules here. Join us on next Saturday for another version of Saturday: 9, "Just A Silly Meme on a Saturday!" Enjoy your weekend!
Love your answer to #9, I can relate
ReplyDelete#6 is so true! And I'm the same for #9, although I sometimes listen to audiobooks when I travel for extended times.
ReplyDeleteI forgot about that song, and I do like it. We did a living trust and we named who would be in charge when we can't or no longer around. We have had a lot of rain this winter which is good because we need it. Luckily the long drives to work are over! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDelete#9: At this point in my life, getting to the bathroom is always priority #1.
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