On Saturdays I take a break from the heavy stuff and have some fun…
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
1) The lyrics tell us the melody is soothing. What calms you when you're upset or anxious?
Well a lot of times I get a visual migraine and then I put on the Eagles to relax.
2) There was a lot going on in 1918 – like WWI and the Spanish flu pandemic – that left people upset and anxious. In those days, radio wasn't yet a staple in American homes so people received their news through newspapers. Today with podcasts and 24 hour cable news and social media and other news outlets available, do you ever feel like taking a break from current events?
Every day!
3) In addition to newspapers, magazines were a big deal in 1918. Women turned to publications like Ladies Home Journal and McCall's for trends and tips about fashion and housekeeping. Do you have any printed magazines in your home now?
Nope. My sister-in-law gets Yankee Magazine and Down East magazines so I glance at them while I at their place.
4) Today schoolchildren often learn "Ja-Da" because it's easy to sing and play. Was music part of your grade school curriculum?
Yeah but they told me to shut-up, that I’m tone deaf. It is true… every year the graduating 6th grade class gave a concert, I was told to shut-up and mouth the words.
5) Composer Bob Carleton published more than 500 songs in his career. He had no songwriting partner, handling the words and lyrics himself. What's your favorite song? Was it written by a single composer or a songwriting team?
Wow! I hate these kind of questions. I don’t have a favorite song but I have songs that I like, like the Eagles first album, and many songs from the 60s and 70s.
6) Bob got his start in his hometown of St. Louis, playing piano in his parents' saloon. When you think of St. Louis, what comes to mind?
The Arch.
7) In 1918, Americans were buying more cars and Studebakers were a familiar sight on the streets and highways. Today that name is mostly forgotten. Can you think of a brand that used to popular but has disappeared?
Yeah, sadly any U.S. brand. When was the last time you saw an ad for a U.S. car. Not for pickup trucks but for a car?
8) During WWI, Americans were familiar with "Meatless Days." Back then we were encouraged to cut back on the consumption of meat as a patriotic gesture to help the American and Allied troops. Today "Meatless Monday" highlights health and the environment. Think about your diet. Do you try to eat more grains, fruits and vegetables?
Um… yeah. What food group is lobster?
9) Random question: Where did you get the shirt you are wearing right now?
Amazon. That is where I buy my clothes, you go to a Walmart. Target, or a Kohl’s and their variety is limited while online it has more selections.
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!
I don't like that they told you to mouth the words. If that made you more comfortable, that is different, but everyone should get to sing whether they are tone deaf or not. Then the choir is made up of all the voices. I feel the same way about clothes and I feel like I have a specific style that I like. I buy a lot from Bloomchic, which is also online. I am just now getting comfortable with knowing what size to buy from Amazon. I do like some of their things. Loved your answers! Have a nice weekend.
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I believe most US companies have stopped making cars and are focusing on SUVs and trucks. I am a short person and I can't get into those big vehicles.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so focused on current events. No wonder you need to take a break!
ReplyDeleteI too in fifth grade was told to mouth the words to the song in the class performance, and hidden in the back row. I was stubborn and refused to mouth the words. If my teacher did not want me to sign, then I was determined to keep my mouth shut. Also, noted for 1918 was the fact my great uncle was discharged from the United States army as an "enemy alien." He had immigrated from Hungary with his mother in 1910 as a 15 year old. When old enough he joined the army and rose to the rank of sergeant before getting kicked out at age 23 because of his immigration status. Sound familiar?
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