Saturday 9

 

Cry

Welcome to Saturday 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme!

Saturday 9: Cry (1952)

Unfamiliar with this song? Hear it here.

1) In this song, Johnnie Ray assures us we'll feel better if we cry. Do you agree?

I cry easily.  And yes, it does help.

2) He  mentions waking from a dream, believing it was real. Has that ever happened to you?

I don't usually remember my dreams. But sometimes I will wake up while dreaming, and I can sense my mind shifting from what was happening in the dream to what's really happening. There's a moment of "wait, that doens' tmake sense", and then I am awake.

3) Because this record was such a massive hit, Johnnie Ray was nicknamed "The Prince of Wails." Without looking it up, do you know who is currently the Prince of Wales?

Yes, I do.  Charles has been Prince of Wales since forever.  His son William is known as William of Wales.  William will become Prince of Wales when Charles becomes King.

4) To cash in on the success of this single, 20th Century Fox cast Johnnie Ray in a big-budget musical, There's No Business Like Show Business. Today it's best remembered as a Marilyn Monroe movie. Have you seen many of Marilyn's films?

I've seen a few.  Some Like It Hot, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.  

But did you know she also did film noir?

5) After graduating from high school, Johnnie worked at low-paying jobs, including bus boy and soda jerk. He found he made better tips when he began playing piano in restaurants. Have you ever worked for tips?

No.  

6) In 1969, Johnnie was in the news a lot again because he performed with Judy Garland during her European tour and was best man at her wedding to Mickey Deans. Tell us what you wore to the most recent wedding you attended.

It's been awhile.  I think the last wedding was my cousin's wedding.  Black skirt and purple beaded top.

7) In 1952, when this song was a hit, Mr. Potato Head made his debut. It was the first toy advertised on television. What TV commercial have you seen recently?

8) Also in 1952, chlorophyll was all the rage for banishing bad breath. Colgate led the way by adding it to their toothpaste. Do you use gum, mints, mouthwash, or breath strips?

Mouthwash, of course.  Mints.  Sometimes gum.  Breath strips are a bit too intense.

9) Random question -- Congratulations! You won a free three night/two day weekend for two in Las Vegas! The weather is predicted to be sunny and 65º each day you're there. It's 12:00 noon on your first day. Are we most likely to find you: a) gambling in the casino or b) having breakfast in bed or c) outside, enjoying the sun and the sights?

Outside, definitely outside.  I'm not big on gambling.  I might play the slots for a short time, but  I'd rather be outside.