Saturday 9

 

Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You)

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Saturday 9: Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You) 1969

Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here.

1) In this song, Liza Minnelli acknowledges that she may be "taking a terrible chance." Have you done anything risky lately?

We moved house.  I think anytime you upset your routine and change things you’re taking a risk.

2) In 1969, when Liza recorded this song, she was 23 and her career was really beginning to take off. She was a sought-after guest on TV talk and variety shows and received her first Oscar nomination. Give us a quick overview of your life at 23.

At 23 I was in law school.  I was recovering from a bromen engagement (I ended the relationship but it was still painful).  I guess I was trying to figure out where I wanted to go personally and professionally. 

3) Also in 1969, the first Gap store was opened in San Francisco. What have you recently added to your wardrobe? If yes, where did you buy it?

I do most of my shopping on line.  I just bought a denim dress — it’s khaki colored, sleeveless, perfect for summer, but with a cardigan will be great in the fall, too.

4) Liza says she always has apple juice in her refrigerator. What's something you're certain to have in your frig?

Diet Pepsi.  

5) Liza's favorite card game is poker. What's yours?

Spades, but I haven’t played in ages.

6) Though Liza recorded the song in 1969, "Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You)" was written way back in 1931. It has been recorded more than 50 times by artists as diverse as Bing Crosby, Andy Gibb and Bob Dylan. Before today, had you heard it?

No.

7) "Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You)" is credited to Bert Kalmer and his partner, Harry Ruby. Another one of their hits was "Who's Sorry Now?" Do you owe anyone an apology?

No.

8) Together they also wrote "Hooray for Captain Spaulding," sung onscreen by Groucho Marx in the movie Animal Crackers. There were five Marx Brothers in all. How many can you name?

Groucho, Harpo, Chico and Zeppo.  

I just had to Google it … Gummo was in the stage act but never in the movies, that’s why no one remembers him.  Zeppo was in a few of the movies, but never in a comedic role.  

9) Random question: Do you believe talking to plants helps them grow?

Of course it does.  

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