saturday 9

 

My Girl

1) Temptations' lead singer David Ruffin sings that he has sunshine on a cloudy day. How does the sky look where you are today? it was a cloudy, dreary day

2) He maintains that even when it's cold outside, to him it feels like the month of May. What's your favorite month? either September or October--the fall months that bring crisp air and warm sun

3) In addition to their vocals, The Temptations were known for their stylish suits and choreography. Are you a better dancer or dresser? dresser

4) Today, nearly 60 years since it's release, "My Girl" is one of the most popular karaoke songs. Do you know the words?  if I heard the music I would be able to sing along

5) The Temptations delighted Mets fans when they performed "My Girl" live at Citi Field during the playoffs last month. The World Series is now over and the 2024 season is on the books. How did your baseball team do? I do not have a baseball team (and I have no idea who won the World Series, other than not the Yankees)

6) "My Girl" was written by Ronald White and Smokey Robinson. Smokey grew up with Aretha Franklin, and he's said they played together in the sandbox. When you were little, which playground activity was your favorite: sandbox, jungle gym, swings or slide? I was all about the swings

7) In 1965, when "My Girl" topped the charts, Winston Churchill died. One of his favorite sayings was, "I am always ready to learn but I do not always like to be taught." What's something you learned recently? some trivia items

8) British-born comedian Stan Laurel also died in 1965. He's been cited as an influence on Jerry Lewis, Dick Van Dyke and Matt LeBlanc. Without looking it up, do you know who Stan Laurel's famous partner was? Hardy, but I don't recall his first name

9) Random question: Imagine we Sat 9-ers are taking you to a restaurant for your birthday. Do you find servers who sing "Happy Birthday" cute or annoying? sooooooo annoying!  In fact, anyone who sings the song is annoying to me