1.18.2025

saturday 9


Careless Whisper

1) In this week's song, George Michael sings that, when it comes to relationships, "there's no comfort in the truth." Have you ever learned something about a friend, lover or relative that you wish you didn't know? oh, hell yes!

2) Though this was the top song of 1985, George wrote it years before, when he was still working as a dj at a restaurant outside London. He recalled the moment the sax solo popped into his head. It was while he was on the bus on his way to work. If you go to work, how do you get there (car, bus, train, etc.)? If you don't work outside the home, tell us about a trip you make regularly. I have about a 30-minute drive to and from school each day by car
 
3) The video for this song was very expensive. It was filmed on location all around Miami, including the luxury Grove Towers Condominiums, but then much of it had to be reshot because George didn't like his hair. Are you having a good hair day today? I'm actually having a good hair day!

4) 1985 was a big year for George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. As Wham! they had three songs on the charts and became the first Western pop music act to tour China. Have you ever visited China? Would you like to go? I have never been and have no desire to go
 
5) When he wasn't working, George was a creature of habit. For example, he never tired of Cocoa Puffs for breakfast and roast chicken for Sunday dinner. Is there a menu item you find yourself eating again and again?
my go-to order at my favorite Chinese restaurant is pineapple chicken--and it's really the only meal I order there

6) George enjoyed living quietly in Highgate, North London. It wasn't until after his death that his neighbors learned he was the "anonymous resident" who had been funding Highgate's Fair in the Square for years. Held in June each year, The Fair is known for its dog show, arts and crafts booths, music and food. Tell us about one of your community's annual events. we host a hot-air balloon festival during the third weekend in August with pilots from around the world coming.  I went up in 2023 and it was a fantastic experience
 
7) According to Car and Driver, when "Careless Whisper" was popular, so was the Chevy Cavalier, a compact car. Nearly 40 years later, the vehicle landscape is very different. There are fewer compacts sold and last year, the most popular Chevy was the Silverado, a light duty truck. Do you drive a car, a truck, or an SUV? I drive a car but my next vehicle will be a small SUV

8) Also in 1985, Bill Shoemaker's earnings reached $100 million, making him the world's most successful jockey. Do you follow horse racing? no, I don't

9) Random question -- In which race would you do better: the Iditarod, with sled dogs in Nome, or speeding in a race car at the Indy 500? oh--well, I think I would be disastrous in either

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hot air balloons sound like fun

Lori said...

The hot air balloon festival sounds beautiful and fun too!
I would be a disaster in those races also, but I love dogs, so there is that. Loved your answers! Have a nice weekend.

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Susan said...

Now I want some pineapple chicken!

The Gal Herself said...

Did you notice that no one wants to visit China but everyone likes Chinese food? I didn't realize you're in your car for at least an hour every weekday. No wonder you feel so connected to your wheels!