Money
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
5) On this week's song, Barrett does a solid job on the vocals and he handles the keyboards well. In addition to performing, he was a talented songwriter. One of his most popular compositions was "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," a song about a lover who listened to gossip and got some useful information. Have you ever been the subject of gossip? If yes, was there any truth to the rumor? yes and yes (most recently it was because of the Great Purge of my classroom and the reasons for it)
1) This lyrics mention "the birds and bees." Who told you about the facts of life? my sister and her best friend
2) Barrett Strong sings that love won't pay the bills. How do you handle bill paying? Do you set aside one day a month to take care of all your bills, or do you pay each one as it comes in? What's your system? mostly online bill paying once a month
3) He refers to dollar bills as "lean greens." Can you think of any other euphemisms for money? dough, "The Benjamins" and "make it rain"
4) April is tax time, so money is top-of-mind for us all. Do you do your own taxes or do you seek the help of a professional? for the past few years I have used H&R Block online
5) On this week's song, Barrett does a solid job on the vocals and he handles the keyboards well. In addition to performing, he was a talented songwriter. One of his most popular compositions was "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," a song about a lover who listened to gossip and got some useful information. Have you ever been the subject of gossip? If yes, was there any truth to the rumor? yes and yes (most recently it was because of the Great Purge of my classroom and the reasons for it)
6) He worked with Motown and its sister label, Tamla, for years, but when they moved their offices from Detroit to LA, he quit. Have you ever relocated for your career? my first teaching job was in Western Maine
7) In 1959, when "Money" was popular, Huckleberry Hound was a hit with young TV viewers in 1959. What was your favorite cartoon when you were a kid? Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes gang
8) While children were enjoying daytime cartoons, their parents were discovering The Twilight Zone, which also premiered in 1959. Decades later, it's still being rerun on cable and streaming services. Are you a fan? my sisters and I LOVED that show
9) Random question: Right now, would you prefer to grab a snack or take a nap? nap
2 comments:
Another Bugs fan
Bugs seems to be the favorite though Daffy really made it fun!
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