Lady Liberty
… because it's 4th of July weekend.
Hear Barbra Streisand sing it here.
Hear Barbra Streisand sing it here.
1) This song is a Valentine to the Statue of Liberty. Have you ever visited Lady Liberty? No, but I’ve been by it on a harbor cruise
2) When you combine the lady herself and her pedestal, she stands 22 stories high. What's the tallest building you've ever been in? I’m not sure. But I’ve been to Sagrada Familia in Barcelona and it was about an hour’s climb
3) Her crown represents universal liberty with seven spikes for the seven seas. Without looking it up, can you name the seven seas? Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic are all I’ve got
4) The song was written by Desmond Child, a Cuban-American from Gainesville, home of the University of Florida. In 1965, a team of UF scientists invented Gatorade. Do you have any Gatorade in your home right now? no
5) While best known for his work with KISS, Bon Jovi and Cher, Desmond Child was nominated for an Emmy for his work on the Muppets 2003 holiday special. This morning, as we enjoy summer, what's the first Christmas carol that pops into your head? “Merry Christmas Darling”
6) Desmond wrote this song specifically for Barbra Streisand. Watching her record it was a dream come true and he found himself standing very close to her as she sang. When he asked if he was "hovering," she suggested it might be better if he gave her a little more space. Does it bother you when someone stands very close or reads over your shoulder? definitely depends on the situation
7) Fireworks were introduced to celebrate the 4th because they represent the "rockets red glare and bombs bursting in air." When did you most recently sing "The Star Spangled Banner?" February 2025
8) John Adams predicted the 4th would be observed with "pomp and parades." Does your community have a parade in honor of the day? my hometown is weird because the celebration is on either the day before or after the 4th
9) Celebrity chef Rachael Ray says she considers mini-hamburgers, or "sliders," the All-American food. What will/did you dine on this 4th of July? we had burgers and pasta salad
7) Fireworks were introduced to celebrate the 4th because they represent the "rockets red glare and bombs bursting in air." When did you most recently sing "The Star Spangled Banner?" February 2025
8) John Adams predicted the 4th would be observed with "pomp and parades." Does your community have a parade in honor of the day? my hometown is weird because the celebration is on either the day before or after the 4th
9) Celebrity chef Rachael Ray says she considers mini-hamburgers, or "sliders," the All-American food. What will/did you dine on this 4th of July? we had burgers and pasta salad
3 comments:
Our county does fireworks on the 3rd so as not to interfere with the fireworks at the state park on the 4th
"But I’ve been to Sagrada Familia in Barcelona ..." You are quite literally the only one I know who could say that.
#1 I’ve been on the Portland’s "mail boat" around Casco Bay.
#6 A stranger would be creepy.
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