1) In this song, Peggy sings that she feels good enough to climb a hill. Will you be doing anything athletic today? no
2) However she was also tempted to climb back in bed. Is a nap in your plans for today? no
3) She tells us that she looked in the mirror and told herself it was time to "lose the blues." Do you ever speak out loud to yourself? not very often
4) Peggy wrote this song for the 1953 remake of The Jazz Singer. She performs it in the movie, too. In the 1950s, female singer-songwriters were unusual, but not so today. Can you think of another woman who not only sings but writes her own material? Annie Lennox, kd lang, Bonnie Raitt, Alicia Keys
5) Her co-star in the film was Danny Thomas. Today he is best remembered as a philanthropist and founder of St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, but he was quite a star in his day. He appeared in nightclubs and movie musicals and, from 1954 to 1963, had his own sitcom. Do you know the show? I'm not familiar with it
6) When Peggy Lee was trying to break into show business, she supported herself as a short order cook. She was required to turn orders around quickly. Are you fast and efficient in the kitchen? not especially
7) Just when her career started to take off, Peggy had to take a break when she had her tonsils removed. Do you still have your tonsils? I do!
8) In 1953, when this record was released, Matchbox Cars were introduced and they remain popular today. Did you ever play with Matchbox Cars? no, I had a Barbie Beetle and Van
9) Random question: You're walking past a filthy puddle. Floating on top you see a dead bug, a cigarette butt, and a $1 bill. Would you bend over and rescue the dollar? probably not
3 comments:
Interesting list of singer songwriters
My granddaughter's had the Barbie van and convertible.
I do still want to go to Israel, but we will see. The final decision will be with the tour agency and the pastor.
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