9.19.2026

saturday 9

 

Everybody Loves A Clown

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) Not everyone loves clowns. "Coulrophobia" is the irrational fear of clowns. Do you have any fears or phobias? the dentist! 

2) This week's featured artist, Gary Lewis, sings that he jokes a lot at parties. In social settings, are you more a talker or a listener? listener

3) He's dreaming of a special girl. Do you often daydream? not really, I'm more of a thinker

4) Gary named his band The Playboys because they were always late to rehearsals and Gary joked that they would rather play than work. Do you tend to be early, late, or exactly on time? I'm more on time or early

5) Gary Lewis had first-hand knowledge of clowns. His father was famous funny man Jerry Lewis. Who always makes you laugh? my students

6) In 2017, Gary was in the news when it became known that Jerry disinherited all six of his sons from his will. Have you ever attended the reading of a will? no

7) This past summer found Gary Lewis on The My Generation Tour, performing with other acts from the mid-1960s, like The Lovin' Spoonful, The Hollies, and Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels. Do you enjoy listening to "the oldies?" yes--I'm always amazed that I still know so many lyrics

8) In 1965, when this song was popular, Muhammad Ali defeated Sonny Liston to become the heavyweight champion of the world. Have you ever attended a boxing match? no

9) Random question: What color is your toothbrush? I just swapped it out this morning--it's green

5 comments:

songbird's crazy world said...

I was in the car the other day and started singing “Manic Monday” and realized I still know all the words

The Gal Herself said...

I admit I had to look at my toothbrush to answer this. I got this new white one about a month ago, and I've held it in my hand every day/twice a day and I paid no attention whatsoever.

Stacy said...

Green. That makes you the individual in the group. I think all the other answers I read said blue, white or pink.

Lori said...

I see the dentist on Monday. Just a cleaning. Loved your answers! Have a nice weekend.

https://lorisbusylife.blogspot.com/

Susan said...

Oh yes, the dentist. My blood pressure went up while I was there. They check it before they give the pain reliever, and my age probably has something to do with it. I remember songs from the 60's but have a hard time learning the words to songs now.