Saturday 9- Little Things

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 Little Things (1964)

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

 
1) In this song, Bobby Goldsboro celebrates the "little things" that delight him, like seeing his girl smile. What are some little every day things that reliably lighten your mood?  The sun being out makes me really happy, seeing my dogs and my family makes me happy, a favorite song on the radio makes me happy.

2) Bobby is a lifelong sports fan. While in high school, he came to terms with physical limitations -- slender build, slow speed -- that would prevent him from having a career as a professional athlete. That's when he turned his attention to music. Given your choice, would you rather make your living in music or sports? Explain your decision.  I will say music.  I use to want to sing on Broadway...can I sing good enough to be on Broadway?  NO!  However, I would not want to live in New York anymore.  I am too small town now...those wanting to live in the city days are over. Anyway, I would choose music because even if I was really good at sports, I am just not as passionate about playing sports as I am music (singing and dancing).  I AM pasionate about watching sports though.

3) Shortly before "Little Things" was released, Bobby toured England for two weeks, backing up Roy Orbison. They opened for The Beatles. Bobby fondly recalls spending time with Paul McCartney, teaching him how to imitate the croak of an Alabama tree frog. Are you good at imitations (human or otherwise)?  goodness no.  

4) Back in the States, Goldsboro (again with Orbison) opened for the Rolling Stones in New York. Which band did you listen to more recently, the Stones or the Beatles?  Rolling Stones, they play them on the radio here all of the time and never The Beatles...weird.

5) Bobby worked on projects with Burt Reynolds, doing the music for the movie Gator and the TV show Evening Shade. Burt said it was not only Bobby's musical ability but also his wit that made him fun to work with. What qualities do you value in a coworker?  positive attitude, upbeat, funny

6) These days, Bobby spends more time painting than performing music. He regularly donates his artwork to be auctioned off for charity. Have you ever tried your hand at painting?  no, that is actually one thing I regret...I never took art classes in school.  I was always in choir.  I wish now I would have at least taken one art class.  I am totally clueless at art.

7) In 1964, when this song was on the radio, women spent more on styling gels and sprays than they do today. Are you having a good hair day? Or has the pandemic made dealing with your hair something of an adventure?  My hair is easy to do.  It is naturally curly, so honestly...these days, I just put it up in a messy bun and call it good.

8) Nationally and internationally, one of 1964's biggest news stories was the marriage of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The bride wore a yellow dress and white and yellow flowers in her hair. The groom was decked out in a sedate dark suit with a red.  When was the last time you dressed up?  I don't get dressed up anymore.  I dressed up (for me) last summer for my nephew's wedding.  I wore a jump suit and black heels.  I did my nails and my toes.  I had on a necklace and bracelet (I never wear jewlery anymore).  I use to dress up a lot, I would even get my hair done in an up-do to go on a date sometimes.  I just am not comfortable anymore in dress clothes.

9) Random question: Imagine you're stranded on a desert island with a complete stranger. Would you prefer your one and only companion be a man or a woman?  I would want to be with someone that knows how to do things and knows about things.  I am totally clueless. I would be a mess on an island.  I would eat poison berries, I wouldn't know how to catch food or build a good shelter.  This whole scenario makes me uncomfortable.