Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
1) When this record was initially released in 1966, it never cracked the Top 20. Critics were harsh, saying that Elvis had not kept up the times. How about you? Do you consider yourself up-to-date on today's music? Not really. I was until about 3-4 years ago, but the music is just not appealing to me anymore. I do like Billie Eilish and the Jonas Brothers, but overall I find myself turning the the 80's stations the most these days.
2) The song is about a woman named Frankie and Johnny, the man who does her wrong. Who is the most recent person to do you wrong? (It doesn't have to be in romance; it could be the person who cut in front of you in line at the supermarket.) I really don't know. I try not to dwell on stuff like that.
3) Elvis sings that Johnny cheated with "a chick named Nellie Bly." The real Nellie was an estimable woman, a pioneering 19th century journalist. Can you think of another song that mentions a real person? I mention this song a lot, but it because I love baseball. It mentions "Say Hey" Willie (Willie Mays), tell the Cobb (Ty Cobb), and Joe DiMaggio
4) This song was recorded for a movie by the same name. Elvis played a riverboat gambler. When did you last play a game of chance? Every time I drive. If you mean a real game, I am not sure.
5) Actor Harry Morgan had a supporting role in the movie. He's remembered as Officer Gannon on Dragnet and Col. Potter on M*A*S*H. Gannon was a good cop but could be particular about his food and surroundings. As a career soldier, Potter didn't mind roughing it every now and again. Which character are you more like: fussy Gannon or outdoorsy Potter? Fussy Gannon. I am very particular about my food.
6) Elvis' leading lady was Donna Douglas. She filmed her part during her summer hiatus from TV's The Beverly Hillbillies. Have you ever had a summer job? When I was in high school I had summer jobs. I worked at McDonald's and grocery stores.
7) Though not remembered as an actor, Elvis was a bona fide movie star. In 1966, he was listed (with Paul Newman, Sean Connery, John Wayne and Richard Burton) as one of the world's biggest box office draws. Who starred in the last movie you watched? Bette Davis...Josh (my son) was showing me the movie The Old Maid last weekend.
8) In 1966, Lauren Bacall appeared on the cover of Time with the headline: "The Pleasures and Perils of Middle Age." She was 41 years old and starring in a hit Broadway play. In the article, she explained that in middle age, she had come to understand that "character and a sense of humor are the two things that will carry you through." Tell us about something you understand better or appreciate more today than you did when you were young. When I was young it was hard for me to just let things go and move on. I would get my feelings hurt. I do not let small things like that bother me now. It isn't worth my time being upset over nothing. It was a hard lesson though.
9) Random question: Have you checked out Bud and Mimi's cool new meme, Monday Madness? Sure have! See you there!
#3 -- "Centerfield" is one of George W. Bush's favorite songs, too. Before he was governor of TX, he was part owner of the Texas Rangers. "Stand by Me" was Bill Clinton's favorite, and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" was Obama's. I do not know why I remember this stuff. I just do. ;)
ReplyDelete#7 -- I would love to have movie night with Josh! He has fascinating taste.
Driving is, indeed, like gambling. And I love your song choice.
ReplyDeleteI am going to have to check out the Monday Madness. Have a great Saturday, friend.
ReplyDeleteI don't dwell on that stuff, either. That goes with what we've learned growing older. It was a hard lesson. Wish I'd learned it sooner than I did. I enjoyed your answers, Lori. Have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteLove your take on #4, Lori. So true! Have yourself a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDelete#8 it's a lesson I never learned.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard Centerfield in a long time--what a great choice!
ReplyDeleteI believe games of chance meant gambling. But I loved your answer "anytime you drive"!
ReplyDeleteI believe it meant gambling also, but I do not gamble.
DeleteIt's best to not dwell on the negative things, though this year has been quite a trial. And I like the 80's music, too. Loved the answer you made to 8. Stay on the Bright Side, Lori. Hope you have a good week with not too much bad food, or scary drives.. Take Care!
ReplyDeleteThat is a good lesson. One I have not yet mastered and probably never will.
ReplyDeleteI think the older we get the easier it is (for me anyway) to just let things go because you realize they just aren't that important! Fun questions and I enjoyed your answers. I agree that it would be fun to have a movie night with Josh!
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