Saturday 9- Blue Collar Man

 

Blue Collar Man

Blue Collar Man (1978)

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

1) In this week's song, we hear a job equated with security. Tell us something that gives you a sense of security.  Having enough money for groceries, gas, paying bills.  We are struggling.

2) Lead singer Tommy Shaw hopes someone will make him an offer he can't refuse. That's a reference to a famous movie quote. Without looking it up, can you name the film?  nope.  I am not a person that remembers movie quotes.  

3) Shaw recalls that this song was inspired by a friend of his, a blue collar worker who had been laid off and was frustrated by the process of job hunting. His friend wanted to work, not fill out forms and job applications and wait days for a response! Do you quickly become impatient?  not really

4) The name "Styx" wasn't the top choice of anyone in the band. As founding member Denis DeYoung recalled, "It was the only name none of us hated." Tell us about a recent compromise you made (which TV show to watch, toppings on your pizza, etc.).  Maybe a food choice.  I could eat Mexican all of the time and Josh doesn't love Mexican.  Nothing is really coming to mind.

5) Labor Day was introduced to celebrate the achievements of the American worker. How many different employers have you had? 7- McDonald's, 2 grocery stores, 2 supported living places and 2 school districts.

6) The first Waffle House was opened on Labor Day, 1955. What's your preference: waffles or pancakes?  I like both but cannot eat them very often...too sweet.  It depends really on my mood which I pick.  When we stay at hotels, I always choose waffles, when we make them at home, it is pancakes.

 

7) Labor Day mattress sales are a big business. Experts tells us we can expect to spend $1,000 for a good-quality queen-sized mattress. Will you be buying a new one -- or perhaps making another big ticket purchase for your home -- before year end?  I hope not, but the way things are made now, who knows.  We just bought new furniture over the summer and we bought a bed a few years ago, so we are good there, but the washer and dryer make me nervous and they are pretty new also. :/

8) Will you be attending a Labor Day picnic or barbecue?  no, I am hoping to read.  Karl is a Union Laborer though.  We probably should.  I have been to a union Labor Day picnic before.  It is fun.

9) Labor Day is the unofficial start of fall. Have you had any pumpkin spice yet?  I do not really go out of my way for pumpkin spice, I think I would enjoy it, but we do not spend money on things like that.  I do spend money on mums and pumpkins for my yard though.