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Smoke Rings
1) In this song, Donald Mills of the Mills Brothers encourages us to "puff, puff, puff" our cares away. When did you most recently smoke a cigarette? I have never smoked. My mom smoked and it grossed me out so much. I never wanted to smoke and I never dated a smoker.
2) In the 1930s, when this week's song was recorded, an estimated 40% of American adults smoked cigarettes. By the early 1960s, that number reached a high of 42%. According to the CDC, the percentage of adult smokers dropped to 11%. Do many of your friends and relatives smoke or vape? My mom quit smoking when Josh was a baby. None of my friends and family smoke. Josh has a friend that vapes.
3) Donald was the youngest of the singing Mills Brothers, and he's the one who most often sang lead. That squares with popular birth order theory, which proposes that the youngest tends to enjoy being the center of attention, the middle child is the diplomat, and the oldest is the high-achiever. Think of your own family and the families of your friends. Do you think this theory holds true? I think this is true of Karl's family (sisters). Karl is the baby and enjoys attention. I do not like attention. I am an only child.
4) The Mills Brothers were one of the first famous singing brother acts. The Williams Brothers – which featured future TV star Andy Williams – followed in their footsteps. Can you think of another group of singing brothers? Jackson's, Statler Brothers
5) In addition to recording hit records, The Mills Brothers were a staple on radio in the 1930s. They were among the first African American artists to host their own radio show and sang jingles for Standard Oil and Crisco. What commercial do you recall having seen, or heard, recently? I am watching a T-Mobile commercial right now as I watch the World Series.
6) In 1933, when this week's song was popular, actor Robert Montgomery and his wife had a daughter they named Elizabeth. That little girl would become famous in the 1960s for her own TV show. Without looking it up, do you know what show Elizabeth Montgomery starred in? Bewitched. I loved that show!
7) Johnny Cash was also born in 1933. Do you have a favorite Johnny Cash song? I love Johnny Cash. I like Ring of Fire a lot.
8) In 1933, five French airlines merged to form Air France. Think of the last time you were at an airport. Were you taking a flight or meeting a flight? The last time I was at an airport...remember I do not fly...we were dropping off my Granie as she was getting on a flight to California to see her sister.
9) Random question: Your best friend just received a certificate for completing a car maintenance course at your community college. Would you let them work on your vehicle? I guess it depends on who the friend is.
I always thought it was gross too. Its uncomfortable to be around the smoke. Ring of Fire is a great choice for a song too. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI didn't fly until I was around 40 because I was afraid. I still pray when we take off and land. I take my travel Bible with me too! I bet you were happy when you mom stopped smoking.
ReplyDeleteI loved Bewitched, too! (More than I Dream of Jeannie. Sorry, Jeannie.)
ReplyDeleteI love Bewitched too! Wishing you a beautiful weekend. smiles
ReplyDeleteI wish I had never smoked, but it's been almost 30 years since I have.
ReplyDeleteRing of Fire is a good song. I tried cigarettes in high school, but it didn't stick.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I just learned how tied up in my crafts I've been this week. I had NO idea the World Series is going on. Sheesh. I'm an only child, too. I'm not sure where I stand. I think maybe since I'm the oldest, youngest and middle all rolled into one I have some traits of each.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a baseball fan, but it would be nice if our Tampa Bay Rays won!! I'm not watching, but I'm paying attention to news reports. Another fun Saturday 9! I enjoyed your answers, Lori! Happy weekend!
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