I'll Get By

 

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Saturday 9: I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You) – 1944

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.     I linked to the Helen Forrest version which is by far more romantic than the jazzed up male versions.  Helen was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey..so gotta play a  Jersey girl.  The Dick Haymes version is nice too and Frank Sinatra did a version as well.

1) "I'll Get By" was very popular song in the 1940s, and we're taking a look at the recording by Dick Haymes and Harry James because it got the most airplay. Can you think of another song that has been recorded by more than one artist?

I am drawing a blank for some reason.....

2) In this week's song, vocalist Dick Haymes sings that he won't complain about the rain. Do you have any complaints about the weather this morning? 

I write these on Friday and usually very early as I  don't do blogging on Saturday . Right as I write this it is 53°F and it might rain on Saturday with temperature still low.

3) Dick was briefly married to movie queen Rita Hayworth. Known as The Love Goddess and The Strawberry Blonde, Rita was famous for her magnificent mane. She dyed her dark brown hair red to get attention and it worked. Have you ever experimented with a different color? If yes, were you happy with the results?

I am blonde some days and brunette other days. I am usually very happy with the results!

4) Dick was the lead vocalist of the Harry James orchestra. Like Dick, Harry had a movie star wife. Betty Grable was famous for her legs. Her bathing suit poster inspired hosiery manufacturers to single out her perfectly proportioned thighs, calves and ankles. Betty herself joked, "I'm a star for two reasons, and I'm standing on them."  What do you think is your best (physical) trait?

In high school I was told it was my legs which were the same measurements  as Betty Grable. I know because my friends meaured each other at a birthday party for the fun of it and compared to  Betty.

5) Betty's weren't the only legs that fascinated Harry. He was known for his stable of thoroughbred racehorses. Have you ever been to the races?

Yes I have been to the races when I was young and just married.

6) Teenaged Harry played trumpet with The Beaumont High School Royal Purple Band. Did you belong to groups or clubs while you were in high school?

Yes. I was in a lot of groups and clubs.

7) In addition to "I'll Get By," Judy Garland's "Trolley Song" topped the charts in 1944. When did you most recently take public transportation?

I took the train into  New York City but that was a while ago.

8) Also in 1944, Diana Ross was born. First with the Supremes, then as a solo artist, she has sold more than 100 millions records, making her one of America's most successful female singers. Who is your all-time favorite "girl singer?"

I have to say that no one compares to Barbra Steisand. Clear, perfect pitch.. she has it all.

9) Random question – Last week we asked about the garage. Let's turn our attention to the glove compartment (aka glove box). What have you got in there?

There is nothing in the glove box at all.

Jobs....

 Hello!  It's time again for Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4 and I am happy you stopped by to join in.

This week's idea for questions came from Pamela Steiner and it's all about your occupation and work.

I think that's a great idea, so here are questions for you to ponder.

1.What did/do you do for work and how long did you work in that position? 

I worked in a 5and10 cent store, a corner grocery, a chemical company and as a medical technologist.

 

2. Of the jobs you've had throughout life, which was your favorite?   If no favorite,which was the worst? Tell us why you loved/hated your job.

Actually working at  Woolworth's 5and10 was my favorite.  I worked on check out and I enjoyed the customers. I especially liked the senior citizens who came in on Tuesday for the discount day and to have lunch. For some it was a big day out!

3. What did your job entail? 

Here is what the internet says: "A medical technologist (also known as a clinical laboratory scientist) performs complex analysis on blood, tissues, and body fluids to diagnose, treat, and monitor diseases. They operate, calibrate, and maintain sophisticated laboratory equipment, ensuring high-quality control and accurate results for physicians. "  Perform tests in areas like microbiology, immunology, hematology, and chemistry to identify bacteria, detect cancer cells, or analyze chemical content

Did it require a special education?   Yes, it does and you must pass a state exam and be licensed by the American Society of Clincal Pathologists.

4. List all the jobs/occupations you have had.

worked in a small variety store at age 14, worked at a chemical company, worked at Woolworth's, worked at a small corner store/gas station, worked  in a medical laboratory.