Judy at Carnegie HallWelcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme!
We're spotlighting this legendary concert because Bev from Sunday Stealing loves Judy Garland. This week's Saturday 9 is a "thank you," one meme-mistress to another, in gratitude for Bev's willingness to pick up Bud's meme and keep it going. (Here, Here!)
Song #1: "When You're Smiling." What made you smile this week?
Some memes. One especially.. a pilot stalls his plane,, pretends he is going down, leaves a last message to his wife and kids: "Jeffrey Epstein didn't kill himself". Just too funny.
Song #2: "Almost Like Being in Love." We've all had many crushes, but love is rare. How many times have you fallen in love?
Only once.
Song #3: "This Can't Be Love." This Rodgers and Hart song was introduced in the play, The Boys from Syracuse. Syracuse is the county seat of Onondaga County, NY. What county do you hail from?
Ocean County so named because,well, it borders the ocean!
Song #4: "Do It Again." What's something you'd do again, if only you had the time or money? (A book you'd like to reread, a recipe or pattern you'd like to make again, a vacation destination you'd like to revisit, etc.)
Drive across the United States. It was the best!
Song #5: "You Go to My Head." Judy forgets the lyrics, but gamely keeps going. Tell us about a recent moment when you chose to keep going, no matter what.
When life gets hard, things seem futile and impossible lately.. but, soldiering on.
Song #6: "Alone Together." Is anyone there with you as you answer these questions, or are you alone?
I am alone.
Song #7: "Who Cares?" This song was written by brothers George and Ira Gershwin. They had a lesser known brother, stockbroker Arthur. Are you more creative and artistic, like George and Ira? Or more analytical and methodical, like Arthur?
I am a combination of both.
Song #8: "Puttin' on the Ritz." Judy sings that The Ritz is the place in New York "where fashion sits." If we wanted to see everyone "all gussied up" in your town, where would we go?
The Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
Song #9: "How Long Has This Been Going On?" Judy sings about discovering how glorious romance can be. Have you made any new discoveries lately? It doesn't have to be as groundbreaking as Judy's. A new podcast or a faster route to work counts, too.
Yes, Jeffrey Epstein didn't kill himself !!!
If you're wondering why there are no Garland hits here ... these are her first numbers in the order that she performed them. She saved her better-known songs for the end of concert. Who am I to second guess Judy.
Here is a wonderful video from Meet Me in St. Louis.
In her 1960s concerts, Judy schmooshed "The Trolley Song" into a medley with "For Me and My Gal" and "You Made Me Love You." I've always wondered why. Was it hard to sing live? Did she have a hard time settling on an arrangement she liked? Did she simply not like it and want to get it out of the way? There are so many books about her that concentrate on the more sensational parts of her life, but I'd love to learn about her as an artist.
ReplyDeletePS What happened to Bev was awful. I'm happy to support her!
I am happy to support her too. It was awful.
DeleteEnjoyed your answers, Annie. Mine will be up shortly. smiles
ReplyDeleteI've seen a lot of those Epstein memes on Facebook lately. Kind of sick, but some of them are really funny.
ReplyDeleteKarl and I have talked about taking the train ride across the U.S., but never have. I think that is neat you drove across the U.S.! Loved your answers! Have a nice weekend.
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The fact that Epstein might have even considered committing suicide is the funniest joke yet. Enjoyed your answers today.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely loved everything about Meet Me in St. Louis!!!! Great answers!!
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