The Rain, The Park and Other Things

Another Saturday.

Saturday 9
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  The Rain, The Park, and Other Things (1967)

 Hear the song HERE



1) The Cowsills were a family band who had three hit singles. Can you name another group of popular singing siblings? Here is a short list:

• The Osmond Brothers. 
• The Lennon sisters
•  Carpenters. 
• Jonas brothers.
•  Nelsons. 
• Everly Brothers. 
• Isley brothers. 
• Van Halen.
• Jackson 5

2) This was their first hit, and it reached #2 on the Billboard charts. It was kept out of the #1 slot by the Monkees and "Daydream Believer." What's your favorite Monkees song?

I'm a Believer and 2nd would be  Daydream Believer.


3) After seeing the Cowsill brothers perform with their mother and sister, TV producers were inspired to create the sitcom, The Partridge Family. Did you ever watch it?

Yes. I liked the Partridge Family.
But the true Cowsill story was sad.
You can read about that HERE

4) In the song, the narrator takes a flower from a girl in the park. Are there flowers in your home right now?
Yes in my front window plants.

5) He isn't sure if the girl was real, or if he dreamed her. Tell us about a recent dream you had.
I don't recall any current dreams, sorry.

6) At the height of the Cowsills' popularity, they were hired by the American Dairy Association to promote drinking milk. If we were to peek into your refrigerator right now, would we find any milk?
Yes, always. I love milk.

7) After the band stopped performing together, John Cowsill went on to become a back up musician for the Beach Boys. His job has kept him on the road much of the time. When you travel, do you enjoy staying in hotels, or would you rather stay with friends/family?

Depends on the hotel and on the friends/family too.  A really nice place I have no problem staying, otherwise no thanks I will camp out.

8)  In 1967, the year this song was popular, Elvis married Priscilla in Las Vegas. Have you attended any weddings yet this year? Are there any weddings in your future?
I haven't been to a wedding in a very long time and none are planned either.

9) Random question: Are the bottoms of your feet ticklish?
I suppose, probably most people's are