Saturday 9: Can't We Talk It Over

Saturday 9: Can't We Talk It Over (1950)

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

1) In this song, The Andrews Sisters plead for verbal communication.  Is there someone you'd like to engage in a heart-to-heart conversation?

A. Yes, but I don't think doing it here on my blog would do much good.

 

2) They want to sit together for this talk. Think about the most recent personal conversation you had. Was it in person, over the phone, or via Zoom?

A. The most recent conversation I had was in person with my husband. Before that I had a text conversation, then a phone call from my husband. I haven't used Zoom since January, when I visited with my doctor when I was ill.

 

3) This week's tune was written by Victor Young. He was prolific, earning 22 Oscar nominations in 18 years. (His one win came after his sudden death at age 57.) Think about your friends and family. Who is the most active, productive person you know?

A. I think my brother has earned the title of most active, productive person I know at this moment. There are runner-ups, but he is definitely the winner.

 

4) The lyrics were written by Ned Washington, who is perhaps best remembered for "When You Wish Upon a Star" from Disney's Pinocchio. Do you believe, like Jiminy Cricket, that dreams come true?

A. I do not believe that dreams come true. Since most of my dreams are nightmares, that is probably a good thing. If you are talking about hopes or goals, sometimes they come true with work and a little luck.

 

5) This week's song is performed by The Andrews Sisters -- LaVerne, Maxine and Patty. Do you have siblings? If yes, are you the oldest, the middle child, or the baby?

A. I am the oldest of two children.

6) With more than 80 million records sold, the Andrews Sisters remain one of the most successful female vocal groups of all time. Name another girl group.

A. Heart. The Supremes. Blondie. 

 

7) In 1950, the year "Can't We Talk It Over" was released, we were introduced to the Peanuts comic strip. Without looking it up, do you know who created Peanuts?

A. Charles Shultz created Peanuts, and no, I did not have to look it up.

 

8) In 1950, most suitcases were hard sided rectangles, with no wheels and a small handle at the top. They came in colors like tan, copper, green and blue. What does your luggage look like?

A. I have soft-sided luggage with wheels and many pockets. It has been used so seldom that it probably needs replaced because it has dry-rotted. I haven't seen it in years. It's in the back of the closet.

9) Random question: Who was the last person to phone you? Did you pick up, or did it go to voice mail?

A. The last person to phone me was a solicitor who wanted to speak to my husband about farm crops for some survey. I picked it up. I could have answered his questions, probably, but didn't offer up the information, and hubs wasn't home.

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