Saturday 9: Call Me

Saturday 9: Call Me (1966)

Unfamiliar with this week's song. Hear it here.

1) Chris Montez sings that you can always call him, regardless of the hour. Do you believe that it's ever too late to phone someone?

A. Not in an emergency. Phone calls for chatting should be limited to business hours. Generally if the phone rings after 9 p.m. at my house, something is wrong. It does frequently ring around 7 a.m. because people apparently think they can catch my husband before he gets out the door but he is usually long gone by then.

2) He insists that you can depend on him, even when your friends desert you. Who is someone you can trust to have your back, no matter what?

A. My husband.

3) Billy Crystal serenades Meg Ryan -- via answering machine -- with "Call Me" in When Harry Met Sally. Answering machines have been replaced by voice mail. Who most recently left you a voice mail?

A. The pharmacy to tell me my prescriptions were ready for pick up.

4) Chris Montez is a graduate of El Camino College in Torrance, California. The average daytime temperature in November in Torrance is 70º. How is the weather where you are today?

A. It's rainy, foggy, and about 40 degrees.

5) Today Chris actively promotes a healthy lifestyle to children. He was honored for his efforts by the group SOPA (Stop Obesity, Promote Activity). Do you believe you get enough exercise?

A. I don't, but considering my health issues I do fairly well. I average about 7,000 steps a day and at least 15 minutes of moderate activity most days, according to my Fitbit.

6) Released in late 1965, "Call Me" became a big hit in 1966, reaching #2 on the charts. Even though it sold millions of copies and was certified as a Gold Record, it never hit #1. Is winning, or being the best, important to you?

A. I like to do my best and hopefully that is "winning." I have noted a tendency in myself to not pursue things that I don't feel I do well at (like knitting). I will try them but if it looks like I simply don't have the knack for the task I lose interest.

7) In 1966, when this was playing on juke boxes, kids were watching Batman and Star Trek. If you had your choice of watching an episode right now, which would you choose: Star Trek or Batman?

A. Such a hard choice for a nerd girl! I liked them both. I will say Batman just for the fun of it.

8) Also in 1966, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was born. Do you enjoy cooking?

A. Not particularly. It is one of those things in #6 that I don't feel I'm particularly good at. I don't mind baking or making chocolate things for Christmas, but I am hard-pressed to whip up a decent meal.

9) Random question -- You have the opportunity to perform in the circus! Would you rather be shot from a cannon, or put your head in the lion's mouth?

A. Those are my only choices? I guess I will be shot from the cannon. Ka-BOOM!
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