Saturday 9: The Rain

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

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

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

A. The Osmonds. The Jacksons. The Carpenters.

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?

A. Last Train to Clarksville.

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?

A. Of course I watched it. I was in love with David Cassidy just like all the girls my age. He was so hot with that shag haircut and those hippy pants.

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

A. No. I am allergic to flowers. There are artificial flowers but I don't think that is what the question is asking.

5) He isn't sure if the girl was real, or if he dreamed her. Tell us about a recent dream you had.

A. I dreamed I was lured to a cave in which there was an invisible man who played the guitar, and there was a bed with a golden blanket to sleep in. Animals came there and would talk to you. A deer with a small set of horns came and said his name was Joshua. I told him to not grow his horns large so he wouldn't be shot. For some reason I kept thinking of the Lothlorien Flute. (I don't even know what that is.)

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?

A. Yes.

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?

A. We always stay in hotels. We prefer not to infringe upon our family. After three days, guests start to be like dead fish - you really want them gone.

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?

A. Not that I am aware of.

9) Random question: Are the bottoms of your feet ticklish?

A. Not really. My husband's are, though.

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