Saturday 9: Cry

Saturday 9: Cry (1952)

Unfamiliar with this song? Hear it here.

1) In this song, Johnnie Ray assures us we'll feel better if we cry. Do you agree?

A. Generally speaking, I feel better if I'm really upset and finally let it go and have a good cry. It may not make the issue go away, but it allows the feelings release.

2) He also mentions waking from a dream, believing it was real. Has that ever happened to you?

A. Yes, it has. We have a bit of fey in the family and frequently if I dream of my brother, I call him to make sure he's ok.

3) Because this record was such a massive hit, Johnnie Ray was nicknamed "The Prince of Wails." Without looking it up, do you know who is currently the Prince of Wales?

A. I think that is Queen Elizabeth's current husband. But now I will go look it up. Nope. I was wrong. It's Prince Charles. I was on the right track, anyway.

4) To cash in on the success of this single, 20th Century Fox cast Johnnie Ray in a big-budget musical, There's No Business Like Show Business. Today it's best remembered as a Marilyn Monroe movie. Have you seen many of Marilyn's films?

A. I am not sure I've ever seen a single film with Marilyn Monroe in it.

5) After graduating from high school, Johnnie worked at low-paying jobs, including bus boy and soda jerk. He found he made better tips when he began playing piano in restaurants. Have you ever worked for tips?

A. No, I have not. When I was in high school and played in a Top 40 band, we had a set fee. There may have been times a hat was passed for extra, but we had a guaranteed rate to start with.

6) In 1969, Johnnie was in the news a lot again because he performed with Judy Garland during her European tour and was best man at her wedding to Mickey Deans. Tell us what you wore to the most recent wedding you attended.

A. I can't remember the last wedding I attended. I wore nice black pants and a blouse to my nephew's wedding reception a couple of years ago. They eloped and my husband and I threw them a party a few months later. That's as close as I can get to a wedding in the last 20 years.

7) In 1952, when this song was a hit, Mr. Potato Head made his debut. It was the first toy advertised on television. What TV commercial have you seen recently?

A. "Hi, I'm William Shatner, and you may not know this about me, but I was diagnosed with sleep apnea some time ago." Clean your sleep apnea stuff with some machine that must cost a fortune because they are offering $100 off.

8) Also in 1952, chlorophyll was all the rage for banishing bad breath. Colgate led the way by adding it to their toothpaste. Do you use gum, mints, mouthwash, or breath strips?

A. I use Listerine.

9) Random question -- Congratulations! You won a free three night/two day weekend for two in Las Vegas! The weather is predicted to be sunny and 65º each day you're there. It's 12:00 noon on your first day. Are we most likely to find you: a) gambling in the casino or b) having breakfast in bed or c) outside, enjoying the sun and the sights?

A. Hopefully outside taking in the sights.

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