Saturday 9: PS I Love You

Saturday 9: P. S. I Love You (1953)

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

 

1) In this song, a man fills his lover in on what's going on in his daily life, including that he was in bed by 9:00 PM. Do you have a regular bedtime?

A. Generally speaking, we do, yes.

2) He reports that yesterday it rained, but all in all, he can't complain. Do you often find yourself discussing/complaining about the weather?

A. Right now, everyone's talking about the drought in Virginia/North Carolina and the fires we are having. As farmers, we live and die by the weather, so it's a constant.

3) This song was recorded many times, by artists as diverse as Rudy Vallee (1934) and Bob Dylan (2017). It's endured because the theme -- reaching out and staying in touch across the miles -- is universal. Is there anyone in your life with whom you regularly correspond? If yes, do you prefer cards/letters, emails or texts?

A. I have a friend in England I email, and I send letters to two people. Other folks I text and/or email.

4) This 1953 version was a hit for The Hilltoppers. The band members met at Western Kentucky University and took their name from the nickname of their school's athletic teams. What was the name of your school's team?

A. My college's athletic team had no such name. Generally, it goes by Green & Gold, the school colors. My high school's athletic teams were called the Cavaliers.

5) The Hilltoppers always performed in W sweaters, for Western Kentucky. Do you own any sweaters, caps or jackets that celebrate your alma mater?

A. I have a sweatshirt in my closet.

6) By 1960, The Hilltoppers' records weren't selling anymore. But they continued to perform and in 1970 they became the house band at The Holiday Inn in Fort Walton Beach, FL. They were so popular with tourists that they played at that Holiday Inn for years. When did you last stay in a hotel, motel or airbnb?

A. September 2019.

7) In 1953, the year this recording was popular, the Eisenhowers moved into The White House. First Lady Mamie Eisenhower was known for her down-to-earth style. For example, she often shared her recipe for Million Dollar Fudge, saying that since it's easy to make and foolproof, she recommended her fudge as the perfect hostess gift. When you're invited to someone's home, do you bring a hostess gift?

A. I do if it is a party, but I haven't been to something like that in years.

 

8) Also in 1953, radio personality Arthur Godfrey made news for having one of the nation's very first hip replacements. Have you/would you ever be part of a clinical trial, either for a new drug or medical procedure?

A. I was part of a control group that had something to do with hormones and pregnancy, a very long time ago.

 

 9) Random question -- Do you fold your socks or roll them?

A. I roll them now, but I folded them up until I married. My husband grew up with his rolled and that's how he wanted them. I grew up with mine folded. It's not something I care much about, so long as I can find them to put on my feet.

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