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Don't Get Around Much Anymore

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Saturday 9: Don't Get Around Much Anymore (1942)

Unfamiliar with this song? Hear it here.

1) In this song, our lonely Romeo shares how he amuses himself these days. Which of the activities that he mentions have you most recently enjoyed: playing solitaire, reading a book, or listening to the radio?  I listen to the radio in the car, I read my book for a while every evening and I always play a game of solitaire on my Kindle Fire each night... just one game before pulling the covers up.

2) The lead singer is tenor Bill Kenny. Which range is your voice: soprano, alto, tenor, or bass?  I sang alto, second alto, and first tenor in high school chorus.  Now my range is so limited I might be able to sing bass. Maybe.

3) When Bill was on vacation in Atlantic City, he entered a series of talent contests and won 21 of 22. This led to his first professional booking. Tell us about a vacation of yours that took an unexpected turn.  Ha!  In 1989, Joe and I were here in Florida on vacation and we bought a house in Lakeland where we lived for 28 years before moving to Mas Verde when I retired.  He told everyone it was the most expensive vacation he ever took.  Yep, we were nuts but it all worked out.  That was in May and we were residents in July.

4) This song was composed by Duke Ellington. He received many honors, including a coin struck in his honor. In 2009, he graced the District of Columbia's commemorative quarter. Do you save coins in a jar or piggy bank?  Yes.  Joe used to save all of his change and there was over $40 in that bank.  I drop coins in now and then but am not as consistent with it as he was.

5) In 1976, Stevie Wonder recorded a tribute to Ellington called "Sir Duke." What's your favorite Stevie Wonder song?  I always liked Stevie's music and fondly remember him as LITTLE Stevie Wonder.  One of my favorites is "Isn't She Lovely".

6) The lyrics were written by Bob Russell. When he began his career, he shared an apartment with future novelist and TV screenwriter Sidney Sheldon. Have you ever tried your hand at writing lyrics, a novel, or a screenplay?  Nope. No writing talent or imagination for any of those.

7) In 1942, when this record was released, the federal government established a rationing system to conserve crucial supplies for our troops. Sugar was the first food to be rationed, followed by coffee and then meat. If you were around back then, which of those items do you think you'd miss the most?  Definitely meat.  I am a carnivore and need protein to function.

8) Also in 1942, actor/singer Peter Tork was born. Without looking it up, do you know why Peter Tork was famous?  Yes, I am old enough to know the Monkees. 

9) Random question -- Have you ever deliberately lost a game?  I have. 

Fun Grandmas sometimes lose the game...

Peace & hugs!  Jesus loves us!

UPDATE PS...  I got a call yesterday offering me the job with the State of Florida, Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission!!  He said getting me on board will take about three weeks but the job is mine!  WOW!!!  Praise God!