Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Can't We Talk It Over (1950)

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

1) In this song, The Andrews Sisters plead for verbal communication.  Is there someone you'd like to engage in a heart-to-heart conversation? I'd like to talk seriously with my nephew about his professional future. He's in his mid-20s and it's time for him to make more money so he can get out on his own, and for him to experience a more conventional work setting (he's only ever worked remotely).The timing for this talk has just never felt right, though. Oh yeah, and it's none of my business. So there's that.

 

2) They want to sit together for this talk. Think about the most recent personal conversation you had. Was it in person, over the phone, or via Zoom? Phone.

 

3) This week's tune was written by Victor Young. He was prolific, earning 22 Oscar nominations in 18 years. (His one win came after his sudden death at age 57.) Think about your friends and family. Who is the most active, productive person you know? Jen, the woman I used to work with at the card shop. She's a dervish. Her home is spotless, she's always picking her kids up from one after school activity or another, she has her crafting hobbies, her book club, and her part-time job. She's involved with her family and her husband's. Just writing this made me tired.

 
4) The lyrics were written by Ned Washington, who is perhaps best remembered for "When You Wish Upon a Star" from Disney's Pinocchio. Do you believe, like Jiminy Cricket, that dreams come true? I'd like to think that.

 

5) This week's song is performed by The Andrews Sisters -- LaVerne, Maxine and Patty. Do you have siblings? If yes, are you the oldest, the middle child, or the baby? I have two sisters and I'm in the middle.

 

6) With more than 80 million records sold, the Andrews Sisters remain one of the most successful female vocal groups of all time. Name another girl group. The Supremes. It's worth mentioning that Miss Ross just celebrated her 81st birthday.

 

 
7) In 1950, the year "Can't We Talk It Over" was released, we were introduced to the Peanuts comic strip. Without looking it up, do you know who created Peanuts? Charles Schultz

 

8) In 1950, most suitcases were hard sided rectangles, with no wheels and a small handle at the top. They came in colors like tan, copper, green and blue. What does your luggage look like? I love my shiny, hard sided Tumi rolling bag. It's sturdy and is easy to spot on the luggage carousel.

 

 
9) Random question: Who was the last person to phone you? Did you pick up, or did it go to voice mail? My former art director called me on my landline and since I wasn't home, it went to voice mail. I called her as soon as I got back. (She's the one I was thinking about in #2.)