Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Mambo No. 5 (1999)

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

 

1) Lou Bega namechecks a lot of women in this song. Is there an Angela, Pamela, Sandra, Rita, Monica, Erica, Tina, Mary, or Jessica in your life? I can account for two of them.

 

2) Can you think of a song that includes your first name?

 

 

 

3) Lou sings that flirting is like a sport. Do you enjoy flirting? I am terrible at it. Back in the day, one of my running buddies said with disdain, "You don't recognize a pass until he has his hand in your bra." I was not quite that clueless, but close. I was always been surprised when conversation veered to the intimate.

 

4) While Lou Bega's recording became a big hit worldwide, it enjoyed great popularity, where it was used during televised cricket matches. Do you know anything about the game of cricket? Not a thing. However I do know that the Chicago Cubs are still alive in the playoffs. Go, Cubs, Go! Obviously I don't expect a World Series. I got to see one in my lifetime and it would be rude and greedy to expect another. However I am thoroughly enjoying the unexpected gift of October baseball.

 

 

 

5) When Lou was riding high with "Mambo No. 5," Cher invited him to open for her on her 1999-2000 tour. Cher has more than 50 hit records, two television series, a Broadway show and an Oscar under her belt. Can you think of another performer who has succeeded in so many areas of entertainment?

 

My Queen

6) Lou turned 50 in April of this year. Are you soon celebrating a big birthday (one that ends in a 0 or 5)? Not till 2027.

 

7) In 1999, when "Mambo No. 5" was on the radio, the movie American Pie premiered and was so popular it inspired three sequels. Have you seen any of the American Pie films? Nope.

 
8) Also in 1999, Walmart opened its first store in the UK. Do you often shop at Walmart? Not often. I find the retail experience rather unpleasant. However they are the best for ordering groceries online. Deliveries are always on time and accurate.

 

9) Random question – Have you recently fallen asleep somewhere other than your bed? If yes, where did you doze off? On the sofa. It was a mistake and resulted in a pinched nerve in my neck. Ow!