Saturday 9: All I Have to Do Is Dream

I'm linking up with Sam and the gang for Saturday 9, because I need some distraction this week. If you've been visiting this week you know why. For those of you who aren't regulars...my daughter and son-in-law were diagnosed with Covid this week. The kids are only 2 and 4 years old, too young to fend for themselves. So, while there are a couple of others who could help with childcare and delivering whatever Megan and Cody need, none of them are willing. I am trying to be all things to everyone, keep the dog from killing the new kitten, and keep the new kitten from destroying the house (seriously, this cat's name should have been Velcro because his claws are ALWAYS out and he is always climbing or attached to something).

Anyway, looking forward to relaxing a little with all of you.

Saturday 9: All I Have to Do Is Dream (1958)

I can't hear this song without thinking of one of the residents at the nursing home I formerly worked at. She was unresponsive the entire time I worked there and passed just before I left. One day I was pushing her around the building in her chair and I had music playing on my phone. This song came on and she sang along! Gosh, did I cry. I loved seeing how music got through to people and brought out unexpected responses. It was always such a magic moment.

 Unfamiliar with this week's song. Hear it here.

1) Did you dream last night?  Probably. Sleep experts say we all dream every night. Now if you want to know if I remembered any dreams, the answer is "no." I rarely remember my dreams.

2) In this song, The Everly Brothers dream of kissing "lips of wine." Do you prefer red or white wine?  I probably lean a little more toward red wine or blush wine. Though, I will drink any kind provided it's sweet. I don't like dry wines.

 

3) In 1975, Rolling Stone ranked Phil and Don #1 on their list of the greatest duos of all time. Name another musical twosome. England Dan & John Ford Coley

4) Mike Love has acknowledged the influence The Everly Brothers had on The Beach Boys' harmonies. What's your favorite Beach Boys song?  Little Deuce Coupe

5) The pressure of touring took its toll on the Everly Brothers' personal relationship, and those stresses spilled onto the stage. They once had a fight in front their audience that ended with Phil smashing his guitar and storming off. Have you ever busted something in anger?  Not that I can remember. I was more of a hold it all in girl and since becoming a Christian, I usually make like Elsa and let it go.
 
6) One of Don's friends was author/storyteller Garrison Keillor and that's how the Everly Brothers came to perform on Keillor's radio program, A Prairie Home Companion. Do you often listen to the radio or to podcasts?  I listen to a little radio in the car, but otherwise, no to both. I was a fan of Garrison Keillor, though. I loved his stories and his books about Lake Woebegone. 

 

7) The brothers chose to live in different cities and held opposite views on politics. Don said, "Everything is different about us, except when we sing." Do you have siblings? If so, are you more alike or different?  I have three half-siblings, but I only found out about them two years ago. I have met the brother who is right after me in age. We couldn't be more different in our thinking or lives. I've met my sister who is the youngest of all of us. I think we could have been close if we'd had the chance to know each other growing up. We seem to think alike on a lot of things. The other brother I have not met and I may not meet him until our father's funeral (if there is one). He is semi-estranged from the rest of them so I doubt he's all that eager to meet me.

8) In 1958, the year this song was a hit, Americans were doing the Cuban dance, the cha-cha-cha. Do you ever dance or sing when you're home alone? Of course!

 
9) Random question -- Do you believe we each get one true love? Not really. I tend to believe real love is a choice to want the best for another person and commit to do your best to ensure they get it. And you make that commitment brand new in your heart and mind every day. I think it's possible to find someone you are willing to give that kind of commitment to more than once in a lifetime.

Typing this proved difficult as the new kitten is fascinated by my fingers flying on the keys and the movement on the screen.