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I never realized just how beautiful Patsy Cline was. I'd only seen her a few times; I was 18 or 19 when she died.
Saturday 9: Walkin' After Midnight (1957)
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
1) The lyrics tell us Patsy Cline was out walking after midnight. Where were you at midnight last night? No, I wasn't. And this was because we had the absolute "Miracle of RAIN" last night. It was not a good time to be outside in the dark. lol
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| Isn't it preeety.. It's a Wallpaper.... |
2) She's sure she hears the night winds whispering to her. Is it windy, breezy, or still outdoors right now? Right now there is a slight breeze, and lots of sunshine. Everything is fresh and lovely because of two days of good storms.
3) When she was 13, Patsy came down with a fever and throat infection so severe she ended up in the hospital. She believed the illness changed her vocal chords and enabled her to sing in a lower key. How are you doing this cold and flu season? I'm not having any problems with my vocal chords. They are 80 years old and have been singing right along with the "La Linda", the Doobie Bros and other bands recently. "La Voce" might not sound all that good anymore but I don't give a hoot. I think I was supposed to sing my whole life and I intend to do it. I put the headphones on and belt it out. DH likes to hear me whistle and hum along to our music. I spare him the screechy vocals and other stuff. LOL
4) Patsy is well remembered today not only for her voice but for her generous spirit. Loretta Lynn, Dottie West and Barbara Mandrell all considered Patsy a trusted personal friend and professional mentor. Have you ever been a mentor? No, I don't think I have been. I have had a mentor though. It was my Western Civ Prof at college. I will always remember him with great fondness.
5) Patsy had a tough side, too. While traveling by bus and playing one-nighters, she found she and her band sometimes never got paid for their efforts. So she began demanding payment -- in cash -- before they would take the stage. She'd insist, "No dough, no show." Tell us about your tough side. Good for Patsy! I haven't got a tough side. But I am cautious about anything to do with money exchanges, being stiffed once for custom earrings I made for a flaming nut case. She was picking up two pair of earrings and so she pretended to be making the check out for both when she was only making it out for one. She already had them in her possession because it was an exchange. Well, well... Live and learn. She said that one pair was for another woman and I'd have to get my payment from her myself and literally RAN away. She was a re-lapsing mental case, that one.
6) Patsy became the first female country star to headline at a Las Vegas showroom. Who is your favorite country performer? I'd say that it's probably Glenn Campbell, or maybe Gordon Lightfoot. I have liked that genre for so long it could be Roy Rogers. hahaha My Grandpa played all the Western Songs for us when we were teeny tiny and we sang a long with him. There were 6 of us little kiddlets at our grandparent's house during WWII.
7) In 1957, the year this song hit #2 on the charts, embroidered cotton handkerchiefs were a popular present for the ladies on your gift list. Do you own any handkerchiefs? I have some of my mother's and Grandmother's hankies. Mother used to make them for herself and even some for me.
8) 1957 was a banner year for Elvis. He released four hit records, two top box-office films, and his TV appearances topped the ratings. 65 years later, he is still recognized the world over by his first name alone. Can you think of another performer for whom one name is all that's required? Sade. Ever since she first hit the airways, here, I have loved her music. There's another one too. Trying to remember her exact name. Cesária Évora: I have her "Cabo Verde" album. But she uses both names... sorry...
Here's some of her music...very lovely sounds..
9) Random question: What's the most embarrassing story your parents (or siblings) tell about you? My father was a Narcissist, so EVERYthing was about him, and though Mother may have had stories she told her friends or her sisters about me, she never told them when I was near enough to hear them. I can remember a story my aunt tells about me. I was getting a tan and asked her for real butter to put on my skin.. she lived in Sunny Arizona.... to get a better tan. She gave it to me but she told that story with a sort of affectionate growl whenever I was in earshot and could hear it.
Thank you Sam! It's always a pleasure to read and to post for this fun meme....
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