Saturday 9: Danny's Song, Anne Murray

Saturday 9: Danny's Song (1972)  

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

1) In this song, Anne Murray sings that she thinks she's going to have a son. Is anyone in your life expecting a baby? 

No. Unless it's a great Grand niece or nephew.

2) Back in the 1970s, when this song was popular, parents had to wait until their baby was born to know the gender. Today moms and dads can learn within the first few months whether they're expecting a son or daughter. Do you prefer it this way? Or would you rather not know in advance if you are welcoming a boy or girl into your family?

Nope 

 3) Anne is so popular in her native Canada that her face graced commemorative postage stamps. What's the last piece of mail you affixed a stamp to and mailed?

A letter that I mailed to my daughter a couple of weeks ago. 

4) She began taking voice lessons at 15. She was so serious about it she took a 50-minute bus ride each way to her classes. What extracurricular activities captured your attention when you were in high school?

GAA, and earning a referee's certificate to ref in intermural basketball games.  I love, love LOVE basketball!  Also I was a Senior Girl Scout, and in the Junior and Senior Choir.  I also did some extra curricular things in Spanish like competed in Debates and 20 Questions meet ups. 

5) She studied physical education at the University of New Brunswick and upon graduation taught PE for a year. Did you enjoy gym class?  I love it. 

6) Every spring and summer, Anne's fans travel to Nova Scotia and The Anne Murray Centre. There they can see exhibits and memorabilia from her long career, including her Grammy Awards and gold records. If we were to display memorabilia reflecting the highlights of your life, what items should we include?  The only physical things I have are my whistle and a certificate for Basketball Referee and maybe somewhere are some of my old pins and badges from Scouting.  

7) In 1972, the year this record was popular, Popeyes opened their first chicken restaurant. Today there are more than 3700 locations in 30 countries. Is chicken on the menu at your house this week?  No, it isn't.  We don't eat much meat at all.  

8) Also in 1972, latch hook rug kits were all the rage. With pre-cut yarn, a latch hook, and a printed pattern, "hookers" could make wall hangings, pillow covers, and throw rugs. Are you into arts and crafts? I had an business where I made and sold jewelry, some handmade purses and my ceramics.  I think I've said before that American Craft took a big hit when China entered our craft markets.  

9) Random question: If you were offered the position of mayor of your town, would you take it? No.  A small town, yes, but not one the size of this city. 

Thank you Sam for this lovely meme every week.  

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