Saturday9... Beautiful Boy: John Lennon

 Saturday 9: Beautiful Boy (1980)

This song was chosen in honor of Father's Day. Hear it here.

1) Paul McCartney has said that "Beautiful Boy" is one of his favorite John Lennon solo songs. What's yours? (This link will take you to his greatest hits.)

I'd say that my favorite on that album is, "Give Peace a Chance".

2) Lennon wrote this for his son, Sean. Father and son share an October 9 birthday. Does anyone in your life share your birthday?  No.  The only other person I've ever met who shares my birthday is a receptionist who works in the eye doctor's office! LOL....

3) John asks Sean to take his hand before they cross the street. Name another song that references holding hands.  I can't think of another song that does.  It will be interesting to see what other Niners come up with.

4) Today Sean Lennon is in his late 40s. He lives in Greenwich Village, creating art and music from his elaborate home-based music and film studio. Are you into the latest in electronics?  Nom but I sure would love to have a new robot like the one that is dancing on You Tube.  

Here's a human dancing it.. whatever it is called ... the "craze" I mean.  It's WAY beyond Hip Hop... but oh so cute and exciting.  I've heard it called the Paragon Shuffle but I'm sure there are other names for it. 

5) In Thailand, Father's Day is observed on the birthday of the current King. Are you celebrating any birthdays this month?  June is a big month for birthdays in the family.  Our two oldest were both born in June, a year and a day apart.  They were "Irish Twins", only 12 months and one day apart. The nurse said that it was nice that Bee would have her own birthday. 

There are three other people in the immediate family have birthdays this month.  My MIL was a June baby, and our niece, and, I think, both of her two daughters.  If there's anyone else, I've forgotten who it is. 

6) Crazy Sam vividly remembers her long-ago high school days when her father gave her driving lessons. Do you consider yourself a good driver? I do.  I've driven since I was 15 years old (back in the day you could do that) and have only gotten one ticket. 

7) Sam's dad is a stickler about car maintenance and reminds Sam to change her air filter regularly so her a/c and heater can run efficiently. Share a car maintenance tip.  In addition to the above things, I say get the lubes and oil changes on time, and always.. just do it.

8) When he fills up the car, Sam's father also stocks up on his favorite candy: Life Savers. He always has a bag in the glove compartment. What's something you don't leave home without? Usually that would be my purse.

9) Random Question: How long can you go without checking your phone? Hours and HOURS....In fact I'm infamous.

Thanks again to you, Sam, for this lovely Meme 💖🙏