Sat. 9

Go Where Baby Lives

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Go Where Baby Lives (1957)

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

1) The lyrics tell us that the girl of his dreams lives up on a hill. Is there a hill near your home? Or is the terrain pretty flat where you are? 

  * We have very large hills around us. The one on the backside of our property is tough to climb. 

2) Another clue to her whereabouts is that she's about a mile from town. Will you be staying close to home this weekend, or will you be traveling a mile or more?

  *I am going to a bridal show with my daughter tomorrow afternoon so I will be traveling more than a mile from town. 

3) Sam admits she's crazy about the sax solo. Is there a particular musical instrument that you love to listen to?

*Guitar, piano, organ, and so much more. I love music!

4) This is the only record The Strollers made for States, a company based out of Chicago. States was only in existence for five years (1952-57) and this was the 63rd or 64 records released before they went out of business. Tell us about a business in your neighborhood that recently closed their doors.

  *We don't have stores in our neighborhood as we live in the country. However, we tried to go to a Kitchen Collection store last night that is within 10 miles of us and it is now closed and we really liked it. 

5) More than 60 years after its initial release, this song enjoyed new popularity when Xfinity used it in commercials for their wifi. What company is your internet service provider? Are you happy with it?

  *We have Verizon and I am happy with it except that it slows down when I reach a certain amount of time and yet, I pay for unlimited internet. 

6) In researching this week's song, Sam googled "strollers" and was surprised to discover how many different types of baby buggies are available today. When did you most recently push a child in a stroller?

  *It has been a few years ago when I pushed our grand doll, but she never really liked riding in a stroller. 

7) In 1957, the year this song was released, President Eisenhower celebrated his second inaugural with a parade featuring more than 50 marching bands. The mercury never quite reached 45º that day. How's the weather outside your front door?

  * It is cold and wet. I think we are forecast to get some freezing rain, but I hope we don't. It is currently 34 degrees out. 

8) One of the best-selling books of 1957 was Peyton Place. This steamy saga of small town life launched two films, two television series, and several made-for-tv movies. Is there a book that you enjoyed that was successfully turned to a movie?

  *The one that comes to mind is "The Shack". I am sure there have been others, but I can't recall. 

9) A Peyton Place-inspired question: Can a man be physically unfaithful to a woman, but still love her?

  * I believe so. I think physical attractions can come and go, but love is a different feeling. I know this goes against all that we have been taught, but I believe that it can happen.