Saturday 9

Joining in with the Saturday 9.

Saturday 9: Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey (1971)

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

1) The lyrics tell us Paul believes it's going to rain. How's the weather where you are today?

Suppose to be in the 70's and less humid.

2) Paul sings that he is sorry because he hasn't "done a bloody thing all day." What do you hope to accomplish this weekend?

As little as possible...nah, I really, really, really need to dust and get spider webs out of corners.

3) He also references butter pie, which is made primarily with potatoes (with onions and, of course, butter). That dish is not popular on this side of the Atlantic. Last time you had potatoes, how were they prepared (baked, mashed, hash browned, french fried ...)?

Hubby made homemade fries in the deep fryer. They were really good. For the record, I really like butter pie.

4) Linda McCartney is credited as co-writer and performer on this recording. Paul and Linda were partners in real life, too; married 29 years, they raised four children together. They often said they tried never to spend more than a few hours apart. Do you enjoy a lot of togetherness, or do you value your personal time? Has your experience with Covid19 and quarantine changed how you feel about this?

A little of both. We both know when we have had enough of one another. No hurt feelings etc.

5) Paul and Linda came from very different backgrounds. His family was lower middle class, lived in Liverpool's public housing and received government aid. She grew up in affluent Scarsdale, the daughter of a wealthy theatrical attorney. Do you think it's more important for a couple to share a common background, or to share common interests?

Common interests. My husband was a poor farm boy and I was the middle class girl. Both sides of the family said it would never last.

6) Paul is known for his work ethic. At age 78, he's still making music and performing live. What's your favorite Paul McCartney song?

Lucy in the Sky. Oh wait is that Beatles? If so, then I like Live and Let Die.

7) In 1971, when this song was a hit, Bobby Fischer was the world's most famous and highest-rated chess player. Do you play chess?

I use too. My game is Backgammon. Pretty darn good at it thanks to my late grandpa. He followed the Murphy Rule and during the game he would invoke the Jacoby Rule. I'll tell you, that game and RISK are the only ones I am patient at. Gosh, I miss my grandpa. He taught me a lot about gaming, horse betting and even picking locks, but that is another story for another time. {{{grin}}}

8) England's Princess Anne turned 21 in 1971. The occasion was commemorated by a formal portrait, taken by celebrated fashion photographer Norman Parkinson. Who took the most recent photo of you?

My son and it wasn't flattering.

9) Random question: Do you find it more satisfying to work with your hands, or your head?

Hmm...it depends...probably my head, although I am a visual and hands on type of learner.