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Saturday 9: Shambala (1973)
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
1) This week's song refers to the mythical kingdom of Shambala. Can you think of another song that mentions to faraway, mythical land?
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
2) "Shambala" is performed by Three Dog Night. The name is derived from an Aboriginal Australian legend. In the outback, hunters would sleep with a dog beside them. If it was very cold, they would sleep between two dogs. If it was freezing -- you guessed it -- it was a three dog night. Was it cold last night where you are?
No. It was just normal...very pleasant.
3) The lead singer is the late Cory Wells. Early in his career he was a member of the house band at the famous Sunset Strip nightclub Whiskey-A-Go-Go. Cory was a bit of an anomaly at "The Whiskey" because of his sober lifestyle. When did you most recently enjoy an adult beverage?
Oh lord, it's been so long, I can't remember.
4) Bandmate Danny Hutton auditioned to be a member of The Monkees TV show. He didn't get the part. While he was a talented singer-songwriter, NBC was looking for musicians who could also act. Have you ever fantasized about a career as a performer?
Definitely not. I remember being in a restaurant one day when Alan Alda and his family came in. The restaurant had cleared out one part so they had the only table and he sat with his back to the rest of us. I'd hate to have to live like that. (can you imagine Taylor Swift going out to buy a quart of milk?)
5) Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys was an early supporter of Three Dog Night's. What's your favorite Beach Boys song?
I checked out the Beach Boys' top 40 songs and didn't recognize any of them.
6) In 1973, when this song was popular, one of the best-selling toys Curious George plush doll packaged with a Curious George book. Can you recall a favorite book from your childhood?
I have a very strong memory of reading "The Black Stallion" when I was 10, which got me into reading every book on horses and dogs that I could find.
7) The Exorcist was in theaters, terrifying audiences. It's still ranked among the scariest movies of all time. Have you seen it? Did it scare you?
I saw it a long time ago, when it first came out, and can't remember whether it scared me or not. I haven't seen the new version.
8) Roller skates were a big seller in 1973. While most rinks had skates available for rent, committed skaters had their own pair. Are you better on roller skates or ice skates?
Definitely roller skates. I took ice skating lessons in grammar school and could, at the time ice skate, but I never could do anything other than skate forward. Never even learned how to skate backward.
9) Random question -- Here's $100. What will you spend it on?
Books.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY
The Wizard of Oz! I used to love to see that every year. I like that picture. I have succulents like that in my yard. Do you have some?
ReplyDeleteNo. It was on a post card I received.
DeleteI didn't know there was a new version of The Exorcist. Yikes.
ReplyDeleteI loved The Black stallion.
ReplyDeleteHow did I know that Judy's biggest fan would name Oz? :)
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