Saturday 9: Drive My Car

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

 

1) Who would you allow, without hesitation, to drive your car?  My husband and... yeah, nobody else.

2) When you're riding in the backseat, do you use your seatbelt?  Yes, I do, but I don't ride in the back very often. I get sleepy when I do. 

 

3) In this song, a young girl tells her boyfriend she wants to be a movie star. What were your aspirations when you were in your late teens/early 20's? Did you realize them?  I was in college studying journalism and dreaming of being a globe-trotting reporter. I didn't realize that dream as I ended up getting married rather than finishing my degree. As it turns out, I'm not all that disappointed. I loathe what the news media has turned into.

 
4) The song was reportedly inspired in part by the relationship between popular British singer Cilla Black and her future husband. Cilla wanted him on the record label's payroll, so he became her road manager and driver. Have you ever worked for, or with, someone with whom you were romantically involved?  My husband and I met at work. Workplace romances are kind of weird because everyone is watching to see how it turns out.

 

5) Although this Beatles song is credited to Lennon-McCartney, it was written mostly by Paul. He recalls showing up at John Lennon's house with the tune ready to go, and lyrics they both agreed were "crap." John gave Paul the car theme, and he took it from there. When has someone recently helped you out of a jam?  I don't think I've been in any jams recently.

 

6) Paul also handles the lead vocals. When you hear a Beatles record, can you tell which band member is singing lead?  I think so. They had pretty distinct voices.

7) When it was first released, this record got a lot of attention for the intricate guitar work by Paul and George Harrison. It's got a lot of percussion on it, too, including cowbell and tambourine. Have you ever played either cowbell or tambourine? (Do you think it sounds like fun?)  I've not played either one. It might be fun. All I can think of since you mentioned cowbells is this...

8) Lava lamps were already popular in England but they weren't introduced to the United States until 1965. Today Walmart carries more than 20 different lava lamps. Have you ever owned one?  No, which is kind of surprising since I had infinity lights, disco lights, black lights and everything else in my teenage lair.

 
9) Random question: Do you have a recurring dream?  Not that I'm aware of. I rarely remember my dreams so I suppose it's possible.

Thanks to Sam for the questions and music.

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