[UPDATE: Last of the answers added]
So I've been doing stuff around the house all day, with some minimal checking on the computer. Managed to get some needed chores done before going on my ride. Today I took Merle along again so I didn't come up with any new material from my half vast CD collection. Which means that it's time once again to delve into my poor pathetic memory and bring up an old favorite.
I mean OLD favorite. From, like, before I was born. Or at least in that neighborhood.
I've loved the Drifters since the first time many, many moons ago when I heard Ben. E. King belt out a classic. And they only get better with time. And even though the Benmeister later left the group, I may just toss in one or two of his solo efforts. Because that's just the type of kind, generous soul I am. And because I'm still feeling great that Maura made her goal for Leukemia/Lymphoma marathon.
And when you're feeling this good, ain't nothin' like the Drifters to bring it home. And with that, away we go:
1) One thin dime won't even do what? [Ricki: One thin dime won't even shine your shoes on Broadway]
2) The music is fine like sparkling wine, but don't forget what? [Angie: To save the last dance for me]
3) There goes my baby. What's she doing? [Angie: She' movin' on down the line]
4) You can almost taste the hot dogs and French fries. Where are you? [Ricki: You're under the boardwalk, down by the sea]
5) Where is there a paradise that's trouble-proof? [Angie: Up on the roof]
6) Her eyes are black as coal, and touch down in my soul. Who is she? [Answer: She's a rose in Spanish Harlem]
7) It's different and new. It's sweeter than wine. It's softer than a summer night. What is it? [Angie: It's this magic moment]
8) I won't be afraid as long as you do what? [Ricki: As long as you stand by me]
9) If you wanted a star to match the stardust in your eyes, I would steal it from the skies. And then what would I give? [Answer: Then I would give sweets for my sweet and sugar for my honey]
2) Save the last dance for me.
3) Hmmm...walking on down the line?
5) Up on a roof
7) This magic moment (When I was dozing off in E&M I always got the sudden urge to sing, "This magnetic moment/so different and so new..." Fortunately, I resisted [har].)
At UC Santa Cruz, it was more like "This magic mushroom..."
Posted by: Ken S, Fifth String on the Banjo of Life at September 30, 2007 08:12 AM1. Shine your shoes. (On Broadway, at least.)
4. Under the Boardwalk. (Down by the sea, yeaaaah...)
Posted by: ricki at September 30, 2007 03:05 PM