This week's tune? Hear it here.
- In this song, Bruce Springsteen sings about taking his father and his aunt to see The Cadillac Ranch. Have you recently taken a road trip? If yes, where did you go?
I don't know if you can call it a road trip, but considering I have to take the bus to go somewhere it might be: to hospital. - The Cadillac Ranch is real. It's an outdoor art installation in Amarillo, TX. Tell us about a statue, mural, or other piece of outdoor art in your community.
Outdoor art... I don't know any piece of art in the neighbourhood...
But near the large shoppingcenter, for all to see, we have this: click here. - Not only is Bruce singing about a real place, he mentions three real people. The first is "James Dean in his Mercury 49." That refers to the 1949 Mercury driven by James Dean in his first starring role, Rebel Without a Cause. Though he remains a legendary star, Dean made only three movies before his death at age 24. Have you seen any of his films?
Yes, as my uncles used to watch a lot of movies. - The second is "Junior Johnson runnin' through the woods of Caroline." Junior Johnson was a folk hero, famous as a NASCAR driver and notorious for running moonshine through North Carolina. He was the inspiration for "Midnite Moon," an animated old Ford in the 2017 Disney movie Cars 3. What Disney movie did you enjoy when you were growing up?
Problem is that here we didn't pay much attention to which company made the movies.
And we didn't seee as many moviess as people see now.
We were dependent upon the choice of the broadcasting corporations.
Going to the cinema was limited to once a year, at Sinterklaas, when we saw Rin Tin Tin.
At TV Lassie was one of the favorites. But I think it was a series. - The third man Bruce sings about is "Burt Reynolds and his black Trans Am." This is a reference to Burt's biggest hit, 1977's Smokey and the Bandit. Burt also had success as a restaurateur. He co-owned Burt and Jack's, a popular steakhouse at Port Everglades, right on the water. Tell us about a restaurant that offered both good food and a memorable view.
The cockpit used to be quite good. I really used to enjoy having dinner there. But ...
It's the restaurnt at the airfield, looking over the runway. - For decades, Cadillac was the gold standard of luxury. For example, an eatery referred to as "the Cadillac of restaurants" would be best or most prestigious. Think about your neighborhood. Tell us about a restaurant, hotel or business that is "the Cadillac" of your community.
We live the the boder of the city. This neighbourhood was planned for people who worked at university, but wanted to have the "outside feel." So it was a neighbourhood to sleep and be with family. Nothing special here. If visiters come unannounced the only escape is an expensive second rate restaurant/bar, a chinese restaurant that has lost it's appeal, and the fries-shop.
I assume they don't know here what a hotel is. LOL! - Since he's been singing about America and cars for decades, it should come as no surprise that Bruce Springsteen has a collection of classic American cars. For the cover of his autobiography he chose a photo of himself leaning on his favorite, a 1960 Corvette convertible. Think about your favorite photo of yourself. What are you doing?
Leaning on a friend from New Zealand. - In 1981, when Bruce released this recording, Dolly Parton had a hit with "9 to 5." What's your favorite Dolly Parton song?
I don't have a favorite. When I'm in the mood I am OK wtih everything she sings. - Random question: When did you last DIY and fix something around your home or yard?
Each day there is something to do.
I do it all, except electricity.
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It is hard to pick a favorite Dolly Parton song.
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