I'm a 5 over person.

Saturday 9: You Make Me Feel Brand New (1974)

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


Welcome to the first Saturday 9 of 2019!


1) As 2019 kicks off, what are your hopes for the brand new year?

The obvious one, the Cubs, and no more snow this winter.

Probably the same as Gal's hopes..

2) Just because an item isn't brand new doesn't mean it isn't valuable. Have you scored any fabulous finds at a second hand store or website? 

I have.

3) This song is sung by The Stylistics, a group from Philadelphia. Have you ever been to Philly?
Yes. They had these amazing pretzels that were sold by the street vendors there.

4) This song was co-written by Thom Bell, a Philadelphia-based musician/producer who was born in Kingston, Jamaica. The average daily temp in Kingston in January is 87º. Do you have plans to get away this winter and go somewhere warm?
Nah. I usually fly north to see my son.


5) The Stylistics took their choreography very seriously. As you can see from the video, they even carefully synchronized their hand movements. Do you use your hands much when you talk?

I do not.

6) The lyrics tell us that the singer is grateful for a friend who will walk with him along a path that "sometimes bends." Looking back on 2018, tell us about a time that life's path took a bend you didn't quite expect.

I had a decent year with my blog.

Was not expecting the extent of that.

7) In 1974, when this song was popular, Chicago's Sears Tower opened and was for years the world's tallest building. Its elevators can carry you to the 103rd floor in approximately a minute. When were you last on an elevator? 

IKEA, aka the Ikeaabyss, with my son.

8) Also in 1974, the 55 mph speed limit was imposed nationwide. When you drive, are you careful to stay within the speed limit? Or do you have a led foot?

I'm a 5 over person.

9) Random question -- It's time to pose for your Saturday 9 yearbook picture. Will you show us your right profile, your left profile, or will you look directly into the camera?

You know, I have been contemplating this difficult question for over 10 years now. What do you suggest? I'd definitely have a puppy or two with me of course.