Stories of my search for my grandmother, my art, genealogy, my thoughts in general, and the adorable cats I share my home with.
Friday, November 4, 2011
See The USA in a Chevrolet and Song of the Week
Unless you grew up in my house. We didn't see the USA nor did we have a Chevrolet. We did see California in a Ford, but there are not songs about that! However, my big sister did have a Chevy Camero in her teens.
Me, sisters, Puddles (our dog), 59 Ford Fairlane
Chevrolet turned 100! Can you imagine? What an impact Chevy had just in music - Elton John, Dinah Shore (yes an ad for Chevy), and maybe the most famous, in my opinion, was Don McLean's American Pie. I know so many people that actually tried to analyze that song (including myself) and I can't hear it without getting a bit choked up. Why, I don't know. Maybe because my mom loves that song or because it reminds me of a time when life was less stressful.
So, may you have happy or sad memories, or be inspired to analyze the song, I hope most of all you enjoy it! It was, and still is so very cool. My song of the week is American Pie by Don McLean.
Hi Yvette - Thank you! Funny little after thought - Puddles got her name from my dad after we picked her up to bring her home and she "tinkled" several times in the Fairlane!
Welcome and thanks for stopping by. I'm Kris. I love drawing, painting, mixed media collage, printmaking, jewelry making and genealogy. I live in a house with four adorable cats (hence the name). I am also searching for my paternal grandmother, Lola, and will document that search here.
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I can't believe how many times this song has been re-done over the years! The original is, of course, the best of all! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is an adorable photo.
ReplyDeleteHi Kat - I agree that the original is the best version.
ReplyDeleteHi Yvette - Thank you! Funny little after thought - Puddles got her name from my dad after we picked her up to bring her home and she "tinkled" several times in the Fairlane!
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