Papa Was No Rolling Stone

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Dad & I

1)This week’s song was once named the favorite love song of Bud Wiser, the godfather to this humble blog. With Valentine’s Day coming up, what’s your favorite love song? How can I answer this? You’ve done it for me. Seriously, it always changes. At my age, getting drunk and screwing isn’t a great combo. I’ll go with Adele’s “Make You Feel My Love”.

2) When this song was first released back in 1973, the “Why don’t we get drunk and screw?” refrain was considered shocking. With the explicit sexual content in many of today’s songs, it now hardly raises an eyebrow. When is the last time you were shocked? (Not just by a song, by anything at all.) My dad is recovering from a heart procedure. He’s lost his appetite (he’s 88) and went from 175 lbs to 150lbs. He’s a bit confused and we had to steal his car to assure no driving. I am taking him out to sing tonight. I cried for him and it has been a long time since that’s happened. It’s all shocking to me, but his weight loss is shocking me the most.

3) Buffett named his first daughter Savannah, presumably after his favorite city. Tell us about your favorite city. Boston, Chicago, New York & Atlanta. I would have loved living in a big city. It only happened once. I was the sales manager at The Rock of Boston, WBCN.

4) Mr. Buffett opened a Margaritaville Casino in Atlantic City. Have you ever gambled in Atlantic City? What about Las Vegas? I’ve been to Vegas a couple of times. The last was with my son Ben for his stag 6 and a half years ago. Mohegan Sun is in Connecticut. Kathy and I spent Christmas night there in 2010. We just did video poker. I’m not much of a gambler.

5) Saving Florida’s manatees is a cause near and dear to Jimmy Buffett’s heart. If we were to make a $100 contribution to any charity in your honor, which would you choose? That is a great cause because of the injuries that manates get from boats. At the moment fighting Alzheimer’s would be my choice.6) If today was your birthday, your astrological sign would be Aquarius. How often do you check your horoscope? Close to never. I am not much of a believer of anything except The Beatles. It is the closest thing I have to a religion. I support all beliefs as long as you don’t try to tell me about yours.

7) On this date in 1974, the show Good Times (“Dy-no-mite!”) premiered and, much to Sam’s confusion and chagrin, still enjoys an audience in syndication. Tell us about a pop culture phenomenon that you just never got into. Rap and hip hop. I really understand their allure, but for me alternative music is what speaks to me.

8) Is there a home improvement project on your list of things to do? After 10 back surgeries, no.

9) A warm-weather choice to consider on a February day: Ice cream sundae or banana split? I don’t eat much ice cream. That’s Kathy’s poison. Just pour me a Smirnoff, Ketel One or Ciroc and I’m good to go.

Sorry this wasn’t funny today. My oldest son Ben is coming over (from Boston) to take me out to lunch. Tonight I’m with my dad as he sings at a piano bar. I love Idol this season. Urban, JLo and Harry are terrific. The new format is great. It’s only one of two reality shows that I can handle. (“Bar Rescue” is the other one.) I’m sure that you’ve read that one of the original DJs, the one that I recorded the very first tape with, has return to the fold. His handle is Bouncing Billy and he had not joined us since 1985. He returned last year been and has been recording with us ever since. Peace & love. See you again. Same time, same blog.

14 comments on “Papa Was No Rolling Stone”

OK, why did I never realize you worked for BCN before? That’s too cool! I’m sorry about your Dad, tha’ts got to be tough 😦 Enjoy him singing, though! Enjoy your visit with your son, as well. 🙂

Bud Weiser on February 9, 2014 at 10:51 AM said:

Thanks. BCN actually sucked. i wanted the job, but the people (DJs & Management) wee jerks.

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I am with you on rap and hip hop. We are planning to visit Boston in the fall on our tour of New England in the RV.

Bud Weiser on February 9, 2014 at 10:52 AM said:

Enjoy it! Be sure to walk The Freedom Trail…

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It is so hard to watch the folks age and grow feeble. Hang in there.

Bud Weiser on February 9, 2014 at 11:07 AM said:

Thanks, I’m trying.

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Happy Beatles 50th 🙂
I know what you mean about other things taking over the memes. A lot of people are into the groups on facebook instead of memes and hops. Have a great rest of your weekend

Bud Weiser on February 9, 2014 at 11:09 AM said:

I did miss it and I’m gonna try to be back more regularly. I wanted to reboot WTIT. How I got the members back to 5 (always the right number) and got an original guy to return after nearly 30 years away was both amazing and lucky.

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Have a good time with your father tonight. I know it’s hard, as we have seen a lot of this disease and it’s truly sad. Hugs to you and all who sail with you.

Bud Weiser on February 9, 2014 at 11:10 AM said:

You think it’s something others go through. Thanks.

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I’m sorry about your dad. It must be hard for both of you, and his grandchildren, as well. But I remember fondly your posts about his singing, and am glad you have this time with him.

I agree with you completely about Idol. Harry and Keith are yummy, which, of course, helps, but they are also so articulate. No “I gotta keep it real, dawg, that was pitchy” catchphrases. And JLo is … well … the contestants are all excited to see her.

I don’t know how you handled the memes when there were dozens upon dozens of people responding each week. I try to visit everyone who links up (except for two RWNJs who earned my enmity and frankly, it’s not worth elevating my blood pressure to read them) and it eats up an enormous amount of time!

Bud Weiser on February 9, 2014 at 11:11 AM said:

I never tried to comment on them all. I just picked the folks I befriended like we have done. I still just do that. I used to comment if some read my shit, but now I don’t even do that…

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I’m sorry to hear about your father. When my father had his stroke and I had to take care of him it was a shock, I always looked up to him, he was my rock.