TWO MONTHS HAVE PASSED
SINCE VALENTINE'S DAY.
IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER
HEAPING HELPING OF LOVE.
WANNA WHOLE LOTTA LOVE?
YOU GOT IT!
...A WHOLE LOTTA
APRIL LOVE!
PAT BOONE
Seems to me that if you make a record and a movie called "April Love,"
it would make sense to release them in April, right? Instead, the ballad
movie theme waxed by clean cut crooner Pat Boone hit the street
just before Halloween 1957. The musical comedy starring Pat
and leading lady Shirley Jones was first released in the U.S.
it would make sense to release them in April, right? Instead, the ballad
movie theme waxed by clean cut crooner Pat Boone hit the street
just before Halloween 1957. The musical comedy starring Pat
and leading lady Shirley Jones was first released in the U.S.
around Thanksgiving. Here's Pat singing the song in the film.
"April Love" - Pat Boone
(scene from Nov. 1957 film April Love)
Apparently Pat, his record company, Dot, and Twentieth Century Fox Pictures
all knew what they were doing. April Love finished the 4th most popular movie
of 1957 and Pat's recorded theme was such a huge hit that it remained on the
all knew what they were doing. April Love finished the 4th most popular movie
of 1957 and Pat's recorded theme was such a huge hit that it remained on the
pop chart through Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, Valentine's Day -
heck, six full months - until... you guessed it, April of 1958!
Here now is the version released on the single.
heck, six full months - until... you guessed it, April of 1958!
Here now is the version released on the single.
"April Love" - Pat Boone
(Dec. 1957/Jan. 1958, highest chart pos.
#1 Hot 100/#3 Cash Box)
#1 Hot 100/#3 Cash Box)
It's easy to understand why Pat Boone
and his record company were confident
enough to release "April Love" in the fall.
and his record company were confident
enough to release "April Love" in the fall.
Pat's single "Love Letters in the Sand,"
released in May of that year, lasted an
astonishing 34 weeks on the chart - 2/3
of a year! Pat Boone, the antithesis of
hip shaking Elvis the Pelvis, was so
popular with older record buyers that
released in May of that year, lasted an
astonishing 34 weeks on the chart - 2/3
of a year! Pat Boone, the antithesis of
hip shaking Elvis the Pelvis, was so
popular with older record buyers that
he could have topped the chart on the
4th of July with "Here Comes Santa
Claus." Give us some more sugar, Pat!
4th of July with "Here Comes Santa
Claus." Give us some more sugar, Pat!
"Love Letters in the Sand"
- Pat Boone (June/July 1957,
highest chart position
- Pat Boone (June/July 1957,
highest chart position
#1 Hot 100 & Cash Box)
PEARLS BEFORE SWINE
My grandparents lived in Melbourne, Florida. In 1962 I rode down with my parents
to see them. I had no way of knowing how close I would come to crossing paths
with a guy who, five years later, would become one of my idols.
Born in North Dakota, singer, songwriter
and civil rights lawyer Tom Rapp lived
in Minnesota and Pennsylvania before
moving to Eau Gallie, Florida, a com-
munity only minutes away from my grandparents' double-wide. Rapp
arrived there in 1963, a year after
my visit. In 1965 Rapp formed the
esoteric, psychedelic folk rock band
Pearls Before Swine. In the fall of
1967 "PBS" released their debut
album One Nation Underground,
a long-play that had a tremendous
impact on me during my college
years. No other set of songs did
more to expand my horizons.
One of the songs on One Nation Underground has lyrics spoken in Morse Code:
"dit dit dah dit - dit dit dah - dah dit dah dit - dah dit dah." (Morse Code: F-you-C-K) 😀
Listen now to what might be the ultimate love song - "(Oh Dear) Miss Morse."
"dit dit dah dit - dit dit dah - dah dit dah dit - dah dit dah." (Morse Code: F-you-C-K) 😀
Listen now to what might be the ultimate love song - "(Oh Dear) Miss Morse."
"(Oh Dear) Miss Morse" - Pearls Before Swine
(from Oct. 1967 album One Nation Underground)
LOVE
Image courtesy AwareRecord Research Library
Now I'd like you to hear one of the
greatest songs never to be played
at the Shady Dell. In the spring of
1967 I was blown away when I
heard a local York garage band
perform "She Comes in Colors."
I didn't know that the original
version had been recorded the
year before by a West Coast
band called Love.
Now I'd like you to hear one of the
greatest songs never to be played
at the Shady Dell. In the spring of
1967 I was blown away when I
heard a local York garage band
perform "She Comes in Colors."
I didn't know that the original
version had been recorded the
year before by a West Coast
band called Love.
I liked "She Comes In Colors"
so much that I bought the first
two Love albums on blind faith
alone. To my delight both LPs
are loaded with psychedelic rock
nuggets. Instantly I was (wait for it)
addicted to Love!
so much that I bought the first
two Love albums on blind faith
alone. To my delight both LPs
are loaded with psychedelic rock
nuggets. Instantly I was (wait for it)
addicted to Love!
"She Comes in Colors" - Love
(Dec. 1966, uncharted)
Love, a racially mixed, 5-man Los Angeles band led by Arthur Lee, was the first
rock band signed to Elektra records. Love’s music is complex and sophisticated,
an innovative fusion of folk-rock, baroque pop, flamenco and psychedelia.
Playing instruments avoided by most bands such as flute, saxophone and
harpsichord, Love created music that still sounds fresh and interesting.
rock band signed to Elektra records. Love’s music is complex and sophisticated,
an innovative fusion of folk-rock, baroque pop, flamenco and psychedelia.
Playing instruments avoided by most bands such as flute, saxophone and
harpsichord, Love created music that still sounds fresh and interesting.
While Love remained most popular
in Southern California, two of their
singles managed to reach the national
chart, beginning with a tough sounding
rock version of the Burt Bacharach
song "My Little Red Book" which
peaked in June of 1966 and was
peaked in June of 1966 and was
reissued nearly 20 years later in
Rhino's Nuggets album series.
"My Little Red Book" - Love
(June 1966, highest chart pos.
#35 Cash Box/#52 Hot 100)
#35 Cash Box/#52 Hot 100)
The second Love single, "7 And 7 Is," reached
the top 40 in the late summer that same year.
the top 40 in the late summer that same year.
"7 And 7 Is" - Love
(Sept. 1966, highest chart pos. #33 Hot 100 & Cash Box)
Love’s refusal to tour hurt them, and
so did the limited commercial appeal
of their music. As a result, Love re-
mained a cult band in the shadow
of The Doors, their much more
successful Elektra Records
label mates.
so did the limited commercial appeal
of their music. As a result, Love re-
mained a cult band in the shadow
of The Doors, their much more
successful Elektra Records
label mates.
Love never goes out of style.
Today, Arthur Lee and his band
of musical misfits are lauded by
critics as one of the best, most
underrated bands of the 60s,
and a new generation of fans
is discovering (wait for it)
Today, Arthur Lee and his band
of musical misfits are lauded by
critics as one of the best, most
underrated bands of the 60s,
and a new generation of fans
is discovering (wait for it)
there’s a lot to Love!
Have a Shady day!
Tom,
ReplyDeleteHow are you doing today? I remember Pat Boone mainly for his Christian mewsic recordings in the 70s. I guess it wasn't until he pulled the stunt to reboot his career as rocker that I knew he wasn't just a gospel singer. That was such a weird move for him. I thought he was having a mid-life crisis or something. It certainly didn't suit him. I much prefer his crooner and gospel mewsic styles the best.
It won't come as no surprise to you that the rest of your featured artists are introductions. Did Love have any top charting songs? I enjoyed their sound, though. Thanks for sharing all of today's new-to-me song picks. Have a good week. Be safe and well, my friend!
Hi, Cathy!
DeleteThank you for hustling over to take early bird honors, dear friend!
I often wonder if Pat Boone ever regretted falling into "A Metal Mood" and recording that set of hard rock and heavy metal covers. It's an oddity, that's for sure. I remember as a boy playing those two 1957 Pat Boone hit records on my tiny tinny turntable in the basement. My mother bought those 45s. She liked Pat's easy listening ballads but didn't buy his rock & roll covers.
It doesn't surprise me that you aren't familiar with PBS or Love, two little known and seldom heard bands that had a profound effect on me in my teens. Great as they were, Love didn't achieve any major hits. Two of their songs I posted, "My Little Red Book" and "7 And 7 Is," cracked the top 40. "She Comes In Colors," the song I consider their best, failed to chart. Love refused to tour and paid the price for it.
Thanks again for coming, dear friend Cathy. Stay well and have a tunetastic day and week!
Tom,
DeleteI read somewhere and maybe it was from you, I don't recall, but this move was suggested by his manager to get reboot his career which was really a foolish idea. If he had the voice for it then perhaps it he could've pulled off but vocally it just wasn't there and then his clean cut persona could not be replaced in my mind's eye. Pat Boone will always be a gospel singer to me but had I grown up in the 50s then I'd think of him as the crooner that he first started out in the industry. Have a great day, my friend. Continue to be safe and well. Sending prayers to your and Mrs. S!
Hi, Cathy!
DeleteThanks for coming back over to visit, dear friend! The Beatles are a notable exception but, in my opinion, more often than not, the recordings made by a solo artist, group or band early in their career are the best. Such was the case, I believe with "Mr. Clean," Pat Boone. I enjoy most of his 50s output with the exception of a couple of his whitewashed covers of Little Richard. I still haven't made up my mind if I love or hate Pat's 1962 recording of "Speedy Gonzales," a novelty record about "the fastest mouse in all Mexico":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4s2AMKPHnE
The female backing singer on "Speedy Gonzales" is Robin Ward whose girl pop hit "Wonderful Summer" was climbing the chart in the fall of 1963 when President Kennedy was assassinated.
Thank you again for coming over, dear friend Cathy. Hunker down and stay safe up there in K-ville!
Tom,
DeleteI remember Pat Boone's 'Speedy Gonzales' and I probably heard it here on SPMM. Am I right? You don't hear to many novelty songs today. In fact, I can't think of one right off the bat. Oh I wanted to tell you that I made a chocolate cake last night, too. I thought the coincidence of Mrs. S making one kinda neat. :) We'll be having more that tonight. Stay healthy, my friend!
Hi, Cathy!
DeleteWelcome back over, dear friend!
No, it wasn't Shady who posted "Speedy Gonzales." I hadn't even thought about that song in a very long time. I suppose we could consider the rash of COVID-19 parody songs to be "novelty songs." Other than those, I can only think of the parody songs recorded by Weird Al and a couple of his imitators in recent years.
It's indeed neato that you and Mrs. Shady both baked a chocolate cake the same day. I can imagine how much DH appreciated yours. Imagine how much "comfort food" is being consumed in households across the country this month.
Thanks again for joining the fun, dear friend Cathy!
I was barely a teenager when April Love came out but I remember loving that song and having a crush on Pat Boone. I quickly moved on from him and joined the Elvis camp. Bad boys, for some reason, are more intriguing.
ReplyDeleteHi, Arleen!
DeleteI'm delighted to see you, dear friend. Thanks for dropping in!
You had a crush on mild-mannered crooner Pat Boone? So did millions of other women, young and old, including my mother. :) If you never heard Pat's album of heavy metal covers that Cathy (above) and I discussed, you aren't missing much. It's embarrassing. Many women gravitate to bad boys, but my mother rejected Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and other rock & roll and rockabilly stars. She simply couldn't stand performers who screamed, shouted and swiveled their hips. Easy going Pat Boone and his safe, sanitized songs were tailor made for older women like my mom who became teenagers during The Great Depression and danced to "good music," as she called it - the big band sounds of the Swing era.
Thanks again for joining the fun, dear friend Arleen. Stay healthy and happy up there. I hope to see you again soon!
Lasted all the way to April - that was good planning and a bit of luck.
ReplyDeleteRemember when movies were in the theaters for months? They rarely make it past one or two months now.
Hi, Alex!
DeleteThanks for swinging by, good buddy!
Good observation. Hit records lasted half a year or more on the chart and movies lasted nearly as long in theaters. There was no great rush to see them. I remember waiting a few weeks until the crowds died down and then going to see the picture because it was "held over" week after week.
Thanks again for dropping in for some April Love, good buddy Alex!
Just stopping by to say Hi, friend Shady:) Love, cat.
ReplyDeleteHi, cat!
DeleteHow are you holding up, dear friend? How's your kitty Theo Tunderbutt? I hope you are both healthy and in good spirits. Thank you again for your courage and commitment as a healthcare worker.
Thanks again for coming down to say hello, dear friend cat. Stay well and have a good week!
Lots of new and interesting stuff today, Shady.
ReplyDeletePsychedelic folk rock? That's a new-to-me genre! I always think of the current comic strip when I hear "Pearls Before Swine" and had no idea it was also a band. (a Biblical reference, of course) I like their album cover. Hieronymus Bosch, I believe?
Hope your Easter wasn't filled with wild weather like ours was! All's well, though.
Hi, Kelly!
DeleteHow are you, dear friend? Thanks for dropping by for a whole lotta April Love!
Yessum, Pearls Before Swine, the one-man band created by Tom Rapp, makes reference to the Bible verse, and the album cover art is indeed part of a painting by Early Netherlandish master Hieronymus Bosch. I remember the day I bought that album. I was browsing through the bins at the campus record store in the fall of 1967, my freshman year at Penn State. The cover of One Nation Underground, the Hell panel from Bosch's triptych oil painting The Garden of Earthly Delights, jumped out at me. Curious and determined to expand my musical horizons beyond soul music, R&B and pop, I rolled the dice and bought the LP. It quickly became one of the treasures of my vinyl collection and led me to develop eclectic taste in music.
I'm glad to know that you are AOK after nasty weather moved through your area. We didn't have any problems this far south. Thanks for asking.
Thanks again for joining the fun, dear friend Kelly. Please stay well and be sure to put the headphones on Pat and see if he likes Pat Boone's crooning. :)
I never heard of Love. They definitely have a trippy kind of sound.
ReplyDeleteNice to hear Pat Boone crooning. It's been a while since I've heard his music.
Hope you are doing well. Enjoy your week!
Hi, Sherry!
DeleteThanks for stopping by, dear friend!
Love was an excellent West Coast psychedelic rock band, but they simply didn't catch on nationally. That said, my buddies and I lived on the East Coast and we certainly knew who they were and we dug their sound. Love's label, Elektra Records, promoted The Doors while Love remained in their shadow. Someone like you should appreciate both bands featured in this post, Pearls Before Swine and Love, because both used a variety of musical instruments in their recordings including flute and harpsichord.
I'm glad you enjoyed hearing the vanilla vocals of Pat Boone. :)
Thanks again for coming, dear friend Sherry. I am sorry about the recent loss of your family pet. I hope you and your family stay healthy as we await the end of the viral crisis. Take care!
Hi Shady!
ReplyDeleteI like the theme of “Love” today. Isn’t that what the world needs now?
Pat Boone was a blast from a past I wasn’t part of, though records by both he and Elvis were played at our house over the years. I guess I’ll always associate Shirley Jones with the Partridges ;-)
“Pearls Before Swine” was a surprise. Though Tom Rapp might have taken an extended break from the norm, he had obviously read the Bible at some point ;-) I applaud the use of any instrument that sounds good.
I thought I’d heard “She Comes in Colors” before, but it didn’t sound familiar. I do remember “Little Red Book” Fun times.
Have a wonderful week!
Hi, diedre!
DeleteThanks for swinging by today, dear friend!
I'm delighted that you appreciated my "April Love" theme and the quarantunage that went with it. Unlike you I have childhood memories of "Mr. Clean" - Pat Boone - crooning his ballads at our house. My mom bought his records. My brother countered by purchasing and playing Elvis 45s, and so we had our own 1950s version of "Battle of the Bands" going on. :)
Yessum, it's nice to see Shirley Jones' bright smile in that film clip, but nowadays she is best known for her role in the hit TV series The Partridge Family.
Tom Rapp's Pearls Before Swine and Arthur Lee's Love were both innovative bands. They experimented in the studio with a variety of musical instruments, making their albums sound refreshingly different from those of other mid 60s rock bands. One Nation Underground and those first two Love LPs are among my most treasured albums, right up there with those of The Beatles.
Thanks again for taking a look and a listen, dear friend diedre. Stay well and I'll see you again soon!
Good ole Pat Boone was so WASP. He made his mark back in that day and many parents must have breathed a sigh of relief when their daughter liked him. The other group is quite eclectic. The first song reminds me of something the B52's would do. I like them except not much for the last song which got on my nerves a bit....sorry. I do love that they chose Bosch for the album cover as I love that painter.
ReplyDeleteHi, Birgit!
DeleteThanks for coming down, dear friend!
Did you realize that baby faced Pat Boone will be age 86 a few weeks from now? YIKES! I need to give credit where it is due. On a few of Pat Boone's R&B covers, he does a good job, namely "Two Hearts," "Ain't That A Shame" and "At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama)." I don't think he should have attempted to cover Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti" or "Long Tall Sally" and he REALLY shouldn't have tried to cover Ozzy Osbourne and other heavy metal artists. :)
There are actually two other bands in this post - Pearls Before Swine and Love. Both used atypical musical instruments on their recordings and that's why I like them so much.
Thanks again for joining the fun, dear friend BB!
Hi Shady!
ReplyDeleteYes, I think we all need some lovin' this April. Maybe not physical love, but social love and I think it would do us all some good.
I'm not familiar with any of these songs, but I really dig Pearl Before Swine's sounds. I can't put my finger on whom they remind me of, but I think tomorrow I might Google them and play some other tunes by them. I think it'll make a good soundtrack for work.
Sorta swamped tonight, dear friend, between Passover, writing and scrapbooking. I promise I'll give them all one more listen tomorrow and expand upon it. April lovin' with writing and holidays have me pooped.
Have a great evening, dear friend.
Hi, Jessica Marie!
DeleteThanks for popping in for a visit and some April bloggy love, dear friend!
If you enjoyed "(Oh Dear) Miss Morse," then by all means listen to the other songs on One Nation Underground. It'll feed you mind and soul. To me it is essentially a "Greatest Hits" album because it is loaded with some of my all time favorite songs. Tom Rapp made you think and feel. Perhaps your dad has heard of PBS or Love. You should ask him.
Thanks again for stopping in, dear friend JM. Take good care of yourself and we'll connect again soon!
Hi Shady,
DeleteSo, I sat down and listened to Pat Boone - thanks for the malt shop memories! Listening to Pat Boone reminds me of some of trips down South and as we are in quarantine, these are such sweet memories!
I'll ask dad tonight. He most likely has heard of PBS, but I'll ask him about Love. I loved Love's sound too, it's a shame they didn't tour and I agree - not touring did hurt them. I'm sure touring was a big deal back then too.
Happy Thankful Thursday, dear friend.
Hi, Jessica Marie!
DeleteThanks for returning to expand our thread, dear friend! I'm happy to know that you listened to Pat Boone's songs and enjoyed the malt shop memories, even though you might never set foot in a malt shop in your life. I suppose The Shady Dell was as close as I got to a malt shop. Helen's snack bar was equipped with a professional soda fountain and there were a hundred or more different sodas, floats and rickeys on the menu.
PBS was actually a more obscure band than Love, and therefore your dad might know Love and not know Tom Rapp's band. I hope he samples the songs and enjoys the sounds of psychedelic rock from the period.
Happy TT to you as well, dear friend JM!
Hi Shady,
DeleteWell, I've been in ice cream shops in Memphis, Ft. Lauderdale, and Lancaster - I suppose those are close enough. LOL! I've seen Pat Boone on those infomercials and I guess I was live vicariously through this infomercials. :)
Today was an ugh type of day with my parents. They're tired of the COVID isolation. Mom is a Trumper and believes him - this isn't anything to be too concerned of. Dad is going stir-crazy and said, "we're not going to die from the flu!" Sir, you are 64 years old, you are vulnerable and you would be the first to succumb. Mom is 55, and we both are immunocompromised. Don't go out and calm down! I'm 30, but I am staying put and I'm gladly staying put. Ugh.
Maybe tomorrow. Have a great Friday, dear friend!
Hi, Jessica Marie!
DeleteYessum, Pat Boone used to be a commercial spokesperson/pitchman for a line of specially equipped showers for the elderly and other products. Based on your comment, he still might be representing those companies.
I worry about so many people getting antsy and impatient to return to their normal lives. If we jump the gun and let our guard down, we will pay the price. Innocent people could get sick or die, not only the ones who defy stay at home orders. I hope your domestic situation stabilizes soon. Mrs. Shady is practically bouncing off the walls, too. We all need to relax and roll with it.
Have a safe and healthy weekend, dear friend JM!
It's been a busy week and I'm sorry I'm late.. again! Love knows no boundaries or time frame. Love songs either! From Pat to psychedelic and even in Morse code the message gets across. Like love, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Pat Boone in his heyday was a little before my time and the rest brought back memories of my teen years! So a good mix! Back to my job today of screening patients for Covid 19. Hope you are doing well and staying safe!
ReplyDeleteHi, YaYa!
DeleteThanks so much for coming by in the middle of your hectic week, dear friend! I hope all is well at The Pines.
I'm thrilled that you enjoyed my April Love theme. As you know, Shady is a few years older than you. That explains why I have sharper memories of the platters mild-mannered balladeer Pat Boone released in the 50s. My mom bought his 45s and, much to her chagrin, my big brother brought home records by Elvis, Ricky, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino, Little Richard and other rockers.
I'm glad you enjoyed a taste of mid to late 60s art rock, experimental rock and psychedelic rock served up by Tom Rapp (Pearls Before Swine) and Arthur Lee (Love).
I know you will continue to take every precaution as you screen patients for corona. You have everyone's respect and admiration for doing your duty as we weather the storm.
Take care, stay safe and God bless, dear friend YaYa!
Well, Shady, you got me! I always admired Pat Boone, but was not a swooning fan. I like "Letters in The Sand", but "April Love is too mushy for me." I don't remember seeing the movie, but I am sure I would have liked it, for the actors were all good ones.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I do not recall the name "Pearls Before Swine", I do remember the song, "My Little Red Book", and liked it. What an album cover...it is rather bizarre! I remember some of the rock album covers in the later 60's were pretty "out there"! And, "Oh Dear Miss Morse"...well, uh. This is a pretty wild group, and I think it would be interesting to see them in action today. They might do better this time around! I have to go with "My Little Red Book", even over Pat's "Letters in The Sand"!
Pretty good works, Shady! I always enjoy seeing the faces behind any music I have heard, or not heard. And, you're the 'go-to' guy to produce just those faces!
I'm sorry that I have been lagging. Had school work every day, and sometimes it takes a few hours-can be pretty grueling. This afternoon, our governor announced that there will be no more school this session! OMG! I understand, but that hurts! Shawn would be having a graduation ceremony and field trip at the end of May, and all is cancelled.
Thank you for your great posts and for conjuring up the greats and unsung music heroes. Have a safe and happy weekend, dear friend, Shady! ♫
Hi, Suzanne!
DeleteI'm very happy to see you, dear friend. Thanks for coming!
I don't think I ever saw the movie April Love, but Shirley Jones is a favorite of mine. As much as I like extreme metal, I also like innocent ballads like "April Love" and "Love Letters In The Sand." I believe the Pearls Before Swine album One Nation Underground was the main catalyst in developing my eclectic taste in music. Until I bought that long-play in 1967, I had been stubbornly clinging to the top 40 singles, never bothering to experiment with different types of music such as rock album tracks. Now I find that I can enjoy a wide range of styles and genres.
Yessum, many of the rock albums of the late 60s were "out there." Strange Days by The Doors comes to mind. Then there were two British blues bands with crazy covers that come to mind, Bloodwyn Pig's Ahead Rings Out:
https://www.discogs.com/Blodwyn-Pig-Ahead-Rings-Out/release/855032
... and Savoy Brown's Looking In:
https://www.discogs.com/Savoy-Brown-Looking-In/release/1701821
I own the latter. How about those cool lyrics to "Oh Dear Miss Morse"?
This may strike you odd-i-ly
But I want you bod-i-ly
You will not be seeing the original Pearls Before Swine again because it was a one-man art rock band and that man, Tom Rapp, died two years ago.
I'm glad you remember Love's rockin' interpretation of the Bacharach - David song "My Little Red Book." It was even played on American Bandstand.
I can tell you've been struggling to keep up over there in Texas, dear friend. Sorry you are swamped and sorry all of Scootie's schooling and related events have been canceled. This is no way for any of us to live!
You got here just in time, Suzanne, because tomorrow morning my next post begins. It is a special birthday tribute to one of the Shady Dell V.I.P.s. I am sure you can guess who it is based on my scheduling other years. I hope you can be here for this special event. Take care and have a safe, health and happy weekend, dear friend Suzanne!