This photo was in the CD along with many others, but it brought back memories that I had forgotten. We did a talent show skit (no talent necessary really) where we sang, "Buttons and Bows." It really was fun to do... and now to see how *young* we were! Lyrics follow for those who never heard of this song.
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| I'm second to the left... cowboy with bangs (St. Mary's Dominican High was an all girl school taught by Dominican Nuns) |
Buttons and Bows
Songwriters:
EVANS/LIVINGSTON
East is east and west is west
And the wrong one I have chose
Let's go where I'll keep on wearin'
Those frills and flowers and buttons and bows
Rings and things and buttons and bows
Don't bury me in this prairie
Take me where the cement grows
Let's move down to some big town
Where they love a gal by the cut o' her clothes
And I'll stand out in buttons and bows
I'll love you in buckskin
Or skirts that I've homespun
But I'll love ya' longer, stronger where
Yer friends don't tote a gun
My bones denounce the buckboard bounce
And the cactus hurts my toes
Let's vamoose where gals keep usin'
Those silks and satins and linen that shows
And I'm all yours in buttons and bows
Let's go where I'll keep on wearin'
Those frills, flowers, buttons and bows
Rings, things, buttons and bows
Let's move down to some big town
Where they love a gal by the cut o' her clothes
And I'll stand out in buttons and bows
I'll love you in buckskin
Or skirts that I've homespun
But I'll love ya' longer, stronger where
Yer friends don't tote a gun
My bones denounce the buckboard bounce
And the cactus hurts my toes
Let's vamoose where gals keep usin'
Those silks and satins and linen that shows
And I'm all yours in buttons and bows
Gimme eastern trimmin' where women are women
With French perfume that rocks the room
High silk hose and peek-a-boo clothes
You're all mine and I'm all yours in buttons
Buttons
Buttons and bows
Buttons and bows
Buttons and bows
And the wrong one I have chose
Let's go where I'll keep on wearin'
Those frills and flowers and buttons and bows
Rings and things and buttons and bows
Don't bury me in this prairie
Take me where the cement grows
Let's move down to some big town
Where they love a gal by the cut o' her clothes
And I'll stand out in buttons and bows
I'll love you in buckskin
Or skirts that I've homespun
But I'll love ya' longer, stronger where
Yer friends don't tote a gun
My bones denounce the buckboard bounce
And the cactus hurts my toes
Let's vamoose where gals keep usin'
Those silks and satins and linen that shows
And I'm all yours in buttons and bows
Let's go where I'll keep on wearin'
Those frills, flowers, buttons and bows
Rings, things, buttons and bows
Let's move down to some big town
Where they love a gal by the cut o' her clothes
And I'll stand out in buttons and bows
I'll love you in buckskin
Or skirts that I've homespun
But I'll love ya' longer, stronger where
Yer friends don't tote a gun
My bones denounce the buckboard bounce
And the cactus hurts my toes
Let's vamoose where gals keep usin'
Those silks and satins and linen that shows
And I'm all yours in buttons and bows
Gimme eastern trimmin' where women are women
With French perfume that rocks the room
High silk hose and peek-a-boo clothes
You're all mine and I'm all yours in buttons
Buttons
Buttons and bows
Buttons and bows
Buttons and bows
What a fun surprise. Weren't we so young!
ReplyDeleteI remember that song being played on the radio when I was young ....no idea who sang it ...but reading the words it brough back memories for me too. What a great photo to have ...how nice of your class mates to sent you bits from the past. xx
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely not bored, I love seeing old photos of my friends. And I DO remember that song! :-)
ReplyDeletePrecious photo from the past!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I know "Buttons and Bows"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And now I'll be humming it, all evening. :-)))))
What a shame that you had to miss the reunion. I doubt I would attend mine when it comes around.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to get an unexpected memory in the mail...you were a cutie and still are? To bad you couldn't be there with the group.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for telling me about "Buried In a Bog." It sounds delightful, and I want to read it. :-) And it's the first one, in this series!
Hope you enjoy the 'cozy' I told about!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks to all of you for not being 'bored' by my high school memory. I really appreciate you sharing it with me.
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