My daughter in law Manjiree calls my son “Honey” on occasion and quite when and why is something that I am trying to figure out. When I do, I shall post a sequel to this.
Whenever she does call him Honey, I am reminded of this old song that my brother Arvind and I used to sing in the fifties of the last century. Manjiree is trying to persuade Arvind to sing it to her over the phone.
You know, the landlord rang my front door bell.
I let it ring for a long, long spell.
I went to the window,
I peeped through the blind,
And asked him to tell me what’s on his mind.
He said,
Money, honey.
Money, honey.
Money, honey, if you want to get along with me.
Well, I screamed and I hollered,
I was so hard-pressed.
I called the woman that I loved the best.
I finally got my baby about half past three,
She said I’d like to know what you want with me.
I said,
Money, honey.
Money, honey.
Money, honey,
If you want to get along with me.
Well, I said tell me baby, what’s wrong with you?
From this day on our romance is through
I said, tell me baby, face to face
How could another man take my place?
She said,
Money, honey.
Money, honey.
Money, honey,
If you want to get a long with me.
Well, I’ve learned my lesson and now I know
The sun may shine and the winds may blow.
The women may come and the women may go,
But before I say I love you so,
I want
Money, honey.
Money, honey.
Money, honey,
If you want to get along with me.
That is me out so… I might have honey, but ain’t got money! 😆
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You don’t really need money!
That’s better than mine – all I think of is that saccharine little ditty from Boby Goldsboro – Honey –
shackman, I am surprised that Ramana forgot about Shirley: http://youtu.be/5JrfMsfnVbw
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Not quite the cha cha cha suggestion when Manjiree uses the endearing term Grannymar!
What a hit that was though Shackman. Every one and his uncle was singing this everytime the car got into an accident!
well. i think that’s sweet. 🙂
no pun intended.
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So do I.
If you’ve got the money, Honey, I’ve got the time: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f2x0fMszj58&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Df2x0fMszj58
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That is a totally new one for me CM. Thanks. It is more the old fashioned kind of country that one rarely hears now a days.
She calls him Honey on occasion because she needs to get on his good side. Examples: They had an argument, she wrecked the car, she wants to buy something expensive. 🙂
Be patient. I will find out and let you in on the secret.
It took me back in time. Didn’t he sing fantastic, no matter what the message.
I am not surprised!
“Honey”, is the sweetest term of endearment…no pun intended…in our family. It is familiar and used only with those who are well-loved or young…as in husband, children and grandchildren. When a stranger uses it, I know they think I am old and diminutive.
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I use Sweet Heart or SH quite freely with all the girls in the family and I am ribbed for it.