The Bodyguard

This has definitely been a lazy and fat Sunday for me, but I can’t say that I mind. Having worked Saturday at Siskin, I welcomed doing absolutely nothing today and passed the time watching movies and catching up with friends on the phone. Since this day has proven to be rather relaxing and it now being 8:00PM (prime time for movies to start), I decided to continue my day of laziness and see what movies were scheduled for tonight. After scrolling through the TV guide, I came across The Bodyguard showing on Lifetime. Knowing how I have the “hots” for Kevin Costner (LOVE him in Robin Hood) and envying Whitney Houston’s powerful vocal cords, I considered watching this “glossy drama.” This however, was only a fleeting thought as my mind went into “internet overload” and began searching for anything related to bodyguards. To no surprise (on my part), my mind dug up something similar to bodyguards, but nothing quite related to Houston’s 90’s soundtrack that accompanied this complex romance. Instead, my mind started to hum the tune to Paul Simon’s song, “You Can Call Me Al.” Loving this song (and Chevy Chase!), I left the comfort of my red couch and ran to the computer to “youtube” this 1986 classic.

I can remember watching this video with my father when I was a little girl and loving the sound of the trumpets and that “piccadilly” flute. Twenty-four years later, I still enjoy "You Can Call Me Al" or the “bodyguard” as I used to call it. Though the song paints a tale about a man going through a mid-life crisis, the song is light, fun and easy for listeners to tap their feet to. It can dissolve any and all bad moods (and can set a steady pace for a cool jog too), so I suggest that you add it to your iTunes when you have time, because it is truly a 1986 gem.

With that, I will leave you for the night and wish you well. I hope you all enjoy this little tune just as much as I do. "If you'd be my bodyguard, I can be your long lost pal, I can call you Betty and Betty, when you call me, you can call me Al..." Take care, my dear friends.