And you know, this reminds me. Reminds me of something I've been to ask you and Miss Bucky both. And maybe you'll both shoot me for asking, but, I've had my dinner, I got a little energy this evening.
So, like, are you two STILL secretly working on the SINGING DUET POST you mentioned OH SO LONG ago? You know, right around that time Bucky posted that kick ASS song of hers and impressed the crap out of us all? Yeah, yeah? Bells are ringing? Tunes are singing?
Crap. I can't find it. I found where I thought I rememberd it, but...wait a sec...I don't know what conspiracy smells like, but it must smell like this!
Anyway, there you go, you guys should give it some thought.
Meanwhile, I have a thought of my own....*evil and demonic laughter*
How lovely is your speaking voice?! NOW I MUST HEAR YOU SING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My brother-in-law lives in Knoxville, TN, which, is natively pronounced in similar fashion to the town of which you spoke: NAAAAUX-vull. That's all I got.
OK, since I am sitting here burning up in Louisville heat, let me put in my 2 cents: The correct pronunciation is “Lou-ie-ville” because the city was named for the colonies’ ally, King Louis XVI (Louie) of France, by Col. George Rogers Clark, who was fighting against the British in areas north of the Ohio River during the American Revolution (1778).
Thus the “correct” pronunciation is “Lou-ie-ville.” . However, Squirl is absolutely on target so far as native Louisvillians are concerned!
Eclectic, thanks! One of these days I'll get my singing on here. It just won't be over the phone. And southerners don't usually say ville, it's vul.
Nick, you are, of course, absolutely correct. You know that when I say that I have the correct pronunciation that I'm being chauvanistic to my southern roots.
My mother used to work at Southern Bell as a long-distance phone operator. She had to pronounce it like that when she worked. That was in the old days when they manually plugged lines in like in the old movies. :)
Squirl and I talk a LOT alike, but I definitely have the lower-pitched singing voice.
A friend of a friend was listening to a recording of my old band, and asked in genuine puzzlement, "Why is that guy singing 'Come to Mama'?" Squirl, on the other paw, actually sings like a girl.
Geez, when I saw the title of this post, I thought you'd be singin'! Do you ever find your accent comes back... like when you're talking to other native Kentuckians? (Kentuckans maybe?)
Kittn, I'm glad the gato liked it too. Don't know when duet would happen, or what it would be. She and I usually sing different kinds of music.
Bucky, yes, definite similarities, with yours being deeper. And, just one more reason that people call you sir.
Sierrabella, so nice to see you here. I think I've been away from Kentucky that I wouldn't pick it up again naturally. But it is an easy one to pick up if you try. And I think the word is Kentuckians. :)
It is nice to hear your voice. And what a funny topic, having lived outside of Louisville for a while and learning the native pronunciation too. Just as you said it.
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You mean there's another way to say it?
Also, how come we had a city southern accent, and all our cousins have country southern accents, even though we're all from the same city?
You know, Bucky, I never could figure out where the twang came from. Maybe Shively is in the 'burbs.
And, no, there's no other way to say it.
*applauds*
Well done, well said, well posted!!
And you know, this reminds me. Reminds me of something I've been to ask you and Miss Bucky both. And maybe you'll both shoot me for asking, but, I've had my dinner, I got a little energy this evening.
So, like, are you two STILL secretly working on the SINGING DUET POST you mentioned OH SO LONG ago? You know, right around that time Bucky posted that kick ASS song of hers and impressed the crap out of us all? Yeah, yeah? Bells are ringing? Tunes are singing?
Thanks, Mr B. Um, Bucky and I haven't really had much time to work on that one.
Bucky???
Made me smile!
*peeks up from behind the couch to watch for Bucky's response*
Nina,, that makes me feel good. :)
Mr B, we conferred. She doesn't remember promising that.
Crap. I can't find it. I found where I thought I rememberd it, but...wait a sec...I don't know what conspiracy smells like, but it must smell like this!
Anyway, there you go, you guys should give it some thought.
Meanwhile, I have a thought of my own....*evil and demonic laughter*
Oh, he stops in Owensboro...but he doesn't like to publicly discuss his business there, know what I mean?
Hey Squirl-Bob! You gots a nice voice! I will have to start saying 'Lou-ah-ville' from now on.
How lovely is your speaking voice?! NOW I MUST HEAR YOU SING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My brother-in-law lives in Knoxville, TN, which, is natively pronounced in similar fashion to the town of which you spoke: NAAAAUX-vull. That's all I got.
OK, since I am sitting here burning up in Louisville heat, let me put in my 2 cents: The correct pronunciation is “Lou-ie-ville” because the city was named for the colonies’ ally, King Louis XVI (Louie) of France, by Col. George Rogers Clark, who was fighting against the British in areas north of the Ohio River during the American Revolution (1778).
Thus the “correct” pronunciation is “Lou-ie-ville.” . However, Squirl is absolutely on target so far as native Louisvillians are concerned!
Mr B, watch those thoughts...
Bone, undoubtedly, the man is a genius. :)
Bucky, you know somethin' we don't?
Jim, why thank you.
Eclectic, thanks! One of these days I'll get my singing on here. It just won't be over the phone. And southerners don't usually say ville, it's vul.
Nick, you are, of course, absolutely correct. You know that when I say that I have the correct pronunciation that I'm being chauvanistic to my southern roots.
My mother used to work at Southern Bell as a long-distance phone operator. She had to pronounce it like that when she worked. That was in the old days when they manually plugged lines in like in the old movies. :)
Ha! I hope those fanboys find him anyway. A post about your own personal interview with Tom Waits would be just too cool.
Come see who I have over at my place!!!
Bone, I wouldn't blame you.
Eclectic, what a bizarre coincidence. I just commented at your site before I saw your comment here. :)
Squirl and I talk a LOT alike, but I definitely have the lower-pitched singing voice.
A friend of a friend was listening to a recording of my old band, and asked in genuine puzzlement, "Why is that guy singing 'Come to Mama'?" Squirl, on the other paw, actually sings like a girl.
Geez, when I saw the title of this post, I thought you'd be singin'!
Do you ever find your accent comes back... like when you're talking to other native Kentuckians? (Kentuckans maybe?)
Kittn, I'm glad the gato liked it too. Don't know when duet would happen, or what it would be. She and I usually sing different kinds of music.
Bucky, yes, definite similarities, with yours being deeper. And, just one more reason that people call you sir.
Sierrabella, so nice to see you here. I think I've been away from Kentucky that I wouldn't pick it up again naturally. But it is an easy one to pick up if you try. And I think the word is Kentuckians. :)
It is nice to hear your voice. And what a funny topic, having lived outside of Louisville for a while and learning the native pronunciation too. Just as you said it.
Bone, then I guess it's good that Bucky and I escaped early in life.
Danielle, nice blast from the past for you, then. Thanks
when I get a chance to go online at home I'm gonna listen to this one....
I'm curious!!
Hugs to you!
Effie, let me know what you thing. Hugs to you, too, sweetie. :)
My husband calls it that, too. He lived there for a while and picked that up.
I called it different, but he has since converted me to the loullvull. I'm not even sure there is a way to spell the pronunciation. lol
Amber, that's cool. :)
It's easy to pick up after just a bit of practice.
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