Once a whistled rhythm infiltrates my brain, it's difficult to shake. Hence, "Georgy Girl" by The Seekers has stayed in my mind for at least a week. It was a hit at this time in 1967 with self-improvement suggestions that you wouldn't hear in a pop hit today.
I remember in 2005, the thought of it being sung to my family's calico cat, Rosie, as "Hey there, Rosie girl; there's another Rosie deep inside," amused me. Those lyrics are so not her. Considering her commanding, regal presence and seemingly unlimited confidence, it's unlikely that she would have responded kindly to even friendly lyrics suggesting that she should tweak any aspect of herself.
As this photo I took on October 19, 2005 shows, Rosie projected an air of certainty:
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She liked herself as she was, and so did we. We all knew better than to offer her "Rosie Girl"-style advice.
