5 Comments on “If I Knew You Were Coming, I’d Have Baked a Cake: Gracie Fields”

1. katry Says:

   
   February 15, 2014 at 12:10 pm

   https://app.box.com/s/55ndfsmm3sqktetgoq2i
2. greg mpls Says:

   
   February 15, 2014 at 1:25 pm

   ok. for this one I’ve got a story. many moons ago, my aunt her partner and I were all at my grandmothers house when word reached us that one of our relatives had died. since its a Minnesota custom to show up with food at such times, my grandmother stated that ‘if she knew she was dying she’d have baked a cake ‘. well
   some smart ass started to sing….ever since its been a Minnesota custom to sing this when ….well. you know. I am the only surviving
   smartass of the crew . here’s hoping karma has no cakes in my near future.
   • katry Says:

     
     February 15, 2014 at 1:36 pm

     greg,
     You started it-now that song with the changed words has become an ear worm running through my head.

     Some of my family would laugh, depending upon the deceased, but the rest would be horrified. I am an oddity to many in my family.
3. Rita Says:

   
   February 15, 2014 at 6:07 pm

   This was a saying that my mother said every time anyone showed up at her door. I was an adult before I ever heard the song. Now, it just reminds me of mom, so I appreciate your sharing it.
   • katry Says:

     
     February 15, 2014 at 6:19 pm

     Hi Rita,
     I’m glad it reminded you of your mom. I’m always glad when something does that for me.

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