So, my nickname is Cristobál. Not everyone calls me that - some call me Christo, some el Sprinkléro, some Sprinks, Sprink Sprink, Sprinkles, or simply the singlular Sprinkle.
Like most people, I have an affinity for songs that "refer" to me. And since I have so many nicknames, I do get lucky from time to time. And since I've also been playing some of my absolute favorites lately, I had to include this little ditty by Pierre Perret.
I dated a French woman for nearly six years at one point in my life. She didn't introduce me to Pierre Perret's music. But she did introduce me to lots of amazing French pop and old French folk. In my own search for more French folk, I found Pierre Perret on iTunes.
And Tonton (Uncle) Cristobál is me, as I have two neices. And although my French is not so good, I did catch the reference to marijuana. I dont' smoke anymore, but I did. And I can only imagine about what kind of uncle it is that Pierre Perret is singing. I've all ready been officially handed over the "black sheep" of the family mantle from my own uncle, so - well, just use your imagination.
And the song itself, is just a lot of fun. But listen for yourself. I've had a long day at work. And I had quite nearly a perfect weekend. Blissful, I think is a word that has been used to describe it. And I haven't gotten enough sleep. I'm tired. I need to sit back and listen to some good music and fall asleep half sitting up ...
Happy Monday, all.
Tonton Cristobál