Dear Sun Spots: Auburn Middle School Drama is looking for donations of velvet dresses, coats, pants and other clothing to be made into costumes for “Romeo & Juliet” this spring. Fake velvet/velveteen are great, and other interesting costume pieces, clothes, hats and shoes are always welcome, too! All colors, all sizes – let us help you with your spring cleaning! Feel free to leave them at Auburn Middle School, attention Liz Rollins. Please leave your name, address and phone number or call if you need us to come pick them up. I can be reached at 653-5325 Thanks! – Liz Rollins, Auburn

• For the reader trying to locate the song “Rock and Roll Lullaby”: Sun Spots was unable to find a store in the Rumford area where you might be able to purchase it. We suggest checking out Bull Moose Music for BJ Thomas CD’s. “Rock and Roll Lullaby” is featured on BJ Thomas’ Greatest Hits, Greatest & Latest, and The Very Best of BJ Thomas: Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head. Ian, at Bull Moose Music in the Lewiston Mall, said if it is not in the store, they will be able to order a CD for you. You may call the store for more information at (207) 784-6463 or perhaps you could visit the store when you are in the area and someone will be happy to assist you. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The Lewiston Mall is at of East Avenue and and Lisbon Street.

You can also purchase new and used copies of the CD online at www.amazon.com.

According to www.songfacts.com, the song was released in 1972 and placed No. 15 on the U.S. charts. Perhaps you and other fans will enjoy the following lyrics, also included on the above Web site:

“She was just sixteen and all alone

When I came to be

So we grew up together

My mama child and me

Now things were bad and she was scared

But whenever I would cry

She’d calm my fears and dry my tears

With a rock and roll lullaby

And she would sing sha na na na na na na na …

It will be all right sha na na na na na….

Sha na na na na na na na …

Now just hold on tight

Sing it to me mama (mama mama ma)

Sing it sweet and clear, oh

Mama let me hear that old rock and roll lullaby

We made it through the lonely days

But Lord the nights were long

And we’d dream of better moments

When Mama sang her song

Now I can’t recall the words at all

It don’t make sense to try

‘Cause I just knew lots of love came thru

In that rock and roll lullaby”

In addition, Sun Spots has learned that according to Thomas’ Web site, he has sold more than 70 million records, earned two platinum records, had 11 gold records, won five Grammy Awards, two Dove Awards for Gospel Recordings and 15 Top 40 Pop/Rock Hits including: “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head,” “Eyes Of A New York Woman,” “Hooked On A Feeling” and “Rock And Roll Lullaby.”

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