Saturday 9: Love Sneakin' Up on You (1994)

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Saturday 9: Love Sneakin' Up on You (1994)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) The song begins with Bonnie Raitt waiting anxiously for a call. If your phone were to ring right now, who would you expect to be on the other end?  

Ah, well, I reckon that would be a Salesman from XYZ Corporation, living in Madras, poor soul, and he'd be trying to sell me some of Stocks or Stuffffff. 

I would politely decline. 

 

2) She likens trying to avoid love to trying to stop the rain. Is rain expected where you are this weekend? 

Not so far it isn't.  Weather is very sneaky nowadays so maybe I'll not wash the car just yet.

 

3) Bonnie was accepted by Radcliffe College but once she got there, she decided higher education wasn't for her and she dropped out to become a performer. Tell us about something you're not sorry you walked away from. 

I cannot say.  I'm still in shock from hearing that someone actually walked away from Radcliffe College after being accepted there. 

4) Bonnie's father was Broadway star John Raitt. Because of his career, the family was based on the East Coast. Once Bonnie got out to the West Coast, she realized she felt more at home and settled in the San Francisco area. Today, do you live far from where you grew up? 

I grew up on a little family farm in the San Gabriel river valley, which is, of course, in San Gabriel County.  I then finished high school further inland but 60 0r so miles in San Bernardino County. Both of these places are around 150 miles from where I live now.

5) Prince invited Bonnie to his home, Paisley Park, to discuss working together. The project never happened, but she treasures the memory of her time with a musician she greatly admired. What's your favorite Prince song?  

Prince never wrote anything I didn't like. He was a musical genius, and I only wish he could have stayed around longer.  Just to watch him play was a joy.  

 

6) When she's on the road, Bonnie likes to order Thai food. What's for dinner tonight at your house? 

I don't have KP duties anymore, so I eat whatever the chef wishes to whip up for us. He's a pretty decent cook, though not really adventurous.

7) In 1994, when this song was popular, ER debuted and became a big hit for NBC. Do you enjoy doctor shows?  

Yes, I like some of them, but mostly the documentary type, rather than dramas.  I did watch "Grey's Anatomy" until it got less medical and turned into "who is sleeping with whom"....  I liked watching "House" but never saw "ER".  Maybe it's time to try to watch it?  Does "Frankenstein" Count?

8) Also in 1994, Olympic figure skating hopeful Nancy Kerrigan was the victim of an attack. Her rival was rumored to be involved. Without looking it up, do you remember the name of that rival?

Yes, her rival was Tonya Harding.  I always liked to watch her skate.  She was a power house, and an amazing talent.  It's a shame what happened, all around.

9) Random question -- Which famous Tom would you rather be seated beside at dinner: Tom Cruise, Tom Jones, or Tom Brady?

I really don't like Tom Cruise, so it would have to be Jones or Brady.  I'd pick Brady, with Tom Jones a very close second. 

Thank you, once again, Sam!  This is always fun. See you next Saturday.