Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
1) Etta James sings that "life is like a song." What song reflects how you feel about life these days? Ooh, I don't know!
2) She is delighted to have found the love she has always dreamed of. Have you found true love to be the way you imagined it would be? Or has it surprised you? A little bit of both, I'd say.
3) Etta's mother encouraged her to not just sing but perform a song, telling her daughter, "Even if a song has been done a thousand times, you can still bring something of your own to it." Is there a singer whose performances often touch your heart? I don't know that I'd put it quite like that, but I think my favorite musicians continuously resonate, yes.
4) As a teen, she was considered a gospel prodigy and churches all around Los Angeles requested she "guest" at their services. Do you have a favorite religious song? I actually love Christmas carols, especially the more religious ones. I was raised Catholic, and our hymns tend to be slow and drab, but I am partial to a few of the faster ones. Everyone always used to love "On Eagle's Wings," to the point that it's a running joke with my friends who also went to Catholic school.
5) "At Last" is one of the most often requested songs for the newlywed's first dance at the reception. What song reminds you of a sweetheart? Our first dance was to "Heroes" by David Bowie.
This is the last Saturday 9 before Valentine's Day and so this morning we shall focus on the upcoming holiday.
6) It's been reported that millions of roses are grown specifically for Valentine's Day each year. What's your favorite flower? I don't know. Orchids are pretty neat, though.
7) The earliest recorded celebration of Valentine's Day was in Paris in the year 1400. Obviously you weren't around for that one. What do you remember from one of your earliest, childhood Valentine's Day celebrations? I just remember everyone taking valentines in for the whole class in school. And my mom always gave us cute little gifts.
8) About 20% of pet owners say they give their dogs, cats, birds or bunnies a Valentine. Is your pet getting something special on February 14? I'm obviously getting to this late, but nah, they didn't.
9) Of all the professions, teachers are #1 when it comes to receiving Valentine cards. Did you ever have a crush on a teacher? I came close, but not to that point, no.
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