Leather and Lace

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Saturday 9: Leather and Lace (1981)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune?  Hear it here

1) As you answer these questions, are you wearing leather, lace, or both?  

My houseshoes are leather.

2. This song is a duet between members of two superstar groups – Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac and Don Henley of The Eagles. Which band do you listen to more often, Fleetwood Mac or The Eagles?

 I really don't listen to either anymore but, I would rather hear the Eagles if given  a choice.

3) In this duet, "lace" tells us she is stronger than we know and "leather" admits that sometimes he's vulnerable. Do either side of this lyrical equation apply to you? Do you think you're either tougher than people realize, or more sensitive than they know?                  I am both. 

4) Both Stevie and Don are born Westerners. Stevie spent her early childhood in Arizona and Don was born in Texas and stayed there through college. Today Stevie has two homes – one in Pacific Palisades and another in Phoenix – while Don has a beautiful home in Dallas. Do you feel rooted where you are? Or can you see yourself moving to another city or state in the future?

I love New Jersey.  It's a beautiful state.  I know my body would feel better physically in Utah or Arizona but I will probably not be moving.

5) Stevie and Don were romantically involved in the 1970s, but after they broke up they remained friendly. Not only did they record this song in 1981, they went on tour together in 2005. Have you recently heard from an ex?

No.  

6) Stevie admits a lifelong passion for Animal Crackers, those little cookies shaped like tigers, bears and elephants.  Is your go-to snack sweet, like Stevie's, or is it salty?          I am more of a salty fan.

7) Don likes Velveeta on his burgers. Describe your ideal cheeseburger.

I don't eat cheeseburgers, so .there is that .  But my ideal burger is medium, with carmalized onion, kosher dill slice, ketchup , mustard and a bit of horse radish sauce. Sometimes I like tomato on it too.

8) In 1981, when this song was popular, both Maserati and Mercedes Benz introduced luxury convertibles. Have you ever owned a convertible? Would a convertible be practical for your lifestyle?

 Never owned a convertible and I would not be interested in owning or driving one either.

9) Random question: What are you most looking forward to this week?

 Having a quiet, happy week