saturday 9

The Lady in Red

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

 

1) Is red a color you often wear? not especially, I don't avoid it but I tend to wear more maroon

 

2) In this song, Chris De Burgh is thrilled to be dancing with the woman he loves. Do you recall what was playing the last time you stepped onto the dance floor? The Pointer Sisters' We Are Family

 

3) Chris says he wrote this song about the first time he saw his future wife, who wore a red dress when she came to see his band perform. Tell us about a memorable concert going experience. hmmm, I'll pick the Sting concert I saw where it was outdoors, a starry night with a full moon, and he stopped to appreciate how lovely the night and setting were.  It was personable and he felt like a friend.

 

4) Chris' father worked as a diplomat for the United Kingdom. Former US ambassador Robert D. Blackwill believes a diplomat should possess strong writing/speaking skills, meticulous attention to detail, historical knowledge, and stamina. Do you have any of those attributes? uh... not at that level

 

5) Chris' family owns Bargy Castle, a 15th century fortress in County Wexford, Ireland. Bargy Castle has been converted into a hotel. What's the last hotel you stayed in? I think it was in Central Maine when my flight got in at midnight and I didn't want to drive home

 

6) Chris is a wine connoisseur who sold a collection of vintage reds for over $500,000. If you suddenly came into $500,000, what would you do with it? get out of debt and put it away for retirement

 

7) In 1986, when this song was popular, singer/actress Lady Gaga was born in Manhattan. Have you been to New York City? yes!  I've had marvelous adventures in the Big Apple

 
8) Also in 1986, NHL Hall of Famer Jacques Plante died. Are you a hockey fan? I do cheer on the local hockey league team--it is probably my favorite sport to watch in person

 

9) Random question – You just slid behind the wheel and are about to embark on a long road trip. Which of these famous Williams would you choose as your navigator: Willie Nelson, Bill Murray, or William, Prince of Wales? I'm torn between William, Prince of Wales, and Bill  Murray