Saturday 9: Leather and Lace

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?

A. I have on Minnetonka moccasins that I use for house shoes that I suppose are of some kind of leather. It says it's a leather upper with faux fur in the shoe.

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?

A. I think Alexa tends to play more Fleetwood Mac, but I have both on my playlist.

 

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?

A. I think I am both tougher and more sensitive than people give me credit for. Many people think they know me, but they really don't.

 

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?

A. I have lived in the same house since 1987. I don't see myself going anywhere any time soon.

 

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, but they also went on tour together in 2005. Have you recently heard from an ex?

A. I have not heard from an ex in about 45 years.

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?

A. I am afraid I have a bad sweet tooth, with a particular affinity for chocolate.

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

A. My ideal cheeseburger is a nice bun without seeds on it, a decent sized but not overly large hamburger patty, thick American cheese (like it used to be before the pandemic, not those anemic things they sell now as cheese), a piece of lettuce, a slice of tomato, and a little mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup.

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?

A. I have never owned a convertible. I don't even use the moon roof on my Camry, so I don't think I would like a convertible. I'm not one for having pollen blown in my face while I drive.

 

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

A. I am looking forward to seeing a dermatologist this week. Because I am in my 60s now and that is what you look forward to! Although I am also hoping maybe the bobcat will come around again. It was very cool to see that.

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