Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Kiss (1986)

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

1) In this week's song, Prince insists there's no particular sign he's more compatible with. Do you take astrology seriously? Not really. I have a Sagittarius necklace I wear occasionally because I bought it during happy times in Key West, not because I care about my sign.

2) He tells his prospective lover there's no need to be flirty. Are you a good flirt? Ha! No. I think it's because I am, as a male friend once pointed out to me, "completely unable to engage in small talk."

3) He refers to the nighttime soap opera Dynasty. Were you a fan? Nope. I preferred Dallas.

4) "Kiss" was recorded at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood. Built by Walt Disney Studio, it's the studio where the soundtracks to Mary Poppins and 101 Dalmatians were recorded. When you think of Disney movies, what's the first song that comes to mind?

 

5) Prince said he was "obsessed" with Mozart and read everything he could find about the master. Do you often read biographies? If yes, who was the last one about? Yes. I recently finished Deliberate Cruelty, which was a dual biography of Truman Capote and socialite Ann Woodward, with a sharp focus on how his unfinished novel ruined both their lives. It's about wielding power, whether that power comes with wealth, status, or talent. I already knew the bare bones of the story, so kudos to author Roseanne Montillo for making this tale of two damaged people on a tragic collision course so compelling.

6) He loved snacking while watching a movie in the theater and would mix Goobers (chocolate-covered peanuts) with his popcorn. When you go to the movies, do you visit the concession counter? Always. First of all, because I know those over-priced snacks are part of how movie houses make money and I want to support my local theater. Also because it's just a tasty part of my movie-going experience.

7) In 1986, when this song was popular, Peewee's Playhouse premiered. While ostensibly for children, this show had many, many adult viewers. Do you ever watch kids' shows today? No.

8) Also in 1986, Sears shoppers were painting their interior walls with "Country Clover," a pale beige with a hint of pink. What color is the room you're in right now? Pale blue with a white ceiling.

9) Random question: Do you enjoy pressing the pedal to the metal and driving fast? I don't drive.