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Saving All My Love for You

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Saturday 9: Saving All My Love for You (1985)

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

1) This was Whitney Houston's first big hit, her introduction to a mass, national audience. But music was not her first career. While she was still in high school, Whitney was a model and  Seventeen magazine covergirl. Is there a print magazine in your home right now? If yes, who is on the cover?  

2) During her modeling days, she also appeared on packaging for Simplicity patterns. Can you sew?  Yes, I can sew but it's been a long time since I used a pattern.  I mainly just do repairs now. Fabric is more expensive than buying off the racks these days.

3) "Saving All My Love for You" was the record that made Whitney Houston a superstar in the UK. Let's flip that: Tell us about a British performer you enjoy listening to.  Elton John was the first to come to mind.  

4) This song was composed by Michael Masser. He left his career as a stockbroker to pursue his passion for music and scored his first major hit with "Touch Me in the Morning" by Diana Ross. Do you feel you have a greater affinity for the analytical/logical or the creative/emotional?  Can I say logical and creative?  

5) The lyrics were written by Gerald Goffin. He, too, took a circuitous route to music success. After high school, he joined the Navy. When that stint was over, he went to college and studied chemistry. He worked in a lab for a while, but that was just to earn a regular paycheck until he could support himself with songwriting. What was your first job after you finished your education? How long did you stay at that job?  My first full time "real" job was doing accounts receivable at Nationwide Insurance, in Columbus, OH.  I was there for almost two years after I earned a diploma at Columbus Business University. I didn't earn my Bachelor's degree until I was 50. I was working at Polk Museum of Art when I achieved that milestone and was there for 20+ years.

6) While this week's song was Whitney's first hit, it wasn't her biggest hit. That was "I Will Always Love You," from the soundtrack of her movie The Bodyguard. "I Will Always Love You" was written and originally recorded by Dolly Parton. The film's star and producer Kevin Costner called Dolly personally to get her permission to use her song, a courtesy she appreciated. Who has recently been thoughtful or kind to you?  I have the best neighbors who are also dear friends and show kindness over and over.

7) Whitney was a big fan of tomato soup. So is Barbra Streisand. (Maybe it bestows some kind of musical superpower!) What's your favorite soup for an autumn day like today?  I like chili, pho, or vegetable beef soup best, but also chicken noodle.  I prefer homemade to canned and am not a tomato soup fan.

8) 1985 wasn't just big for Whitney. It was also the year Bruce Willis became a household name when his TV series premiered on ABC. Can you name it?  Moonlighting!!  I loved that show!  

9) Random question: While dining out, have you ever sent food back?  I have a couple of times but I don't do it often. 

Peace and Hugs!

For the joy of human love,

Brother, sister, parent, child,

Friends on earth and friends above,

For all gentle thoughts and mild.

Lord of all, to Thee we raise,

This our hymn of grateful praise.