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80s in November

Saturday 9: New Attitude (1984)

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

1) In this song, Patti Labelle sings that she feels good from her hat to her shoes. Do you often wear hats or caps? Only to a baseball game...

 

2) The lyrics tell us that Patti's worries are few. Is anything particular bothering you as you answer these questions? No, I'm good. I went to the singles' groups' Happy Hour. Nice folks. I'm meeting people, no "friends" yet...

 

3) The video for this song takes place in a high-end boutique. What's the most recent article of new clothing you bought, and where did you buy it? I bought golf shirts and jeans from Amazon before I moved in May.

4) In 2019, a street in Philadelphia was renamed "Patti LaBelle Way." At the ceremony, she was referred to as "The Godmother of Soul." Do you have godparents? If yes, tell us about them. If I did, I have no idea. I like the question. My brother and I know we had them, but no idea who they were...

 

5) Patti dropped out of high school during her senior year. When she was in her mid-30s, she went to night school and earned her diploma. Do you have any diplomas or certificates framed and displayed in your home or office? No. Not my style.

 

6) Patti was once engaged to Otis Williams, founder of the Motown super group The Temptations. Who is your favorite Motown recording artist? (Here is a list.) The Four Tops.

 

7) A diabetic herself, Patti has volunteered her time to organizations that fight the disease. Do you know anyone currently dealing with diabetes? Yes. She's doing very well.

 

8) In 1984, when this song was popular, Angela Lansbury premiered in Murder, She Wrote, a show still seen in reruns today. Were you a fan? My mom's favorite show. I used to buy her the books.

9) Random question: What's your secret to a good night's sleep? Medication.