Saturday 9: Since U Been Gone (2005)

 

Since U Been Gone

Saturday 9: Since U Been Gone (2005)

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

 

1) In this song, Kelly Clarkson is dissatisfied with her relationship and she's moving on. What's something you've moved on from lately? It could be anything from a romance to the laundry detergent you've been using for years.  The only thing I can think of is my 2002 Toyota Camry.  We bought a 2025 Toyota Camry in February.  Josh is driving my 2002 Camry for now. Here is the new one.

2) She sings that she can now breathe. Studies have shown that July can be a good month for allergy sufferers because trees and grasses are no longer pollinating. How are your eyes, ears, nose and throat this morning?  Good!  I have allergies, but not trees and grasses.

 

3) Kelly complains that their romance reminds her of a "stupid love song." Let's be more positive: what love song do you associate with positive memories?  Kokomo by The Beach Boys.  I went to see them with my boyfriend at the time and Kokomo was a brand new song that had not been released yet.  I had just graduated high school and was starting college.  I felt so young and free.  I love The Beach Boys, I saw them in concert twice.  I was so sad of Brian Wilson's passing.  Josh bought me their CD's with all of their hits for Christmas one year.  Such a great gift for me.

4) While Kelly's first love is music, she's established herself as a TV personality. In addition to her daytime talk show, she's been a judge on The Voice and hosted an awards show. Have you ever been on TV?  We had a church choir for a while at our church and it is a big church.  The local network used to put our Christmas concert on tv, so I was in that and it was on tv.  We also had a 4th of July concert that we sang and they set off fireworks.  That was also televised.  The church does not have a choir anymore, even though they were known for the choir.  They do the 5-6 singers now that many churches do.

5) She has confessed a weakness for Doritos. Would we find salty snacks in your kitchen right now?  oh yes, chips and crackers.

 

6) Kelly has found her weight the source of public debate. Are you like Kelly, whose weight fluctuates? Or does it stay stable?  Mine stays stable and overweight.  

 

7) In 2005, when this song was popular, a motorist made news in Texas when he was ticketed for driving over 200 mph in a 75 mph zone. Have you ever been pulled over by the police?  Oh yes.  I have been pulled over a few times down by where my mom lives as I was driving home from her house at night.  I got pulled over for a headlight being out once and the last time I think he thought I was drinking and driving, but I wasn't.  The only ticket I got was when I lived in Kansas City and I was speeding.

 

8) Also in 2005, Tom Cruise had a pop culture moment when he famously jumped on a sofa. Do you remember where he did this?  Oprah?  I feel like I have a memory of him doing that on Oprah.

 

9) Random question: Tell us about a photo you wish you'd taken, but didn't.  Several years ago on the 4th of July at a fireworks show, I had a few of my friends with me, one from high school and one from work.  I had not seen my friend from high school in years.  I got a lot of pictures of her daughter and the kids playing, but none of the three of us.  I have always wished I had taken pictures of us then.