Factoid: Total miles traveled by crazedparent to attend a Rick Springfield concert this summer...497.
We're midway through the crazedparent five: rick springfield edition. If you haven't read about Susan G. and Auggie yet, go check out their stories. Today's lovelorn Rick fan is Amy K., who has two daughters who, alas, are not true fans of the original Dr. McDreamy. Her story is one of my favorites because of the golden opportunity she missed...being underneath the guitar of Rick while he sings and strums a fan favorite, "I Get Excited." The ladies go crazy when they hear the first guitar riffs of this song being played and they clamor to get to the stage, all vying for a shot at being his "guitar girl." Why? Because there's a little pelvic thrusting action on his part during his solo. Moving on...(Sidenote: Of course he stopped doing it for this tour, which if he hadn't...lord knows what could have been added to my magic moment. But I digress. Back to Amy!)
cp: How long have you been a rick springfield fan and what's your first memory of him?
a: I have been a fan since 1982. My first memory is my first concert. I know that I had heard "Jessie's Girl" on the radio, but after going to the concert I was hooked.
cp: How old are your kids? have you introduced them to Rick's music and if so, what do they think?
a: I have 2 girls, 7 and 11. They have been listening to Rick's music since before they were born. They both like some songs. I think they like to tease me more about liking Rick.
cp: if your kid(s) dig Rick, what's their favorite song(s)?
a: The oldest likes "Don't Talk To Stranger" and the youngest "Jessie's Girl" she says it's because it has her name in it - Jessikah. She has never heard "Jessica" (and probably won't until she's much older).
cp: What's the craziest thing you've done to see rick at a concert or in person?
a: I don't know about crazy, but I did rush the stage a little at a concert. We went to Rice Lake for vacation, and actually started our vacation a day early so that we could be there for the show. My husband and the kids stayed out of the fence, so they could listen without having to pay extra. I was there early and right up front. When he said he was gonna need a little help, I flew over the plastic, orange fencing and jumped onto stage. Then instead of standing in front of the mic, I stood a little to the left. When Rick got into position, he put his guitar over the girl to the right of me. I always say "I was this close" the being IGE girl that time.
cp: As a crazed parent, how has rick springfield helped you stay sane?
a: Rick Springfield is my sanity. I have Rick music for when I'm sad (Sahara Snow), for when I work out (SDAA), with the kids (Living in Oz, Rock of Life, Working Class Dog), and for whatever else is going on. There's a Rick song for everything.
If haven't heard the song's Amy's referring to, they are all available on iTunes so take a listen!
Thanks for playing along Amy!
Tomorrow...a cute photo and quick interview with Suzy.