Louise Palanker

Donny Osmond - 1989

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker and Tony Hudson

One of Donny’s first interviews after the release of “Soldier of Love,” Donny speaks here about his “comeback,” his childhood and his love of music. (time-33:02)

Martin Sheen - 2000

Almost as good a president as Obama. Martin Sheen - 2000

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Willie Nelson - 1985

This interview took place on Willie’s tour bus in the Tonight Show parking lot. The hum of the bus and the smoke inside the bus were equally thick. Hopefully, you can hear well enough to enjoy. (time-24:10)

Gladys Knight - 1987

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker and Tony Hudson

Riding the wave of her newest hit, “Love Overboard,” Gladys discusses her music, her family and specifically, her son, Shanga and their shared love of professional wrestling. (36:40)

Tina Turner - 1984

On the brink of her huge re-emergence, Tina talks about her childhood, her mother, her solo career and crazy nights with Mick Jagger, as she delicately avoids mentioning why she left Ike. (9:34)

Gloria Estefan - 1987

Interviewed by: Louise Palanker and Tony Hudson

Her latest release was “The Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” as Glo talks about her husband, Emilio, her son, Najib and her then new top billing in Miami Sound Machine. (time-30:43)

Whitney Houston - 1984

Whitney talks about her life, her music, her taste in men… (later to be challenged by her choice of Bobby Brown as a mate.) (time-12:37)

David Sanborn - 1987

He is the coolest. His new album at the time of this interview was A Change of Heart. At this point in history, I was a doof who didn’t know what a side man was.

Peter Cetera - 1987

Interviewed by Louise Palanker and Tony Hudson

After leaving Chicago and enjoying a huge hit with “The Glory Of Love,” Peter talked to us about corners and windows and fears and challenges and teeth. (time-38:46)

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Sting - 1985

Interviewed by: Tony Hudson and Louise Palanker

Sting explores dreams, blue turtles, setting someone free, laundry, and large groups of naked women. (time-12:02)