saturday 9: man i need

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1) In this song, Olivia Dean is looking for a man who wants to really communicate and doesn’t make her “read between the lines.” Tell us about a time when you felt you had to work hard to figure out what someone was trying to tell you.

With my mother. Towards the end of her life, she was pretty incoherent, and it was truly a struggle to understand what she was trying to say to me.

2) She’s eager to meet his best friend and join their friend group. Have you made any new friends recently?

Not really. Kinda hard to do when you’re stuck at home, healing. Here’s hoping that will change this year.

3) “Man I Need” was a hit in the fall of 2025. It was so popular that, in addition to CDs, a special vinyl release was scheduled in time for Christmas (2025) gift giving. How do you listen to music most often? Do you play CDs, download, stream, or play vinyl records?

I’m an Apple Music or Amazon Music girl, so digital and streaming mostly. The occasional vinyl with my kid’s record player.

4) Olivia Dean recalls that her first public performance was singing at a school talent show. If we had a Sat 9 talent show, what would you do to entertain us?

Stand-up, a good snarky set.

5) She says she loved listening to her parents’ music collection. How about you? Did you and your parents share musical tastes? How about you and your kids?

My mom and I, not much. She was into pop music and I was not, with a few exception. My dad and I, some. He was in to country, and I wasn’t. But he liked rock, and so did I. I was alone with the heavy metal, though. My kids… Man Child #1 and I have some crossover in our love of rap and 80s rock, but he listens to a lot of indie pop I don’t get into. Man Child #2… rap and metal and some EDM in common. Man Child #3… classic rock (OLD rock to him!), 80s rock, some rap/hip-hop. Man Child #4… metal and rock.

6) Olivia likes to be dressed up when she gets onstage, favoring gowns and heels. She says of her audiences, “If you guys paid good money that you worked hard for, let me give you a show.” How do you feel when you’re invited to an event that calls for you to dress up? Are you enthusiastic about choosing your outfit, or would you rather keep it casual?

Depends on the occasion. If I need to dress up, I’m there for it. If not, I’m there for that, too.

7) She enjoys classic film and lists Singin’ in the Rain as her favorite. What’s the last movie you watched? Do you recommend it to other Sat 9ers?

Literally watching one right now. The Hunger Games. Before that… The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and Desk Set.

8) In 2025, when this song was popular, the average price tag for a new vehicle was $47,690 and $25,100 for a used one. Are you planning to make a big purchase in 2026?

Nope. Not for the foreseeable future.

9) Random question: Are you better with love or money?

I’d like to think I’m good with both!