Fun Facts about Suzanne Vega

Suzanne Vega is a songwriter who has garnered the respect of music critics and fans all over the world. Her observations about life are profoundly depicted in her songs. One would have to have a heart of stone not to appreciate the subtleties of language and overt emotion that are wrapped up in each of her songs. They’re stunning and they’re contemplative. The world is a better place because Suzanne has brought her music to us.

We are most thankful that Suzanne and Poez the Poet will be celebrating music and spoken word at the me&thee in Marblehead, MA on Friday, November 22.

Here’s a video of Suzanne singing one of her signature songs, “Tom’s Diner.”

Here are a few fun facts about Suzanne!

Number of times you’ve played Luka:

Millions

Strangest gig you’ve ever had:
Headlined at Glastonbury Festival Main Stage in a bulletproof vest

Location where you wrote “Tom’s Diner”:
Tom’s Restaurant 112th and Broadway

Favorite diner in the world:
HMM Empire or Metro in NY

Most charming celebrity you’ve ever met:
Sting

First song you learned on the guitar:
Something by Cisco Houston about traveling

First impressions of Marblehead:
Beautiful and wealthy

TV or no TV:
TV

Beatles or Stones:
Beatles

Dylan or Joni:
Dylan but seriously…both

Best being-a-mom moments:
Too many to tell but here’s one: singing to Ruby in her crib and her saying “Again!”

Favorite literary piece by Carson McCullers:
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter

Best vacation spot:
Haven’t found one yet