Though not one of Stevie's most accessible songs, I find Welcome To The Room...Sara, to be one her most intriguing songs...certainly one of her best on Tango. The chorus always troubled me...trying to make sense of what she was communicating...then one day it hit me...and I realized that Stevie's wry humor was being completely overlooked!
Take into consideration that her alias during her time at Betty Ford was Sara Anderson, and how she referenced the drama of Gone With The Wind (It's not Tara!).
A little mini movie...
"Welcome to the room...Sara"
This is what the doctor or other personnel say to Stevie when they first greet her in her room at Betty Ford.
"(for Scarlett) Welcome to the choir sir"
This is Stevie's wry retort, referencing the strength and attitude of Scarlett O' Hara, and the fact that she is a well-known singer in "the choir."
An obscure few lines of lyric made clear! Any opinions?
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