• Her songs have been featured in several movies (Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Bella) and television shows such as Nip/Tuck, One Tree Hill and The O.C., on which she appeared as herself in 2005 (Season 2, Episode 11).
The Quiz
1. If you had to live your life on a TV show, which of these three would you pick: One Tree Hill, The Hills, Beverly Hills 90210 (now shortened to 90210)?
• Rachael Yamagata: “Oh, my God. I would say One Tree Hill because I think my bud [actor/singer] Tyler Hilton has actually been on that show or is on that show [playing Chris Keller], so I would live my life on that show so I could hang out with my bud.”
2. Super Bowl, NBA Finals or World Series?
• Rachael Yamagata: “I’m into the Phillies now [who were sitting on a 3-1 lead awaiting the resumption of Game 5 of the rain-delayed World Series before finishing off the Rays on October 29], that’s for sure. World Series. I might be the first act to actually have the TV on while I’m playing my set. (Laughs, pretending she’s onstage) ‘Hey, what’s the score?’ ”
3. American Idol, Dancing With The Stars or Don’t Forget The Lyrics?
• Rachael Yamagata: “Dancing With The Stars only because I can’t dance. I’m the worst dancer ever. So it would be good for me to learn how to dance. It would be fun.”
4. Folk, Pop or Rock?
• Rachael Yamagata: “Ummm. How about all three? Who knows? Too broad, too big of a choice. Just circle all three.”
5. Plane, train, automobile ... or bus?
• Rachael Yamagata: “(Pause) ... I would say bus because I have to go on tour. And because my car sucks. But car for everything else because I like having my own little box of space that I can throw my stuff in and feel free (giggles).”
Article comments
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2 - Jordan Richardson
Um, yeah...
Anyways, really cool interview Michael. Gonna show this to the wife, as she's a big fan of the Yamagata.
3 - Michael
Thanks for the comments, Jordan. She was a lot of fun. I'll have more with Rachael in my Hotel Cafe Tour preview next week.
4 - hattie
I hear Rachael's SIDEDISH FRIEND AND LIVE-IN BOYFRIEND IS MR. CHRIS GIRALDI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5 - Mary
I love Rachael Yamagata - this lineup of Hotel Cafe artists is really stellar! I just saw another Hotel Cafe-er, Anya Marina at the Mercury Lounge with The Little Ones... such a good show! She is definitely one to watch - can't wait for her new cd coming out this December!! check out the tunes: www.myspace.com/anyamarina
6 - Michael
Thanks for sharing. Check back later this week when I'll be asking in my upcoming preview about other Hotel Cafe Tour artists. I'd love to hear everyone's comments.
7 - brittney
check out this great story about Rachael Yamagata...