20 Questions with San Angelo musician Rita Capuchina before her Chicago recording session
John Tufts
SAN ANGELO — Before singer Rita Capuchina of San Angelo heads off to Chicago next month to record her first album, the country artist took time to answer 20 questions with the San Angelo Standard-Times.
Capuchina recently released her first single, "So in Love with You," a song originally written by her producer, Blanca Granados of Ecstatic X Entertainment, for her sister's wedding.
"The first artist I remember listening to, that gave me the desire to sing, was Amy Grant," Capuchina said.
Capuchina, who describes her sound as "Country with a Blues & Rock feel to it," is looking forward to traveling to the Windy City and recording, but revealed the first thing she wanted to be when growing up was a mechanic, thanks to the time she spent with her father.
What did you want to be when you were a kid?
ANSWER: I wanted to be a mechanic. I remember watching and helping my dad work on his trucks growing up. He taught me to fix things I could figure out myself.
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What brings you the greatest joy?
A: Spending time with my family. My time with my family is the most precious.
What song puts you in a good mood?
A: "Sunday Morning" by Maroon 5
What makes you cry?
A:Those dang Banking & Retirement planning commercials! And when someone I care about is going through a hard time.
What do you admire most about your parents?
A:The example they are still providing to this day of how to build a lasting marriage. It isn’t easy, but together you grow, change and learn how to be there for your spouse; you can get through anything together. They have been married 46 years.
Who’s your favorite singer?
A: Miranda Lambert
What’s your favorite hobby?
A: Singing/songwriting
What’s you favorite basketball team?
A: San Antonio Spurs
What sports did you play in high school?
A: Tennis
Last book you couldn’t put down?
A: "Twilight"
What’s your fast-food guilty pleasure?
A: Whataburger
What are some of the words you live by?
“Treat others how you want to be treated.” And for tough decisions, “Sometimes you have to ask for forgiveness not permission if it doesn’t work out.“
What’s a good retirement age?
A: 60
What’s something you learned during the past year?
A: That I really enjoy writing original songs. I’d written a few throughout the years, but I’ve really grown to love how expressive a song can be and the story it tells.
What’s the most used app on your phone?
A: Google
If you could guest star on any TV show, which one would it be?
A: “Empire“
What time do you usually go to bed?
A: Midnight
What TV show should they bring back?
A: “The Office“
For more information, visit Rita Capuchina's website here: ritacapuchina.com