Morning Express Anchor Robin Meade

How in the world did I get to share a stage with Grammy Award winner Richard Marx? I mean the guy has sold 30 million records. He's written 13 number one songs. And ... he got roped into doing a duet with me on stage. Huh?

Robin harmonizes with Richard Marx, chanteur of such hits as "Right Here Waiting" and "Now and Forever."

Here's the deal - I used to anchor the news in Chicago before I arrived at Headline News. Richard Marx lives in the Chicago area. He had a big idea to do a concert benefiting cystic fibrosis research. The premise was this: He'd do a few numbers with his band, then his band would accompany Chicago news "celebs" performing a song of their choice.

Okay, easy enough. Someone muttered "This has Robin Meade's name written all over it."
So I got the call. Would I haul my karaoke queen butt back to Chicago to perform?

Of course I would - but I told Richard Marx, I'd only do so on the condition that I got also sing a duet with him. Gutsy!

So, did he say yes right away, or did I have to threaten to shave his head of that signature hair of his? (For the record - what hip guy DIDN'T have a mullet pre-1990? Richard's hair is in its 2008 groove now, although he did call my attention his iconic 'do pictured on an old album cover a fan was asking him to sign.)

Well ... for the rest of the story ... you gotta hear it from Richard's own mouth! (It's a mouth, from which a great voice still emerges, btw. Wow, his singing is spot on every time. You know how you hear people in concert and go "Eww, that voice must have been a studio creation"? Well, not Richard Marx. He delivers such emotion with a great instrument.)

So, see him describe what he was thinking when I asked him to duet. And then, see our duet too!
It's right there on our website, CNN.com/Robin

What do ya think - is there a potential for an RM & RM Christmas album or something?

btw, on his Web site - i see he's got newer albums out if you'd like to hear his latest stuff.

TV/Web Producer Kate

This week's podcast is not to be missed!

First of all you'll learn all about how you can meet Robin in person. For real, she really wants to meet you!

Robin's Angels. This looks like trouble.

Then, you'll head to Atlanta's famed East Lake Golf Course, where Rafer gets some fashion tips from golfer Anthony Kim. Kim was kind enough to take the time to point out Rafer's "homeless" style and "pancake" shoes. Wow, that bad huh?

Rafer handles the fashion critique well, and even manages to revamp his look between dodging golf balls lobbed at him by Vijay Singh, who Bob Van Dillen manages to shake down for 5 bucks.

Meanwhile, Richard Lui swings a golf club for the very first time in his life. (Overheard: "How do I hold this thing?") Does the ever-cool Richard look a little nervous there?? Nah!

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