Love, Harmonizers' style
BILL BULEY | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 13 years, 11 months AGO
<p>Tina Crane, a stylist at Blondie's Salon, is serenaded by a quartet February 11, 2011 with the Lake City Harmonizers, from left, Bob Donahue, Joe Lykins, Dick Wagner, and Bob Brown, as a Valentine surprise from her husband.</p>
Bill Buley covers the city of Coeur d'Alene for the Coeur d’Alene Press. He has worked here since January 2020, after spending seven years on Kauai as editor-in-chief of The Garden Island newspaper. He enjoys running. | January 23, 2012 8:00 PM
COEUR d'ALENE - It's always a good idea to read the words that follow an asterisk. That way, you know what you're getting into.
Like this one, for example: "Not responsible for swooning, co-worker jealousy, or excessive loving retribution!"
Herb Severtson chuckles over that line. He knows it's no exaggeration.
"Everybody really loves it," he said. "Nobody is ever unhappy."
Unhappy?
How could you be after four guys just sang you two love songs, and handed over a card, balloon and candy?
It's all thanks to the Lake City Harmonizers.
Once again, the popular men's singing group will be delivering singing valentines all around North Idaho on Feb. 14, Valentine's Day.
It is, Severtson notes "a valentine your sweetheart will never forget!"
Male quartets will visit targets of affection at work, at home or even during dinner at a restaurant. Over the years, their biggest clients have been men sending a sign of affection to their wives or girlfriend, and sometimes, women do the same for husbands or boyfriends.
Popular songs include "Let Me Call You Sweet," "Love Me Tender," and "The Story of the Rose."
The cost is $40, with part of the proceeds bound for nonprofits.
The Harmonizers will have three quartets on duty on Valentine's Day, starting at 8 a.m. and continuing until around 8 that night. They'll spread throughout North Idaho to share their love songs. They're hoping to have 60-70 appointments.
Severtson, who's been singing such songs with the Harmonizers for more than a decade, said he loves seeing the reaction on people's faces. It's usually one of surprise and joy.
"It makes people happy, for sure," he said.
The Lake City Harmonizers practice Monday nights at Heart of the City Church, and men who like to sing are welcome.
To reserve a time and place for Feb. 14, Valentine's Day, try Severtson at 667-6209 or call 457-1495.
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