When Denise was ready to drive away from a Dairy Queen, little did she know Alan was hiding in the backseat. As she started the car and began to move, he leapt out — startling her so much she screamed and pulled over. But instead of leaving, she stayed, they talked… and just like that, a love story began. (This bold move came after his earlier attempt — dropping a penny down her shirt — had failed. ) They went from awkward surprise to deep connection. Over decades, through ups and downs, they stuck together. Their story inspired many of Alan’s songs — especially “Remember When”, where he looks back on their life together.
Introduction Every great love story has its own unique beginning — some sweet, some funny, and some so unexpected they…