- The first album she bought was Tracy Chapman's "Crossroads", on a cassette from her local Woolworths shop in New Milton in Hampshire.
- The first record she bought was a 7-inch of Cliff Richard and The Young One's "Living Doll".
- Her favorite album of all time is Joni Mitchell's "Hejira".
- Adopted her professional as an homage to children's author Rumer Godden.
- The singer counts Aretha Franklin as having had such a profound influence on her, she dedicated her 2010 song "Aretha" to her idol. Other major inspirations include, Karen Carpenter, Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, Barbra Streisand, Carole King, Judy Garland, Édith Piaf, Cass Elliot, many others.
- On the occasion of Burt Bacharach and Hal David's acceptance of the Library of Congress "Gershwin Prize for Popular Song" trophy at the White House, Rumer performed the Bacharach/David song "A House is Not a Home" for President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and a host of presidential aides and friends in the East Room. Guest of honor, Bacharach, was seated next to the President throughout the festive evening [21 May 2012].
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