Got it with a little WD40.
Its a 97, and in the 4 years I have owned it, I never had to change a light... then I have to change a headlight, and 2 brakes all at once... all the bulbs were just a little stiff...
The brake light in the rear window was a little tricky to get at - the access to the bulb is just a small hole in trunk area... I used a pair of pliers and a towel (to protect the plastic bulb socket...)
Thanks for your reply!