I don't think a songwriter should lose their mojo. In my situation, I'm one of those artists that lasts over a long… — Jimmy Cliff Copy Share Image
Any pianist and singer/songwriter would say "Carnegie Hall." It's such a legendary place. I'd love to play at Carnegie Hall. That's definitely… — Angela Aki Copy Share Image
A lot of time, if you spend too much time in Nashville, songwriters get caught up in charts and numbers and the… — Mary Gauthier Copy Share Image
I write a song because I want to. I think the moment you start writing it to make money, you're starting to… — Pete Seeger Copy Share Image
Songwriters, we're always looking for new concepts, fresh concepts, and there are only so many ways you can talk about partying, really. — Jay Sean Copy Share Image
I'd love to claim the title of 'songwriter' or 'intellectual,' but the truth is that anything that I ever learned how to… — Brandi Carlile Copy Share Image
Songwriters always reminded me of that kid at school who would go around with his guitar, like, "Yeah, songwritin' man," looking wistful.… — Alex Turner Copy Share Image
A songwriter's heart is pure when they have the desire to keep digging deeper into music. And invariably, when you dig deeper… — Jack White Copy Share Image
It may not be the most popular but there is a place for it. I think about the kind of music I… — Helen Slater Copy Share Image
It's basically a city of songwriters and that's what gives it it's strength, that's what gives it its lasting ability. You've got… — Emmylou Harris Copy Share Image
Singing is my form of expression; it's what I've always done and I hope that in some capacity I'll always have that… — Wendy Matthews Copy Share Image
Today, I'd like to talk to Bob Marley. I'd just like to ask him what was his method. Bob is one of… — Bruno Mars Copy Share Image
For any producer I've ever worked with, their toughest job is to convince me to not to obscure my vocals. A lot… — Ryan Adams Copy Share Image
When you perform live, it's a different trip - it's different energy. I just felt a conflict between both of the trips.… — Van Morrison Copy Share Image
Man, I live in Nashville. I know how good other songwriters and singers are around here. There's a wealth of talent in… — Jamey Johnson Copy Share Image
When I hear my favorite songwriters write about things they clearly have not experienced, like "Isis" by Bob Dylan or a lot… — Taylor Goldsmith Copy Share Image
I've been lucky enough to support some absolute legends and incredible songwriters over the years, including Hozier, Daughter, Willy Mason, Catfish and… — Sam Fender Copy Share Image
My first instrument is piano, I play some piano and guitar. So my solo music is more like real singer/songwriter type stuff. — Nikki Jean Copy Share Image
I did enjoy Nashville a lot of the time, because I made really good friends who were really good songwriters, and they… — Benmont Tench Copy Share Image
I wanted to be a songwriter.I didn't so much want to be a performer.I more grew into that just from being a… — Rosanne Cash Copy Share Image
Its hard to take in. One of our most talented singer songwriters has left us. RIP George Michael. Such sad, tragic news.… — Mick Hucknall Copy Share Image
What I hope is to really focus on being a songwriter. I'd love to write songs for other people; that's something I'd… — Sinead O'Connor Copy Share Image
Songwriters can sort of get away with murder. You can throw out crazy theories and not have to back it up with… — Andrew Bird Copy Share Image
The focus is on singer/songwriters now rather than huge shows. I mean, of course there's always a place for that too. — Emeli Sande Copy Share Image
I've always been the kind of girl who says 'I don't need producers. I don't need songwriters.' That was my attitude before. — Keyshia Cole Copy Share Image
Everybody wants to write a hit song, but in Nashville people want to write the best song, which was my original intention… — Melissa Manchester Copy Share Image
As part of Depeche Mode, I don't think it's right for me to be using my own songs for a solo project.… — Martin Gore Copy Share Image
“Try not to sound like those singer-songwriters that go on and on with ten-minute, barely intelligible stories that everyone endures until the… — Loren Weisman Copy Share Image
“Whenever an artist becomes dominated by his own ignorance, his art loses value, for it is only the professional artist that can… — Robin Sacredfire Copy Share Image
I don't deserve a Songwriters Hall of Fame Award. But fifteen years ago, I had a brain operation and I didn't deserve… — Quincy Jones Copy Share Image
I told [my daughter Amy] at an early age that she had a good ear. But I didn't influence her music much.… — Mose Allison Copy Share Image
I think there are some songwriters who are just brilliant who can write and then I think there are some songwriters who… — Charles King Copy Share Image
Longer is not my best song, it's just a classic love song, and every songwriter always dreams of writing a classic love… — Dan Fogelberg Copy Share Image
I was a songwriter and I've written some good songs, but there are lots of greater songs that I know I have… — Jimmy Cliff Copy Share Image
I come from a musical family. My dad was in a group in the 70s, The Hudson Brothers. Now he's a songwriter… — Sarah Hudson Copy Share Image
A lot of times when songwriters get together and write a song... somebody will come in with a hook and a lot… — Alan Jackson Copy Share Image
Getting on stage, for me, was a huge thing when I first started. And back in high school, everyone was in rock… — Tyler Hilton Copy Share Image
Dear Sir: I will wish to establish my name as the best Ethiopian songwriter. But I am not encouraged in undertaking this… — Stephen Foster Copy Share Image
I had no idea when I moved to Nashville people just were songwriters. I had no idea. So I guess I was… — Ashley Monroe Copy Share Image
I like country music. I'm not going to lie. I'm from the South, and I grew up on it. My dad was… — Kim Dickens Copy Share Image
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