Being a background singer is one thing, but being on stage as the star is something else again. When you walk out there with all those people staring at you, it's like you're naked to the world. And I hate… — Brenda Russell Copy Share Image
I learned early in my writing career that if I try to tailor a song for someone else, I'm usually off base. They're usually… — Brenda Russell Copy Share Image
It's pretty cool that artists like Flo Rida and Bingo Players can be inspired to interpret a song like 'Piano in the Dark' in… — Brenda Russell Copy Share Image
Being a background singer is one thing, but being on stage as the star is something else again. When you walk out there with… — Brenda Russell Copy Share Image
I follow my instincts. Maybe I'd be more successful in my business and my private life if I did things like everybody else. But… — Brenda Russell Copy Share Image
I've always been insecure about my singing. That's why I've focused so much on my songwriting. — Brenda Russell Copy Share Image
I go through cycles with my writing. I have cycles where I'm up all night and lose track of time, and then I go… — Brenda Russell Copy Share Image
My inspiration comes from God, so I always have to be open, kind of like being an antenna. I like to write songs people… — Brenda Russell Copy Share Image
