Sometimes there's that perfect moment when the crowd, the music, the energy of the room come together in a way that brings… — John Legend Copy Share Image
“There's something in your heart And it's in your eyes It's the fire, inside you Let it burn You don't say, "Good… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I've written good love songs when I have been in love and I've written good love songs when I haven't. — John Legend Copy Share Image
At the end of the day, there's only a few major stars in the music business, and then there's all these people… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I don't get to listen to music for fun very often; a lot of what I'm hearing is for work and isn't… — John Legend Copy Share Image
It's really about making the best music you can make. It's really about working hard. — John Legend Copy Share Image
I'm trying to be me and embrace all the parts of me that have grown up, listened to more music and soaked… — John Legend Copy Share Image
That's the evergreen nature of a great song. They can be resurrected. They can be covered. They can find new relevance due… — John Legend Copy Share Image
In the 1970s, for all the Stevie Wonders, I'm sure there were five artists that were making forgettable music. — John Legend Copy Share Image
I only want to be associated with music that is high quality. That's my main criteria. — John Legend Copy Share Image
I've felt like my last name put pressure on me as an artist. If you're going to call yourself "Legend," you'd better… — John Legend Copy Share Image
We weren't allowed to have secular music in the house growing up. I was home-schooled, and gospel was the only choice we… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I have a structured songwriting process. I start with the music and try to come up with musical ideas, then the melody,… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I think people relate to the music because I have a sense of empathy, and I think I have a good understanding… — John Legend Copy Share Image
No matter how big or successful and famous you become, if you do that, that's the most fulfilling thing, is making music… — John Legend Copy Share Image
Music business is not for everyone. But if you have it in you, you have that passion, if you have that energy… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I listen to all those kinds of music, from classic soul to hip-hop to Brazilian music to, you know, jazz to indie… — John Legend Copy Share Image
To me, as a musician, there aren't any boundaries genre-wise as far as what can you listen to to inspire you. — John Legend Copy Share Image
I think it's hard to really write a song that will educate someone because songs are meant to be ... you don't… — John Legend Copy Share Image
Music wasn't forced on me [in my childhood]. It was something I wanted to do. And ever since, I've never stopped, I've… — John Legend Copy Share Image
Some people start with the lyrics first because they know what they want to talk about and they just write a whole… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I like songs that have like a little bit of quirkiness to them. What I like to do with songs, is kind… — John Legend Copy Share Image
You have to be careful when it comes to copyrights, whether just sounding like or feeling like something is enough to say… — John Legend Copy Share Image
Hip-hop and R&B are especially fertile bases of collaboration. It always makes good records and good music. — John Legend Copy Share Image
Some people, you know, should just go to college and do what they do and have a great job and not worry about trying… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I guess a lot of times pressure is put on something after it becomes big. — John Legend Copy Share Image
The best way to fight poverty is to empower people through access to quality education — John Legend Copy Share Image
My first album, 'Get Lifted,' was a hip-hop soul album that had some of its roots in the church, as far as the sonic… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I don't like going to football games. I like watching them on television. When you go to a game, it's hard to focus. There's… — John Legend Copy Share Image
There's a lot of hurry up and wait. But it gives you time to write a song. — John Legend Copy Share Image
Fear. People are afraid of talking about their fears and insecurities. They're afraid of expressing emotion beyond anger, dominance, or power, and they're afraid… — John Legend Copy Share Image
When I write, I don't really focus on duets or anything like that, or whether I'm going to feature this or that rapper. I… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I would tell myself, "Love yourself and don't be afraid to take risks." I was often afraid to take risks, socially, because I was… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I never went through a period where I didn't want to play music. I've always loved it and it's always been a huge part… — John Legend Copy Share Image
All men should be feminists. If men cared about women's rights, the world would be a better place — John Legend Copy Share Image
I used read about Dr. King a lot as a kid. Independently, from being assigned it or being told by my parents or anything,… — John Legend Copy Share Image
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