I'm just not into the shady side of the music industry. Give credit where credit's due. — John Gourley Copy Share Image
I make my living writing songs and, you know, I'm not a show biz kind of guy. — J. J. Cale Copy Share Image
It's not that music is too imprecise for words, but too precise… — Felix Mendelssohn Copy Share Image
I always listen to a lot of different music when I am working on a project. — Bill Wyman Copy Share Image
“While I am so afraid to fail so I won't even try, Well how can I say I'm alive.” — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Go 'head girl, shake that butt. Make me freakin' bust a nut. Crank that music, let's get wasted, super uhn! — Blood On The Dance Floor Copy Share Image
I want my music to be everywhere, I want it to be heard. I want to give people an opportunity to enjoy… — TobyMac Copy Share Image
Music is my profession but learning more about racism on all sides of the tracks was my obsession. — Daryl Davis Copy Share Image
It's funny; people get so doctrinaire about music. It should be the last thing you don't have an open mind about. — Randy Newman Copy Share Image
You'll almost encounter a superstition amongst musicians, people sort of go through strange rituals, what they need to do to write a… — Dar Williams Copy Share Image
That's where people go wrong in the music industry: they get all these fancy things and think that they deserve them, but… — Justine Skye Copy Share Image
Music, photography, media, film - it's all going to be free on the Internet. We have to accept it. — Jean-Michel Jarre Copy Share Image
I have done songs here and there. But I have never scored a film. That is something I would like to do… — Harry Connick, Jr Copy Share Image
For me, I just want to sing about life. And since I come from a spiritual background, I turned to jazz, because… — Lizz Wright Copy Share Image
I'm just a fan of all music. My family owned a record shop so I grew up taking it all in on… — Ab-Soul Copy Share Image
From the moment I first heard Steve Laury play, I knew he was dangerous . . . He is an extremely gifted… — Nathan East Copy Share Image
“With a feeling of despondency so intense that it was almost pleasurable, he got out his guitar. So this was to be… — Marina Lewycka Copy Share Image
Michael Jackson doesn't really belong on this planet. He's the most important figure in the history of music. He'll be remembered far… — Brett Ratner Copy Share Image
I've been kind of listening to the composer Britten and his rendition of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.' The opening track is a… — Dev Hynes Copy Share Image
The Nile Project is the performing side of an effort that also includes education in music and environmental issues, raising awareness of… — Jon Pareles Copy Share Image
I started playing music when I was really young. I didn't start off on guitar because I couldn't fit my hands around… — Patrick Stump Copy Share Image
I rarely listen to music while writing. I wish I could, but it distracts me. — Mary Roach Copy Share Image
Tones sound, and roar and storm about me until I have set them down in notes. — Ludwig van Beethoven Copy Share Image
Movies affecting music has caused me to collaborate a little bit better. — Teddy Geiger Copy Share Image
When someone gives you a piece of music, they are really giving you a piece of themselves. — Gord Downie Copy Share Image
There's music for when you're sad or happy or in love; there's music for every moment in life. — Haley Pullos Copy Share Image
I've always said there aren't great composers- there are great songs. — Vicente Fernandez Copy Share Image
I got by as a musician since day one. I don't live beyond my means. I have real cheap tastes. — Chris Isaak Copy Share Image
Finding a good bus driver can be as important as finding a good musician. — Reba McEntire Copy Share Image
You've got to want to put out good music. You've got to give the people their money's worth. — Hank Williams Jr Copy Share Image
I don't think people hear my songs and think, "Well this is a way to make a bunch of money." — Greg Brown Copy Share Image
