Songwriting Quotes by Tom Cochrane

I don't get mad too much.

— Tom Cochrane

Music is one of those things that make us feel a little less alone in the world.

— Tom Cochrane

I even got letters form kids in hospitals saying the music is what keeps them going, and that really touched my heart.

— Tom Cochrane

I believe a lot of disease comes from anxiety, loneliness.

— Tom Cochrane

“I think of you when I hear Rod Stewart's Face's album. Maggie May in particular. Everyone has a song, you have an album.”

— Tom Cochrane

Life is a highway. I want to ride it all night long

— Tom Cochrane

Australia and Canada were settled by adventurers, they had to break new ground. I think that is indelibly etched on our cultural spirit.

— Tom Cochrane

I make a living doing what I love doing, and it's what brings me joy.

— Tom Cochrane

Very often out of adversity that's when the best work comes.

— Tom Cochrane

Do Tasmanian devils really exist?

— Tom Cochrane

As a songwriter, if you can touch people and make them feel a little less alone in the world, then you've done your job.

— Tom Cochrane

We always thought we had to follow a certain theme but I don't agree with that anymore. I think the fans deserve a wider…

— Tom Cochrane