The first time you hear a song you might not remember the words, but you can go to the record store and hum the melody. The story almost becomes secondary. — James Ingram Copy Share Image
There are a billion ways to say I love you. And I'm always looking for a billion and one ways to express that very… — James Ingram Copy Share Image
When people ask me, I say I studied at the University of Ray Charles and went to learn with the master, Quincy. — James Ingram Copy Share Image
I always say that if the song is strong enough, it'll stand on its own. — James Ingram Copy Share Image
Quincy said, 'What're you doing?' I said, 'I'm trying to smooth that gruff out of my voice. I'm trying to smooth it out.' He… — James Ingram Copy Share Image
To keep my mother from pinching me when I was talking, I joined up in the choir. But I never did a solo. — James Ingram Copy Share Image
I didn't know the piano only has 12 notes. It's just different octaves of the same 12 notes. When I figured that out, I… — James Ingram Copy Share Image
I'm telling you, the people that I was playing behind in Akron, Ohio. I knew I couldn't sing. That's how great they were. I… — James Ingram Copy Share Image
Even though I do a lot of songwriting, there's always other great material out there that you have to be aware of. — James Ingram Copy Share Image
When I sit down to create music, I can't be disturbed with the past. I look ahead because that's what is important now. — James Ingram Copy Share Image
“Remember The Dream You have a choice Your heart will know You gotta look back sometime To know where to go You have a… — James Ingram Copy Share Image
The first time you hear a song you might not remember the words, but you can go to the record store and hum the… — James Ingram Copy Share Image
