My career would not exist if not for the arts in the schools when I grew up. — Philip Bailey Art Copy Share Image
My faith in God has been the rudder that has allowed me to soar above the fray and to stay grounded and… — Philip Bailey Faith Copy Share Image
In the group setting, I had a role to play, it was like being on a team. In a solo setting I'm… — Philip Bailey Being Copy Share Image
There was never anything in particular that led me to music. Music is in my DNA. — Philip Bailey Copy Share Image
We're a band that struck on a really fantastic formula. We were able to carry it through. — Philip Bailey Copy Share Image
I love singing gospel. It's fulfilling but in a different way than singing pop music. — Philip Bailey Christianity Copy Share Image
We try to do music with a conscience. We'd never look back and say, 'We are embarrassed or ashamed.' It paid off… — Philip Bailey Ashamed Copy Share Image
I try to watch what I eat and not go overly crazy. I listen to my body, and am grateful for the… — Philip Bailey Blessings Copy Share Image
I am who I am. I can't do anything that doesn't have nuances of all the music I've done in the past. — Philip Bailey Copy Share Image
You're always discovering other things you're capable of doing if you're out their singing. I just try to stay open to learning… — Philip Bailey Copy Share Image
That's one thing I loved about coming up when we came up. When you had groups like Mandrill and Earth, Wind &… — Philip Bailey Earth Copy Share Image
I love the clothes, I love the discipline. It's all encompassing. You play golf for two hours and you feel like you… — Philip Bailey Discipline Copy Share Image
Interestingly enough, I'm an earth sign, and my personality is pretty much in keeping with that, and Verdine is definitely a fire… — Philip Bailey Astrology Copy Share Image
It wasn't an instant success. It wasn't like I got into Earth, Wind & Fire and we stopped eating oatmeal and McDonald's.… — Philip Bailey Direction Copy Share Image
It's important to refresh the way of thinking and doing things musically. You can get so stuck in what you've done in… — Philip Bailey Copy Share Image
Being a musician was not my choice; it was really a God-ordained thing, so I'm still passionately chasing after the pursuit of… — Philip Bailey Copy Share Image
I do listen to more jazz and gospel than anything else, but my ears are still very much open and listening to… — Philip Bailey Copy Share Image
I've been in the mix of great projects for such a long time, I know what it takes. — Philip Bailey Copy Share Image
The songs resonate with a positive hue. That's a positive thing. People feel good singing 'Sing a Song' or 'Shining Star.' — Philip Bailey Copy Share Image
We're very privileged to collaborate with people to keep ourselves fresh and it gives us a shot in the arm to do… — Philip Bailey Copy Share Image
The music has allowed me to see the world, make a lot of friends and learn a lot about life. — Philip Bailey Friends Copy Share Image
Music is a very strong force when it comes to making a difference, as well as entertaining, soothing, and encouraging. — Philip Bailey Difference Copy Share Image
I think that there are some fantastic musicians out there - very, very talented musicians. — Philip Bailey Copy Share Image
I never put a ceiling on what I'm going to do or where I'm going or where God's going to lead me. — Philip Bailey Copy Share Image
You can get jaded in the music business, but I have so much passion, and I try to do music with different… — Philip Bailey Business Copy Share Image
Sampling has definitely introduced the music to younger generations - helped the music evolve and kept it relevant. — Philip Bailey Copy Share Image
The first time I heard a professional jazz quartet practicing in a house down the street it was almost like an out-of-body… — Philip Bailey Experience Copy Share Image
My solo albums have given me confidence in myself and a broader understanding of what I had to offer. — Philip Bailey Albums Copy Share Image
I can't lie: We have made some dogs over the years. Every album we did wasn't great, you know. — Philip Bailey Album Copy Share Image
I am a big gospel guy myself and I listen to a lot to gospel music. It inspires me. It encourages me.… — Philip Bailey Copy Share Image
At an early age, I understood music... the rhyme schemes, melodies and harmonies. — Philip Bailey Age Copy Share Image
If you get the basics right, you can freshen things up, you don't want to just regurgitate the past. But we gotta… — Philip Bailey Basics Copy Share Image
I have a relationship with Christ and it is ongoing. I study my Bible, I do fellowship at a Church, it's a… — Philip Bailey Bible Copy Share Image
For me, I listened to a lot of female jazz artists. And of course, the Motown and Philly sounds, all that stuff… — Philip Bailey Art Copy Share Image
Music was the thing that caught my soul's attention from the earliest I can ever remember. — Philip Bailey Attention Copy Share Image
When I'm on the road I get to read, play golf and do what I love to do - play music. Not… — Philip Bailey Copy Share Image
I don't want to give up pop music. It's how I earn my living. I've got a family to take care of. — Philip Bailey Family Copy Share Image
I try to have to different experiences with different people and energies and do things that will challenge me. — Philip Bailey Challenge Copy Share Image
Buying into the hype can get you into a lot of trouble, believing your own press. — Philip Bailey Buying Copy Share Image
I work out several days a week at the gym to be able to exist and move properly. — Philip Bailey Copy Share Image
