Audience Quote by Ma Rainey

When I look at great singers like Sinatra, Bennett and (Tom) Jones, I see great performers that can really move an audience. I really…

— Tiny Tim

After over 50 years of headlining, I've been received very beautifully. But I always say, when you're onstage, you can't please everybody. I'm sure…

— Don Rickles

I just go out and sing my songs. I don't put on elaborate stage shows with ridiculous fancy dress.

— Amy Macdonald

I don't want costumes and makeup between me and the audience - I want more direct communication. There's something for me about being honest…

— Jason Robert Brown

Audiences have taught me how to sing better and entertain better.

— Kurt Elling

What I always expect to deliver to my audience is a very entertaining evening of singing and playing.

— Steve Miller

I am just glad that I can take the music to the people who want to hear it. I love my audiences. I am…

— Judy Collins

Getting an audience requires luck as well as talent. Some artists are private and shy. It costs them too much.

— Dana Spiotta

You have to respect your audience. Without them, you're essentially standing alone, singing to yourself.

— K. D. Lang

For artists like me nothing matters more than the audience's respect.

— Johnny Lever

You have to go out there and give a piece of yourself -- your life, your soul. And you better give the audience everything…

— Neil Diamond

Establishing a style is important, it really is, but a lot of singers get so involved with their instrument, and more so than they…

— Frankie Valli