Billie holiday Quote by Siobhan Fahey
“I love to sing old Motown songs to myself, or some Patti Smith Edith Piaf or Billie Holiday. That gets me in the mood for singing.”
About This Quote
She uses classic songs to set a mood for singing, showing how music can influence personal emotional states.
In simple terms: Old songs help her feel ready to sing.
Key Takeaway
Use music to shape your emotional atmosphere.
Themes
music
emotion
vocal expression
nostalgia
self‑care
Mood
reflective
uplifted
Type
inspirational
personal
When to use this quote
- morning routines
- performance prep
- relaxation
Key Concepts
mood setting
artistic inspiration
personal ritual
Questions to Reflect On
- Which songs lift your spirits before a performance?
- How does nostalgia affect your creativity?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone connects with old music the.
![“The other songs [of Billie Holiday] - "Body and Soul" is like the standard - I also wanted some songs that I knew I would sound good on, as a producer. It's been the same nine songs since I debuted it back in 2012.” quote by Jose James](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/134/jose-james-22349_billie-holiday_the-other-songs-of-billie-holiday-body-a_260885.jpg)
![“[Billie Holiday] was keeping it super real, and you can feel that to this day. Everything that she sang, she believed in. So I had to pick songs that I felt the same about.” quote by Jose James](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3ba/jose-james-22349_billie-holiday_billie-holiday-was-keeping-it-super-real_313883.jpg)
