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I've got a collection of songs that I've had, I keep adding to and they're all great American composers. I wanted to showcase American…

— Charlie Haden

I did a little bit to raise the dignity and recognition of the greatness of African-American music.

— Ahmet Ertegun

I've been connected to the most culturally important albums of the past four years, the most influential artists of the past ten years. You…

— Kanye West

I have to say I owe my career to the master composers of the Great American Songbook who have written such high-quality songs -…

— Tony Bennett

I'm sure I would have been considered a more significant artist if I was a singer-songwriter. It's just not the way I roll. I…

— Bonnie Raitt

I was fortunate enough to have the success in America, and the fact that I write a lot of songs helps.

— Mark Morrison

I had to agonize over my selection since our music is so rich and all the above plus many others have contributed.

— Jimmy Heath

I've always enjoyed the enthusiasm of the best studio musicians and, over the years, have collected so many inspired contributions from them.

— Michael Franks

I know singers; I've worked with some of the greatest singers in the world.

— John 5

I have written for, very fortunately, some great singers from Frank Sinatra to Elvis Presley.

— Neil Sedaka

Thinking about the artists I've loved through the years, my favorites are the ones who've made music with cultural, societal and political significance.

— Vic Mensa

My history has been one of ups and downs. But thanks to God, I keep working, drawing from my life experiences songs that I…

— Jose Jose