Armstrong Quote by Van Morrison
“I learnt from Armstrong on the early recordings that you never sang a song the same way twice.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music documentary, 1995
Armstrong taught him that each song performance should be unique, encouraging improvisation.
In simple terms: Never sing a song exactly the same way twice.
Key Takeaway
Embrace spontaneity in creative expression.
Themes
creativity
music
improvisation
Mood
inspired
playful
Type
musical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Live performance
- songwriting
- studio recording
Key Concepts
Jazz influence
artistic authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep performances fresh?
- What limits improvisation for you?
A Different Perspective
Consistency may be valued in some contexts.
![“I'd much prefer to hear somebody like Ed Thigpen [drummer with New York session group Stuff, and featured on innumerable hits] take a solo. I mean, that's what it is. I'd much rather hear that than the jazz/rock thing because it's blowing an aspect of jazz that I really like...the level where you…” quote by Van Morrison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a21/van-morrison-1192_aspect_i-d-much-prefer-to-hear-somebody-like-ed_71729.jpg)
![“[Louis Armstrong] could play a trumpet like nobody else, then put it down and sing a song like no one else could.” quote by Eddie Condon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ef0/eddie-condon-39026_armstrong_louis-armstrong-could-play-a-trumpet-lik_80310.jpg)
