British - Musician | August 31, 1945 -
I learnt from Armstrong on the early recordings that you never sang a song the same way twice.
Van Morrison
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I educated myself. To me, school was boring.
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I do see value in music criticism. Most of the criticism I have received over the years has been very good.
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I always record far more than I can use. There's probably twice as much recorded as comes out.
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Hearing the blues changed my life.
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Even today, skiffle is a defining part of my music. If I get the opportunity to just have a jam, skiffle is what I love to play.
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As a developing musician, skiffle became a platform for me to start playing music.
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I write songs. Then, I record them. And, later, maybe I perform them on stage. That's what I do. That's my job. Simple.
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Being famous was extremely disappointing for me. When I became famous it was a complete drag and it is still a complete drag.
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I don't feel comfortable doing interviews. My profession is music, and writing songs. That's what I do. I like to do it, but I hate to talk about it.
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Singing is my profession - there is no plan B.
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For a long time, I couldn't actually deal with playing concerts; it was a totally alien concept to me, 'cause I was used to playing in clubs and dance halls.
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