It was a huge deal, a huge musical discovery that became life lessons learned. You can’t return from having an experience like that. The Blind Boys are truly the deepest well of American musical heritage you can discover.
BEN HARPERWe’ve changed our reflections, but inside we’re just a child.
More Ben Harper Quotes
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As long as someone else controls your history the truth shall remain just a mystery
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My choice is what I choose to do and if I’m causing no harm it shouldn’t bother you. Your choice is who you choose to be and if you’re causin’ no harm, then your alright with me.
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Life is short and if you’re looking for extension, you had best do well. ‘Cause there’s good deeds and then there’s good intentions. They are as far apart as Heaven and Hell.
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When your whole world is shaken from all the risks we have taken, Dance with me, dance with me into the colors of the dusk.
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People say, “How do you write songs?” I say, “Patience.” I may have a track that’s hot, but no words. I’ll just let it sit for years, because I know they’re going to meet. They’ll find it.
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I don’t know how to not become every person I walk by.
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There’s only one proper way a song should go, but you’ve got to be patient enough to let them come together time wise.
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I really feel there’s no limitation on what this band can do in the studio or on the stage. That’s an empowering feeling – that we can bring a song to life.
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We’ve changed our reflections, but inside we’re just a child.
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I’ve never made a record that didn’t sound better than what was in my head – that’s sort of my rule.
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What enables me to believe in anything is hope.
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I’m not going to do the Ben Harper house record or the Ben Harper drum ‘n’ bass record.
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I really feel like the sky is the limit with the Innocent Criminals today.
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That happens every time I get behind a guitar, regardless of what I’m saying, ’cause music is freedom and being free is the closest I’ve ever felt to being spiritual.
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The spirit is what guides my life, and I’m humbly on my knees in thanks for guidance and direction every day. But God is not something to be preached, it’s something to be lived.
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