I’ve been saying for almost 20 years that I need to do a jazz project and it ought to be either big band or I should do some jazz songs with a trio or quartet.
AL JARREAUI sang do-wop on the street corner before it was called do-wop.I can sing some polkas. And proud of that.
More Al Jarreau Quotes
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I know more polkas than Frankie Yankovic. I grew up next door to the Polka Tavern in Milwaukee.
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I would still be singing, because it’s part of my heart and my soul, and it lifts me up.
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My eyes went blank, and I stared off, and the music started. It was raining, and the sun was shining at the same time.
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Jazz brought this sense of democracy where four guys come together and your name may be on the marquee, but in this moment, when you’re the soloist, it’s you, and we follow you. We follow you.
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The ones that you sing when you’re driving in the car and as a singer you always go back to them.
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To sing the ballad with a knowingness about what you are talking about.
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A couple of incidents of shortness of breath and checked myself into a hospital, but that one in France really sat me down for a few minutes.
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I think a singer is an athlete. I’ve always tried to stay fit.
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Find something you would do for free.
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I’m walking every day and just staying kind of fit, and try not to have too many bad habits. Keep it minimal.
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Every living thing tends toward the good or we would have been gone a long time ago
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I sang do-wop on the street corner before it was called do-wop.I can sing some polkas. And proud of that.
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I was crawling around inside of her. She was a church pianist. My dad was a brilliant singer. I was hearing it.
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Oh, that’s over in aisle seven. I’ll come help you as soon as,” that’s the stuff. Find something. It could be planting flowers, especially if you can watch it.
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Before I get out of bed, I am saying thank you. I know how important it is to be thankful.
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