I grew up with the Blind Boys’ music. My family owns a music store in Claremont, California, called The Claremont Folk Music Center. I grew up with a heavy diet of gospel, folk, and blues because those are kind of the cornerstones of traditional American music.
BEN HARPERWe’re always moving forward in different places physically and psychologically.
More Ben Harper Quotes
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I really feel like the sky is the limit with the Innocent Criminals today.
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My choice is what I choose to be.
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My head works in music, so there’s always music there.
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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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It just takes a pebble to bring down a good man.
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The very thing that drives you, can drive you insane Got a head full of thought crimes and a number with no name Got an eleventh hour Jesus and a mouth full of blame A casket lined with silver dollars and a number with no name.
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When you have everything, you have everything to lose.
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Make sure the fortune that you seek is the fortune that you need.
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Time is really for those who really need it. I mean, I deal with it. A lot of people are slaves to the second, minute hand. I can’t do that!
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It’s not easy for a mother and son to sing a duet. You can’t just sing about anything.
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They say time will make all this go away. But it’s time that has taken my tomorrows and turned them into yesterdays.
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Distance is temporary, but our love is permanent. This may be the last time I see you, but if you keep me in your heart, together we shall be eternal; if you believe, we shall never part.
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What enables me to believe in anything is hope.
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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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We figured you could download live shows for days, so we decided to go for a cream-of-the-crop approach, but not just take the best vocal or the best performances.
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