The essential elements of singing are voice, musicianship, and story. It is the rare artist that has all three in abundance.
Linda RonstadtRead
I miss singing every day. I can't sing anymore. My voice doesn't work. I have Parkinson's disease, and it sometimes takes my words away from me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the pain of losing one's ability to enjoy and participate in something they love due to a debilitating condition.
Linda Ronstadt's quote reflects the deep sorrow and frustration that comes with losing a cherished part of oneself, in this case, her ability to sing due to Parkinson's disease. It highlights the emotional and physical challenges faced by individuals dealing with illness, as well as the longing for the joy that once filled their lives through creativity and expression.
Themes
Parkinson'SVoiceSingingLossDiseaseCourageExpression
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about resilience in the face of illness, this quote can remind everyone of the fragility of our passions.
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I first knew Laurie Lewis by her considerable reputation as a fiddle player and a writer of songs. When an opportunity came along to sing with her I seized it. Getting to know her as a singer and a person has been pure pleasure. Her voice is a rare combination of grit and grace, strength and delicacy. Her stories are always true.
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Songwriting wasn't my gift. I think you have to cultivate a gift; you have to practice and develop craft around your gift so that you can execute it in more convenient, efficient ways.
Linda RonstadtRead
Ninety-nine percent of singing is listening and hearing, and so then 1 percent of it is singing.
Linda RonstadtRead
Ninety-eight percent of the singing I did was private singing - it was in the shower, at the dishwasher, driving my car, singing with the radio, whatever. I can't do any of that now. I wish I could. I don't miss performing, particularly, but I miss singing.
Linda RonstadtRead
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