The essential elements of singing are voice, musicianship, and story. It is the rare artist that has all three in abundance.
Linda RonstadtRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the admiration and joy of collaborating with a talented artist.
Linda Ronstadt expresses her appreciation for Laurie Lewis, highlighting her exceptional skills as a fiddle player and songwriter. The quote emphasizes the joy derived from both the musical partnership and the personal connection, praising Lewis's unique vocal qualities and authentic storytelling, which resonate deeply with Ronstadt.
Themes
MusicCollaborationArtistryAdmirationStorytelling
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared at a music festival to celebrate the power of collaboration.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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