The essential elements of singing are voice, musicianship, and story. It is the rare artist that has all three in abundance.
Linda RonstadtRead
I wanted to sing when I was little. That's what I liked doing. It didn't occur to me that you became famous or anything like that.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pursuing passions in childhood often stems from joy rather than the desire for fame.
This quote reflects the pure and innocent motivations behind childhood dreams and activities. Linda Ronstadt emphasizes that as a child, her desire to sing was rooted in enjoyment and passion, not in thoughts of fame or success, illustrating the importance of following oneβs true interests for their own sake.
Themes
SingingPassionChildhoodFameDreams
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about following your dreams, you might quote this to emphasize the importance of passion.
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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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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.
Linda RonstadtRead
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.
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