I think I was probably an early teenager when I discovered Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey and a bunch of people that are on a long list of artists. They were important to me, especially as an early adolescent.
I listened to Billie Holiday a lot in order to learn to sing. She remains one of the extraordinary jazz singers. But my intent is to become my own vo… - Madeleine Peyroux
I listened to Billie Holiday a lot in order to learn to sing. She remains one of the extraordinary jazz singers. But my intent is to become my own vo…
- Madeleine Peyroux
My father had a varied ear, from Hank Williams to Ravel. - Madeleine Peyroux
My father had a varied ear, from Hank Williams to Ravel.
Second records aren't usually very good. Even Bob Dylan's was a bit disappointing. - Madeleine Peyroux
Second records aren't usually very good. Even Bob Dylan's was a bit disappointing.
I had my guitar and some talent so that I could make friends with intelligent people and could talk my way out of difficult situations. - Madeleine Peyroux
I had my guitar and some talent so that I could make friends with intelligent people and could talk my way out of difficult situations.
I think I was probably an early teenager when I discovered Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey and a bunch of people that are on a long list of artists. They wer… - Madeleine Peyroux
I think I was probably an early teenager when I discovered Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey and a bunch of people that are on a long list of artists. They wer…
I love playing to people and seeing them react. - Madeleine Peyroux
I love playing to people and seeing them react.
My parents were older than normal when they had me, and had been very into the politics of the 1960s, so I was brought up in that atmosphere. - Madeleine Peyroux
My parents were older than normal when they had me, and had been very into the politics of the 1960s, so I was brought up in that atmosphere.
I was very lucky. Things happened, both bad and good, but I never got into real, deep trouble. But it wore me down. By the time I was 18, I was done.… - Madeleine Peyroux
I was very lucky. Things happened, both bad and good, but I never got into real, deep trouble. But it wore me down. By the time I was 18, I was done.…
I'm very conscious of developing my singing, technically and stylistically. I want it to become more individual, express more of me. That's my goal. … - Madeleine Peyroux
I'm very conscious of developing my singing, technically and stylistically. I want it to become more individual, express more of me. That's my goal. …
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