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
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.
My father had a varied ear, from Hank Williams to Ravel. - Madeleine Peyroux
My father had a varied ear, from Hank Williams to Ravel.
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.
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 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'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. …
I love playing to people and seeing them react. - Madeleine Peyroux
I love playing to people and seeing them react.
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.…
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