A Quote by John Phillips

Traditionally, songwriters can't sing. And that holds true in my case, also.

John Phillips

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Also Case Holds Sing Songwriters True

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John Phillips
American - Musician
August 30, 1935 - March 18, 2001

By academic freedom I understand the right to search for truth and to publish and teach what one holds to be true. This right also implies a duty: one must not conceal any part of what one has recognized to be true.

Albert Einstein

I think historically there have always been new ways to find an artist. From seeing somebody in a club traditionally to running across them on YouTube, it's always shifting. But the age-old thing holds true: Is the artist unique? Are they talented? And can they communicate? Can they actually reach an audience and hold their attention?

Matt Serletic

I was part of the first wave of singer/songwriters but I was also in that first wave of singer/songwriters who experienced the music industry when technology started to take over.

Melissa Manchester

I didn't know why I couldn't sing - all I knew was that it was muscular or mechanical. Then, when I was diagnosed with Parkinson's, I was finally given the reason. I now understand that no one can sing with Parkinson's disease. No matter how hard you try. And in my case, I can't sing a note.

Linda Ronstadt

True love does not only encompass the things that make you feel good, it also holds you to a standard of accountability.

Monica Johnson

A great silent space holds all of nature in its embrace. It also holds you.

Eckhart Tolle

I feel there must be an enormous amount of really talented songwriters out there who can't sing.

Roger Daltrey

I think opinions should be judged by their influences and effects; and if a man holds none that tend to make him less virtuous or more vicious, it may be concluded that he holds none that are dangerous, which I hope is the case with me.

Benjamin Franklin

There are so many great songwriters that I love and respect, it's an honor to get the opportunity to sing any of their songs.

Sonny Burgess

I will never, never ever sing on stage, but when I'm in the studio, I do sing melody lines. When I'm working with singer-songwriters, and I hear melodies, I can guide them. I will be like, 'Oh no, do this this this.' But you will never hear my voice on a Martin Garrix track.