Joan Armatrading Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“So, the combination of looking at lots of different people and how they react to each other and how they relate to each other and waiting for that inspiration is the thing that allows me to keep writing.”

“I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians.”

“I love to go on tour and perform. I love all the parts of the process.”

“I've always written in a free, unencumbered way.”

“So I've had lots of different bands over the years who have stayed with me for certain tours.”

“When I was younger I was obsessed with writing, so even if I wanted to listen, I didn't have time.”

“Writing music is just something that I was born to do.”

“All your travelling is together, you eat together, you're on stage as a band together, when you get to the sound-check the band and the crew are all together.”

“I found my sound early on. Look at U2: they haven't changed their music for 20 years. Anyway, many people come unstuck when they try to change what they do and what they are known for.”

“It's a very organic process, and it has a specific order to it. I love to write, and once you've written, then you arrange. After the arrangement, you record it, and then you tour it.”