62 Quotes by Dion DiMucci

Life is full of awe and grace and truth, mystery and wonder. I live in that atmosphere.

My definition of the blues is the naked cry of the human heart longing to be in union with God.

The day I heard Hank Williams for the first time, my life changed.

I tell you, gospel music is very uplifting. It's great. It's just a lot of fun to write, and it's wonderful for the heart, soul, mind, and spirit. It's just great.

I used to think God only liked organ music.

I got one of the best sax players in the business - Arno Hecht. He plays with the Uptown Horns and all the great blues bands. He expresses the heart of the Apollo Theatre, let me tell you.

You constantly have to take inventory, not get on someone else's agenda. You want to write something that's poignant and moves people.

When I didn't do 'Runaround Sue' on the 'Ed Sullivan Show,' for example, I didn't listen to my inner voice. I should have.

For me, God's country is sirens and subways and all kinds of ethnic groups trying to cross the street all at once.