40 Quotes by Rita Coolidge

When I sang that song, I felt it was almost as if some force had moved into my body. Things like that have only happened to me singing jazz. It doesn't happen when singing pop. I get so deeply into the music, it feels like I've become someone else.

I've always wanted to record a jazz record. I did one in the '70s with Barbara Carroll. It's been a journey.

Universal was absolutely marvelous about sitting down with me and listening to my input. It wasn't something where they chose a bunch of songs that were best sellers. They did a marvelous job on the packaging. It's a beautiful tribute.

I feel that every audience is different, and I just really talk to people about what's in my head and heart and how I relate to the music that night.

That's why Peggy remained so important to me. I could listen to any one of the hundreds of songs I have by her, and they're just fabulous.

It's a musical featuring the songs of Billie Holiday. I'll be narrating and singing three songs in the show. I couldn't tell you which three, yet.

If I'm driving to L.A. and have anxiety about making the drive, if I've got Peggy with me, we're cool.

The first record company was in Japan, and then we came back to U.S., and Concord Records was the label that came on board. I love Concord.

I've always loved jazz.