Sarah Vaughan
American jazz and classical singer (1924–1990)
Sarah Lois Vaughan (March 27, 1924 – April 3, 1990) was an American jazz and torch singer.
Quotes
edit- My dream is to do whatever I want without any interference from the record company.
- Interview Los Angeles Times (1948)
- I've always been a Democrat, it runs in my family.
- Interview The Washington Post (1964)
- Judy Garland was the singer I most wanted to sound like then, not to copy, but to get some of her soul and purity. A wonderful young voice.
- Interview Los Angeles Times (1969)
- There are notes between notes, you know.
- Interview Los Angeles Times (1969)
- There's a category for me. I like to be referred to as a good singer of good songs in good taste.
- Interview The Hollywood Reporter (1974)
- They always ask me the same questions. Where was I born? When did I start singing? Who have I worked with? I don't understand why they can't just talk to me without all that question bit.
- Interview The Montreal Mirror (1976)
- I dig Doris Day.
- Interview The New York Times (1983)
- When I sing, trouble can sit right on my shoulder and I don't even notice.
- Interview The New York Times (1988)