“I've known the glory of the stage and the glory of the spotlight. I still crave it. I want to be on 'American Bandstand' and 'Soul Train' as a solo artist. As a producer, songwriter and arranger, I help other artists say what they want to say. But on my records, I say what I want to say.” WantStillsSoulHelpingArtistKnownRecordsStageGloryTrainHelping OthersProducersSongwritersSoloCraveSpotlightSoul Train Author:Narada Michael Walden
“What Whitney Houston has accomplished will never be accomplished. She's the most famous person on the planet as far as vocaling and her songs. So I'm very happy that I can sit here and say I had a chance to know her. And I'm still dazed that she's gone. But she lives because her music is so powerful.” KnowsPersonsStillsI CanSongChancePowerfulGonePlanetsMusic IsAccomplishedVery HappyHoustonWhitneyDazed Author:Narada Michael Walden
“I believe as musicians and artists we have an obligation to our souls. What that is? Only each one of us knows. I can speak for myself and say my obligation is to be happy. When I’m happy, I make great music. When I’m unhappy and my heart is broken, I may make brokenhearted music, but it still sounds good.” KnowsBelieveHeartMayStillsI CanSoulArtistSpeakI BelieveSoundBrokenMy HeartMusicianUnhappyObligationGreat MusicMy Heart Is BrokenBrokenhearted Author:Narada Michael Walden