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“I did a concert at five years old in the garden of one of the church members, and we raised some money to buy a new piano in our little church.”

Quote by Al Jarreau

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Al Jarreau was a renowned American singer known for his distinctive voice and musical talent. His musical career spanned across various genres, including jazz, pop, and soul. Jarreau achieved significant success in the music industry, winning multiple Grammy Awards and winning the hearts of audiences worldwide with his unique musical style and exceptional live performances. more

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“I kind of knew something was going on, and my older brothers and sisters were singing be-boppish kinds of stuff in the living room, and I was listening. I started singing, warmer than a summer night, at seven or eight years old.”

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“It's all background experience and listening and exposure. That's why it's so important for people today and during any time to expose your children to lots of different kinds of things.”

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“I know more polkas than Frankie Yankovic. I grew up next door to the Polka Tavern in Milwaukee. I can sing some polkas. And proud of that.”

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“I watched Elvis Presley become - I listened to Elvis Presley. I watched Chuck Berry become. I listened to Little Richard. I heard that music, and it was part of my upbringing.”

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“I sang do-wop on the street corner before it was called do-wop.”

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“My dad graduated seminary there, and so did (sounds like) Mark Kimball's grandfather. They sang in a quartet together, my dad and Mark Kimball's grandfather.”

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“Every day is Thanksgiving.On this stage you're going to hear God and none of them other words, and I ain't going to touch my stuff.”

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“Everything in high school seems like the most important thing that's ever happened in your life. It's not. You'll get out of high school and you never see those people again. All the people who torment and press you won't make a difference in your life in the long haul.”

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“I would still be singing, because it's part of my heart and my soul, and it lifts me up. Find something you would do for free.”

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“Let that get you up in the morning and put the light in your eyes. I'm telling you, it makes you a better husband, mother, father, neighbor, citizen, when you have that light in your eye, that you feel so good, and you're a pleasant person to be around. "Good morning, sir. Did you find everything that you need? Oh, that's over in aisle seven. I'll come help you as soon as," that's the stuff. Find something. It could be planting flowers, especially if you can watch it.”

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Author:Al Jarreau