“jazz is the expression of America's romantic self, its sensual potency, its lyrical force.” SelfAmericaForceMusicExpressionJazzSensualLyricalPotency Author:Anais Nin
“No composer has yet caught this rhythm of America - it is too mighty for the ears of most.” AmericaMusicEarsCaughtRhythmComposer Author:Isadora Duncan
“In the Negro melodies of America I find all that is needed for a great and noble school of music.” SchoolAmericaMusicNeededNobleMelody Author:Antonin Dvorak
“The thing is, in America, it just seemed ridiculous - I mean, the idea of having a hit record over there, ... It was just something you could never do.” MeanIdeasAmericaMusicRecordsMusic IsRidiculous Author:John Lennon
“My life with the Beatles had become a trap... I always remember to thank Jesus for the end of my touring days; if I hadn't said that the Beatles were 'bigger than Jesus' and upset the very Christian Ku Klux Klan, well, Lord, I might still be up there with all the other performing fleas! God bless America. Thank you, Jesus.” IfsWellsSaidStillsEndsMightChristianAmericaRememberJesusMusicLordMusic IsBiggerPerformingUpsetBlessTrapsTouringGod BlessFleasKu Klux KlanGod Bless America Author:John Lennon