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It is important that the audience should understand every syllable of every word, for only then can they grasp the meaning of the song.

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It became obvious in 1957 that I was endangering my health by carrying so much weight.

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Intelligent analysis of the composer's intention and strict adherence to it automatically ensures sincerity.

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In nearly all ballads, the words set the mood and meaning, while the music intensifies or enhances them.

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In 29 years, I had recorded over 2,200 songs. I was amazed.

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If rock-and-roll is well done, there's nothing so terribly wrong with that kind of music. But the lyrics are another story.

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I was always daydreaming about singing in big productions on Broadway.

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I vowed that whenever my family needed me, I would give up everything to go to them, no matter what. The show must go on was meaningless to me.

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I sometimes get that wonderful sympathy between me and the audience, telling me I've reached their hearts. And when I do, the thrill is mine.

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I shall always respect the composer. If I embellish, it is his idea I am embellishing.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Musician

Born: May 1st, 1907

Died: June 17th, 1986

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