Critics don't buy records. They get 'em free.
I often wonder whether Negroes like myself who are pretty well known help out at all in breaking down barriers.
Primarily I'm a meat man, although once in a while I toy with a few vegetables.
The people who know nothing about music are the ones always talking about it.
I'm a musician at heart. I know I'm not really a singer. I couldn't compete with real singers. But I sing because the public buys it.
Although it's been said many times, many ways...Merry Christmas to you!