Finally, my manager negotiated a deal where I got to produce my own records.

Those neon light nights, couldn't stay out of fights, keeps a-haunting me in memories. There is one in every crowd, for crying out loud, why was is always turning out to be me?

You know, I feel sorry for the young artists.

Don't ever try and be like anybody else and don't be afraid to take risks.

Mainly what I learned from Buddy... was an attitude. He loved music, and he taught me that it shouldn't have any barriers to it.

I say, Lord, do right be me, I'm tired of being lonesome, on'ry, and mean.

I sat at a bar having a beer trying to hold down the stool.