Welcome to the world of Rita Coolidge, where words transcend into melodies and emotions echo through every note. Rita Coolidge is an American singer-songwriter renowned for her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, captivating audiences with her enchanting performances for decades. With a career spanning over five decades, Coolidge has left an indelible mark on the music industry, earning accolades and admiration for her remarkable talent.
Born in Lafayette, Tennessee, Coolidge’s journey in music began at a young age, fueled by her passion for storytelling and expression through song. She rose to prominence in the 1970s with hits like We’re All Alone and Higher and Higher, showcasing her dynamic vocal range and distinctive style. Throughout her illustrious career, Coolidge has collaborated with some of the industry’s most iconic artists, leaving an enduring legacy in the realms of rock, folk, and pop music.
Below, you’ll find a collection of inspiring and insightful quotes from Rita Coolidge herself, offering glimpses into her wisdom, experiences, and artistic vision. Whether you seek motivation, reflection, or simply appreciate the beauty of her words, these quotes invite you to immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Rita Coolidge’s musical legacy.
The month of September is Women in Jazz, so I’m doing jazz there in September. I’m in for the duration. Rita Coolidge
I choose things by how they resonate in my heart. Rita Coolidge
Jazz radio is not very friendly to pop singers who decide to make a jazz record. But a lot of people have been. A lot of the people I’ve talked to like the record. Rita Coolidge
Universal was absolutely marvelous about sitting down with me and listening to my input. It wasn’t something where they chose a bunch of songs that were best sellers. They did a marvelous job on the packaging. It’s a beautiful tribute. Rita Coolidge
I wanted to make a jazz record. I didn’t want it to be a standards record. Rita Coolidge
I was kind of known as a ballad singer. People would send ballads. Some of them would go over my shoulder and float off the top of my head, and I just didn’t feel anything. Then I would hear a song that would absolutely shake me. Rita Coolidge
Possibly, I should have been a jazz singer from the beginning. Rita Coolidge
I think you have to have a jazz pedigree to be on jazz radio. Rita Coolidge
I’m not stopping. My dream has come true, and I’m staying. Rita Coolidge
I’ve got my whole life. There’s a lifetime of experience, a lifetime of experiencing the road and the music and different players. It makes me a richer human being. I have a greater source of information to tap into, a wealth of life. Rita Coolidge
If I’m driving to L.A. and have anxiety about making the drive, if I’ve got Peggy with me, we’re cool. Rita Coolidge
When I sang that song, I felt it was almost as if some force had moved into my body. Things like that have only happened to me singing jazz. It doesn’t happen when singing pop. I get so deeply into the music, it feels like I’ve become someone else. Rita Coolidge
Too often, the opportunity knocks, but by the time you push back the chain, push back the bolt, unhook the two locks and shut off the burglar alarm, it’s too late. Rita Coolidge
I’ve always wanted to record a jazz record. I did one in the ’70s with Barbara Carroll. It’s been a journey. Rita Coolidge
I’ve always loved jazz. Rita Coolidge
I think the challenges for me was to go into the studio with these incredible jazz players and come up to their level of excellence. That’s always a challenge. Rita Coolidge
There was a subtlety about Peggy Lee. It was powerful. There was a valuable use of space. Everything was not cluttered. Her voice was out front and was the key instrument. Rita Coolidge
My grandmother passed at 104. She sang and wrote songs until she passed. Rita Coolidge
It seems that jazz is more cerebral and more mathematical in a sense. Rita Coolidge
I say what’s in my heart, and I do it in my concerts. Rita Coolidge
I don’t think I was considered to be a cabaret singer because I didn’t have patter that was written. Rita Coolidge
I recorded my first jazz record in the ’70s. Rita Coolidge
You know, I’m pretty much an open book. Rita Coolidge
