Benny Goodman quotes

Benny Goodman was an American jazz clarinetist and bandleader, often called the "King of Swing." His pioneering performances helped popularize jazz and swing music across the United States in the 1930s and 1940s. He is remembered for breaking racial barriers in music and for shaping the sound of an era. Here are 8 of his quotes:

To this day, I don't like people walking on stage not looking good. You have to look good. If you feel special about yourself then you're going to play special. (Benny Goodman)
Too many young musicians today want to win polls before they learn their instruments. View quote
Benny Goodman
As soon as it was understood that we could handle things in our own way, it was the thrill of my life to walk out on that stage with people just hemming the band in. View quote
Benny Goodman
One way or the other, if you want to find reasons why you shouldn't keep on, you'll find 'em. The obstacles are all there; there are a million of 'em. View quote
Benny Goodman
Sometimes when you start losing detail, whether it's in music or in life, something as small as failing to be polite, you start to lose substance. View quote
Benny Goodman
After you've done all the work and prepared as much as you can, what the hell, you might as well go out and have a good time. View quote
Benny Goodman
I remember Glenn Miller coming to me once, before he had his own band, saying, How do you do it? How do you get started? It's so difficult. I told him, I don't know but whatever you do don't stop. Just keep on going. View quote
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If a guy's got it, let him give it. I'm selling music, not prejudice. View quote
Benny Goodman

Benny Goodman

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Occupation: American Musician
Born: May 30, 1909
Died: June 13, 1986
Quotes count: 8

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