Quotes by 'Kate Smith'

Kate Smith

Family: Jessie May Smith...

rock-and-roll rocks done

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

mood ballads

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

song ears

I learn my songs by ear.

I just can't read music.

products

I have personally believed in every product I have ever advertised.

home groups towns

Every small town has its dramatic group, its barber-shop quartet, every home has music in one form or another.

song years amazed

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

war voice purpose

Because of my voice, speaking words which had been carefully chosen, women had used money they had set aside for other purposes to buy war bonds.

harder

I am harder on myself than anyone else could be.

people training example

I am continually embarrassed by people who point me out as an example of what can be done without training.

voice perfect lucky

I am exceedingly lucky that my voice, along with perfect pitch and perfect rhythm, was given me at birth.

groups motive raises

I have always examined closely the motives of any group for which I am asked to raise money.

loyal capacity middle

Middle-aged women have greater stability, they are more loyal, and their capacity for steady work is greater than that of younger women.

intelligent analysis adherence

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