Brenda Russell Quotes

United States, Singer
April 8, 1949

Brenda Russell is an American singer-songwriter and keyboardist. Russell has a diverse musical style which encompasses pop, soul, dance, and jazz. As well she's received a sum of five Grammy nominations altogether

Also known as Songwriter, Keyboardist

I learned early in my writing career that if I try to tailor a song for someone else, I'm usually off base. They're usually looking for something from you with your character.

Brenda Russell
- Writing
- Character
- Career
I follow my instincts. Maybe I'd be more successful in my business and my private life if I did things like everybody else. But I just feel like I'm different from everybody else.

Brenda Russell
- Life
- Different
- Business

I go through cycles with my writing. I have cycles where I'm up all night and lose track of time, and then I go for months without a thing to write about. My song 'So Good, So Right' came to me while I was washing dishes after a dinner party.

Brenda Russell
- Up
- Time
- Good
My inspiration comes from God, so I always have to be open, kind of like being an antenna. I like to write songs people love.

Brenda Russell
- People
- God
- Inspiration
It's pretty cool that artists like Flo Rida and Bingo Players can be inspired to interpret a song like 'Piano in the Dark' in completely new genres. As an artist and writer, it's the highest compliment we can be paid.

Brenda Russell
- Pretty
- Song
- Cool
I've always been insecure about my singing. That's why I've focused so much on my songwriting.

Brenda Russell
- Why
- Singing
Being a background singer is one thing, but being on stage as the star is something else again. When you walk out there with all those people staring at you, it's like you're naked to the world. And I hate being criticized.

Brenda Russell
- People
- World
- Hate