Michael Franks Quotes

United States, Jazz Musician
September 18, 1944

Michael Franks is an American jazz singer and songwriter, considered a leader of the quiet storm movement. He has recorded with a variety of well-known artists, such as Patti Austin, Art Garfunkel, Brenda Russell, Claus Ogerman, and David Sanborn. His songs have been recorded by Shirley Bassey, The Carpenters, Kurt Elling, Diana Krall, Patti LaBelle, Lyle Lovett, The Manhattan Transfer, Carmen McRae and Ringo Starr.

Also known as Songwriter

We gotta see-saw until we unthaw those Popsicle toes.

Michael Franks
- Until
- Gotta
- Popsicles
Whenever I explore the land of Yin, I always take one on the chin.

Michael Franks
- Explore
- Whenever
- Chin

I write autobiographically, although I apply liberal amounts of poetic license.

Michael Franks
- Write
- Liberal
- Poetic
Ive always enjoyed the enthusiasm of the best studio musicians and, over the years, have collected so many inspired contributions from them.

Michael Franks
- Years
- Musicians
- Enjoyed
People often ask me how I developed my vocal sound, and the answer usually disappoints them: Its just the way I sound when I sing.

Michael Franks
- People
- Just
- Answer