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25 quotes by Ben E. King

Ben E. King Ben E. King, 2006 Background information Birth name Benjamin Earl Nelson Also known as Ben E. King Born (1938-09-28) September 28, 1938 (age 76) Henderson, North Carolina Origin Harlem, New York Genres Soul, R&B, pop, doo-wop Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, record producer Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards Years active 1958–present Labels Atco Records Atlantic Records Associated acts The Drifters The Five Crowns...
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I still think my whole career was accidental. I didn't pursue it. I feel like I'm cheating sometimes.

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Those things don't happen today. I feel sorry for the kids in the industry today. They have on sunglasses, eat caviar in jet planes, but... →

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You were able to sing something they related to instantly, because it was part of what you felt. It was part of what you had already traveled... →

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And, because there was an honesty about all that was going on. It connected with the people in the street.

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I do like what Alicia Keys and John Legend are doing. With their music, you keep your clothes on.

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I never even visualized for a second doing what I'm doing.

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If there's anything about the business that I love and that I'm extremely happy about, is that my career started at that time and that I met... →

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One minute we can be in a small club, the next minute we can be in a coliseum, and the next minute we can be in a small auditorium. It varies... →

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At that time, we were in charge. We didn't ask. We just did. We just did what was in our heart.

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I do a lot of Vegas work and work with the comedians.

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It doesn't take me long to write songs.

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It never dawned on me at any particular time of my life that people are paid tremendous money to sing.

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The industry now wants to be in charge of everything.

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