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7 quotes by Brenda Russell

Brenda Russell (born Brenda Gordon, April 8, 1949, Brooklyn, New York ) is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter and keyboardist. Known for her eclectic musical style, her recordings have encompassed several different genres, including pop, soul, dance, jazz and adult contemporary. She is perhaps most well known for her 1988 hit "Piano in the Dark", and also for writing the song "Get Here" which was a hit for Oleta Adams in 1991. Russell's...
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I've always been insecure about my singing. That's why I've focused so much on my songwriting.

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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.

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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... →

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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... →

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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... →

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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... →

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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... →

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