Philip Bailey Quotes

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Philip Bailey

Profession : Singer

Birth : May 8, 1951

Music is a very strong force when it comes to making a difference, as well as entertaining, soothing, and encouraging.

Philip Bailey

Interestingly enough, I'm an earth sign, and my personality is pretty much in keeping with that, and Verdine is definitely a fire sign. And even though Ralph is a water sign, he would definitely be the wind side of the equation.

Philip Bailey

When we came up, Clive Davis and other record execs would do anything to keep Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, even Johnny Mathis intact, because they wanted to keep alive a musical legacy. As a result, those artists were able to spend 30 to 40 years in the business and still make a living, still have a fan base.

Philip Bailey

Buying into the hype can get you into a lot of trouble, believing your own press.

Philip Bailey

I am a big gospel guy myself and I listen to a lot to gospel music. It inspires me. It encourages me. It uplifts me.

Philip Bailey

Sampling has definitely introduced the music to younger generations - helped the music evolve and kept it relevant.

Philip Bailey

My faith in God has been the rudder that has allowed me to soar above the fray and to stay grounded and to learn from my mistakes.

Philip Bailey

At the height of Earth, Wind & Fire's success, I felt an emptiness and void. I studied lots of philosophies and cults and I prayed to God. God made it plain that Jesus Christ died for my sins.

Philip Bailey

I think that there are some fantastic musicians out there - very, very talented musicians.

Philip Bailey

Because of my register, Miles Davis' trumpet playing has always been a big influence on my singing. I've always been intrigued by the way he can start anywhere and make it right.

Philip Bailey

I'm a real snob when it comes to coffee.

Philip Bailey

I'll Uber to who has the best expressos, and I'll take my iPad and go get a coffee... It's really given the touring situation a whole other layer of enjoyment.

Philip Bailey

We tried to make music that had a very diverse collection of genres - jazz, pop, Latin, even the blues. We tried to have a gumbo soup of expressions. We wanted to create music that would have people dive into a pool of artistic beauty and feel good. And I think we have been really blessed.

Philip Bailey

Life can be very challenging. But I've always believed that God is always in control, even when you are going through challenges. Nothing catches him by surprise. It's all part of his plan. I rely on that even during the toughest of times.

Philip Bailey

For me, I listened to a lot of female jazz artists. And of course, the Motown and Philly sounds, all that stuff was very influential. And church and gospel.

Philip Bailey

When we came up, groups and bands and performers were interested in being their own thing. They wanted to make sure that they had their own identity.

Philip Bailey

I can't imagine my loved ones being in this world without anybody to turn to, without any support or encouragement, guidance in any shape, form or fashion. But there's such a large population of people and that's their plight. Through no fault of their own. Sometimes parents die, sometimes parents can't take care of them - all kinds of misfortunes.

Philip Bailey

It's really sad that you have more infomercials on TV to adopt a dog or a cat, or save a whale, then you do millions of flesh and blood human beings.

Philip Bailey

You just hope to do music that people will embrace... music that will be cutting edge and will be recognized.

Philip Bailey

I am who I am. I can't do anything that doesn't have nuances of all the music I've done in the past.

Philip Bailey