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Solo Quotes

On your own, and finding your own sound.

These quotes follow musicians striking out on their own solo projects and performers reflecting on beloved solo characters from film. For more on creative independence, see Artist quotes.

When I was 25, Abba was formed. After Abba I made three solo albums. Maybe I have been productive enough.

Quotes by Agnetha Faltskog

When I do solo material I definitely tend to overthink it. I make a lot of rules for myself that are a little bit arbitrary and... it's just painful.

Quotes by Aesop Rock

I was never disheartened that I did not get solo hero movies.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

Every young actor wants this feeling of being the solo lead in a film.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

Album Quotes

It's archaic to think about films as a solo lead or multi-starrer.

Quotes by Aditi Rao Hydari

Doing the stereotypical solo bores me.

Quotes by Adam Jones

I knew I was destined to do a solo album, but when I did that first album in 1978, I had no idea it was going to be that well received.

Quotes by Ace Frehley

I would say Hope Solo is competitive.

Quotes by Abby Wambach

I've always been excited at the idea of performing a solo show.

Quotes by Aaron Lazar

Always Quotes

My goal has been to encourage jointness, to push people to think of affiliations rather than to operate as solo entrepreneurs.

Quotes by A. Bartlett Giamatti

I did my solo thing for a while and got that out of my system.

Quotes by Wayne Static

Anyone who likes Static-X will definitely like my solo record.

Quotes by Wayne Static

I've wanted to do a solo album since 2000 when I was writing songs for the 'Machine' record.

Quotes by Wayne Static

By the time I did that third solo album, I'd finally learned how to do it, but I'd also learned that I liked being in a band.

Quotes by Tommy Shaw

Artist Quotes

I grew up listening to such strong female solo artists. I love Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears.

Quotes by Tiffany Hwang

I think I wanted my solo debut to be very unpredictable.

Quotes by Tiffany Hwang

I'll play with a hundred pieces or do a solo job.

Quotes by Teddy Wilson

As a solo performer, it's total involvement. What I do is to break down the wall between audience and performer.

Quotes by Taj Mahal

My first solo was in church when I was five.

Quotes by Suzy Bogguss

Doing Quotes

I might do a solo album, maybe do covers, or do an acoustic thing. No Sex Pistols tours, nothing!

Quotes by Steve Jones

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these solo quotes focus on?
This set focuses on musicians describing why they pursued solo albums and performers reflecting on memorable solo characters from film.
Why do artists talk about wanting to go solo?
Several quotes describe a long-held desire to record independently, often tracing the idea back years before it actually happened.
Is this collection only about music?
No, it also includes a nod to a beloved solo character from film, showing how the idea of going it alone resonates beyond music.
What feeling do these solo quotes capture?
They capture a mix of independence and relief, with more than one quote describing solo work as a way to get something out of your system.
Where can I read more about musical craft and ambition?
Visit our Album quotes page for more on the creative process behind recording.

Building your own Album someday? Pair this page with quotes on craft and ambition, or browse what artists say about Doing things their own way.