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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.

This is a Solo Flight, but I want aviation enthusiasts and adventurers everywhere to join me in the endeavour.

Quotes by Steve Fossett

My primary goal is to be a solo artist releasing original music.

Quotes by Sid Sriram

I had to get out of my record deal that I signed with my previous band and get a full solo record deal going so, with all of the paperwork that, that entails it did take a while.

Quotes by Sebastian Bach

I've been solo since 1996, so I've been doing it for a while now.

Quotes by Sebastian Bach

I think all the bad blood started when Geffen released a greatest hits package of my solo stuff.

Quotes by Sammy Hagar

I'd like to release solo songs on a regular basis, but it's pretty difficult for me to finish them.

Quotes by Rostam Batmanglij

You don't make solo albums to have hits.

Quotes by Ronnie Wood

All I did was basically play myself in the role of Napoleon Solo.

Quotes by Robert Vaughn

It's a huge responsibility being a solo act.

Quotes by Robbie Williams

Oh. Yes. There. Is. A. Lot of pressure. As a solo singer. Absolutely.

Quotes by Rachel Stevens

Don't get 'Return of The Mac' confused as a solo album. That was just a mixtape.

Quotes by Prodigy

When I was recording my first solo album 'Imaginaryland,' I was listening to a lot of movie scores.

Quotes by Petra Haden

My most favourite gigs that ever happened were solo, before The Monkees ever happened.

Quotes by Peter Tork

Now my main goal is my solo career, so I want to keep doing that.

Quotes by Paul Taylor

I'm the 1st black platinum artist in Detroit, solo artist in Detroit.

Quotes by Obie Trice

Harrison Ford has always been one of my favorite actors. I grew up with Han Solo and Indiana Jones, and 'Regarding Henry' is one of my favorite movies of all time.

Quotes by Nolan North

On Ain't No Telling I came up with the bass solo.

Quotes by Noel Redding

I saw Jennifer Batten do a cool guitar solo before I ever saw any other girl do a cool guitar solo.

Quotes by Nita Strauss

Between 1963 and 1975, I worked very little. The Beatles had come to New York and changed music - all the solo singers were out of work.

Quotes by Neil Sedaka

Strategy is not really a solo sport - even If you're the CEO.

Quotes by Max McKeown

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.