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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.

Zelda is the best solo game; Mario Cart is the best group game.

Quotes by GRiZ

I only do solo albums when songs are screaming at me to be let out of my mind.

Quotes by Graham Nash

The other saxophones, except as solo instruments, really don't have much point in the orchestra.

Quotes by Gerry Mulligan

Taking a solo on a tune is always a little bit scary.

Quotes by Gary Larson

When I perform as a solo, I think a lot about what I always wanted to do but have not done yet.

Quotes by G-Dragon

I have no want or desire to solo. I'd rather create melodies and accompanying parts.

Quotes by Frank Iero

I had a number of very strong personalities in my family. My father was a concert flutist, the solo flute for Toscanini.

Quotes by Francis Ford Coppola

I enjoyed climbing with other people, good friends, but I did quite a lot of solo climbing, too.

Quotes by Edmund Hillary

I'm into the whole song-as-a-piece-of-music thing: if it literally doesn't call for it, if it already has enough stuff going on, then it's okay not to play a solo.

Quotes by Dimebag Darrell

Solo concerts are murder, I find; I don't like doing them.

Quotes by Derek Bailey

I was brought up on listening to 78 rpm records from crooners to opera singers to solo piano players.

Quotes by Denny Laine

I never wanted to be a solo artist.

Quotes by Dennis DeYoung

I don't wanna be a solo artist. I wanna be in Styx.

Quotes by Dennis DeYoung

The fact is, for the first 10 years I toured as a solo artist, I wasn't playing any of the songs I didn't write or sing.

Quotes by Dennis DeYoung

I never imagined that I would have a successful solo career, let alone one in musical theater.

Quotes by Dennis DeYoung

The turnaround is when you have a solo in betwixt the verses. You stoppin' to have a solo.

Quotes by David Edwards

I wish I started out as a solo artist.

Quotes by Darlene Love

The drums can get pretty boring as a solo instrument.

Quotes by Danny Carey

Since I was the solo artist as well as the writer for the songs, I figured I had enough credits on it already.

Quotes by Cy Coleman

I always wanted to do my solo album in English, because I grew up listening to a lot of pop artists and English-based songs.

Quotes by CL

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.