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Soul Music Quotes

Sayings on a sound that never gets old.

These soul music quotes trace how the genre shaped childhoods and careers, pulling some artists toward rock while keeping others devoted for life. For more on formative influences, see Lessons quotes.

I grew up listening to a lot of soul music, and a lot of folk music.

Quotes by Katey Sagal

I love soul music.

Quotes by Jessie Reyez

I got into the soul music, but I wanted to rock. I was a rocker.

Quotes by Clarence Clemons

Soul music is timeless.

Quotes by Alicia Keys

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these soul music quotes focus on?
Mostly personal history, artists recalling how they first heard the genre growing up and what kept them coming back to it.
Did every speaker start out loving soul music?
Not always, one quote describes getting into soul music but still feeling pulled toward rock at the same time.
Why is soul music often called timeless in these quotes?
Because its appeal is described as lasting well beyond the era it came from, still resonating with listeners today.
Do these quotes mention other genres too?
Yes, folk music is mentioned alongside soul as part of one speaker's early musical upbringing.
Who would enjoy these soul music quotes?
Anyone with a personal connection to the genre, or curious about how musicians describe their own formative influences. See Lessons quotes for more on early influence.

Whether discovered early or embraced later, soul music comes across here as a constant rather than a passing phase. Check out Newcastle and John Bruton quotes for other perspectives on lasting influence.