10 Blues Music Quotes to Get You Through the Day

If you’re a fan of the blues, these 10 quotes will definitely resonate with you. From legends like B.B. King and Muddy Waters, to modern greats like John Mayer and Gary Clark Jr., these musicians have a way of speaking to the soul. So when you’re feeling down, or just need a little inspiration, take a cue from these blues greats and let their words lift you up.

B.B. King

“The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.”

Blues singer, songwriter and guitarist B.B. King was born on this day in 1925. He is widely considered one of the greatest blues musicians of all time, and his influence has spread to many other genres of music. In honor of his birthday, here are 10 quotes from the king of the blues himself.

1. “The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.”

2. “Of all the things I’ve lost, I miss my mind the most.”

3. “You can’t lose something you never had, you can’t keep something you don’t own.”

4. “The blues is a feeling, not a thought. It comes from way down deep inside us, and it comes out in the music we play and sing.”

5. “I’m proof that the Blues doesn’t have to drive you crazy to make great music.”

6. “My advice to other disabled people would be, concentrate on things your disability doesn’t prevent you doing well, and don’t regret the things it interferes with. Don’t be disabled in spirit as well as physically.”

7 .”You can’t rule the world if you stay in bed.”

8 .”When one door closes, another one opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the ones which open for us.”

9 .”If a man or woman will spend time studying this kind of music [the blues], he or she will discover five additional letters in L-I-V-E: love, imagination, vision, empathy.”

“The blues is easy to play, but very hard to feel.”

There’s something about the blues that just seems to speak to the human condition. Maybe it’s the fact that the genre has its roots in struggle and hardship, or maybe it’s because the best blues music is so soulful and emotional. Either way, there’s no denying the power of a good blues song.

Here are 10 quotes about blues music that perfectly capture its essence:

“The blues is easy to play, but very hard to feel.”
-Wes Montgomery

“The blues are easy to play, but very hard to feel.”
-Taj Mahal

“The blues is easy to play, but damn hard to feel.”
-Anonymous

“You can’t have the Blues without a sense of humor.”
-John Lee Hooker

“I’m playing the best I can with what I got.”
-Muddy Waters

“I’m playing the blues for the people who have the blues.”

1. “I’m playing the blues for the people who have the blues.”
2. “The blues is easy to play, but hard to feel.”
3. “The blues had a baby and they named it rock ‘n’ roll.”
4. “The blues is a lowdown ain’t-got-no-use kind of feeling.”
5. “The blues is not about feeling better, it’s about making other people feel better.”
6. “I’m not good at anything else, so I might as well play the blues.”
7. “Without the Blues, there’d be no Rock ‘n’ Roll.”
8. “You can’t have a good time without the Blues.”
9. “Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen… but the Blues”
10. “All I need is just a little bit of love and a whole lot of rockin’!”

Muddy Waters

“The blues is easy to play, but difficult to feel.” -Muddy Waters

The blues is a genre of music that is steeped in history and tradition. For many, the blues is a way of life. It is the music of the soul, and the expressions of the human experience. The blues has been around for centuries, and has evolved over time. Today, the blues can be heard in all types of music, from rock to country to jazz.

Muddy Waters was one of the most influential blues musicians of all time. His unique style of playing guitar and singing captivated audiences around the world. Muddy Waters was a true pioneer of the blues, and his influence can still be felt today.

“The blues had a baby and they named it rock and roll.”

“The blues had a baby and they named it rock and roll.” – Muddy Waters

The blues is a genre of music that originated in the African-American communities of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is a style of music that is characterized by its use of the blue note, which gives it its distinctive sound.

The blues has been a major influence on various genres of music, including rock and roll, jazz, country, and pop. Some of the most famous blues musicians include Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Howlin’ Wolf, and Willie Dixon.

In honor of these great musicians, here are 10 quotes about the blues:

1. “The blues is easy to play, but hard to feel.” – Jimi Hendrix

2. “Without the blues there’d be no rock ‘n’ roll.” – Eric Clapton

3. “The blues is not about sadness; it’s about life.” – B.B. King

4. “I’m gonna live the life I sing about in my song.” – Big Bill Broonzy

5. “The trouble with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind.” – Humphrey Bogart
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“I’m so tired of love songs, lyrics that preach.” – Etta James
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“Rock ‘n’ roll is just dancing to the blues.” – Chuck Berry
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“Nobody knows where the music comes from . . . It’s magic . . .” – W C Handy 9. “You can’t have a hip-hop song without some kind of hooks or melody or something singable.” – Quincy Jones 10 “The blues tells a story every time.” – Willie Dixon

“The blues is the roots and the other music is the fruits.”

1. “The blues is the roots and the other music is the fruits.” – Willie Dixon
2. “The blues are easy to play, but hard to feel.” – Jimi Hendrix
3. “The blues is nothing but a good man feeling bad.” – T-Bone Walker
4. “I’m singing the blues but I ain’t got the blues.” – B.B. King
5. “I would rather sing the blues than preach a sermon.” – Muddy Waters
6. “If it wasn’t for the women, there’d be no blues at all.” – Howlin’ Wolf
7. “I’m gonna tell you a story, I’m gonna sing you a song, I’m gonna show you that I’m not that good for nothing that you think I am.” – Bo Diddley
8. “The trouble with me is that I love too much, won’t somebody help me, it’s a doggone shame.” – Jimmy Reed
9. “Everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die.” – Junior Parker
10. “In my world, everybody’s got a mouth full of guns and they’re pointing them right at you.” – John Lee Hooker

Willie Dixon

“The blues are easy to play, but hard to feel.” -Willie Dixon

Blues music is known for its soulful, emotive sound – and its ability to speak to the human experience in a way that few other genres can.

If you’re feeling down, or just need a little boost, take a look at these ten Willie Dixon quotes about the blues. These wise words might just get you through the day.

“The blues are easy to play, but hard to feel.”
“You can’t copy the feeling of the blues.”
“Nobody knows where the music comes from, it’s just something that people feel.”
“Blues is truth, and truth is freedom.”
“The blues tell a story. Every line has a meaning.”
“The blues are not about happy-go-lucky people dancing around having fun all the time. It’s about real life and real emotions.”
“I’m just trying to make the best music that I can make – whether it’s country, folk, or blues.”
“You gotta have soul if you wanna play the blues.”
“Without the blues there’d be no rock ‘n’ roll.”

“The blues are the roots and all other music is the fruits.”

1. “The blues are the roots and all other music is the fruits.” – Willie Dixon
2. “Without the blues, there’d be no rock ‘n’ roll.” – Muddy Waters
3. “The blues is easy to play, but hard to feel.” – Jimi Hendrix
4. “The blues has a way of finding its way out of a cloudy day.” – Billie Holiday
5. “I’m playing the truest kind of blues there is.” – B.B. King
6. “You can’t fake the feeling!” – James Brown
7. “The blues is my Muse.” – Taj Mahal
8. “The farther away I am from the music, the more I appreciate it.” – Buddy Guy
9. “Anything that don’t got Soul ain’t got no heart to me!” – Koko Taylor
10. “All these people with problems think they’re gonna come to my concerts and listen to my music, and all their problems are gonna go away! That’s not true! The music will make you forget your problems for a while, but when it’s over, you’re gonna have to face them again!” -Bessie Smith

“The blues is the truth.”

There’s something about the blues that just gets under your skin. It’s the sound of heartache, pain, and struggling to make it through another day. But there’s also something special about the blues that can make you feel better, even when things are tough.

Here are 10 quotes about the blues that will lift your spirits and help you get through the day.

1. “The blues is easy to play, but very difficult to feel.” – Jimi Hendrix

2. “The blues is a feelings, a good old feelings.” – B.B. King

3. “I think if I had to do it over again, I would have invented the blues.” – Muddy Waters

4. “The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat.” – Lena Horne

5. “You can’t keep the bird of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can stop him from building a nest in your hair.” – Chinese Proverb

6. “Without music, life would be a mistake.” – Friedrich Nietzsche

7. “I don’t know anything about music. In my line you don’t have to.” – Elvis Presley
8. “Music is love in search of a word.” – Sidney Lanier

9. “And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” – Friedrich Nietzsche

10. “Music is the language of the spirit… It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife.” – Kahlil Gibran

“The blues ain’t nothin’ but a good man feelin’ bad.”

“The blues ain’t nothin’ but a good man feelin’ bad.” – Muddy Waters

“The blues is a lowdown feeling; it’s a natural fact.” – Big Bill Broonzy

” Blues is easy to play, but hard to feel.” – Jimi Hendrix

” The blues is gold.” – B.B. King

” If the truth was told about the blues, a whole lot of people would be listening with their eyes closed.” – Willie Dixon

” The blues is the roots and the other music is the fruits.” – Willie Nelson

” When you play the blues, you got to have soul.” – BB King

” You can’t fake the feeling of the blues.” – Buddy Guy