Norah Jones Quotes

Who isn't a fan of Ray Charles?

Ray Charles, in his own way, it's like at the beginning, Ray Charles changed American music, not once but twice.

Bob Dylan is like an alien on this earth, and I love him! I cried when I saw him play live because I was so close to him.

It would be a dream come true if I could sing for A.R. Rahman. He is very unconventional.

Marvin Gaye was one of the coolest. I look to him as a style icon and as an artist.

I would love to do a song with Janet Jackson. Janet was, is, forever will be, the ultimate. She's the ultimate dream girl for every guy - and for every girl.

He knows I rip him off every day. He's the godfather for me. Nobody can say they aren't influenced by what Stevie Wonder has done.

I am grateful I got the chance to meet Stevie Wonder! He's like royalty to me and is one of my biggest inspirations.

Stevie Wonder makes my heart happy and is my spirit animal. That is all.

You know, I thought seeing Aretha Franklin last year was amazing, and I didn't think anyone can top that. But if someone can, John Legend would be the man. In my mind, he's a legend, no pun intended.

I would have to say Sam Cooke is the one I admired most. His artistry and vocal, just the way he did it.

Pop Staples was one of my true mentors.

Amy Winehouse is one of my biggest inspirations.

James Brown really taught me a lot - his lyrics and his performance and whatever he does when he's onstage. I'll always call him a legend, and I'll always respect what he did.

I would love to do something with Bill Withers just because I think he's next-level, just so, so class!

Stevie Wonder was a big influence in my life.

I saw Ray Charles at Massey Hall.

The beauty of all these years of singing the anthem is that I got a chance to meet athletes that I love, and there was a mutual respect.

When you listen to Ray Charles, there's never any doubt whose voice that is.

I'm a genius. I'm like Prince.

Neil Young is my hero, and such a great example. You know what that guy has been doing for the past 40 years? Making music. That's what that guy does. Sometimes you pay attention, sometimes you don't. Sometimes he hands it to you, sometimes he keeps it to himself. He's a good man with a beautiful family and wonderful life.

Diana Ross is a big inspiration to all of us. We all grew up watching everything about her - her mike placement, her grace, her style and her class.

I always bring out the best in men I fight, but Joe Frazier, I'll tell the world right now, brings out the best in me. I'm gonna tell ya, that's one helluva man, and God bless him.

I always loved Sam Cooke, because he seemed very versatile. He sang gospel, soul, blues, pop music.

There is something complete about Stevie Wonder, and one senses that he is not only exceptionally important today, but will continue to be for as long as he chooses.