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Count Basie quotes

American Musician August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984

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Count Basie quote: "All I wanted was to be big, to be in show business and to..."
All I wanted was to be big, to be in show business and to travel... and that's what I've been doing all my life. Count Basie
I, of course, wanted to play real jazz. When we played pop tunes, and naturally we had to, I wanted those pops to kick! Not loud and fast, understand, but smoothly and with a definite punch. Count Basie
Count Basie quote: "Well, if you find a note tonight that sounds good, play the..."
Well, if you find a note tonight that sounds good, play the same damn note every night! Count Basie
I decided that I would be one of the biggest new names; and I actually had some little fancy business cards printed up to announce it, 'Count Basie. Beware, the Count is Here.' Count Basie
Count Basie quote: "If you play a tune and a person don't tap their feet, don't..."
If you play a tune and a person don't tap their feet, don't play the tune. Count Basie
Count Basie quote: "I'm saying: to be continued, until we meet again. Meanwhile,..."
I'm saying: to be continued, until we meet again. Meanwhile, keep on listening and tapping your feet. Count Basie
Count Basie quote: "Of course, there are a lot of ways you can treat the blues,..."
Of course, there are a lot of ways you can treat the blues, but it will still be the blues. Count Basie

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