Like all soul singers I grew up singing in church but sometimes I would leave early and sit in the car listening to gospel band The Blind Boys of Alabama. Hearing their lead singer Clarence made me connect the idea of church and show business and see how I could make a career singing music that stirred the soul.
The wretch who lives without freedom feels like dressing in the mud from the streets Those who have you o Liberty do not know. you. Those who do not have you should not speak of you but win you.