The 50 best phrases of Gloria Gaynor
Gloria Fowles is the real name of the great African-American singer of disco and soul music, Gloria Gaynor. You can surely recognize her from her worldwide hit 'I will survive' or her other songs, 'Never Can Say Goodbye' and 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You'.
Great quotes from Gloria Gaynor
To remember her legacy, we bring in this article a compilation of Gloria Gaynor's greatest quotes, which you cannot miss.
1. We all know that self-esteem comes from what you think of yourself, not from what others think of you.
A great truth that we must all accept.
2. The producer did not want to hear the song. So my manager and I gave it to the DJ at the club “Studio 54” in New York. The audience was excited and we knew right away that it would become a success. There was no doubt about it.
Talking about presenting 'I Will Survive' for the first time.
3. I listen from John Legend and Alicia Keys to Sam Smith.
An artist who does not limit her musical tastes.
4. People have told me many stories of how the song I will survive helped them.
It is not just a song, but a hymn of strength.
5. I have no problem with gay groups using it for their demands; it is a positive song that gives strength and conveys a message of positive energy.
Reflecting on using his most popular song to jumpstart movements.
6. We knew that if I celebrated a song that fast, it would become a hit.
You always have to trust our works and have a positive mind.
7. "I Will Survive" has given meaning to my life and continues to do so every time I sing it or play it anywhere.
Something so significant and personal that it became important to many more.
8. A divine design... It was meant to be the center of my purpose.
A talent that could not be wasted.
9. 'I will survive' symbolizes an attitude. The first time I read the lyrics and listened to the music, I was aware of its power. So I insisted to the company that they had potential success there and that they should publish it as A-side.
And how good he insisted, because he was right that it would be a success.
10. Supposedly women were not made to lead, but only to be cared for by them.
Speaking of the important step for women to begin to take the leadership of the world.
11. I've never been a different person on stage than I was on it.
It does not matter what we dedicate to, as long as that does not change us as people.
12. For me it is a blessing to be on stage, singing those wonderful songs that contribute to making people happier.
Talking about how much he loves being on stage singing.
13. We are not equipped to defeat them, therefore we have to disarm them. We are equipped for that.
On how to 'attack' the patriarchal world.
14. The song has become the central theme of my artistic desire, it is wonderful.
What ended up becoming 'I will survive' for her.
15. I love singing above all things.
This can be seen in every song he sings.
16. It has helped them shake off the bad times they have had, put them in the past, take from them what they can to strengthen themselves.
Without a doubt, his songs only convey positive energy.
17. It seems to me very good that each one directs that message in whatever way.
A reference to taking your music with encouragement and love.
18. There is nothing comparable to live music, there is simply nothing.
Live music has something special that cannot be compared to anything else.
19. Being able to share my music is what gives meaning to my life, with it I also share my experience about the love of Christ.
Through his music he expresses his faith.
20. It's human relationships that make you happy, just a lot of people don't know.
There is nothing that fills us more with joy than sharing.
21. I knew the song would remain popular as long as it was put on the radio. But I had no idea that this would happen for so long.
A success that passed its time.
22. I will only withdraw from the stage when physically I cannot do it or it is no longer fun for me.
When is a good time to retire? When you consider it appropriate.
23. They say that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and this song seems like it has allowed people to do that, get on with their lives and put the negative in the past.
Talking about the message 'I will survive' leaves.
24. It was a very intense and fun time; A lot of things happened to me very quickly. I had been in music for many years, but, of course, on another level.
Showing his memories about the disco music era.
25. Its influence, both positive and universal, is what I think has made it a classic.
It's not just about how catchy the song is, it's about the message it conveys.
26. Today the hardest thing about being a woman is doing what you have to do without turning masculine.
Speaking of what it was like to stand out as a woman in her time.
27. If someone writes a song that I want to sing and they put something in it with grammar errors, I can't sing. I have to fix it, I just do it.
A fond of spelling rules.
28. "I Will Survive" gives strength and conveys a message of positive energy.
The actual nature of the song.
29. I still love a variety of types of music.
Even if you have a strong style, that does not prevent you from enjoying other styles of music.
30. People always want to ask me about my drug problem - I've never had a drug problem, I had a self-esteem problem!
The real reason why he ended up in the underworld of drugs.
31. I was afraid of being alone.
Fame doesn't always provide everything that people really need.
32. The better your audience is, the more energy you have and the more energy you have the better you do your show. The better you do your show, the more they love it and the more energy they give you.
The audience is everything to any artist.
33. I believe that, since the eighties, hip hop artists have followed classical black music with imagination and talent, respecting its essence but giving it a completely new air that has connected with people younger.
Talking about the style that most identifies people of his ethnicity.
34. I think I sound like Barry White.
An interesting comparison about his talent.
35. When you are young, you don't think so long term.
Young people tend to live in the moment and not worry about future consequences.
36. The song immediately connected with people, regardless of their nationality, race, color or sexual condition. Talk about something essential in life: resisting and surviving the most difficult moments that come our way.
I will survive is a song that everyone can take as their own.
37. When you do what you like the most, it is not difficult to move on.
That is why it is so important to love what we decide to do in our future.
38. Today I still meet young girls who tell me how much the song means to them.
No matter how long it takes, songs can last forever.
39. Our concerts are a celebration.
This is the adjective he uses the most to describe his work.
40. With or without Trump, I don't know what the future will hold, although I do know who it will depend on. So I pray to the Lord to help us all to make this a better world.
The future is made by us, despite the circumstances.
41. For something I have been proclaimed the queen of disco music. I fully assume it: I love music that makes people dance and, in particular, uses positive messages.
Disco music was the one that launched his career.
42. Many times the opponents of women are men.
A war that is still going on.
43. Only when we get into trouble do we think of God to help us.
Very few are really as believers as they claim to be.
44. He always believed that God told them, 'Look, sit down, write a song, hold on to it and I'm going to send you someone.
Talking about his way of making music.
45. Over the years people from all over have approached me to confess how important that song has been in their lives. In turn, those testimonies have encouraged me.
It is always important to receive good comments about our work.
46. I wanted to share the love and knowledge of Christ through my music. I felt it was my calling to do so.
Now it's time to make more religious music.
47. I feel like I've always been a bit innovative.
A belief that is not wrong.
48. Of course it is still a masculine world.
Talking about who was dominating back then.
49. It is my testimony of God's love and grace and it is a very inspiring album, to really make you feel how much God loves us and that he is always there for us.
Talking about his gospel music, which has been present in his last songs.
50. When I'm on stage, everything is fine with the world.
The stage is your home.