Quotes of Graham Nash - somelinesforyou

“ In 1969 when CSN had finished the album, we knew that we would be going on the road. Stephen, as a great lead guitarist, needed someone to… inspire him to play better. Neither David nor I were that person. We play good rhythm guitar, but lead guitar is something different altogether… ”

- Graham Nash

“ That was one of the things that James Taylor said about us when he inducted us into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; that this was a real working band. It's very obvious when people come down to see the show tonight, they'll understand that this band has been getting along better personally and musically for the past couple of years and we're flying. ”

- Graham Nash

“ We seem to somewhat be behind an eight ball, and what I mean by that is we're constantly waiting for a call from Neil as to whether he wants to do CSNY. ”

- Graham Nash

“ Being in a different band always brings great musical experiences to be able to draw on. ”

- Graham Nash

“ No kind of music is CSN or CSNY; it's just what we do as a band. There is no accepted CSNY sound. It's just what sounds good to us coming out of the speakers. ”

- Graham Nash

“ Neil's effect on the band was immediate and very fulfilling. He adds a certain edge to the sound and, of course, he is an incredible musician. We became a better band because of the inclusion of Neil Young. ”

- Graham Nash

“ That was one of the things that James Taylor said about us when he inducted us into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; that this was a real working band. It's very obvious when people come down to see the show tonight, they'll understand that this band has been getting along better personally and musically for the past couple of years and we're flying. ”

- Graham Nash

“ After the lukewarm promotion of our last couple of records, we felt nobody at the company really understood us and cared about us. In days past, record companies were committed to working a band over several singles not just giving up if the first single did not set the charts on fire. ”

- Graham Nash

“ I spent one morning at breakfast with Neil on Bleeker Street in New York City, and when we were finished I was completely sold on Neil joining. He was incredibly funny and very committed to music. He wanted to be a full member of the band with equal billing etc… ”

- Graham Nash

“ In 1969 when CSN had finished the album, we knew that we would be going on the road. Stephen, as a great lead guitarist, needed someone to… inspire him to play better. Neither David nor I were that person. We play good rhythm guitar, but lead guitar is something different altogether… ”

- Graham Nash

“ I've been listening to a lot of Hollies stuff lately, and it's beginning to sound pretty good to me. ”

- Graham Nash

“ I'm trying to communicate here. I'm a communicator, I like to communicate, and if a million people buy it then we've touched a million people, if only 10 people buy it, then we've only touched 10, and that's important, because I'm satisfied with only 10… ”

- Graham Nash

“ After the lukewarm promotion of our last couple of records, we felt nobody at the company really understood us and cared about us. In days past, record companies were committed to working a band over several singles not just giving up if the first single did not set the charts on fire. ”

- Graham Nash

“ We only had enough money really to cut 10 things and be in there for a month because it's expensive, you know. And, singer/songwriters, today are lucky if they can get a deal, you know. So, we actually worked so fast that we really cut 20 things. ”

- Graham Nash

“ It was like taking it all full circle for me, because that's, you know, in Salford, which is, you know, a suburb of Manchester, is where I learned the magic of photography from my father. And so taking the show all the way to Manchester was full circle for me. ”

- Graham Nash

“ We seem to somewhat be behind an eight ball, and what I mean by that is we're constantly waiting for a call from Neil as to whether he wants to do CSNY. ”

- Graham Nash

“ That was one of the things that James Taylor said about us when he inducted us into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; that this was a real working band. It's very obvious when people come down to see the show tonight, they'll understand that this band has been getting along better personally and musically for the past couple of years and we're flying. ”

- Graham Nash

“ One can't deny what has happened to us in the past. The secret is to enjoy and be proud of the music we've created and the people with whom we have been linked. It's all a long chain of involvement in the world, and we are proud to be yet another link in this chain. ”

- Graham Nash

“ I'm not a joiner of clubs… But this is a pretty cool club to be in. The past inductees are brilliant, brilliant musicians that have touched my life in many ways, and to be worthy of such company is flattering to me and I appreciate it. ”

- Graham Nash

“ After the lukewarm promotion of our last couple of records, we felt nobody at the company really understood us and cared about us. In days past, record companies were committed to working a band over several singles not just giving up if the first single did not set the charts on fire. ”

- Graham Nash

“ That was one of the things that James Taylor said about us when he inducted us into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; that this was a real working band. It's very obvious when people come down to see the show tonight, they'll understand that this band has been getting along better personally and musically for the past couple of years and we're flying. ”

- Graham Nash

“ One of the great things about rap music… it leaves a lot to be desired, as far as I'm concerned, musically, but I do recognize the very important place that it has in music and in creating role models for younger kids to emulate, giving them the dream that they can make it out of whatever situation they're in. ”

- Graham Nash

“ I'm trying to communicate here. I'm a communicator, I like to communicate, and if a million people buy it then we've touched a million people, if only 10 people buy it, then we've only touched 10, and that's important, because I'm satisfied with only 10… ”

- Graham Nash

“ It is a little off-putting to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and then be charged to go there. ”

- Graham Nash

“ The relationship with Atlantic Records was always a personal one. Our friend and mentor, Ahmet Ertegun, was our main contact at Atlantic and our relationship was based on mutual respect. He is a fine musician, singer and producer. ”

- Graham Nash

“ After the lukewarm promotion of our last couple of records, we felt nobody at the company really understood us and cared about us. In days past, record companies were committed to working a band over several singles not just giving up if the first single did not set the charts on fire. ”

- Graham Nash

“ I spent one morning at breakfast with Neil on Bleeker Street in New York City, and when we were finished I was completely sold on Neil joining. He was incredibly funny and very committed to music. He wanted to be a full member of the band with equal billing etc… ”

- Graham Nash

“ After six or seven performances of any song, you begin to perform it rather than feel it. ”

- Graham Nash

“ Being in a different band always brings great musical experiences to be able to draw on. ”

- Graham Nash

“ If I read or listened to critics of our music, I'd have been discouraged a long time ago. ”

- Graham Nash
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