I wanted to do 'Oh Shenandoah' because that's the town I was born in - as a tribute to my mom and dad for giving me all this music. I don't really sing this as a singer, because I'm not a singer. But I wanted to do it for them. Charlie Haden beardadgive share on social
I didn't play a lot of bass as a kid, but I sang it. Charlie Haden baskidlot Change image and share on social
My dad was a great guy; my mother was wonderful. I was very lucky to be around music from the time I woke up until I went to bed. Charlie Haden beddadgreat Change image and share on social
There's like a special group of people that come from different parts of the planet to study with me. It's nice. I just gave a workshop in Boston at the New England Conservatory, which was really nice. Charlie Haden bostonconservatoryengland share on social
Bluegrass is in my blood and in my ears. Charlie Haden bloodbluegrassear Change image and share on social
I wish I could've been friends with Charlie Parker and played with him. That's my period. I feel real close to the '40s - and actually, I was born in '37, so I was a kid singing on the radio in the '40s. But I always dreamed of going to big cities. Charlie Haden 40sbearbig share on social
I just see myself as a human being that's concerned about life. Charlie Haden concernhumanlife Change image and share on social
You can't be at your full creative power if you are sedated. Charlie Haden creativefullpower Change image and share on social
James Cotton is a real blues guy, and he played with Muddy Waters, and it surprised me that they would want me to make a record with them, that he called me to do this record. I'd never done anything like that before. But I love blues, so I was very happy. Charlie Haden bluecallcotton share on social