In my head, I consider 'No Turning Back' my 'dipping the toe in the water' album. It was mostly covers of favorite songs, and there were three originals in there. So, it feels like it was just my album to see what the temperature of the water was. Imelda May albumbackcover share on social
I would love to work with Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, B.B. King. I'd love to do something with Arctic Monkeys, Miles Kane, and The Last Shadow Puppets. If I got a call from Juliette Lewis or PJ Harvey, or Chrissie Hynde, that'd be a thrill. Imelda May arcticcallchrissie share on social
I enjoy music so much; it's such a passion in my life, and I hope that comes across. Imelda May enjoyhopelife Change image and share on social
I worry about people who sell out to chase fame because when they get it, it might not be so satisfying. Imelda May chasefamepeople Change image and share on social
I am not musically educated yet. I don't read - I make my own language that works for myself. But I play by ear. Imelda May eareducatelanguage Change image and share on social
I love the shape of '50s fashion: the clothes are very flattering; they let you out in the right places. I love high heels, too, as I'm only five foot three, although I always tell people I'm five foot five. Imelda May 50sclothefashion share on social
When I was a teenager, I had a record company after me. They wanted me to be a pop act. They said they wanted me to be the next Sonia. I was 16 at the time. I said, 'No thank you.' Imelda May actcompanypop Change image and share on social
Ireland and America, music-wise, are very closely related. The Irish came over with their fiddles in hand, and you can hear it in the bluegrass and rockabilly. I love it when music from different countries combine. Imelda May americabluegrassclosely share on social
I lost a boyfriend over Elmore James. You know that moment when you send mixtapes at fifteen? He sent me pop hits, and I sent him Elmore James, and I never heard from him again. Imelda May boyfriendelmorefifteen Change image and share on social
There have never been so many women in the music industry, but they're doing ballads and pop. Where's the new Joan Jetts and the Wanda Jacksons and the Debbie Harrys, all these strong women? I wanna be the woman that rocks. Imelda May balladdebbieharrys share on social
