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
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
I don't think the music that I do is nostalgic in any way; I don't think about going back to nice, old-fashioned music. I'm certainly influenced by old music, but I want to bring it slap-bang up to today. Imelda May backbangbring share on social
I went to a Catholic all-girls school, and we would play cassettes of music we liked, and when it was my turn, they would laugh at my choices. I would play Billie Holliday, Elmore James and Howlin' Wolf, but it was fine; if I had to listen to their choices, they had to listen to mine. Imelda May billiecassettecatholic share on social
I can talk a lot and not reveal anything; I would make a great politician. Imelda May greatlotmake Change image and 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
