In America, you watch TV and think that's totally unreal, then you step outside and it's just the same. Joan Armatrading americasteptotally Change image and share on social
This band - because this is myself on electric and acoustic guitars - we've done three tours together now and I really, really like it which is why I did the DVD as well. Joan Armatrading acousticbanddvd Change image and share on social
Inspiration doesn't really work like that - you're not looking out for it. Inspiration is something that tends to capture you rather than you capture it. Joan Armatrading captureinspirationwork Change image and share on social
My mother bought a piano, put it in the front room, and I just started writing my songs. Joan Armatrading buyfrontmother Change image and share on social
So, the combination of looking at lots of different people and how they react to each other and how they relate to each other and waiting for that inspiration is the thing that allows me to keep writing. Joan Armatrading combinationinspirationlot share on social
I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians. Joan Armatrading bigconstantlyinclude Change image and share on social
One of them would definitely be the Nelson Mandela gig, when I played the tribute song for him. He was up and dancing, and he really enjoyed it. It was a really lovely occasion. Joan Armatrading danceenjoygig Change image and share on social
I love to go on tour and perform. I love all the parts of the process. Joan Armatrading lovepartperform Change image and share on social
When I was younger I was obsessed with writing, so even if I wanted to listen, I didn't have time. Joan Armatrading listenobsesstime Change image and share on social
All your travelling is together, you eat together, you're on stage as a band together, when you get to the sound-check the band and the crew are all together. Joan Armatrading bandcheckcrow Change image and share on social
