My views on music, and life in general, are completely out of step with everything that's going on. I've always been out of step. The only thing that interests me is history, reviewing the past and making something out of it. Leon Redbone completelygeneralhave share on social
I don't think music should be played anywhere near politics. The two don't go together. Leon Redbone musicplaypolitic Change image and share on social
I think of these things as obstacles rather than opportunities, because if they were opportunities it means I actually took the business of doing them seriously. To take myself too seriously is the gentle kiss of death. Leon Redbone businessdeathgentle share on social
Lonesome. Lonesome. I know what it means. Here all by my lonesome, dreaming empty dreams. Weary. Weary at the close of day, wondering if tomorrow brings me joy or sorrow. Leon Redbone bringcloseday Change image and share on social
If you're not interested in history, if you're living for the day, you need some sort of cliche hook. I certainly don't think of myself as a cult anything. It's a strange thing to even consider pursuing. Leon Redbone clichecultday share on social
I just do a random roulette wheel version of what I've recorded or sometimes tunes I haven't recorded. It's a collection of whatever happens, happens. Leon Redbone collectionhaverandom Change image and share on social
Other musicians are basically personalities who want to make a name for themselves. All I do is sing old songs in the best way I can. What else is there to know? If you were a blacksmith, what would people need to know about you other than whether you can make a good horseshoe? Leon Redbone basicallyblacksmithgood share on social
It can even be a single note which defines the entire song. Leon Redbone defineentirenote Change image and share on social
