But, in fairness to them, too, the popular song per se is really a pretty shallow medium to perform in. Mel Torme fairnessmediumperform Change image and share on social
I hadn't been a recording artist all that long when albums came on the scene, and I was one of the first singers to point the way to how varied an album's contents could be. Mel Torme albumartistcontent Change image and share on social
Whenever I did a good performance, my Dad and my uncles, who were rabid movie fans, took me to the movies. There began my underlying love affair with film. Mel Torme affairbegindad Change image and share on social
So I'm sorry, I'm going to continue to talk to the people, because I do believe that if they get to know you and what you are as a human being, they can more appreciate what you are as a performer. Mel Torme continuehumanpeople Change image and share on social
Because obviously the whole purpose of putting records out is purely and simply to make money. Mel Torme makemoneypurely Change image and share on social
As a singer, the biggest joy I have are the arrangements. Mel Torme arrangementbigjoy Change image and share on social
My initial career, really, as a baby, was as a singer. Mel Torme babycareerinitial Change image and share on social
Buddy Rich is one of a kind; he's a genius, and that's all there is to it. Mel Torme buddygeniuskind Change image and share on social
I want to sing for the broadest possible audience. Mel Torme audiencebroadsing Change image and share on social
I didn't really have an act per se - a theatrical performance, as opposed to just: here I am, folks, and you're all supposed to be dead quiet while I sing eight or nine songs, then get off the stage. Mel Torme actdeadfolk Change image and share on social