Hoagy Carmichael quotes

You sittin' here chained to your rockin' chair. (Hoagy Carmichael)
I'm a Cranky Old Yank in a Clanky Old Tank on the Streets of Yokohama with my Honolulu Mama Doin' Those Beat-o, Beat-o Flat-On-My-Seat-o, Hirohito Blues. View quote
Hoagy Carmichael
It's the story of a very unfortunate colored man Who got arrested down in Old Hong Kong He got twenty years' privilege taken away from him When he kicked old Buddha's gong. View quote
Hoagy Carmichael
The recollection of how, when and where it all happened became vague as the lingering strains hung in the rafters of the studio. I wanted to shout back at it, Maybe I didn't write you, but I found you. View quote
Hoagy Carmichael
In Hollywood, the rainbow hits the ground for composers. View quote
Hoagy Carmichael
I know Mother named me after a railroad man, but it's too late now, I'm afraid. Much, much too late. View quote
Hoagy Carmichael
I don't think I'll ever be president of anything. View quote
Hoagy Carmichael
I'm singing the music publisher's theme song - it ain't a commercial. View quote
Hoagy Carmichael
Ragtime was my lullaby. View quote
Hoagy Carmichael
Never play anything that don't sound right. You might not make any money, but at least you won't get hostile with yourself. View quote
Hoagy Carmichael