[Jones was accompanied by Phoenix on guitar as she sang] Home of the Blues. ... Guess Things Happen That Way. |
[Kristofferson, who actually knew a great deal of the legends examined in the documentary, was thrilled to be a part of the project.] Jerry sent me a copy of the documentary while I was on tour in Australia and New Zealand, ... I settled in and watched the entire thing, and I was captivated. It brought back a lot of good memories of a lot of good friends like Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Cowboy Jack Clement, Carl Perkins and Charlie Rich. I also learned a few things along the way. The Rockabilly Legends influenced so many of the artists in rock and roll and country who followed, and rockabilly music is a key part of our American musical heritage. I'm happy Jerry Naylor invited me to help preserve the rich rockabilly legacy. |
Acting is still fun. Talking about it is not. |
Bette Davis. I imagine that's what she was like when she was young. I think that this girl's going to amaze us for a long time. |
Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story |
Every one of us is sort of a figment of our own imaginations. |
Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose. |
How can you tell? |
I certainly didn't think our last tour was gonna be the last, |
I don't have the voice of a Ray Charles or a George Jones or any of those artists I loved. |
I don't write as much as I did back when I was writing songs every day, ... But when current events and world situations get in your brain, that's the way I sort it out. |
I have a feeling it's kind of like working with a horse that's too big for you to control yourself, too strong, |
I know that some critics will say it's predictable, and it's a cliche, and it's sappy, but listen - it works. I've been to two screenings where people have been crying and spontaneously applauding. That says something. |
I think he was awed by the realization of a dream, ... I was so awe-struck, myself. |
I'm not worried about Dakota at all, ... She has a real family, a real loving family. That probably has a lot to do with who she is now. That's probably why she's so grounded. |