Quotes from Eddie Rabbitt

When I was growing up, there were pop stations, rock 'n' roll stations and the rare country station.

The traditional country music stays because it's such an all-around good format and it's fun to write songs like 'Oh Susannah.' I just feel along with that you gotta talk about what's going on today.

I try to write something that has a common ground to everyone. But there's been nothing new in music since Bach; he put every note in the world on a piece of paper.

I had 10 No. 1 country records before I ever crossed over, and the only reason I ever crossed over was because of a fad. It was that 'Urban Cowboy' thing, where everybody was riding fake bulls.

I never really had any trouble selling my music to country audiences. They appreciate honest lyrics and straightforward melodies, and that's what I do.

I got into this business because you can get gratification from it the moment you set foot onstage.

I always break three or four guitar strings per show and fling them at the audience.

We do a very family oriented show.

My ultimate idea would be to get a lot of big investors together, buy some land outside Orlando, Florida, and start up Rabbitt Land.

Steve Binder did the Elvis comeback special in 1968, you know. He did the Diana Ross special. He has won Emmy Awards. I think he's the premier, variety special man in America.

I have an affinity for animals.

I never want people to say, 'Oh, another Eddie Rabbitt record.' Each has to have a little different approach than the others.

I've managed to keep a lot of respect in radio because I write my own stuff. I've had a lot of success as a singer/songwriter. I think if you establish yourself that way, it is harder to throw you out with the bathwater.

MTV promotes the most violent of acts in front of our children.

I have always come out of left field with my stuff.

Freedom of the press without responsibility is madness.