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I sang 'Nessun Dorma' twice with Pavarotti, and he told me he'd heard 'Smoke' about five or six times, and every time was different. He was so jealous because if he deviated one jot from the traditional interpretation of the famous arias, he'd be crucified. We have the freedom.
— Ian Gillan
Tags: smoke, time, freedom, me

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There's a wonderful woodland, spiritual song I wrote in Undercliff in Lyme Regis, and I used to walk up there with my dog and always come back with an idea.
— Ian Gillan
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One of my greatest pleasures is writing on my Web site.
— Ian Gillan
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Elvis's voice was unique. Like so many others, he had natural, technical ability, but there was something in the humanity of his voice, and his delivery.
— Ian Gillan
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I've tried to avoid the rock & roll highway and have taken the scenic route. I think all the guys have been more concerned with the music and the band's legacy than with the commercial aspects of life.
— Ian Gillan
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The thing to remember when you're re-recording pieces from the past is that you have to have respect for the original performances, recordings, and arrangements.
— Ian Gillan
Tags: remember, past, respect, you
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