Growing up my mother played Sarah Vaughan and Nat Cole in the house regularly.
Meaning of the quote
As a young musician, Aaron Neville's mother would often play the music of other famous singers, like Sarah Vaughan and Nat Cole, inside their home when he was growing up. This means he was exposed to their beautiful voices and musical styles from a young age, which likely influenced his own love and appreciation for music.
About Aaron Neville
Aaron Neville is an American R&B and soul singer who has had four platinum albums and four top 10 hits in the United States, including three that reached number one on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. He has also recorded with his brothers as the Neville Brothers and is the father of singer/keyboards player Ivan Neville.
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