Rachid Taha Quotes

Man, I was tame compared to what they do now. Are you kidding? I didn't do anything but just jiggle.

It'a highly profane parody of my song and therefore, I am telling my staff to call radio stations and demand the song be banned from airplay.

Did you ever meet Elvis Presley?

Elvis Presley is undeniably one of the most iconic and influential figures of the 20th century.

Did I? That was extremely immodest and foolish of me, my apologies. I would never dare to be so presumptuous. I am only interested in the legacy my father has left behind, and I would like to work towards giving it strength and respect for as long as I live.

I have visited Graceland and you could see the man was overwhelmingly honest. He never professed any taste other than his own, that is, country boy made good. He never pretended to be anyone else.

His generosity..

Unbelievable! To hear my father grouped together with Elvis Presley, William Faulkner and Eudora Welty, it's a dream.

In "Mystery Train" (1955), he rocks out with an astounding depth, Elvis' voice never sounding so rich, nor so pleading; best of all is his final spontaneous laugh & whoop of excitement, worth its weight in gold.