Most of the time, when I had hits as a soloist - maybe not…
“Most of the time, when I had hits as a soloist - maybe not so much with Simon & Garfunkel - I was surprised they were hits. I didn't know what the hits were. I never thought that 'Loves Me Like A Rock' was going to be a hit, or 'Mother And Child Reunion,' or '50 Ways To Leave Your Lover.' They didn't sound like what the hits sounded like at the time. Radio was more open to things that weren't exactly what every other hit was.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Hits can be unpredictable; creative risks sometimes succeed despite expectations.
In simple terms: Unexpected songs can become popular.
Key Takeaway
Embrace experimentation without fearing chart outcomes.
Themes
creativity
music industry
unexpected success
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- album planning
- radio pitching
Key Concepts
artistic risk
audience perception
radio trends
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust your intuition over market trends?
- How do you balance originality with commercial appeal?
A Different Perspective
Not all experimental tracks will find an audience.