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“But I knew - in the old days, if a song was a good song, I don't care if it was 'Yellow Submarine' or, you know, or 'The Times They Are a-Changin' or 'Don't Be Cruel', you knew it, you know? You heard that song, and you were talking about it, and you knew it.” quote by Don McLean
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“But I knew - in the old days, if a song was a good song, I don't care if it was 'Yellow Submarine' or, you know, or 'The Times They Are a-Changin' or 'Don't Be Cruel', you knew it, you know? You heard that song, and you were talking about it, and you knew it.”

Don McLean

About This Quote

Source Interview: Radio broadcast, 1972

A timeless song’s impact lies in shared experience, not its title or era.

In simple terms: Great songs connect people across time.

Key Takeaway

Value the feeling a song gives, not its name.

Themes

music culture shared experience

Mood

nostalgic contemplative

Type

cultural inspirational

When to use this quote

  • listening to classics
  • discussing music history
  • teaching music appreciation

Key Concepts

nostalgia collective memory musical impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a song timeless?
  • How do personal memories shape music perception?
A Different Perspective

Songs may be forgotten if not actively shared.

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