--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I know that's blasphemous when you are…" description: "\"I know that's blasphemous when you are from Detroit, but I was never a fan of Motown stuff. I don't care for the production much.\" — Jack White" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/941/jack-white-1911_care_i-know-that-s-blasphemous-when-you-are-f_580061.png" --- # I know that's blasphemous when you are from Detroit, but I… ![“I know that's blasphemous when you are from Detroit, but I was never a fan of Motown stuff. I don't care for the production much.” quote by Jack White](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/941/jack-white-1911_care_i-know-that-s-blasphemous-when-you-are-f_580061.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/941/jack-white-1911_care_i-know-that-s-blasphemous-when-you-are-f_580061.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/941/jack-white-1911_care_i-know-that-s-blasphemous-when-you-are-f_580061.png) > “I know that's blasphemous when you are from Detroit, but I was never a fan of Motown stuff. I don't care for the production much.” [Jack White](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jack-white/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker rejects mainstream Motown production despite being from Detroit, valuing personal taste over regional expectations. **In simple terms:** I dislike Motown despite Detroit roots. Key Takeaway Trust your own preferences. 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