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“The first record I bought myself could have been 'Oh Lonesome Me' by Don Gibson or 'Wake Up Little Susie' by the Everly Brothers.”

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I think the key to making records generally is to make 'em for yourself, regardless of the climate in the business.

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When albums gave way to CDs, people re-discovered their collection through their CDs.

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I don't care if it's a Cole Porter song, or George Gershwin, or Lennon/McCartney, or Elton John, or you know, whoever, Bob Dylan. Great…

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To me, when a great band is playing together, it's amazing for me.

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We should have an easier name to pronounce.

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