Art Quote by Kara DioGuardi
“Good new songs are the backbone of the music industry. There isn't an artist out there who could survive without hit songs.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music industry panel, 2018
Hit songs drive the industry; artists need popular tracks to survive commercially.
In simple terms: Hits are essential for survival.
Key Takeaway
Create compelling singles.
Themes
music
industry
commercial
success
creativity
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- record labels
- radio play
- streaming platforms
Key Concepts
hit songs
market demand
artist viability
Questions to Reflect On
- Can artists thrive without hits?
- What defines a hit?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on hits can stifle artistic depth.
![“Some hit songs are really stupid, and who knows why they're hits. But a lot of hit songs are really good. I agree with Jim [Lauderdale] in that I think the really good ones are songs that when you hear it [sic]...there's just something about it that touches your heart, and you don't know why.” quote by Jorma Kaukonen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eec/jorma-kaukonen-31193_agree_some-hit-songs-are-really-stupid-and-who_1229753.jpg)
