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“'Reign' is probably the oldest one on the record. I wrote that when I was 19. 'The Dead They Don't Come Back,' which is the last song on the album, I wrote when I was 20, and 'Harlem River' I just wrote last year. It spans from 2007 to 2012.” quote by Kevin Morby
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“'Reign' is probably the oldest one on the record. I wrote that when I was 19. 'The Dead They Don't Come Back,' which is the last song on the album, I wrote when I was 20, and 'Harlem River' I just wrote last year. It spans from 2007 to 2012.”

Kevin Morby

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Source Album liner notes: "Harlem River" by Kevin Morby, 2022

The artist reflects on his songwriting timeline, showing growth from early teens to recent work.

In simple terms: Shows artistic evolution over years.

Key Takeaway

Embrace creative growth.

Themes

art music development timeline

Mood

nostalgic introspective

Type

musical reflective

When to use this quote

  • songwriting workshops
  • music education
  • personal reflection
  • career retrospectives

Key Concepts

creative evolution career trajectory age and artistry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you learn from your past creative attempts?
  • How does age influence artistic voice?
A Different Perspective

Early works may not reflect current skill; growth can be uneven.

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