Easy Quote by Mickey Newbury
“The first song I wrote and had published was titled "Just As Long As That Someone Is You". It was written in 1959, and recorded in 1965 by Jimmy Ellege. I started writing songs because I wanted something of my own to sing. I, at that time, was not aware that the songs I heard on the radio were not written by the folks singing them. I had always loved poetry, and found it easy to integrate a melody with poetry.”
About This Quote
Source Song: "Just As Long As That Someone Is You", 1965 recording by Jimmy Elledge
A songwriter reflects on early creative motivations, discovering that popular songs are often performed by others, and the joy of merging poetry with melody.
In simple terms: Early songwriting sparked by personal expression and learning about performance.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your unique voice.
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creativity
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self-discovery
poetry
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When to use this quote
- music education
- songwriting workshops
- creative writing classes
- personal memoirs
Key Concepts
artistic identity
songwriting process
music history
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How did discovering song origins change your approach?
- What role does poetry play in music?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify the learning curve of songwriting.
![“[My mother] is much more musical, and by the time I started writing songs - by the time I was about 17 - she started to believe in me, musically.” quote by George Michael](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/934/george-michael-1332_believe_my-mother-is-much-more-musical-and-by-th_467827.jpg)
