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“It doesn't pay to get too familiar with your songs. Going off to do other things in between recording sessions gives you a chance to think.” quote by Paul Young — Download Open image

“It doesn't pay to get too familiar with your songs. Going off to do other things in between recording sessions gives you a chance to think.”

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