Heard Quote by Shakin' Stevens
“We had a wind-up gramophone long before I came along, and it moved on to a Dansette record player. That's how I heard the records as I grew up.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1990s music magazine, 1995
He reminisces about early audio tech shaping his musical upbringing.
In simple terms: Childhood music tech influenced his growth.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate how early experiences shape passions.
Themes
nostalgia
technology
music
growth
Mood
reflective
warm
Type
personal
historical
When to use this quote
- listening to records
- collecting vintage gear
- understanding tech evolution
- sharing stories
Key Concepts
cultural memory
personal history
Questions to Reflect On
- How did those devices affect your musical taste?
- What other tech shaped your generation?
A Different Perspective
May overlook broader social influences beyond personal tech.
![“Traditionally, when we lived here [in Portland], we have a record player in the living room, and there's lots of stuff playing, all different kinds of music. I don't listen to any of those Internet radio things. I have iTunes on my thing, but I've never bought a single thing on it. Except for…” quote by Stephen Malkmus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/841/stephen-malkmus-2984_call-me_traditionally-when-we-lived-here-in-port_100182.jpg)
