Albums Quote by Steven Page
“I sometimes think 'Gordon' must be the most bootlegged album in U.S history, since it sold only 200,000 copies in the country, yet 800,000 kids know the words to every song.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone Magazine, 2005
An album with modest sales still became culturally iconic among youth, showing influence isn’t measured by numbers alone.
In simple terms: A low‑selling album can still be hugely influential.
Value impact over sales.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- music education
- marketing analysis
- fan community building
- media studies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a work resonate beyond sales?
- How do you define success in art?
Commercial success isn’t the sole indicator of cultural relevance.