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Why do musicians give so much time to charitable causes? The most

Why do musicians give so much time to charitable causes? The most humanitarian cause that we can give our time to is the creation and performance of music itself. – Billy Joel

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The whole world loves American movies, blue jeans, jazz and rock and roll. It is probably a better way to get to know our country than by what politicians or airline commercials represent. – Billy Joel

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Have you listened to the radio lately? Have you heard the canned, frozen and processed product being dished up to the world as American popular music today? – Billy Joel

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Music
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Dont make music for some vast, unseen audience or market or ratings share or even for something as tangible as money. Though its crucial to make a living, that shouldnt be your inspiration. Do it for yourself. – Billy Joel

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People often complain that music is too ambiguous, that what they should think when they hear it is so unclear, whereas everyone understands words. With me, it is exactly the opposite, and not only with regard to an entire speech but also with individual words. – Felix Mendelssohn

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Whats missing from pop music is danger. – Prince

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Ive seen country music go uptown, like we say, and Im proud I was there when it happened. – Loretta Lynn

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I think theres nothing better than seeing a three-chord straight up rock n roll band in your face with sweaty music and three minute good songs. – Joan Jett

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