I had a very unusual contract. Most artists actually pay for their record dates and it comes out of their royalties. I paid for nothing.
Songwriting is an art unto itself, not to be confused with performing.
You knew after eight bars that you were hearing something just absolutely new and unique.
Whatever fame came did so not because I sought it.
Songs suffer at the mercy of the performer.
When rock music came in, I wasn't bitter about it. I was puzzled.