If some of those people who wanted to ban Beethoven's music could hear the music that's being played today, wow, what would they do, man?

If I just gave you a piece of paper with the lyrics written down on it, it would mean something to you. It would tell you a story.

And I can say this, most of the people who have recorded my songs are songwriters themselves.

Songwriting is my gift from God

Hickory dickory dock, I just want to be your clock. Just set me for a lifetime, and I'll wake you up every morning.

If some of those people who wanted to ban Beethoven's music could hear the music that's being played today, wow, what would they do, man?

As human beings, we're very materialistic and have all this stuff - furs and cars and diamonds and money.