J.S. Bach was easily the greatest musical innovator in the history of the world. He was so advanced for his time. There’s a spiritual depth to his music. You can listen to it and it’s like meditation.

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J.S. Bach was easily the greatest musical innovator in the history of the world. He was so advanced for his time. There’s a spiritual depth to his music. You can listen to it and it’s like meditation.

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I’m happy; I’m a happy person.

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I’m happy; I’m a happy person.
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Happiness Person
Gershwin inspired me very much. The concept of ‘That Lucky Old Sun’ was inspired by ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ – not influenced, but inspired.

BRIAN WILSON

Gershwin inspired me very much. The concept of ‘That Lucky Old Sun’ was inspired by ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ – not influenced, but inspired.
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Concept Influence Inspirational
I get off on hearing other people’s voices. I like voices: they’re my favourite things on records.
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Favorite People Song Voice
If there’s not love present, it’s much, much harder to function. When there’s love present, it’s easier to deal with life.

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If there’s not love present, it’s much, much harder to function. When there’s love present, it’s easier to deal with life.
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Deal Function Hard Life Love Present
I have an instinct for music, or a feeling about it, and I’ll have my feelings guide my hands.

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I have an instinct for music, or a feeling about it, and I’ll have my feelings guide my hands.
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Feeling Guide Music
You’re called a genius by people, and then your whole life you become the part.

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You’re called a genius by people, and then your whole life you become the part.
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Genius Life People
I hate those old falsettos, I really do, and it’s embarrassing since I’ve grown up.

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I hate those old falsettos, I really do, and it’s embarrassing since I’ve grown up.
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Embarrassment Growth Old
If you’re going to write a song, try to get together with a collaborator because it’s better to write with collaborators.

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If you’re going to write a song, try to get together with a collaborator because it’s better to write with collaborators.
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Collaboration Song Togetherness Writing
I’ve never written one note or word of music simply because I think it will make money.

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I’ve never written one note or word of music simply because I think it will make money.
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Money Note Simplicity Thinking Word Writing
I still believe that something is right only when it feels right.

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I still believe that something is right only when it feels right.
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Believe Feeling Right
The idea of taking a song, envisioning the overall sound in my head and then bringing the arrangement to life in the studio…well, that gives me satisfaction like nothing else.

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The idea of taking a song, envisioning the overall sound in my head and then bringing the arrangement to life in the studio…well, that gives me satisfaction like nothing else.
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Head Ideas Satisfaction Song Sound
I think cursing is a bunch of malarkey.

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I think cursing is a bunch of malarkey.
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Curse Thinking Word
I wake up in the morning and I say ‘Ahh! Today’s the day for a song! I’m going to write a song today!’ And I do. I write a song.

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I wake up in the morning and I say ‘Ahh! Today’s the day for a song! I’m going to write a song today!’ And I do. I write a song.
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Day Morning Writing
All of the artists did such a beautiful job I can’t thank them enough. I’m just honored that ‘God Only Knows’ was chosen. ‘God Only Knows’ is a very special song. An extremely spiritual song and one of the best I’ve ever written.

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All of the artists did such a beautiful job I can’t thank them enough. I’m just honored that ‘God Only Knows’ was chosen. ‘God Only Knows’ is a very special song. An extremely spiritual song and one of the best I’ve ever written.
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Artist Beautiful Best Job Thinking Writing
I play piano all the time. I’m always at my piano, playing music.

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I play piano all the time. I’m always at my piano, playing music.
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Instrument Music Piano Play
I’m just a shy and retreating kind of person. Sometimes I get in a real talkative mood – but not very often.

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I’m just a shy and retreating kind of person. Sometimes I get in a real talkative mood – but not very often.
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Children Person Reality Retreat Talk

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J.S. Bach was easily the greatest musical innovator in the history of the world. He was so advanced for his time. There’s a spiritual depth to his music. You can listen to it and it’s like meditation.

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