"I've always been a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. I always feel that you should keep singles as commercial as possible so that the people can walk down the road and whistle a song. But on the other hand on albums I think you can afford to show people what you can do"
- Roy Wood
About this Quote
Roy Wood's quote speaks with the concept of stabilizing artistic expression with commercial appeal. He thinks that singles must be kept as commercial as possible, so that individuals can easily enjoy them. This is most likely since songs are the most available type of music, and the most likely to be heard by the general public. On the other hand, albums can be used to display a more imaginative side, as they are less likely to be heard by the public. This quote speaks to the concept of stabilizing creative expression with business appeal, and how different mediums can be used to accomplish various objectives. It also speaks with the idea of being a "Jekyll and Hyde," or having 2 sides to one's character. Roy Wood has the ability to balance his imaginative side with his business side, and use various mediums to express each.
This quote is written / told by Roy Wood somewhere between November 8, 1946 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from England.
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