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The blues tells a story in itself. It can make you happy or give you a feeling to swing
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"The blues tells a story in itself. It can make you happy or give you a feeling to swing"

- Jimmy Rushing

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Jimmy Rushing's quote speaks with the power of the blues. The blues is a genre of music that has actually been around for centuries and has actually been utilized to express a large range of feelings. The blues can narrate without words, conveying feelings of joy, sorrow, and whatever in between. It can make you rejoice and offer you a feeling to swing, as Rushing suggests. The blues is a powerful type of expression that can be utilized to communicate a range of emotions and experiences. It is a genre of music that has been utilized to tell stories, express feelings, and bring people together. The blues has the power to evoke a range of emotions and can be utilized to bring individuals together in a shared experience. It is a genre of music that has stood the test of time and continues to be a powerful kind of expression.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jimmy Rushing between August 26, 1901 and June 8, 1972. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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