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There was this mountain village in Russia where my music was getting in on some German radio station.
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"There was this mountain village in Russia where my music was getting in on some German radio station. I remember this because music used to get up to Saskatchewan from Texas. Late at night after the local station closed down"

- Joni Mitchell

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This quote by Joni Mitchell talks to the power of music to go beyond limits and bring people together. It speaks to the concept that music can travel everywhere, even to locations that are far away from its origin. The quote speaks to the idea that music can be heard in locations that are far away from its origin, such as a mountain town in Russia that had the ability to pick up a German radio station. It also speaks with the concept that music can take a trip even further, such as from Texas to Saskatchewan. This quote talks to the idea that music can bring individuals together, even if they are separated by great distances. It speaks to the idea that music can be an effective force for connection and understanding, even when individuals are separated by language, culture, and location.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Joni Mitchell somewhere between November 7, 1943 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from Canada. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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