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Everything that Traffic ever did, Id give Steve a complete lyric, titled, written out with the verse, the bridge, the sh
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"Everything that Traffic ever did, I'd give Steve a complete lyric, titled, written out with the verse, the bridge, the shape and rhyme and then Steve had to figure out how the meter of the words would fit musically"

- Jim Capaldi

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This quote by Jim Capaldi speaks with the creative process in between him and Steve Winwood, the two charter members of the band Traffic. Capaldi was the lyricist of the band, and he would offer Winwood with a total lyric, including the title, verses, bridge, and rhyme plan. It was then approximately Winwood to determine how to musically fit the words together. This quote talks to the collective nature of the band, and how the 2 members collaborated to create the music. It likewise talks to the innovative process of songwriting, and how the lyrics and music should collaborate to develop a cohesive tune. Capaldi's quote is a testimony to the creative partnership between him and Winwood, and how their combined efforts resulted in the music of Traffic.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Jim Capaldi between August 2, 1944 and January 28, 2005. He/she was a famous Musician from United Kingdom. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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