"I did that Grammys thing - I did a little freeform poem"
- Beck
About this Quote
In this quote, musician Beck is referring to his experience at the Grammys, an annual awards show for the music market. He mentions doing a "little freeform poem," which suggests that he might have carried out a spoken word piece or improvised lyrics throughout his performance. This usage of the word "thing" also indicates that it was a special or non-traditional performance, rather than a traditional musical performance. By utilizing the phrase "I did that," Beck is acknowledging his participation in the event and possibly revealing pride or satisfaction in his performance. Overall, this quote provides insight into Beck's imaginative and speculative method to music.
This quote is written / told by Beck somewhere between July 8, 1970 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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