"I made a dollar a day sweeping a laundry out. Then we made a record that was number two in Los Angeles. We got so excited hearing it on the radio that Carl threw up"
- Dennis Wilson
About this Quote
This quote by Dennis Wilson is a reflection on his experience as a member of the Beach Boys. It speaks with the simple beginnings of the band, as Dennis states how he made a meager living sweeping a laundry. However, the band's fortunes changed when they launched a record that ended up being a hit in Los Angeles, reaching second on the charts. The excitement of hearing their own song on the radio was so overwhelming that Carl, one of the band members, was conquered with emotion and threw up. This quote speaks to the power of music and how it can bring people together, even in the face of hardship. It also works as a suggestion of the importance of effort and dedication, as the band's success was the outcome of their dedication to their craft.
This quote is written / told by Dennis Wilson between December 4, 1944 and December 28, 1983. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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