"I sure lost my musical direction in Hollywood. My songs were the same conveyer belt mass production, just like most of my movies were"
- Elvis Presley
About this Quote
In this quote, Elvis Presley assesses his time in Hollywood and how it impacted his music. He expresses a sense of dissatisfaction and disappointment with the music market, comparing it to a "conveyor belt mass production." This recommends that he felt his music was ending up being generic and lacking in originality, similar to the motion pictures he was making. It is possible that Elvis felt forced to conform to the expectations of the market and lost his creative direction while doing so. This quote highlights the challenges and compromises that artists frequently deal with in the pursuit of success and popularity.
This quote is written / told by Elvis Presley between January 8, 1935 and August 16, 1977. He was a famous Musician from USA.
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