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I think popular music in this country is one of the few things in the twentieth century that have made giant strides in
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"I think popular music in this country is one of the few things in the twentieth century that have made giant strides in reverse"

- Bing Crosby

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This quote by Bing Crosby is a discourse on the state of popular music in the twentieth century. He thinks that music has actually taken a go back in terms of top quality as well as imagination. He is most likely referring to the surge of commercialized music, which is frequently seen as lacking in imaginative value. He may additionally be referring to the homogenization of popular music, as styles become more and more similar. He is likely regreting the lack of technology and also trial and error in music, which he thinks has been lost in the search of commercial success. Bing Crosby's quote is a pointer of the value of creativity as well as technology in popular music, and also a call to action for musicians to press the borders of their art.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Bing Crosby between May 3, 1903 and October 14, 1977. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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