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Saturday night is your big night. Everybody used to fry up fish and have one hell of a time. Find me playing till sunris
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"Saturday night is your big night. Everybody used to fry up fish and have one hell of a time. Find me playing till sunrise for 50 cents and a sandwich. And be glad of it. And they really liked the low-down blues"

- Muddy Waters

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This quote by Muddy Waters is a reflection of the music scene in the early 20th century. It speaks with the delight and enjoyment of Saturday night, when people would collect to listen to music and dance. The quote likewise speaks to the cost of the music, as individuals might delight in a night of entertainment for just 50 cents and a sandwich. The quote also speaks to the kind of music that was popular at the time, the low-down blues. This type of music was popular among the working class, and was a method for them to reveal their struggles and challenges. The quote is a pointer of the significance of music in people's lives, and how it can bring individuals together in a time of joy and celebration.

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Muddy Waters This quote is written / told by Muddy Waters between April 4, 1915 and April 30, 1983. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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