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The song Dakota was first written in Paris. I was doing a promo trip. It was snowing and the hotel room was really cold
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"The song Dakota was first written in Paris. I was doing a promo trip. It was snowing and the hotel room was really cold and boring and for some reason I just had a go of the guitar and the song came pretty quick"

- Kelly Jones

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In this quote, Kelly Jones, the diva of the band Stereophonics, is explaining the inspiration behind their hit song "Dakota." He discusses that he was in Paris for a marketing journey when he initially composed the song. The weather was snowy and the hotel space was cold and boring. However, for some reason, Jones got his guitar and started playing. The song came to him rapidly and easily. This quote highlights the unpredictable and spontaneous nature of imagination, as well as the power of unforeseen moments and environments to spark motivation.

About the Author

This quote is written / told by Kelly Jones somewhere between June 3, 1974 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from Welsh. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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