"We were ready to launch Barry White, but the record company wouldn't put it out. Said it wouldn't sell"
- Barry White
About this Quote
This quote by Barry White is referring to a tune he had composed and was prepared to release, but the record company he was dealing with declined to put it out. The record company believed that the song would not succeed and would not sell, so they decided not to launch it. This quote reveals the struggles that artists deal with when attempting to get their music out to the public. It also shows the power that record business have in deciding what music is launched and what isn't. It's a reminder that even the most skilled artists can have their work declined by the market. Despite this, Barry White persevered and eventually released the song, proving the record company wrong. This quote is a testimony to the power of decision and determination in the face of misfortune.
This quote is written / told by Barry White between September 12, 1944 and July 4, 2003. He was a famous Musician from USA.
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