It would be nice to garner new fans and make it a success – and success is relevant, we already know all that.

Meaning of the quote

The quote suggests that the most important thing for a musician is not just to have success, but to gain new fans and make their work meaningful. The musician recognizes that success is relative - what matters is that they continue to create music that resonates with people, rather than solely focusing on achieving commercial success.

About Juice Newton

Juice Newton, an American pop and country singer, songwriter, and musician, has received numerous awards and accolades, including Grammy nominations and a Grammy win. She has several gold and platinum records to her name and charted 14 top 10 hits across various Billboard charts during the 1980s, with many of her songs achieving crossover success.

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