But in my imagination this whole thing developed and I started mixing up old folk songs with the Beatles beat and taking them down to Greenwich Village and playing them for the people there.
Meaning of the quote
This quote shows how the famous musician Roger McGuinn took old folk songs and combined them with the catchy beat of The Beatles. He would then perform these new, mixed-up songs for people in the lively Greenwich Village neighborhood. McGuinn's imagination allowed him to create something new and exciting by blending different musical styles.
About Roger McGuinn
Roger McGuinn is best known as the frontman and leader of the influential rock band The Byrds. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work with the group and is known for his distinctive 12-string Rickenbacker guitar sound. McGuinn has also released 10 solo albums and collaborated with other legendary artists like Bob Dylan and Tom Petty.
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That’s my favorite subject because it really levels the playing field for artists these days. You don’t have to sell out to the record company. You don’t have to get a five hundred thousand dollars, or whatever, and pay them back for the rest of your life to record a record.
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I play a couple basic folks songs and break them down. I did that on a six string. I can’t recall all the songs on it. There’s some finger picking on it.
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Yes, basically, like you said, I’ll work out a chord pattern and work out the lyrics over that.
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The first 12-string guitar I bought was probably around 1957.
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I don’t really collect guitars.
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Well, I guess that early 12 string. The first Martin I bought. I bought it around 1957 with money I earned as a janitor assistant. I bought brand new. I still have that.
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