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Singer-songwriter

Holly Near, born on June 6, 1949, is an American singer-songwriter. Her musical career began in the 1970s, and she is known for her folk and pop music. Holly Near has gained widespread recognition and acclaim in the music industry with her unique voice and heartfelt lyrics.

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“Whenever new ideas emerge, songs soon follow, and before long the songs are leading.”

Long Ideas Song Music Singing New Ideas

Author:Holly Near

“It doesn't take long to sum up the major theses of most popular music: he loves me; he left me; I need him; I needed him, but now I need his best friend. Rather limited scope.”

Needs Long Left Music Needed Majors Singing Scope Thesis Popular Music He Left Me I Need Him

Author:Holly Near

“My voice is my instrument. ... It is not in the throat, from where it appears to come. It is in my feet and how they touch the floor, in my legs and how they lift and sink with the rhythm of the song. It is in my hips and belly and lower back.”

Song Voice Feet Singing Instruments Legs Rhythm Hips Lifts Throat Belly

Book:Fire in the Rain- Singer in the Storm: An Autobiography

Source: Fire in the Rain- Singer in the Storm: An Autobiography

“We are a gentle angry people We are a land of many colors We are gay and straight together We are a peaceful loving people And we are singing, singing for our lives.”

People Together Our Lives Land Color Gay Diversity Singing Angry Unity Peaceful Gentle Brotherhood Unity In Diversity Gay And Straight

Author:Holly Near

“If I didn't think and feel the way I think and feel, I couldn't sing the way I sing. And I like singing the way I sing.”

Ifs Thinking Way Feels Singing

Author:Holly Near

About the Author

Born: June 6, 1949
Known for: Singer-songwriter
Quotes: 47

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