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“I'm still kind of a hapless character in my everyday life. But when it comes to the writing, my influences are very old influences. I love American music of absolutely all stripes, including show tunes, advertising jingles, theme tunes from quiz shows, all kinds of American music.”

Quote by Nick Lowe

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Nick Lowe, born on March 24, 1949, is a British singer-songwriter known for his unique musical style and emotive voice. His music career began in the 1970s, and he gained fame for his fusion of rock, blues, and country elements. Lowe's music has been widely appreciated by audiences. more

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