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“My eyes has been my camera taking pictures of the world and my songs has been my messages that I tried to scatter across the back sides and along the steps of the fire escapes and on the window sills and through the dark halls.”

Quote by Woody Guthrie

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Woody Guthrie
Woody Guthrie

Woody Guthrie was an influential American folk singer and songwriter, born on July 14, 1912, and died on October 3, 1967. His music, reflecting social realities and advocating for civil rights and equality, had a profound impact on American folk music. more

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