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“When recording, whatever you first think about, you come out with something totally different at the end of it. Whatever plans you have you throw away, because it's always going to end up sounding pretty different from what you initially thought of. I probably only had about five or six songs when I started, and it just sort of flowed from that.”

Quote by Paul Weller

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Paul Weller, born on May 25, 1958, is a renowned British musician. He was a member of the iconic bands The Style Council and The Jam, known for his unique musical style and significant influence on British popular music. more

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