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“There's a lot of craft in songwriting. The divine inspiration is when the idea comes. It may be a riff. It may be a word. It may be a phrase. It may be a title. Sometimes, in the best of both worlds, that divine inspiration extends through the whole song. I've literally sat down and written a song from beginning to end, almost complete lyrics and everything without ever stopping...in two minutes. The chorus of 'She's Gone' was like that.”

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John Oates, born on April 7, 1949, is a renowned guitarist. He is best known for his unique musical style and his partnership with Daryl Hall in the band Hall & Oates. Oates has had a significant impact in the music industry, blending elements of rock, pop, and soul in his work. more

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