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“I was wanting to do an album but I didn't know if I was really ready. Jerry Wexler was one of my closest friends and allies, like my godfather. He said, "Let's do an album." I couldn't sing worth a damn, but there were some good songs.”

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Donnie Fritts

Donnie Fritts is an accomplished American country music songwriter, born on November 8, 1942. His work is deeply influenced by country music and blues, and he has written numerous classic songs for many renowned artists. more

“I went to visit a friend of mine, a writer name Troy Seal, a songwriting fool. He's had a ton of hits. He said, "I've got a thing I'm stuck on." I can hear the wind a blowin' - he already had that. You and me lord, we had it all. He only had that first verse. For some reason he was stuck. But that's how that came about.”

Firsts Said I Can Reason Names Lord Mines Wind Fool Stuck Songwriting Verses Seals

Author:Donnie Fritts

“If you're a songwriter, it's to perform your songs. For singers, it's just to get to sing somewhere. So while there may be a reluctance with all the things that go along with it, you got to choose, and this is one of my big opportunities to get back doing it.”

Ifs May Bigs Song Opportunity Singers Get Back Songwriters Reluctance

Author:Donnie Fritts

“John Paul to give me a shot, I'll never forget as long as I live.”

Giving Long Forget Shots Give Me Never Forget John Paul

Author:Donnie Fritts

“I've known just thousands of people a hell of a lot more talented than me who never could get anywhere.”

People Known Hell

Author:Donnie Fritts