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Quote by Woody Guthrie

“A folk song is what's wrong and how to fix it or it could be who's hungry and where their mouth is or who's out of work and where the job is or who's broke and where the money is or who's carrying a gun and where the peace is.”

Quote by Woody Guthrie

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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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