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I'm one of a dying breed who goes out and tours all the time. Labels don't spend the money to send people out to play before they become famous, but we did do that so the fans we have are word of mouth fans who have been travelling around with us for years, and they buy the albums, but they are also the ones who go out and get the bootlegs. I don't discourage bootlegging, I like playing live, I don't think it hurts my album sales at all if there are bootlegs out there. Who cares?
Sheryl Crow
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What this quote means

Sheryl Crow values the connection with long-time fans over commercial success and doesn't mind bootlegging.

In this quote, Sheryl Crow expresses her belief in the importance of live performance and the genuine, loyal fanbase that develops through touring. She acknowledges that traditional label support for artists may be lacking, but her commitment to performing live fosters a strong relationship with her audience, who continue to support her through album purchases and even bootleg recordings, which she does not see as detrimental to her career.

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TouringFansBootleggingLive MusicAlbum SalesMusic Industry

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This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of maintaining a strong connection with your audience.

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