Like books and black lives - albums still matter. Tonight and always.
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It's work to play the same songs the same way for 70 shows.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Consistency in art requires effort and perseverance.
In this quote, Prince emphasizes the dedication and hard work involved in performing the same music repeatedly over many shows. While performance may appear effortless on stage, it actually demands substantial effort and commitment to maintain quality and creativity across numerous live performances.
Themes
EffortPerformanceConsistencyArtistryDedication
In practice
Example use cases
An artist discussing the challenges of touring can reference this quote to illustrate the behind-the-scenes effort.
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