A song must move the story ahead. A song must take the place of dialogue. If a song halts the show, pushes it back, stalls it, the audience won't buy it; they'll be unhappy.
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"A song must move the story ahead. A song must take the place of dialogue. If a song halts the show, pushes it back, stalls it, the audience won't buy it; they'll be unhappy." — Dorothy Fields
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A song must move the story ahead. A song must take the place of dialogue. If a song halts the show, pushes it back, stalls it, the audience won't buy it; they'll be unhappy. — Dorothy Fields
About Dorothy Fields
Dorothy Fields was a Musician from United States (1905–1974).
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Who said "A song must move the story ahead. A song must take the place of dialogue. If a…"?
This quote is attributed to Dorothy Fields, a Musician from United States.
When did Dorothy Fields live?
Dorothy Fields lived from 1905 – 1974.