When I write songs, I like to write lyrics first, and I think that's different from a lot of singer-songwriters. But I heard Sammy Cahn was asked what comes first, the lyrics or the music, and he said, 'The paycheck.'
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"When I write songs, I like to write lyrics first, and I think that's different from a lot of singer-songwriters. But I heard Sammy Cahn was asked what comes first, the lyrics or the music, and he said, 'The paycheck.'" — Jill Sobule
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When I write songs, I like to write lyrics first, and I think that's different from a lot of singer-songwriters. But I heard Sammy Cahn was asked what comes first, the lyrics or the music, and he said, 'The paycheck.' — Jill Sobule
About Jill Sobule
Jill Sobule was a Musician from United States (1959–2025).
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Who said "When I write songs, I like to write lyrics first, and I think that's different…"?
This quote is attributed to Jill Sobule, a Musician from United States.
When did Jill Sobule live?
Jill Sobule lived from 1959 – 2025.