Italo Calvino...the world was trying to change its old face and show its underbelly of earth and roots.
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It was the early 1970s and some of the most iconic music of all time was coming out of the South. Country music was at the top of its game, and artists like Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, and Dolly Parton were on top of the charts. At the same time, rock music was changing too. Led Zeppelin , Jimi Hendrix , The Who , and The Rolling Stones were bringing a new sound to the world. The world was trying to change its old face and show its underbelly of earth and roots.
This quote captures the idea that there is something beautiful about things that have been around for a long time. It’s a reminder that we have a heritage that stretches back generations and that we can look to our ancestors for inspiration.
Source: Difficult Loves
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