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Alley Quotes

From songwriting legends to a Milwaukee childhood.

One alley quote traces a musical line from Tin Pan Alley through the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Paul Simon, calling every songwriter along that path appreciated. Another speaker calls actress Kirstie Alley absolutely amazing.

Then on to all the terrific american songwriters, from Tin Pan Alley to the Beatles, from Bob Dylan to Paul Simon. Whoever wrote and sang in the song form I have appreciated.

Quotes by Tom Chapin

Kirstie Alley seems like she's absolutely amazing.

Quotes by Sabrina Bryan

I grew up playing in an alley on the south side of Milwaukee.

Quotes by Jane Kaczmarek

'Sugar Cane Alley' had a lot of international success, big success everywhere.

Quotes by Euzhan Palcy

Amazing Quotes

There's not one Tin Pan Alley song on my record.

Quotes by Branford Marsalis

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Tin Pan Alley quote actually trace?
It follows a line of American songwriting from Tin Pan Alley through the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Paul Simon, praising everyone within that tradition.
Is Kirstie Alley mentioned in these quotes?
Yes, one quote calls her absolutely amazing, a short and direct compliment with no further detail.
What's the childhood memory about?
It recalls a Milwaukee upbringing, with the speaker spending time as a kid playing in a nearby alley on that city's south side.
What is 'Sugar Cane Alley' referenced for?
It's credited with a lot of international success, described as achieving big recognition well beyond its original audience.
What should I read next?
Try American quotes for more on the same musical tradition, or Big quotes for more on major success.

A more personal memory recalls growing up playing in an alley on Milwaukee's south side, and 'Sugar Cane Alley' gets credit for major international success. See Amazing and Big quotes for more.