Quote by John Legend

My dad liked a lot of Motown, but I didn't listen to it until my teenage years.

My dad liked a lot of Motown, but I didn't listen to it unti

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This quote highlights a difference in musical interests between the speaker and their father. While the speaker's dad enjoyed listening to Motown music, the speaker did not develop an appreciation for this genre until later in their teenage years. It showcases how personal musical preferences can develop and change over time, influenced by exposure and individual tastes.

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