There's only one person in the United States we ever wanted to meet ... not that he wanted us. And we met him last night. We can't tell you how we felt. We just idolized him so much. ... You can't imagine what a thrill that was last night. Nothing really affected me until I heard Elvis. If there hadn't been an Elvis, there wouldn't have been the Beatles.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses deep admiration for Elvis Presley and credits him as a major influence on the Beatles.
- In plain terms
- We idolized Elvis, and he was crucial to the existence of the Beatles.
- What can you take from it?
- Artistic roots often depend on earlier icons.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who inspired your path?
- How do predecessors shape you?
Another view
It attributes success solely to one influence.
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