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" My mom used to ask me when I was gonna write a happy song. I still tell her that it's when I start to write really happy-sounding songs that everyone needs to start worrying. "

Sharon Van Etten

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Start

Everyone

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Band

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Sharon Van Etten

Challenge

Interesting

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