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I tend to like songs that are very emotional, that strike a chord with me emotionally.

Martin Gore

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Martin Gore
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: July 23
Composer
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Musician
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Singer-Songwriter
Songwriter
London
England
Martin Lee Gore
Martin L. Gore
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