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It's the same thing as a primitive of Africans, Indians, nomads or whatever - when they start getting up and doing their ritual and doing the dance, it's just what's coming through. It's the spirit. Rock 'n' roll is still primitive.

Van Morrison

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Van Morrison
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: August 31
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