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Luther Allison

"When I got to Chicago I had to find my way."

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"Because Chicago was to radio what Hollywood was to films and Broadway was to the theatre: it was the hub of radio."

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"But I never had that commercial opportunity to be played on the radio, so how could I be popular?"
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"I've been waiting for that bright sunshine to show up and shine in my back door someday."
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"But let's face it, I still have to look at my self and look at the things I've done down the stretch."
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"But you know, I still had a dream of being able to go back home and tour."
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