Mose Allison discusses the autobiographical nature of his music

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Mose Allison discusses musical expression

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Mose Allison discusses his family's musicality

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Q: “Is that important as an artist, to express yourself verbally?”

A: “I don't know how to do anything else, you know, I don't know. I mean, I think you've got to... when I write a song, I figured if it doesn't apply to me then what's indeed the meaning? You know, if it doesn't apply to me, why should I write it?”