Tones and I (Toni Watson) Quotes

Just because my song was being played on the radio didn't mean I had a load of money. You don't get royalties overnight.

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• Just because my song was being played on the radio didn't mean I had a load of money. You don't get royalties overnight.

  

  Tones and I
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  • Song
  • Radio