It inspired him to get a book on  modulation, and later in life he still plays it while painting, which he started during recuperation. His recuperation was hard because he was accustomed to writing a song every day, which he could no longer do. He later recalled that when found an old Sister Rosetta Tharpe album in his home he burst into tears.
It motivated him to read about modulation; later in life, he played while painting during recovery. He had previously composed a song daily but could no longer do so due to the challenges of his recuperation. Eventually, when he found an old Sister Rosetta Tharpe album at home, he was deeply moved.