Al Green
Al Green
Albert Leornes "Al" Greene, often known as The Reverend Al Green, is an American singer, songwriter and record producer, best known for recording a series of soul hit singles in the early 1970s, including "Take Me to the River", "Tired of Being Alone", "I'm Still in Love with You", "Love and Happiness" and his signature song, "Let's Stay Together". Inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, Green was referred to on the museum's site as being...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionR&B Singer
Date of Birth13 April 1946
CityForrest City, AR
CountryUnited States of America
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I have found people on both sides of the aisle, white and black, that'll give you the shirt off their back. And I've also found people that won't give you a piece of bread if you're starving to death.
Texas was settled by people who were willing to fence in their property and protect it. We take seriously the notion that a person's home is his castle, and to protect that castle from the king and his men.
It's you I want, but it's Him that I need.
It's not going to be a six-month situation. We have to prepare for the duration.
We think it's a good agreement but it was not easy to come by. As we all know these are extremely troubled times for the company and for this industry.
They're above the tracks and we're below the tracks.
This agreement recognizes the contributions our employees make and at the same time allows GM of Canada to manage the business through restructuring and reduced overall costs, with appropriate controls on cost growth in areas such as health care.
This is a ministry that has been given to me.
Some people believe that fairness comes with obeying the rules. I'm one of those people.
I didn't have a mother; I had a mama. I measure other women by the stature of my mama.
Pakistan's being an ally and helping the United States, we ought to show Pakistan that we are appreciative for the help that's been extended.
GM is operating in an intensely competitive global environment and reaching this tentative agreement allows us to continue to build momentum in the market with the award-winning vehicles and components produced in Canada.
I did a whole concert in Atlanta with my fly open, and I had a black suit on and a white shirt. My white shirt was protruding from the fly.