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“If I could live my life all over I'd do everything the same; the film in my camera would remain the same; there's no way lord, to leave this love behind.”

Quote by Al Green

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Al Green, born on April 13, 1946, is an American soul singer. His musical career began in the 1960s and he became famous for his emotional voice and touching songs. Green's music style was deeply influenced by gospel music, and his works achieved great success in both soul and pop music. more

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