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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.”

Quote by Al Green

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Al Green
Al Green

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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