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“Some people believe that fairness comes with obeying the rules. I'm one of those people.”

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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