Al Green
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Albert "Al" Greene (born April 13, 1946), often known as The Reverend Al Green, is an American singer 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 "one of the most gifted purveyors of soul music". He has also been referred to as "The Last of the Great Soul Singers". Green was included in the Rolling Stone list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, ranking at No. 66.
Life and career
Early life
Al Green was born Albert Greene on April 13, 1946 in Forrest City, Arkansas. The sixth of ten children born to Cora Lee and Robert G. Greene, Jr., a sharecropper, Al began performing with his brothers in a group called the Greene Brothers around the age of ten. The Greene family relocated to Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the late 1950s. Al was kicked out of the family home in his teens after his religiously devout father caught him listening to Jackie Wilson.
Al Green (wrestler)
Alfred Dobalo (October 15, 1955 – June 14, 2013), best known by his ring name Al Green, was an American professional wrestler who performed in North America, Europe, and Japan under a variety of gimmicks, including Rage one half of the team The Wrecking Crew with Fury (Marc Laurinaitis), Blade one half of the Master Blasters with Steel (Kevin Nash) and the Dog in World Championship Wrestling at the turn of the millennium.
Career
Green was trained for a professional wrestling career by Steve Keirn, making his debut in 1990 as "Blade", one half of "The Master Blasters" tag team alongside Kevin Nash.
The Master Blasters
On September 22nd, 1991 Blade was a replacement for "Iron", who left World Championship Wrestling after only one match. The reconstituted Master Blasters continued their undefeated streak in October. Meanwhile Kevin Nash would have his first singles match on September 28, defeating Tom Zenk in Baltimore, MD. At Halloween Havoc on October 27, 1990 in Chicago, IL the Blasters upended The Southern Boys and began to move up the WCW tag-team ratings. However their winning streak would finally come to an end on November 22 at the Omni in Atlanta, GA when Tom Zenk & Brian Pillman handed them their first defeat (Pillman pinning Blade). They rebounded to go on another undefeated streak, defeating The Southern Boys as well as Alan Iron Eagle & Tim Horner and earning a US Tag-Team title shot against the champions The Steiner Brothers. The Steiners however were victorious in matches on December 25 (Atlanta, GA and December 26th (Nashville, TN).
Al Green (basketball)
Al Green (born 1955-1956) is a retired American-Australian professional basketball player who played his career in the Australian National Basketball League from 1981 until his retirement in at the end of 1993. Green obtained Australian citizenship in 1984.
School/College career
Born and bred in the South Bronx in what he calls "the real ghetto", Al Green and grew up playing basketball with future NBA All-Star player Bernard King. He attended Maine Central HS following which he attended Arizona Western Junior College. He then switched schools and went to North Carolina State University where he was a member of the NC State Wolfpack before again moving one last time to Louisiana State University to play for the LSU Tigers. During his college career for NC State and LSU Green would come up against the likes of future NBA Hall of Fame player Magic Johnson.
Green entered into the 1979 NBA Draft where he was a third round selection (64th overall) by the Phoenix Suns, though he would never play in the NBA. In the draft, Green was selected before future NBA All Star center's - 6'11" (211 cm) Bill Laimbeer (65th - Cleveland Cavaliers), 7'2" (218 cm) James Donaldson (73rd - Seattle SuperSonics), and 7'4" (224 cm) Mark Eaton (107th - Phoenix).
Al Green (politician)
Al Green (born September 1, 1947) is the U.S. Representative from Texas' 9th congressional district, serving since 2005. The district includes most of southwestern Houston, including most of that city's share of Fort Bend County. It also includes most of Missouri City.
Early life and career
Green was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Florida A&M University and transferred to Tuskegee University. He later went on to receive his Juris Doctor in 1974 from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. After receiving his law degree and being admitted to the Texas Bar, he remained in Houston and currently lives in the Alief community.
In 1978, Green was elected Justice of the Peace in Harris County, Texas, in the Precinct 7, Place Two position. He held this position for 26 years.
A former trial lawyer, Green co-founded the firm of Green, Wilson, Dewberry, and Fitch. He also served as president of the Houston NAACP and, during his term as the organization's leader, membership increased sevenfold. While serving as NAACP leader, he focused on increasing minority hiring in Texas and forming alliances with Hispanic groups.
Al Green (disambiguation)
Al Green (Albert Greene, born 1946) is an American musician.
Al Green or Greene may also refer to:
See also
Podcasts:
Al Green
ALBUMS
- The Love Songs Collection released: 2013
- What Makes the World Go 'round? released: 2008
- Lay It Down released: 2008
- Platinum released: 2007
- The Definitive Greatest Hits released: 2007
- The Legendary Hi Records Albums, Volume 2 released: 2006
- The Legendary Hi Records Albums, Volume 3 released: 2006
- The Legendary Hi Records Albums, Volume 1 released: 2006
- 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Al Green released: 2006
- The Belle Album released: 2006
- Simply Beautiful released: 2005
- Feels Like Christmas released: 2005
- Everything's OK released: 2005
- Love and Happiness released: 2005
- Back Up Train released: 2005
- The Absolute Best released: 2004
- I Can't Stop released: 2003
- L-O-V-E: The Essential Al Green released: 2003
- The Essential Al Green released: 2002
- The Gospel Collection released: 2001
- The Very Best of Al Green released: 2001
- The Very Best of Al Green released: 2001
- The Hi Singles A's and B's released: 2000
- True Love: A Collection released: 1999
- Let's Stay Together released: 1998
- The Very Best of Al Green released: 1997
- Anthology released: 1997
- Full of Fire released: 1996
- The Christmas Album released: 1995
- Glory to His Name released: 1995
- Greatest Hits released: 1995
- Tokyo Live released: 1995
- And the Message Is Love: The Best of Al Green released: 1994
- The Supreme Al Green released: 1994
- Don't Look Back released: 1993
- Al released: 1992
- Love Is Reality released: 1992
- Precious Lord released: 1992
- You Say It! Raw! Rare! And Unreleased! released: 1990
- I Get Joy released: 1989
- More Greatest Hits released: 1988
- Let's Stay Together / I'm Still in Love With You released: 1986
- Al Green Is Love / Full of Fire released: 1986
- He Is the Light released: 1985
- Compact Command Performances: 14 Greatest Hits released: 1984
- The Lord Will Make a Way released: 1980
- Truth N' Time released: 1978
- Have a Good Time released: 1976
- Al Green Is Love released: 1975
- Explores Your Mind released: 1974
- Call Me released: 1973
- Livin' for You released: 1973
- I'm Still in Love With You released: 1972
- Al Green Gets Next to You released: 1971
- Green Is Blues released: 1969
- I'm Still In Love With You & Call Me released:
- How Can You Mend A Broken Heart released:
- 2009-06-12: What Stage, Bonnaroo, Manchester, TN, USA released:
- Christmas released:
- White Christmas released:
- 2004-12-03: House of Blues, Cleveland, OH, USA released:
- Testify: The Best of the A & M Years released:
- A Deep Shade of Green released:
- The Immortal Soul of Al Green released:
- Hi and Mighty: The Story of Al Green (1969-78) released:
- Absolute Best released:
- The Very Best released:
- The Very Best of Al Green released:
- Soul Survivor released:
- Here I Am released:
- One in a Million released:
The Love Songs Collection
Released 2013- L-O-V-E (Love)
- I'm Still in Love With You
- Livin' for You
- Here I Am (Come and Take Me)
- You Ought to Be With Me
- I'm Glad You're Mine
- Wait Here
- For the Good Times
- Love and Happiness
- Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy)
- What Is This Feeling
- Let's Get Married
- Call Me (Come Back Home)
- Guilty
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
- Let's Stay Together
- Put It on Paper
- How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
What Makes the World Go 'round?
Released 2008- Tired of Being Alone
- I Can't Get Next to You
- What Am I Gonna Do With Myself
- Love and Happiness
- Look What You Done for Me
- Here I Am (Come and take Me)
- It Ain't No Fun to Me
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
- Take Me to the River
- Let's Stay Together
- Are You Lonely for Me Baby
- Let's Get Married
- One Woman
- Call Me (Come Back Home)
- Old Time Lovin'
- Funny How Time Slips Away
The Definitive Greatest Hits
Released 2007- Let's Stay Together
- Tired of Being Alone
- Take Me to the River
- I'm Still in Love With You
- Look What You Done for Me
- Here I Am (Come and Take Me)
- Love and Happiness
- Keep Me Cryin'
- Call Me (Come Back Home)
- Livin' for You
- Let's Get Married
- Sha La La (Make Me Happy)
- L-O-V-E (Love)
- You Ought to Be With Me
- Oh Me, Oh My (Dreams in My Arms)
- Full of Fire
- Back Up Train
- I Can't Get Next to You
- Belle
- I Can't Stop
- Perfect to Me
The Legendary Hi Records Albums, Volume 2
Released 2006- Call Me
- Have You Been Making Out O.K.
- Stand Up
- I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
- Your Love Is Like the Morning Sun
- Here I Am
- Funny How Time Slips Away
- You Ought to Be With Me
- Jesus Is Waiting
- Livin' for You
- Home Again
- Free at Last
- Let's Get Married
- So Good to Be Here
- Sweet Sixteen
- Unchained Melody
- My God Is Real
- Beware
The Legendary Hi Records Albums, Volume 1
Released 2006- One Woman
- Talk to Me
- My Girl
- The Letter
- I Stand Accused
- Gotta Find a New World
- What Am I Gonna Do With Myself
- Tomorrow's Dream
- Get Back Baby
- Get Back
- Summertime
- I Want to Hold Your Hand
- I Can't Get Next to You
- Are You Lonely for Me Baby
- God Is Standing By
- Tired of Being Alone
- I'm a Ram
- Driving Wheel
- Light My Fire
- You Say It
- Right Now, Right Now
- All Because
- Ride Sally Ride
- True Love
Simply Beautiful
Released 2005- Let's Stay Together
- Sha La La (Make Me Happy)
- L-O-V-E (Love)
- Tired of Being Alone
- Are You Lonely for Me Baby
- I Can't Get Next to You
- Here I Am (Come and take Me)
- The Letter
- Funny How Time Slips Away
- I'm Still in Love With You
- You Ought to Be With Me
- Livin' for You
- Let's Get Married
- Full of Fire
- Take Me to the River
- Let It Shine
- Have a Good Time
- So You're Leaving
- You Say It
- Oh Me, Oh My (Dreams in My Arms)
- Belle
Love and Happiness
Released 2005- Livin' For You
- Free At Last
- Tired Of Being Alone
- So Good To Be Here
- Unchained Melody
- I'm Still In Love With You
- Love And Happiness
- For The Good Times
- Look What You Done For Me
- Let's Stay Together
- I Gotta To Be More (Take Me Higher)
- Let It Shine
- Something
- Oh Me Oh My (Dreams In My Arms)
- I'm Hooked On You
- I Tried To Tell Myself
- Let's Get Married
- The Letter
- Call Me (Come Back Home)
The Absolute Best
Released 2004- Strong as Death, Sweet as Love
- Love and Happiness
- Let's Stay Together
- I'm a Ram
- I've Never Found a Girl
- Driving Wheel
- La La for You
- I Can't Get Next to You
- So You're Leaving
- Tired of Being Along
- Look What You Done for Me
- I'm Still in Love With You
- Sweet Song
- Love Is Real
- Funny How Time Slips Away
- You Ought to Be With Me
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?
L-O-V-E: The Essential Al Green
Released 2003- I Can't Get Next to You
- Tired of Being Alone
- Look What You Done for Me
- Let's Stay Together
- I'm Still in Love With You
- You Ought to Be With Me
- Call Me (Come Back Home)
- Here I Am (Come and Take Me)
- Livin' for You
- Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy)
- Let's Get Married
- Oh Me, Oh My (Dreams in My Arms)
- Full of Fire
- Keep Me Cryin'
- L-O-V-E (Love)
- Love Is a Beautiful Thing
- The Message Is Love (feat. Arthur Baker & The Backbeat Disciples)
The Very Best of Al Green
Released 2001- Let's Stay Together
- Sha La La (Make Me Happy)
- L-O-V-E (Love)
- Tired of Being Alone
- Call Me (Come Back Home)
- Simply Beautiful
- I'm Still in Love With You
- Here I Am (Come and Take Me)
- Look What You Done for Me
- Take Me to the River
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?
- You Ought to Be With Me
- Let's Get Married
- Full of Fire
- Livin' for You
- Keep Me Cryin'
- I Say a Little Prayer
- Unchained Melody
The Very Best of Al Green
Released 2001- Tired of Being Alone
- I Can't Get Next to You
- Are You Lonely for Me Baby
- Let's Stay Together
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?
- I've Never Found a Girl
- I'm Still in Love With You
- Love and Happiness
- What a Wonderful Thing Love Is
- Look What You Done for Me
- Call Me (Come Back Home)
- Here I Am (Come and Take Me)
- You Ought to Be With Me
- Let's Get Married
- Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy)
- Take Me to the River
- L-O-V-E (Love)
- Oh Me Oh My (Dreams in My Arms)
- Full of Fire
- I Tried to Tell Myself
The Hi Singles A's and B's
Released 2000- I Want to Hold Your Hand
- What Am I Gonna do With Myself
- One Woman
- Tomorrow's Dream
- You Say It
- Gotta Find a New World
- Right Now, Right Now
- All Because
- I Can't Get Next to You
- Ride Sally Ride
- Driving Wheel
- True Love
- Tired of Being Alone
- Get Back Baby
- Let's Stay Together
- Look What You Done for Me
- La la for You
- I'm Still in Love With You
- Old Time Lovin'
- You Ought to Be With Me
- What Is This Feeling?
- Call Me, Come Back Home
- What a Wonderful Thing Love Is
- Here I Am (Come and Take Me)
- I'm Glad You're Mine
True Love: A Collection
Released 1999- Let's Stay Together
- Shal-La-La (Make Me Happy)
- Old Time Lovin'
- What a Wonderful Thing Love Is
- I Wish You Were Here
- Are You Lonely for Me Baby?
- Could I Be the One?
- The Love Sermon
- Feels Like Summer
- Schooldays
- Simply Beautiful
- True Love
- God Is Standing By
- God Blessed Our Love
- Ride Sally Ride
- Ain't No Fun for Me
- I've Never Found a Girl
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
The Very Best of Al Green
Released 1997- Let's Stay Together
- Sha La La (Make Me Happy)
- L-O-V-E (Love)
- Tired of Being Alone
- Call Me (Come Back Home)
- I'm Still in Love With You
- Here I Am (Come and Take Me)
- Look What You Done for Me
- I Can't Get Next to You
- Take Me to the River
- Love and Happiness
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
- I Tried to Tell Myself
- I've Never Found a Girl
- Oh Me Oh My (Dreams in My Arms)
- You Ought to Be With Me
- Simply Beautiful
- Let's Get Married
- Full of Fire
And the Message Is Love: The Best of Al Green
Released 1994- Everything's Gonna Be Alright
- The Message Is Love
- You Know and I Know
- As Long as We're Together
- Put a Little Love in Your Heart
- Going Away
- He Ain't Heavy
- True Love
- Soul Survivor
- Tryin' to Do the Best I Can
- Mighty Clouds of Joy
- You've Got a Friend (feat. Billy Preston)
- I Feel Like Going On
- Tryin' to Get Over You
- Nearer My God to Thee
The Supreme Al Green
Released 1994- Tired of Being Alone
- I Can't Get Next to You
- Let's Stay Together
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
- Love and Happiness
- I'm Still in Love With You
- Simply Beautiful
- What a Wonderful Thing Love Is
- Call Me (Come Back Home)
- My God Is Real
- Let's Get Married
- Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy)
- Take Me to the River
- Love Ritual (original version)
- L-O-V-E (Love)
- I Didn't Know
- Full of Fire
- Belle
Al
Released 1992- Tired of Being Alone
- Call Me (Come Back Home)
- I'm Still in Love With You
- Here I Am (Come and Take Me)
- Let's Stay Together
- Sha La La (Make Me Happy)
- L-O-V-E (Love)
- Look What You Done for Me
- Love and Happiness
- Take Me to the River
- I Can't Get Next to You
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
- I Tried to Tell Myself
- I've Never Found a Girl
- Oh Me Oh My (Dreams in My Arms)
- You Ought to Be With Me
More Greatest Hits
Released 1988- Let's Stay Together (Long version)
- Take Me to the River
- Right Now, Right Now
- Oh Me Oh My (Dreams in My Arms)
- Back Up Train
- For the Good Times
- Let It Shine
- As Long as We're Together
- I Tried to Tell Myself
- You Say It
- Guilty
- Your Heart's in Good Hands
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
- Keep Me Cryin'
- Funny How Time Slips Away
- I Feel Good
- Wait Here
- To Sir With Love
Let's Stay Together / I'm Still in Love With You
Released 1986- Let's Stay Together
- La-La for You
- So You're Leaving
- What Is This Feeling
- Old Time Lovin'
- I've Never Found a Girl (Who Loves Me Like You Do)
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?
- Judy
- It Ain't No Fun to Me
- I'm Still in Love With You
- I'm Glad You're Mine
- Love and Happiness
- What a Wonderful Thing Love Is
- Simply Beautiful
- Oh, Pretty Woman
- For the Good Times
- Look What You Done for Me
- One of These Good Old Days
Al Green Is Love / Full of Fire
Released 1986- L-O-V-E (Love)
- Rhymes
- The Love Sermon
- There Is Love
- Could I Be the One
- Love Ritual
- I Didn't Know
- Oh Me, Oh My (Dreams in My Arms)
- I Gotta Be More (Take Me Higher)
- I Wish You Were Here
- Glory, Glory
- That's the Way It Is
- Always
- There's No Way
- I'd Fly Away
- Full of Fire
- Together Again
- Soon as I Get Home
- Let It Shine
Compact Command Performances: 14 Greatest Hits
Released 1984- Tired of Being Alone
- Call Me (Come Back Home)
- I'm Still in Love With You
- Here I Am (Come and Take Me)
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
- Let's Stay Together
- I Can't Get Next to You
- You Ought to Be With Me
- Look What You've Done for Me
- Let's Get Married
- Love and Happiness
- Take Me to the River
- For the Good Times
- Livin' for You
I'm Still In Love With You & Call Me
- I'm Still in Love With You
- I'm Glad You're Mine
- Love and Happiness
- What a Wonderful Thing Love Is
- Simply Beautiful
- Oh, Pretty Woman
- For the Good Times
- Look What You Done for Me
- One of These Good Old Days
- Call Me (Come Back Home)
- Have You Been Making Out OK?
- Stand Up
- I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
- Your Love Is Like the Morning Sun
- Here I Am (Come and take Me)
- Funny How Time Slips Away
- You Ought to Be With Me
- Jesus Is Waiting
How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
- Oh, Pretty Woman
- I Cant't Get Back to You
- Light My Fire
- I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
- My Girl
- Funny How Time Slips Away
- Take Me to the River
- To Sir With Love
- For the Good Times
- I Say a Little Prayer
- Lean on Me
- Summertime
- The Letter
- People Get Ready
- Ain't No Mountain High Enough
- Get Back
- Unchained Melody
- I Want to Hold Your Hand
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
- Amazing Grace
2009-06-12: What Stage, Bonnaroo, Manchester, TN, USA
- Crowd
- Intro Music
- L-O-V-E (Love)
- Let's Get Married
- Banter
- Lay It Down
- Banter
- Everything's Gonna Be Alright
- Amazing Grace
- Let's Stay Together
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
- Here I Am (Come and take Me)
- I Can't Help Myself
- My Girl
- Bring It on Home to Me
- Sittin' on the Dock of Bay
- You Are Everything
- Tired of Being Alone
- Still in Love With You
- Love and Happiness
- Band Intros
Testify: The Best of the A & M Years
- Put a Little Love in Your Heart
- Going Away
- True Love
- I Feel Like Going On
- You Brought the Sunshine
- Power
- Building Up
- Everything's Gonna Be Alright
- You Know and I Know
- You've Got a Friend
- He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
- Soul Survivor
- You're Everything to Me
- Mighty Clouds of Joy
- As Long as We're Together
- Tryin' To Do the Best I Can
- I Get Joy
- So Real to Me
The Immortal Soul of Al Green
- Full of Fire
- I'd Fly Away
- That's the Way It Is
- Together Again
- Let It Shine
- Have a Good Time
- Keep Me Cryin'
- Nothing Takes the Place of You
- I Tried to Tell Myself
- The Truth Marches On
- Belle
- Georgia Boy
- Chariots of Fire
- Loving You
- All in All
- To Sir With Love
- Wait Here
- King of All
- Starting All Over Again
Hi and Mighty: The Story of Al Green (1969-78)
- Talk to Me
- I Stand Accused
- What Am I Gonna Do With Myself?
- I Can't Get Next to You
- Tired of Being Alone
- All Because
- Let's Stay Together
- Old Time Lovin'
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?
- Judy
- I'm Still in Love With You
- Love and Happiness
- What a Wonderful Thing Love Is
- Call Me (Come Back Home)
- Here I Am (Come and Take Me)
- You Ought to Be With Me
- Funny How Time Slips Away
- Livin' for You
- Let's Get Married
- My God Is Real
Absolute Best
- Strong as Death, Sweet as Love
- Love and Happiness
- Let's Stay Together
- I'm a Ram
- I've Never Found a Girl
- Driving Wheel
- La la for You
- I Can't Get Next to You
- So You're Leaving
- Tired of Being Alone
- Look What You Done for Me
- I'm Still in Love With You
- Sweet Song
- Love Is Real
- Funny How Time Slips Away
- You Ought to Be With Me
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (remix)
- Love Ritual (remix)
- Here I Am (Come and Take Me)
- Call Me (Come Back Home)
- Livin' for You
- Rhymes
- God Blessed Our Love
- Let's Get Married
- Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy)
- Take Me to the River
- Oh Me Oh My (Dreams in My Arms)
- L-O-V-E (Love)
- Got to Be More (Take Me Higher)
- Together Again
- Full of Fire
- Belle
- Keep Me Cryin'
The Very Best
- Stong as Death, Sweet as Love
- Love and Happiness
- Let's Stay Together
- I'm a Ram
- I've Never Found a Girl
- Driving Wheel
- La-La for You
- I Can't Get Next to You
- So You're Leaving
- Tired of Being Alone
- Look What You Done for Me
- I'm Still in Love With You
- Sweet Song
- Love Is Real
- Funny How Time Slips Away
- You Ought to Be With Me
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
The Very Best of Al Green
- I Can't Get Next to You
- Tired of Being Alone
- Let's Stay Together
- Look What You Done for Me
- I'm Still in Love With You
- You Ought to Be With Me
- How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
- Call Me (Come Back Home)
- Here I Am (Come and Take Me)
- Livin' for You
- Take Me to the River
- Let's Get Married
- Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy)
- L-O-V-E (Love)
- Full of Fire
- Keep Me Cryin'
- Love and Happiness
- To Sir With Love
- As Long as We're Together
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