Al Green is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his influential contributions to soul and R&B music. Rising to fame in the 1970s, Green’s smooth and soulful voice captivated audiences with hits like “Let’s Stay Together” and “Tired of Being Alone.” His emotionally resonant performances and lush arrangements solidified his status as a leading artist of his time. Beyond his musical career, Green became an ordained pastor, balancing his music with religious ministry. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, he continues to be celebrated for his distinctive style and enduring impact on the music industry. Green’s legacy encompasses his timeless music and his role as a spiritual leader, leaving an indelible mark on both soul music and gospel music spheres.

Al Green Quotes

1. “Suicide is not an answer, it’s destruction.”
— Al Green

2. “I’m thankful for every moment.”
— Al Green

3. “No child wants to fail. Everyone wants to succeed.”
— Al Green

4. “Trials can be hard, if you don’t know God.”
— Al Green

5. “Some people believe that fairness comes with obeying the rules. I’m one of those people.”
— Al Green

6. “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.”
— Al Green

7. “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.”
— Al Green

8. “The music is the message, the message is the music. So that’s my little ministry that the Big Man upstairs gave to me – a little ministry called love and happiness.”
— Al Green

9. “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.”
— Al Green

10. “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.”
— Al Green

11. “I didn’t have a mother; I had a mama. I measure other women by the stature of my mama.”
— Al Green

12. “Theres a lot of churches that hide their dirty laundry under the rug, and I know about that from being in the church 27 years. Oh, yeah.”
— Al Green

13. “People still come up to me and ask me to sign their records. That’s right, records! Man, they don’t even make records no more!”
— Al Green

14. “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.”
— Al Green

15. “I learned more stuff in church than I did in the world.”
— Al Green