In my rush to get packed and ready for the trip to Memphis, I forgot to blog about lunch with my co-workers. The folks within my group did a good-bye lunch for one of the guys whose last day was Friday. We all were making small talk and eating when the topic of religion came up. Don’t ask how all I know is it wasn’t me because I wouldn’t touch that subject with co-workers with a 50 ft. pole. One of my colleagues mentioned that when his wife lived in Memphis she was a member of the church that Al Green pastored (which is funny enough in itself to me). My boss then asked, "Who is Al Green?" I choked on my water while trying to stifle a giggle. Yeah yeah, I know, that’s what I get but whatever. It was funny. After I compose myself, I asked him "You really don’t know who he is? He’s mainly known for his music with songs like….Love and Happiness, Let’s Stay Together". He tells me that he has NEVER heard of him until that day.
Now color me crazy but aren’t there certain musical acts that everyone is familiar with…….. Michael Jackson, Hall&Oates, Prince, Madonna, Rick James. Artists like this reach across the masses and folks just know who they are and have at least heard one of their songs. I thought Al Green fit into that category but apparently I’m wrong. I know it’s not anything serious to not know who he is but dare I say that it is a bit odd. I never thought I would actually have interaction with someone who has been "living under a rock" but low and behold he’s been right next to me the whole time. Lol
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5 comments:
Guess he doesn't know about the grits either.
I'm still mad I couldn't find anyone to go to the Jill Scott concert. Glad you enjoyed yourself. I'll be seeing MJB and JZ in 2 weeks.
If he told me he didn't, at least I wouldn't be surprised knowing what I know about him now. lol That shit still has me baffled though!
Dang noone wanted to go see Jill??!! Bummer!! Hopefully ya'll can catch her the next go round. Have fun @ the MJB/JZ concert.
you should have gave him an impromptu seranade. lol
I was about to say what the previous chick did, you should have gave him a sample and he may have been like "Oh I've heard that before"
I agree with the previous two comments above me. Lots of people will recognize a song but can't tell you the name of it to save their lives.
I couldn't tell you any of Madonna's current stuff even if you gave me the lyrics and showed me the videos.
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