Much love and strength to the Ali family. I will always be grateful for the impact you’ve had on me. And feel that no matter how hard times may be, there’s always hope for tomorrow.įrom hanging out with you in New Zealand as this little punk kid, to years later as a WWE rookie when you whispered to me “Can you rumble?” to a few years later when you bestowed upon me “The People’s Champ” moniker. Like me, Ali inspired so many generations around the world to be hungry to achieve, work as hard as you possibly can, to be a great as you possibly can be and make sure that not a day goes by where you don’t do your absolute best to make the world smile and feel good. I was in the air last night flying from Atlanta to London when I got the text from a close friend that within’ a few hours we were going to lose Muhammad. In addition to sharing the above picture of himself and Ali, here’s what he had to say about one of his biggest inspirations: The Rock took to Instagram on Saturday to share his own memories of The Greatest. Since Muhammad Ali passed away on Friday night, there has been an outpouring of tributes and condolences from every corner of the world, not just limited to sports and sports entertainment. 😉👊🏾Ī post shared by therock on at 8:23am PDT You'll always be the Greatest of All Time. I will always be grateful for the impact you've had on me. From hanging out with you in New Zealand as this little punk kid, to years later as a WWE rookie when you whispered to me "Can you rumble?" to a few years later when you bestowed upon me "The People's Champ" moniker. And feel that no matter how hard times may be, there's always hope for tomorrow. Ali inspired myself and generations around the world to be hungry to achieve, work as hard as you possibly can, to be a great as you possibly can be and make sure that not a day goes by where you don't do your absolute best to make the world smile and feel good. If you want a a fighting partner, go live with Cassius Clay.I was in the air last night flying from Atlanta to London when I got the text from a close friend that within' a few hours we were going to lose Muhammad. “I’m a lover not a fighter, I kinda like it that way. Skeeter Davis by “ I’m a Lover Not a Fighter” (1969) “ Ali Bom-Ba-Ye” by Michael Masser & Mandrill (1977) “ Linger On ( Cassius Clay)” by Prince Buster (1965) “ Doin’ the Ali Shuffle” by Alvin Cash (1967) The Adventures of Ali and His Gang vs.“ I’m the Greatest” b/w “ Don’t Mess with Ali” 1976.“ The People’s Choice” b/w “Rope a Dope” 1975.“ Shuffle with Ali” b/w “ Champs Jerk” 1966.“ The Prediction” b/w “ Will the Real Sonny Liston Please Fall Down” 1964 promo.“ Stand By Me” b/w “ I Am the Greatest” 1964.“ I Am the Greatest” b/w “ Will the Real Sonny Liston Please Fall Down” 1963 promo.Grasshopper & the Butterfly Ī Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali Discography “ The People’s Choice” The Best Ever & Muhammad Ali “ The Ballad Of Cassius Clay” The Alcoves Germany’s Trikont label would gather many rare and hard-to-find Ali-related songs in 2003 in a CD entitled Hits and Misses: Muhammad Ali and the Ultimate Sound of Fistfighting: Zero to 180 is hoping someone can identify Muhammad Ali’s partner (i.e., “The Best Ever”) on this 1975 Polydor single A-side “ The People’s Choice” that might possibly have been – oddly enough – for the European market only: Most of the proceeds will go to charity - and the rest to Ali.Īli’s second full-length release (one of Billboard‘s “recommended” soul albums in its Octoedition) would coincide with the nation’s bicentennial, hence the subtitle of the title track, “Ali’s Bicentennial Freedom Song.” It features the voices of Ali, Frank Sinatra, Billie Jean King, Lily Tomlin and President Carter.
MUHAMMADALI CALLS THE ROCK THE PEOPLES CHAMP FREE
Yesterday’s match was sponsored free of charge, by A&P supermarkets, which will be distributing an album on tooth decay called May the Brush Be With You. Tooth Decay – on the grounds of the Washington Monument, as reported in the Novemedition of The Washington Post: Tooth Decay LPs:Īli would launch his national campaign for dental health with a boxing match against the “pride of Cavityville” – Mr. Muhammad Ali enjoyed such worldwide popularity, I’m surprised The Champ didn’t release more recordings over the course of his career, aside from two albums, a handful of singles, and, of course, the Ali and His Gang vs.
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