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Al Green:Thread who else is missing His Voice&Vibe nowadays? i hear all these Neo-Soul acts&wonder outloud Al Green would blow this away if He came back.I've enjoyed His Music for so long.any thoughts on Al Green?? mistermaxxx | |
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i love al green..."living for you" is my cut.  | |
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My brotha, Al Green is still doing his thang, on a different level 4 the Lord most the time. But Al still performs them classic gems...An alltime great no-dout. If U were 2 look up "soul singer" U would see Al with a big warm smile greeting U. Soulful Brotha!
I love watching that performance of "Take Me 2 The River" With Al, Lenny, B.B., & Miss Crow...What a good time...when singers get 2gether like that & just flow... | |
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Al is amazing,he helped me lose something  | |
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AL Green --->  | |
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Grew up hearing Al in the house. My mothers absolute favorite artist. I actually received a birthday card from him at the age of three. One of the greatest soulful singers ever. | |
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Hell yeah, shame he doesn't have a real website. Even Soulpatrol.com don't have a page for him.
Craziness. | |
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Essence said: Hell yeah, shame he doesn't have a real website. Even Soulpatrol.com don't have a page for him.
Craziness. I think it's because the list owner isn't really an Al Green fan. He has referred to him as Reverand Grits, and compared him to Otis Redding by saying that if Redding had been around during the 1970s Green would not have been as popular. His bias keeps him from acknowledging Green. | |
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Wolf said: Essence said: Hell yeah, shame he doesn't have a real website. Even Soulpatrol.com don't have a page for him.
Craziness. I think it's because the list owner isn't really an Al Green fan. He has referred to him as Reverand Grits, and compared him to Otis Redding by saying that if Redding had been around during the 1970s Green would not have been as popular. His bias keeps him from acknowledging Green. mistermaxxx | |
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mistermaxxx said: Wolf said: Essence said: Hell yeah, shame he doesn't have a real website. Even Soulpatrol.com don't have a page for him.
Craziness. I think it's because the list owner isn't really an Al Green fan. He has referred to him as Reverand Grits, and compared him to Otis Redding by saying that if Redding had been around during the 1970s Green would not have been as popular. His bias keeps him from acknowledging Green. I agree with you. | |
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Wolf said: Essence said: Hell yeah, shame he doesn't have a real website. Even Soulpatrol.com don't have a page for him.
Craziness. I think it's because the list owner isn't really an Al Green fan. He has referred to him as Reverand Grits, and compared him to Otis Redding by saying that if Redding had been around during the 1970s Green would not have been as popular. His bias keeps him from acknowledging Green. That's a shame, I wonder if he never rated him as an artist or was left bitter when Al figured Gritts=God and made a U-turn in his career? | |
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How Can You Mend a Broken Heart...yeah I know it's a cover but I LOVE it. | |
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"TIRED OF BEING ALONE"...
That song is my favorite!!! I rememeber my mother had the album 'Al Green Gets Next To You'(1971) and played it constantly.Soul music doesn't get no better than that! | |
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I really like Al. His voice isn't really "pretty", I mean his voice is not smooth as say Luther Vandross or Donny Hathaway. His falsetto is edgy and rough, you can him literally straining when he hits certain notes. He sings as if he's singing out of his nose. I always joke and say to sing like Al just pinch your nose real hard with two of your fingers and start singing...(LOL) Yet, HE'S AWESOME!!! Because he's original and very distinctive. You'd know that voice anywhere. You had a few that would try to imitate his techniques(like Phillpe Wynn from the Spinners..who's good in his own right). Al was the hottest soul singer of the early 70's scoring one hit after another one. Albums like LET'S STAY TOGETHER, I'M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU and CALL ME are early 70's soul classics.
But a secret ingredient in Al's music is the great proficient drumming of legendary drummer Al Jackson Jr. Al was so great a drummer that he can take a song and make the song his. His heavy emphasis on the backbeat and the unique way he strikes the cymbals can light a spark on any song. Got to give props to this great drummer was also a member of the great R&B/soul group Booker T And The MGs. It is also worth noting that Al Green music sells alot down here in the south. It is very common to see teenagers ride around in their cars here in Atlanta playing some early 70's Al Green along with southern rap acts like Outkast, Eightball and MJG, Goodie Mob featuring Cello and Trick Daddy. Mistermaxx, you and me were on the same wavelength. I was about to do a thread on Al. | |
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Brother915 said: But a secret ingredient in Al's music is the great proficient drumming of legendary drummer Al Jackson Jr. Al was so great a drummer that he can take a song and make the song his. His heavy emphasis on the backbeat and the unique way he strikes the cymbals can light a spark on any song. Got to give props to this great drummer was also a member of the great R&B/soul group Booker T And The MGs. I hear ya! Just listen to the drumming on "Here I Am (Come And Take Me)".It's just incredible!! | |
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Brother915 said: I really like Al. His voice isn't really "pretty", I mean his voice is not smooth as say Luther Vandross or Donny Hathaway. His falsetto is edgy and rough, you can him literally straining when he hits certain notes. He sings as if he's singing out of his nose. I always joke and say to sing like Al just pinch your nose real hard with two of your fingers and start singing...(LOL) Yet, HE'S AWESOME!!! Because he's original and very distinctive. You'd know that voice anywhere. You had a few that would try to imitate his techniques(like Phillpe Wynn from the Spinners..who's good in his own right). Al was the hottest soul singer of the early 70's scoring one hit after another one. Albums like LET'S STAY TOGETHER, I'M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU and CALL ME are early 70's soul classics.
Much Props to you&All Posting Al Green.PeaceBut a secret ingredient in Al's music is the great proficient drumming of legendary drummer Al Jackson Jr. Al was so great a drummer that he can take a song and make the song his. His heavy emphasis on the backbeat and the unique way he strikes the cymbals can light a spark on any song. Got to give props to this great drummer was also a member of the great R&B/soul group Booker T And The MGs. It is also worth noting that Al Green music sells alot down here in the south. It is very common to see teenagers ride around in their cars here in Atlanta playing some early 70's Al Green along with southern rap acts like Outkast, Eightball and MJG, Goodie Mob featuring Cello and Trick Daddy. Mistermaxx, you and me were on the same wavelength. I was about to do a thread on Al. mistermaxxx | |
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AL GREEN STILL HAS THAT MEMPHIS VOICE. HE HEADLINED THE ROCHESTER MUSIC FEST ON THE FIRST NIGHT AND THE MAN CAN STILL DO HIS THING!!! | |
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classic77 said: Grew up hearing Al in the house. My mothers absolute favorite artist. I actually received a birthday card from him at the age of three. One of the greatest soulful singers ever.
DITTO, VERBATUM... classic77.. I ADORE Al's voice, & all of his classic 70s songs. I've had the pleasure of seeing him live 4 times & each time it was beyond description.. each time I saw Al, they had to LITERALLY drag him off the stage, he didn't want to stop singing! I would go classic77 1 step further & say that Al IS the GREATEST soul singer ever (& we know there are more than a few who could be in this same category..) off the top of my head, my favorite Al songs, in no real order: Simply beautiful Still in love with you Look what you done for me How can you mend a broken heart Never found a girl Love (l-o-v-e) Tired of being alone Your love is the morning sun What a wonderful thing love is & what is PROBABLY my ALL TIME FAVORITE AL GREEN SONG: FOR THE GOOD TIMES. I have to fight myself to keep from crying, every time I hear this song.. I can't wait until the next time I can see Al LIVE.. there'll sho nuf be PLENTY of LOVE & HAPPINESS.. ! I'll see you tonight..
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mltijchr said: classic77 said: Grew up hearing Al in the house. My mothers absolute favorite artist. I actually received a birthday card from him at the age of three. One of the greatest soulful singers ever.
DITTO, VERBATUM... classic77... You received a birthday card from Al on your third Birthday too?  | |
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mltijchr said: classic77 said: Grew up hearing Al in the house. My mothers absolute favorite artist. I actually received a birthday card from him at the age of three. One of the greatest soulful singers ever.
DITTO, VERBATUM... classic77.. I ADORE Al's voice, & all of his classic 70s songs. I've had the pleasure of seeing him live 4 times & each time it was beyond description.. each time I saw Al, they had to LITERALLY drag him off the stage, he didn't want to stop singing! I would go classic77 1 step further & say that Al IS the GREATEST soul singer ever (& we know there are more than a few who could be in this same category..) off the top of my head, my favorite Al songs, in no real order: Simply beautiful Still in love with you Look what you done for me How can you mend a broken heart Never found a girl Love (l-o-v-e) Tired of being alone Your love is the morning sun What a wonderful thing love is & what is PROBABLY my ALL TIME FAVORITE AL GREEN SONG: FOR THE GOOD TIMES. I have to fight myself to keep from crying, every time I hear this song.. I can't wait until the next time I can see Al LIVE.. there'll sho nuf be PLENTY of LOVE & HAPPINESS.. ! Looks like all your favourites are from that classic period of 1971-1973 too. What an output it was. | |
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Anybody have Al's box set? 'Tis great stuff. Brother915, good looking out on the Al Jackson, Jr. front.
And that organ on "Love And Happiness" ALWAYS kills me! Willie Mitchell has been trying for years to get Rev. Al to record a secular album with him (Mitchell) producing again. Rev. Al says God hasn't told him that that's the thing for him to do right now. Willie can't relate to the Gospel material... Anybody here been to Al's church in Memphis? This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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mltijchr said: off the top of my head, my favorite Al songs, in no real order:
Simply beautiful Still in love with you Look what you done for me How can you mend a broken heart Never found a girl Love (l-o-v-e) Tired of being alone Your love is the morning sun What a wonderful thing love is & what is PROBABLY my ALL TIME FAVORITE AL GREEN SONG: FOR THE GOOD TIMES I was just thinking (today, actually), "Why don't they talk about Al Green on the Org? There should be an Al Green thread." THANK YOU, Mistermaxxx!! 
My fave was Look What You Done For Me... then Simply Beautiful (amazing, so %#$&*ing amazing)... then I'm So Glad You're Mine (that beat is INSANE! Hope the youngins don't give Jodeci credit for that one!)... now it's What a Wonderful Thing Love Is 
I been cryyyin'... about your love True Love & How Can You Mend a Broken Heart are sweet too! Gotta keep some Al in the car...   I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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you got a BIRTHDAY card from Al on your 3rd???
damn! I'd love to be able to say I met him on ANY day- birthdayor not! You must of course still have this card..! wow, that's great! I'll see you tonight..
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mltijchr said:
what is PROBABLY my ALL TIME FAVORITE AL GREEN SONG: FOR THE GOOD TIMES. I have to fight myself to keep from crying, every time I hear this song.. ___ Melody said: You and I both, mltijchr. Lay you head...on my pillow Hold your warm and tender body...close to mine. Hear the whisper of the raindrops... Falling softly...on my window. Make believe...make believe you love me One more time...for the good times.  .. ..
- [This message was edited Tue Aug 20 11:33:46 PDT 2002 by SensualMelody] So...how's everybody doing? | |
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I think my favorite part of "For the good times" is towards the end of the 2nd verse, where his voice gets real high.. "don't say a WORD about tomorrow.." & then he finishes with that REAL HIGH improvisation after "there'll be time enough for severance when you leave me.. hey hey hey hey hey hey!" that part just gets to me! he just goes high & low in this song, seemingly so effortlessly.. a bittersweet, deep, beautifully romantic masterpiece.. yeah, "For The Good Times" has to be my favorite Al Green song.. I'm going to play this song as soon as I get home tonight..! I'll see you tonight..
in ALL MY DREAMS.. |
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