My favorite Al Green song. I saw him in concert when I was 12 back in the early '70's..cause, that's how we rolled, our kind of music. Missed those days!
Saw The Reverend Al Green at the jazz fest in NOLA yesrs ago. He wore a white suit with a red Satin shirt. He did all of his greats and handed long stemmed red roses to the ladies. It was great!
One of the very best concerts I ever saw. He had the best background singers….’all’ of us! The entire arena was groovin’ and singin’ along with him with a huge outpouring of love and happiness.
Every Big Time Player always had some Al Green and Marvin Gaye on the playlist when he was workin' the game. The Ladies loved that smooth, nows the time sound. The voice, the lyrics, and the musicians were all killer. So are HOT GRITS!!!!
Reverend Al has gotten this old man through some "interesting" times for which I will always be grateful. He has a body of work I can listen to for hours and never need anything different. This is a GREAT album.
Willie Mitchell was Al’s producer in Memphis at Hi Records. When Keith Richards made his first solo record away from the Rolling Stones he brought in Willie Mitchell to do the track “Make No Mistake.” Try that one out.
Al Green was HUGE in the early 70s! He had so many great records. Marvin Gaye will always be the King of Soul IMO, but Al Green and Otis Redding are real close after him.
Finally!! I been waiting on yall to get the G.O.A.T Mr Al Green. I always pay attention to his drummer . The whole arrangement is fire on all his songs. His voice is like butter. Please do "Look what youve done to me" ,"Call Me" , "Here I Am" You WONT be disappointed
I hope you guys are familiar with Al's "I'm Still In Love With You" (my favorite) and "Love and Happiness" in which the Reverend lays down a deep funk groove during the last 2 minutes. If not, I'd recommend them with great enthusiasm. Al is one of the great 5 or 6 soul men of all time with Ray, Sam, Otis, Marvin and James...
Saw him open for either Jewel or The Neville Brothers, can't remember, but Rev Al was beyond any expectations. He had about 50 long-stemmed red roses at the edge of the stage and he could be singing going up to falsetto as he bent over to get a rose! Ridiculous. We were smitten...so were the women...love, love, love
I heard a story years ago that a preacher was laying hands on people in his congregation an they were falling out. When Al stepped up an the preacher laid hands on him the preacher himself fell out because the sprit was so strong in Mr. Green. Blessed day to you brothers.
His records have the Memphis Horns on them. Wayne Jackson, trumpet and Andrew Love, sax . The Memphis Horns were on many hit records back in the day made by artists such as Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett.
Ned from Spain sayin Hey La n Che. A great great song, timeless, wonderful playing by everyone. The HI Records sound is instantly recognizable whether it was the Rev Al Green, Syl Johnson, Ann Peebles, Willie Mitchell or under the radar guys like O.V. Wright. The Hodges brothers on guitar, organ and bass solid as always plus the legend Al Jackson jr from the MG's on drums and a co-writer too. So many of Rev Green's 70s LP's are solid and beautiful top to bottom. Hope to hear more someday soon. Stay well and all success
A singular voice, no one is confusing his voice with anyone else's! We lost him too soon. I hadn't heard this song before that I remember, thanks for sharing!
Al Jackson jr's drums on this start simple and tight but he's playing both the snare and rack tom to give it more weight plus an added tom tap on the offbeat. As the song moves along he starts adding some bass drum rebounds too. An absolute master and gone way way too soon. He 's still schoolin' my playing.
Such a smooth voice and delivery! One of those artists who you can just drop the needle and kick back, enjoy. A tumultuous personal life seems to follow him around, not altogether different than many artists…but separate the artists from his personal life and you have a musical genius performer! Thanks for the reaction, I love your channel because I always learn something! Cheers!
Those Memphis Hornz, though! I'd take issue that with your observation that you know it's the Reverend Al from first note. Ann Peebles (at least) employed the same bunch, at the same time to magnificent effect: Here ya go -> ruclips.net/video/zwoKq6HPwkE/видео.html I'm enjoying you playing stuff you know, as well as songs that are new to you. I'd dearly like to meet you both; you seem sound blokes; you're clued up and massively relatable to a chap like me.
Arguably R&B’s greatest voice ….. Y’all need to do “Love and happiness” that to me is such a beautiful and yet intense cut!! Right Che them grits made Al find Jesus! He’s been a praetor in Tennessee for a number of years but still does his RnB occasionally.
You should listen to something from the Frazey Ford album Indian Ocean recorded in Memphis with Al Green’s old band, the Hi Rhythm Section. It proves what an epic band Al Green put together. The official music video to the song September Fields features the band.
I listened to this album all the time during my younger years, not a throwaway song in it!!! So smooth so romantic! Nothing like it these days so I adore watching you young men enjoying it! 😽💋🎶
The only thing I don't care about the recording is the instruments try to over power his vocals. I want to hear more of his voice and less of the background.
@@JoeandAngie He admitted to hitting his wife, Shirley, once although she said he'd beaten her throughout their marriage. In 1975, he settled a $100,000 lawsuit for assault and battery charges brought by Linda Willis, a former secretary. In 1978, Green was charged with assault and battery for allegedly beating Lovie Smith unconscious with a tree limb. The charges were dismissed after Smith, who had moved, did not receive a subpoena and therefore missed the court date.
@@Michael-Philip Ike Turner was highly underrated as a musician too. I liked Tina best making music with him. I saw them live when I was in high school.
Hate to be racial, but to me Al Green was the zenith of Black music. Having typed that, think to myself what about Curtis Mayfield, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, the Isley Brothers, the Temptations…the list is long. Hate to say it but maybe im just nostalgic for these artists over the overwhelmingly atrocious stuff being produced today (Hip Hp)… Want some smooth date music? Reverend Al…
Great singer
Al brings me joy every friken time
My favorite Al Green song. I saw him in concert when I was 12 back in the early '70's..cause, that's how we rolled, our kind of music. Missed those days!
His albulms are solid top to bottom.
He is one of my favorite male artists. Love, love love this one in particular!
Al Green, cold 🥶
Al Green doesn't get enough love. Thanks for this. Greetings from Memphis.
My guy Al❤❤❤❤❤❤
Saw The Reverend Al Green at the jazz fest in NOLA yesrs ago. He wore a white suit with a red Satin shirt. He did all of his greats and handed long stemmed red roses to the ladies. It was great!
Please do Love & Happiness.
Sly & Family Stone-Thank You(.Falerme Be Mice Elf Agin).
My fav Al song.... I’m 12 years old and my 18 year old sister has it on repeat on the stereogram back in the 70’s.. inner city London
Smoooooooooth
We have all the of Al Greens records . One of a kind
The LEGENDARY Iconic Mr Al Green aka Reverend Al
It's great to get some Rev Al.
SWEET!!! INDEED!!! Can't BEAT some AL!!! ❤ Good pick, Guys!!
Listening to this again, my only complaint: Song's too short! Give us an extended version, Al!
"TIRED OF BEING LONELY".....!!!!
Tired of being alone..
@@Trish-ql9kz Yeah... that one.
Seventies soul, r&b and funk, can't beat it.
I remember that incident. Al was a changed man after.
Great reaction.
One of the very best concerts I ever saw. He had the best background singers….’all’ of us! The entire arena was groovin’ and singin’ along with him with a huge outpouring of love and happiness.
Nothing better
A change is gonna come live. Will blow your mind
Every Big Time Player always had some Al Green and Marvin Gaye on the playlist when he was workin' the game. The Ladies loved that
smooth, nows the time sound. The voice, the lyrics, and the musicians were all killer. So are HOT GRITS!!!!
Only one Al
Reverend Al has gotten this old man through some "interesting" times for which I will always be grateful. He has a body of work I can listen to for hours and never need anything different. This is a GREAT album.
"It's Al Green." Check out Al Green and Lyle Lovett "How Time Slips Away".
Saw you go into a 1973 Stevie Wonder trance half way thru ! That’s what us old folks call real music, cause it is ! That’s his best, for me anyway.
Loving the added R&B... nothing ever has a better grove than R&B...
Willie Mitchell was Al’s producer in Memphis at Hi Records. When Keith Richards made his first solo record away from the Rolling Stones he brought in Willie Mitchell to do the track “Make No Mistake.” Try that one out.
The Rev. Al! Thought this was for pops til you said you sampled it. Right up there with Marvin at the top of the list for me
He has such a unique delivery of his vocal range. So damn good and timeless
He went to Jesus real quick when he felt those grits.
Al Green was HUGE in the early 70s! He had so many great records. Marvin Gaye will always be the King of Soul IMO, but Al Green and Otis Redding are real close after him.
Many children were conceived with his music!
Legend
Finally!! I been waiting on yall to get the G.O.A.T Mr Al Green. I always pay attention to his drummer . The whole arrangement is fire on all his songs. His voice is like butter. Please do "Look what youve done to me" ,"Call Me" , "Here I Am" You WONT be disappointed
Willie Mitchell as producer always knew how to record drums right.
Does the song really matter? This guy could sing the phone book and it would sound great. Epic.
Had this on vinyl when it came out in 1973.
OMG! One of my favorites by Rev. Al Green. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
Al gritz man don't say much date night put on some Al Green and the lights go out😊
Soul! Gimme some Otis Redding!
I had a schoolgirl crush on Rev. Al way back in the 70's. His voice is smooooth. Always felt like he was singing his songs directly to me.
Drake's uncle Teeny Hodges was Al Green's guitarist and songwriter on some songs. 🎶🎸
I hope you guys are familiar with Al's "I'm Still In Love With You" (my favorite) and "Love and Happiness" in which the Reverend lays down a deep funk groove during the last 2 minutes. If not, I'd recommend them with great enthusiasm. Al is one of the great 5 or 6 soul men of all time with Ray, Sam, Otis, Marvin and James...
My favorite album on planet earth.
That intro has definitely been sampled by WU-TANG
Yes indeed. Ghostface Killa!!
@@AirplayBeats yep
"Simply Beautiful" (studio version) is amazing esp for vocal control, dynamics and overall vibe
I couldn't of said it better 👍🏾
Another example of how great the music from the early 70s is the absolute best
I just love the Rev Al Green. Reminds me of my teenage yrs.
Can't get next to you is the one
11/10 AND AL JACKSON ON THEM DRUMS!!!
You guys have to hit up Isaac Hayes and do By The Time I Get To Phoenix. It'll blow your mind.
Saw him open for either Jewel or The Neville Brothers, can't remember, but Rev Al was beyond any expectations.
He had about 50 long-stemmed red roses at the edge of the stage and he could be singing going up to falsetto as he bent over to get a rose! Ridiculous.
We were smitten...so were the women...love, love, love
I heard a story years ago that a preacher was laying hands on people in his congregation an they were falling out. When Al stepped up an the preacher laid hands on him the preacher himself fell out because the sprit was so strong in Mr. Green.
Blessed day to you brothers.
His records have the Memphis Horns on them. Wayne Jackson, trumpet and Andrew Love, sax . The Memphis Horns were on many hit records back in the day made by artists such as Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett.
Ned from Spain sayin Hey La n Che. A great great song, timeless, wonderful playing by everyone. The HI Records sound is instantly recognizable whether it was the Rev Al Green, Syl Johnson, Ann Peebles, Willie Mitchell or under the radar guys like O.V. Wright. The Hodges brothers on guitar, organ and bass solid as always plus the legend Al Jackson jr from the MG's on drums and a co-writer too. So many of Rev Green's 70s LP's are solid and beautiful top to bottom. Hope to hear more someday soon. Stay well and all success
Well said.
Men saw Mr Green 35 years ago at SNL. Had front row. Never saw him live till then. All I can say is what an entertainer and vocalist. Supreme!!
Such a great album! Al Green is just the best.
Amazing voice.
Smooth!
That drummer just lays down a solid pocket!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
30K! Congrats amigos! Let's celebrate with the Reverend Al Green!
A singular voice, no one is confusing his voice with anyone else's! We lost him too soon. I hadn't heard this song before that I remember, thanks for sharing!
He's still around
@@finger3181 Oh good, thanks!
Gosh is this your 1st Al Green reaction Ill check later😅 Lets stay together, ahhh love and Happiness amazing Cheers
I always wondered what was up with the snare on all these recordings. It sounds like the heads are barely on there. So loose, yet tight sounding.
Definition of smooth ❤
Al Green is in a groove all his own.
Saw him in 1974 at the Universal Amphitheater in LA, he played a couple nights. I had a job there for the season , he was great, a real memory.
The incomparable Al Green. Makes you feel good and want to dance with your girl.
Al Jackson jr's drums on this start simple and tight but he's playing both the snare and rack tom to give it more weight plus an added tom tap on the offbeat. As the song moves along he starts adding some bass drum rebounds too. An absolute master and gone way way too soon. He 's still schoolin' my playing.
My favorite Al Green album, every song is a gem. I'm particularly fond of Love and Happiness.
Such a smooth voice and delivery! One of those artists who you can just drop the needle and kick back, enjoy. A tumultuous personal life seems to follow him around, not altogether different than many artists…but separate the artists from his personal life and you have a musical genius performer! Thanks for the reaction, I love your channel because I always learn something! Cheers!
Those Memphis Hornz, though! I'd take issue that with your observation that you know it's the Reverend Al from first note. Ann Peebles (at least) employed the same bunch, at the same time to magnificent effect: Here ya go -> ruclips.net/video/zwoKq6HPwkE/видео.html
I'm enjoying you playing stuff you know, as well as songs that are new to you. I'd dearly like to meet you both; you seem sound blokes; you're clued up and massively relatable to a chap like me.
Arguably R&B’s greatest voice ….. Y’all need to do “Love and happiness” that to me is such a beautiful and yet intense cut!! Right Che them grits made Al find Jesus! He’s been a praetor in Tennessee for a number of years but still does his RnB occasionally.
Big thumbs up!
Memphis sound is Mr. Al Green
Yessir
Where is this music today?
RUclips
@@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer Thank God for that!
Love Mr. Al Green!! Grown folks music right here🥰
Try, if you can, to tune out Al's voice and just focus on Al Jackson's incredible drumming.
When I was little my dad and I would drive around listening to this on 8 track. Good memories
You should listen to something from the Frazey Ford album Indian Ocean recorded in Memphis with Al Green’s old band, the Hi Rhythm Section. It proves what an epic band Al Green put together. The official music video to the song September Fields features the band.
Awesome vid! Think You guys will ever get to some Hall and Oates?
I love how knowledgeable you are about music!! BTW, on Al Green, he was a great musician, but he had a very nasty history of beating women.
I listened to this album all the time during my younger years, not a throwaway song in it!!! So smooth so romantic! Nothing like it these days so I adore watching you young men enjoying it! 😽💋🎶
Love it!!!
It wasn't his wife
The only thing I don't care about the recording is the instruments try to over power his vocals.
I want to hear more of his voice and less of the background.
Al Green's a great singer but he has a history of being accused of violence against women.
Accusations are just that. Convictions?
@@JoeandAngie He admitted to hitting his wife, Shirley, once although she said he'd beaten her throughout their marriage. In 1975, he settled a $100,000 lawsuit for assault and battery charges brought by Linda Willis, a former secretary. In 1978, Green was charged with assault and battery for allegedly beating Lovie Smith unconscious with a tree limb. The charges were dismissed after Smith, who had moved, did not receive a subpoena and therefore missed the court date.
He's still a great singer, regardless.
Him and Ike Turner.
@@Michael-Philip Ike Turner was highly underrated as a musician too. I liked Tina best making music with him. I saw them live when I was in high school.
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Hate to be racial, but to me Al Green was the zenith of Black music. Having typed that, think to myself what about Curtis Mayfield, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, the Isley Brothers, the Temptations…the list is long. Hate to say it but maybe im just nostalgic for these artists over the overwhelmingly atrocious stuff being produced today (Hip Hp)…
Want some smooth date music? Reverend Al…