Lay It Down

by Al Green

Lay It Down cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 27 May 2008
  • Label: Blue Note
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 44:35
  • Community rating: 3.56/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Produced by Questlove and James Poyser, this late-career triumph pairs the legendary vocalist with contemporary R&B stars like John Legend and Anthony Hamilton. The analog recording process authentically recaptures the smooth, classic warmth of 1970s Memphis soul.

Genres

Descriptors: soulful, velvety, falsetto, ballad, groove-laden

Tracklist

  1. Lay It Down (4:30)
  2. Just For Me (3:58)
  3. You've Got The Love I Need (4:14)
  4. No One Like You (4:31)
  5. What More Do You Want From Me (4:13)
  6. Take Your Time (4:37)
  7. Too Much (3:39)
  8. Stay With Me (By The Sea) (3:23)
  9. All I Need (3:41)
  10. I'm Wild About You (4:51)
  11. Standing In The Rain (3:22)

Credits

  • Jaguar Wright - backing vocals [background vocals]
  • Mercedes Martinez - backing vocals [background vocals]
  • Gabriel Roth - bass
  • Owen Biddle - bass
  • Homer Steinweiss - drums
  • Randy Bowland - guitar
  • Dap Kings Horn Section - horns
  • Daniel Sadownick - percussion

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