Al Green
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: United States
- Born: April 13, 1946 in Forrest City, Arkansas, United States
- Active: 1946 - Present
Biography
Al Green is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, celebrated as one of the last great Southern soul singers. He rose to fame in the early 1970s with a string of hit singles on #Hi Records#, including 'Let's Stay Together', 'Tired of Being Alone', and 'I'm Still in Love with You'. His work with producer *Willie Mitchell* defined the Memphis soul sound of the era, characterized by smooth, lush productions and Green's incredibly versatile voice, which could shift from a sensual whisper to a powerful falsetto. After a life-altering event in 1974, he became an ordained pastor and focused on gospel music, winning numerous Grammy Awards. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.
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Al Green Discography
- Green Is Blues (1969) - Album - rated 3.41/5
- Al Green Gets Next to You (1971) - Album - rated 4.19/5
- Let's Stay Together / Tomorrow's Dream (1971) - Single - rated 4.17/5
- Let's Stay Together (1972) - Album - rated 4.13/5
- Call Me (1973) - Album - rated 4.49/5
- Livin' for You (1973) - Album - rated 3.82/5
- Al Green Explores Your Mind (1974) - Album - rated 3.85/5
- Al Green Is Love (1975) - Album - rated 3.69/5
- Greatest Hits (1975) - Compilation - rated 4.7/5
- Have a Good Time (1976) - Album - rated 3/5
- The Belle Album (1977) - Album - rated 3.8/5
- Truth n' Time (1978) - Album - rated 3/5
- True Love: A Collection (1999) - Compilation - rated 3.55/5
- The Very Best of Al Green (2001) - Compilation - rated 3.82/5
- I Can't Stop (2003) - Album - rated 3.3/5
- Lay It Down (2008) - Album - rated 3.56/5