Al Green

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Born 13 April 1946.

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Biography

Albert Greene (born April 13, 1946), better known as Al Green or Reverend Al Green, is an American singer, better known for scoring a series of soul hit singles in the early 1970s, including "Tired of Being Alone", "I'm Still In Love With You", "Love and Happiness" and his signature song, "Let's Stay Together". Inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, Green was referred to on the museum's site as being "one of the most gifted purveyors of soul music". Green was included in the Rolling Stone list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, ranking at No. 66.

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BBC Reviews

  1. Lay it Down 2008

    Review of Lay it Down

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    Al Green will still be knocking 'em dead both in the chapel and the concert halls...

  2. Everything Is OK 2005

    Review of Everything Is OK

    Reviewed by Martin Longley

    ...the drama of his voice is diminished by the dullness of the musical setting.

  3. I'm Still In Love With You 1972

    Review of I'm Still In Love With You

    Reviewed by David O'Donnell

    Green's masterpiece

  4. Let’s Stay Together 1972

    Review of Let’s Stay Together

    Reviewed by Daryl Easlea

    The zenith of Green’s collaborations with Hi Records and producer Willie Mitchell.

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