A song is not S-Tier if it's not your type of music/song, even if the quality of the song is S. That will knock it down to A+ or A depending on your taste. It's like an opera singer killing it and it still won't make your playlist.
I don’t think today’s music sucks, but I do think today’s popular music sucks … and Mr. Green dropped in this afternoon to pound another nail in that coffin.
Maybe a little more slick and corporate. But the funny thing is you can go back to hit charts from any era and find a lot of mediocre songs. The chart-toppers have never been good on average, just the infrequent gems. It is also human nature for old folks to say "well, back in my day...."
'For The Good Times,' written by Kris Kristofferson, was first recorded by Bill Nash in 1968. Kristofferson included it on his own, self-titled, debut in June of 1970. That same year Ray Price recorded the most notable, and truly unforgettable version of the song, becoming a #1 hit single in the USA. Al Green reworked it in 1972 into a staple of his repertoire, and Perry Como hit #1 overseas with his version a year later. Yes, the 'Green Touch' is magic but, we must, give this one to country crooner Ray Price. Do yourself a favor, let Ray Price pull at your heartstrings, 'For The Good Times.'
If this isn't S-tier soul, then you need to have your head examined. Most of Al's earliest hits were recorded at a Willie Mitchell's Royal Studio in Memphis. I absolutely love the dry, live no-effect intimacy of the recordings, as if the band is actually in your living room. For more of the same vibe, try "I'm Still In Love With You", "Let's Stay Together", "Look What You've Done for Me", and his cover of the Bee Gees' "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart". Simply smouldering, smoky soul.
Fun fact: Motown producers came down to Memphis and rented Mitchell's studio for a week in the mid 70s to study his equipment/settings and figure out how he got that "Hi Records" sound (also heard on Ann Peebles and Syl Johnson tracks recorded there).
'Take Me to the River' - yeah, it's the original, that the Talking Heads covered later. I love many things about Al Green & his early hits, but one of my favorites, which was brought back by this today, was those 'punctuation' horns - a second here, two seconds there, but always perfect.
Chicago backed Rev. Al when they were recording at the Caribou Ranch. Live at the Caribou Ranch back in the 70’s they did this same song. You would enjoy it.
My mom was in love with Al. She said he sang to her about her life. We got to take her to see him for her fiftieth birthday. I got security to let her go to the stage, he held her hand and sang to her. It was so great to see her that happy. Good reaction.
There’s something about Al Green’s style. It’s hard to describe. It seems like he is holding back the whole song. Trying to contain himself the whole time. He’s about to BURST but never does.
I feel like Al Green's catalog is so good, they hold back from S tier ratings for fear they hand them out too much but this is "S" tier if there ever was one.
Love it! Y’all give the best reactions. And I love Al green so it’s a beautiful thing to see y’all experience the wonderful stylings of sir Al green ✌🏾♥️🥰🌼
Wow loved seeing the smiles on your faces! Back when these songs first came out I was in high school and I know we had the best music end of 69 beginning of 1970's. I always did we had the best music! The instrumentation voices, just beautiful songs. I never thought 52 years later kids now would be enjoying our music🎷🎹🪇🥁🎸🎺
This song through the years became a mighty S tier song for me. Those songs that grew on me over the years become even more special to my ears. Like an old friend, I remember the times and places i’ve traveled hearing this amazing song.
As you have recognized how amazing that band is, I would recommend trying Ann Peebles "I Can't Stand the Rain" which is also from Hi Records. A bit of an undersung group, that was one of the great Memphis house bands and labels from the late 60s and early 70s, on a par with Stax IMHO.
Al Green has a style that can't be taught...lol...man...these are classics. THese are songs that when they came on, pool games would stop and people would head to the dance floor...for real...
Cruising to first period on smooth country roads, the spring air in your face and thinking this kind of music would always rule the charts. No wonder boomers are bitter 😅
Al Green's run from from late 1971 into 1973 featured four other S-tier (or A-plus) soul 45s: "Let's Stay Together", "Look What You Done for Me," "I'm Still in Love With You" and "You Ought to Be With Me." Green was so deep in the pocket during that run that he rejected a No. 1 record that was offered to him by Sylvia Robinson ("Pillow Talk"). He passed on it because he thought it was TOO sexy. Green was and is a great live performer.
If you didn’t do Take Me to the River, that’s a perfect next step. He did an amazing cover of How Can You Mend a Broken Heart too. Here I Am is great also
Much Respect to A&A for hitting the Soul! Really appreciate how diverse the channel has become. Would you Consider re posting Superfly? And perhaps Tommy Bolin Homeward Strut. BTW that track is 1 of 2 instrumentals on his first solo album Teaser(75) That album tragically flew under the radar for many, though literally my favorite album period, with a stellar cast of renowned musicians including Sax legend David Sanborn who just passed away 2 days ago 😢(RIP). Won't win any polls but totally up A&A's alley for full album on Patreon. So is Superfly!! Groundbreaking Soundtrack! The entire album is superb!!
Yes, Al Green is great, I'm glad you're checking out multiple songs of his, because he's worth it. I'd probably go with "Take Me to the River" for your next Al Green song, but he had lots of fine singles: "Look What You Done for Me", "I'm Still in Love with You", "You Oughta Be with Me", "Call Me", "Here I Am (Come and Take Me)", "Let's Get Married".
"I'm Still In Love With You" (1972) is my favorite AG song. But I also want to mention Al's live version of Sam Cooke's "Change Is Gonna Come" from the Concert For The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame (9/2/1995) released in 1996. It will blow your socks off.
This is one of a group of singers who delighted the world for a couple of decades and will never be replaced. Taylor Swift vs. Al Green-compare and contrast would be a good popular culture exam question.
Al Green is the pinnacle of Classic Soul music. A modern band with some serious homage to classic Al Green is the Black Pumas. Singer Eric Burton was pretty heavily influenced by him and sounds a good deal like him at times.
Al Green’s church was (is) really close to Graceland in the Whitehaven area of Memphis. One of my best friends had a two visit policy for out- of-towners. She’d take them to Graceland, but only on Sundays after they went to Al Green’s church first. She was onto something good. I went with her, too, and it was fabulous. Al was other worldly and extremely worldly all at once. Lots of fainting in the aisles. Memphis is the same way. Can’t explain it, but it is.
I love unexpected collaborations - like Al Green and Lyle Lovett singing "Funny How Time Slips Away". Grew up on Al Green. We were so blessed with the music from the 60s, 70s. Another to try is "Put it On Paper" with Anne Nesby.
When your 14 year old self spent her babysitting money on candy bars, soda and Al Green's latest album, you know you are a product of the musically blessed 70's. Yup, this is how we rolled.
S tier for sure! S -stands for superb, scintillating, sensational, stimulating….I could go on and on when it comes to this song or any of Rev Al Green’s discography!!! THE BEST!!!
I was lucky enough to see him twice in London; once at the Hammersmith Odeon with Candi Staten on support and the other time at the Albert Hall. It was freaking amazing. I'd love to see him live again and this track is just dripping with feel. Wonderful wonderful song that really does soothe your soul.
Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Issac Hayes, Jerry Butler. I graduated HS and went off to college while these guys were just ripping it. Amazing times for soul music.
Al's greatest LP came after his hot streak. It was the first record he made without producer Willie Mitchell. It's called "The Belle Album". Beyond belief fresh and excellent. Maybe hit "feels like summer" to get the taste.
It doesn’t get any more soulful than the REVEREND Al Green! Next song has to be “Let’s Stay Together”.
So tired of being alone,look what you've done for me
@@icmman7 + You Ought To Be With Me, Still in Love With You, Sha-La-La, Full of Fire -- so many good ones
REVEREND
Think they did that one
S Tier no excuses.
It's a no-brainer.
I concur....
Sure is
A song is not S-Tier if it's not your type of music/song, even if the quality of the song is S. That will knock it down to A+ or A depending on your taste. It's like an opera singer killing it and it still won't make your playlist.
@@MoMoMyPup10 Up yours, commie!
The World would be a better place if we went back to true Soul Music! 👍 👍👍
@nicolasmartinez795 thanks for the tip, I'll check him out.
You got that right !
Al Green and Marvin Gaye literally created sooooo many children with their music.
Just gorgeous.
Fuckk I miss the 70s.
I don’t think today’s music sucks, but I do think today’s popular music sucks … and Mr. Green dropped in this afternoon to pound another nail in that coffin.
So true.
Maybe a little more slick and corporate.
But the funny thing is you can go back to hit charts from any era and find a lot of mediocre songs. The chart-toppers have never been good on average, just the infrequent gems.
It is also human nature for old folks to say "well, back in my day...."
Just one of the BEST songs ever recorded...! S TIER for sure.
"For the Good Times " , "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart ", "Take Me to the River ".
I just suggested those same 3 songs, lol!!
@@scottboswell6406 Great minds think alike. Ha ha
'For The Good Times,' written by Kris Kristofferson, was first recorded by Bill Nash in 1968. Kristofferson included it on his own, self-titled, debut in June of 1970. That same year Ray Price recorded the most notable, and truly unforgettable version of the song, becoming a #1 hit single in the USA. Al Green reworked it in 1972 into a staple of his repertoire, and Perry Como hit #1 overseas with his version a year later. Yes, the 'Green Touch' is magic but, we must, give this one to country crooner Ray Price. Do yourself a favor, let Ray Price pull at your heartstrings, 'For The Good Times.'
@@pbeat9042 Thank you for the history of that great song!
"How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" is a cover of a Bee Gees song released a year earlier than Green's version.
The 1970s were a golden cornucopia of musical goodness
there were no corporate restraints like the present.
Let's Stay Together has to be the next Al Green song.
Sadly, the guys already hit that back in December 2022.
Al Green is some serious baby making music. Outstanding.
2 or 3 or 4 or..just practice..
🕊️♥️🎶
A few of us think that THIS song is his best one, including me. Know every word and intonation of this song....An S tier song for me.
Im with you,his very best.😁
I think Let’s Stay Together, and How Can I Mend A Broken Heart are up there
Agree this is his best.
My dad raised me on Al Green. Thankful for a parent with great music taste.😎
Any day is a great day for Al Green. Love his voice! 😍
My wife and I discovered Al Green in our 30s. We now have four kids.
One of my favorite voices ever!
If this isn't S-tier soul, then you need to have your head examined. Most of Al's earliest hits were recorded at a Willie Mitchell's Royal Studio in Memphis. I absolutely love the dry, live no-effect intimacy of the recordings, as if the band is actually in your living room. For more of the same vibe, try "I'm Still In Love With You", "Let's Stay Together", "Look What You've Done for Me", and his cover of the Bee Gees' "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart". Simply smouldering, smoky soul.
by coincidene lets stay together wad on last week radio only record i have of his hi
I disagree. Let's Stay Together is S Tier and it's better than this song by far
I’ll add to that list:
“I’m a Ram”
“L-O-V-E (Love)”
“I Want to Hold Your Hand”
Fun fact: Motown producers came down to Memphis and rented Mitchell's studio for a week in the mid 70s to study his equipment/settings and figure out how he got that "Hi Records" sound (also heard on Ann Peebles and Syl Johnson tracks recorded there).
rude...music is subective.
'Take Me to the River' - yeah, it's the original, that the Talking Heads covered later. I love many things about Al Green & his early hits, but one of my favorites, which was brought back by this today, was those 'punctuation' horns - a second here, two seconds there, but always perfect.
A&A, you'll love his "I'm Still in Love with You" and "You Ought to Be with Me" !!!
Al is the definition of soul!!
Love those two songs
Al Green is always S tier.
Al Green / Lyle Lovett duet Ain’t it funny how time slips away. On Letterman? the Tonight Show? A must hear
YESSSSSSS. I have that compilation/tribute album (Rhythm, Country, & Blues) and that's the one song I played over and over and over.
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I just posted this, too. I love the unusual collaborations, and that is one of my favorites.
The Reverend! One of a kind for sure and always silky smooth. Can't go wrong with Al.
Chicago backed Rev. Al when they were recording at the Caribou Ranch. Live at the Caribou Ranch back in the 70’s they did this same song. You would enjoy it.
I was going to recommend it also.
@@markblom8039 2 recommendations. Maybe they’ll get to it!
Al Green paints a visual with this song. He sings "the feel" .
He does this with the Chicago banking him up. SO AWESOME
Incomparable unique voice and musical style at the time.
Al Green is LIFE!!! I'm telling you, his song BELLE was around the time he gave his life to God, and it will infusion your soul!!!
My mom was in love with Al. She said he sang to her about her life. We got to take her to see him for her fiftieth birthday.
I got security to let her go to the stage, he held her hand and sang to her. It was so great to see her that happy.
Good reaction.
There’s something about Al Green’s style. It’s hard to describe. It seems like he is holding back the whole song. Trying to contain himself the whole time. He’s about to BURST but never does.
He is the epitome of cool
Great song! Great reaction, you really get music! Tangent recommendation Al Wilson Show and Tell
I feel like Al Green's catalog is so good, they hold back from S tier ratings for fear they hand them out too much but this is "S" tier if there ever was one.
Reverend Al. One of the best.
Love it! Y’all give the best reactions. And I love Al green so it’s a beautiful thing to see y’all experience the wonderful stylings of sir Al green ✌🏾♥️🥰🌼
He’s so good. ❤
No one writes songs like this masterpiece anymore...😢
Let’s Stay Together
They did that one already
Wow loved seeing the smiles on your faces! Back when these songs first came out I was in high school and I know we had the best music end of 69 beginning of 1970's. I always did we had the best music! The instrumentation voices, just beautiful songs. I never thought 52 years later kids now would be enjoying our music🎷🎹🪇🥁🎸🎺
The Rev is in the house. We used to get ready for clubbing listening to Al and Isaac Hayes!!
Al is the GOAT. This album alone has several all time bangers. I'm a Ram, I can't get next to you, Driving Wheel, Are You Lonely For Me Baby
This song through the years became a mighty S tier song for me. Those songs that grew on me over the years become even more special to my ears. Like an old friend, I remember the times and places i’ve traveled hearing this amazing song.
I like the video footage of Chicago in a recording session in their studio with Al Green singing this song. Terry Kath was there.
I love that version. I think it's on the Chicago VI album. I like it ever better than this original version.
It makes my heart hurt that you’ve gone throughout life without this song. Al Green’s entire catalog is the music of a life with soul and love.
The two of you are vibing hard with this one, you can tell by the funny faces 😂
Scrunchy boys...
🤣😍🤣
As you have recognized how amazing that band is, I would recommend trying Ann Peebles "I Can't Stand the Rain" which is also from Hi Records. A bit of an undersung group, that was one of the great Memphis house bands and labels from the late 60s and early 70s, on a par with Stax IMHO.
Omg I forgot that song! Gonna listen as soon as this is over.
Just so soulful, This is such a great song, it will get in my head and stay for weeks now.
Al green is one of the best to ever do it! He has multiple s tier flawless tracks!
"How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" (Bee Gees song), "Simply Beautiful" and "Lets Stay Together."
Can't help but smile when I hear this
I have always loved Rev Al. But I never stopped to wonder who was doing that amazing production work!
I believe the producer was Willie Mitchell.
Willie Mitchell!
Al Green has a style that can't be taught...lol...man...these are classics. THese are songs that when they came on, pool games would stop and people would head to the dance floor...for real...
Just do Al Green's Greatest Hits and give us all a full dose of Al for the next Patreon album!
There is a video of Chicago in the studio playing this, and Al Green comes in and sings. 🔥
Al Green is the real deal
"Sha-la-la-la Makes Me Happy" will bring a smile to your face.
Cruising to first period on smooth country roads, the spring air in your face and thinking this kind of music would always rule the charts.
No wonder boomers are bitter 😅
Al Green's run from from late 1971 into 1973 featured four other S-tier (or A-plus) soul 45s: "Let's Stay Together", "Look What You Done for Me," "I'm Still in Love With You" and "You Ought to Be With Me." Green was so deep in the pocket during that run that he rejected a No. 1 record that was offered to him by Sylvia Robinson ("Pillow Talk"). He passed on it because he thought it was TOO sexy. Green was and is a great live performer.
Hitting those high notes with total control....no need to scream them out. Great song!
He's right up there with George Benson. They're in a category all their own.
Goosebumps all over, hearing this fantastic voice. 🎶🎶😍😍
One hit wonder from 1993.. That’s what love can do” by the obviously iconic female band “Boy Krazy”. Alex is going to LOVE it.
If you didn’t do Take Me to the River, that’s a perfect next step. He did an amazing cover of How Can You Mend a Broken Heart too. Here I Am is great also
Much Respect to A&A for hitting the Soul! Really appreciate how diverse the channel has become. Would you Consider re posting Superfly?
And perhaps Tommy Bolin Homeward Strut.
BTW that track is 1 of 2 instrumentals on his first solo album Teaser(75)
That album tragically flew under the radar for many, though literally my favorite album period, with a stellar cast of renowned musicians including Sax legend David Sanborn who just passed away 2 days ago 😢(RIP). Won't win any polls but totally up A&A's alley for full album on Patreon.
So is Superfly!!
Groundbreaking Soundtrack! The entire album is superb!!
Yes, Al Green is great, I'm glad you're checking out multiple songs of his, because he's worth it. I'd probably go with "Take Me to the River" for your next Al Green song, but he had lots of fine singles: "Look What You Done for Me", "I'm Still in Love with You", "You Oughta Be with Me", "Call Me", "Here I Am (Come and Take Me)", "Let's Get Married".
"I'm Still In Love With You" (1972) is my favorite AG song. But I also want to mention Al's live version of Sam Cooke's "Change Is Gonna Come" from the Concert For The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame (9/2/1995) released in 1996. It will blow your socks off.
His cover of the Beatles I want to hold your hand is literally orgasmic. Seriously listen to it and you’ll know what I mean.
If there was an S tier plus, this would be in it. The top 1% of the 1%
Timeless ❤
Lived in Memphis and my wife did the financial securities for the Rev Al Green and have his autograph and it’s signed Love and Happiness Al Green!!!
This is one of a group of singers who delighted the world for a couple of decades and will never be replaced. Taylor Swift vs. Al Green-compare and contrast would be a good popular culture exam question.
Also his live version of the Bee Gees' "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" is a slow burn, understated banger,
Al Green, Barry White and for the love of baby-making music, can we get some Percy Sledge up in here?!!😂💜
Al Green is the pinnacle of Classic Soul music. A modern band with some serious homage to classic Al Green is the Black Pumas. Singer Eric Burton was pretty heavily influenced by him and sounds a good deal like him at times.
No you didn't!! Great song by a legend. Love me some Al Green, baby!!
The drummer on most of Al Green’s hits was none other than Al Jackson Jr., of Booker T. and the M.G.’s, perhaps the greatest “groove” drummer ever!
I’ve got some favorite male singer that I think are the bomb, AND then there’s Al!
Soul on top of soul on top of soul. There's only one Reverend Green.
The Rev. Al is perfection!
Al Green’s church was (is) really close to Graceland in the Whitehaven area of Memphis. One of my best friends had a two visit policy for out- of-towners. She’d take them to Graceland, but only on Sundays after they went to Al Green’s church first. She was onto something good. I went with her, too, and it was fabulous. Al was other worldly and extremely worldly all at once. Lots of fainting in the aisles. Memphis is the same way. Can’t explain it, but it is.
I had this greatest hits album in my early twenties I went to sleep with this song on repeat every night. AL is just magic.
Love Al Green, always have. He's got such a great groove.
I love unexpected collaborations - like Al Green and Lyle Lovett singing "Funny How Time Slips Away". Grew up on Al Green. We were so blessed with the music from the 60s, 70s. Another to try is "Put it On Paper" with Anne Nesby.
Al Green is the coolest guy in the room…. Ok, in the building….. I mean, in the city!!!
That smile on Alex face pretty much sums it up.
Great song, great vocals, very talented singer songwriter! Thought this would have gotten an s-tier rating no question! ✌️
Next is "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" from 1987. It's a fabulous spiritual from Al.
When your 14 year old self spent her babysitting money on candy bars, soda and Al Green's latest album, you know you are a product of the musically blessed 70's. Yup, this is how we rolled.
This is Soul fellas,top notch,high quality soul.
Al Green just killed it in this song. Nothing today even comes close. S tier
S tier for sure! S -stands for superb, scintillating, sensational, stimulating….I could go on and on when it comes to this song or any of Rev Al Green’s discography!!! THE BEST!!!
S-exy, S-ensuous
My favorite Reverend Green song
I was lucky enough to see him twice in London; once at the Hammersmith Odeon with Candi Staten on support and the other time at the Albert Hall. It was freaking amazing. I'd love to see him live again and this track is just dripping with feel. Wonderful wonderful song that really does soothe your soul.
Years ago I made an Al Green station on Pandora. Best tunes ever!
Kisses In The Moonlight will give you a floating vibe! 💗
Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Issac Hayes, Jerry Butler. I graduated HS and went off to college while these guys were just ripping it. Amazing times for soul music.
Oh I love Jerry Butlers "He Don't Love You" .Also his duet with Betty Everett "Let It Be Me".
THE Memphis sound. 🎶
Absolutely.
Wow. I haven't heard Al Green in a minute! I know exactly the time in my life when Al was huge. Thanks guys! 🎉
We had it so good in the 70s. Damn.
I had the pleasure of driving Rev Al around for a few days when he was in London (early 90s). Definitely one of the good guys.
Al's greatest LP came after his hot streak. It was the first record he made without producer Willie Mitchell. It's called "The Belle Album". Beyond belief fresh and excellent. Maybe hit "feels like summer" to get the taste.