Pete S 15,536 Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) I remember I loved Tired Of Being Alone and especially Lets Stay Together when I was 11/12 years old, I've always liked Al Green and those Hi productions, so I thought I'd listen to a greatest hits set tonight for a change, they still sound absolutely timeless, so my top 3 Al Green's are: Sha la la (make me happy) I'm still in love with you Let's stay together then there's How Can You Mend A Broken Heart... I went to see him a few years ago but was a bit disappointed as he spent way too much time bantering with the audience rather than singing. Great, great artist though. Edited March 7, 2014 by Pete S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve S 60 7,398 Posted March 4, 2014 Was it a concert or one of his sermons Pete? If the latter it might explain why he spent most of the time talking to the audience and not singing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete S 15,536 Posted March 4, 2014 Was it a concert or one of his sermons Pete? If the latter it might explain why he spent most of the time talking to the audience and not singing. Well it was supposed to be a concert, I wouldn't have gone but the missus won free tickets, it was in Brum...Candi Staton support act, she was great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve S 60 7,398 Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) Well it was supposed to be a concert, I wouldn't have gone but the missus won free tickets, it was in Brum...Candi Staton support act, she was great. In Orlando at the moment and were going to see Robin Thicke at Universal Studios until he pulled out. The reason given was he'd lost his voice but a couple of days later it was announced he'd split up with the missus. Good result for me though, as the Commodores were on at Sea World the same day, so the kids had to put up with their old man singing along to some classic seventies soul. Really impressed with their performance. The two last remaining original members have been together for 46 years. Edited March 4, 2014 by Steve S 60 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dave Turner Posted March 5, 2014 Really enjoy listening to so much of Al Green, a vocal perfectionist. For me a super take of "My Girl" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snakepit 233 Posted March 5, 2014 Saw him at Manchester New Century Hall, with Phillip Mitchell on the bill too. That was about 1971 ish....I think promoting "Tired of being alone". I had "one woman" 45 on HI, which was in a Blues & Soul "Soulpack" (Happy days) Always liked his records...."Look what you done for me" my favourite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spacehopper 1,170 Posted March 5, 2014 nice article in the last mojo mag about 'hi'..few interesting facts about al..also a good article on small faces,worth a look Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete S 15,536 Posted March 5, 2014 Vintage Al, TopPop, Dutch TV, February 1972 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWIFTY 3,328 Posted March 5, 2014 T'was the first 'Proper' record I bought 'Lets stay together' , never tire of hearing it. and 'How do you mend a brokenheart' always gets me filling up ! I don't think there's many by Al Green that I don't like to be honest. Top man ! Swifty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dave Turner Posted March 5, 2014 Could I Be The One Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter99 10,691 Posted March 5, 2014 (edited) Ave it! http://youtu.be/hIafxRPfadI Peter Edited March 5, 2014 by Peter99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
back street blue 2,008 Posted March 5, 2014 Like a bit of "the Reverand"....when I'm in the mood.....can't put up "take me to the river" cos the version I want is blocked, so here's "for the good times" instead.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nittygritty67 22 Posted March 5, 2014 I can´t think of a more souvereign and charming performer: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snakepit 233 Posted March 5, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH3l6FVISY4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocko 3,045 Posted March 5, 2014 How Do You Mend Broken Heart, inspired by a broken heart from a fiesty Scottish woman allegedly, conceived by 3 honky** hippies from a British backwater, and unbelievably based on that one of the finest soul songs ever was birthed, and just waiting on the growing maturity of Al Green to make it one of the most heartbreaking performances. Ever. A beauty that will not fade over time, an everlastin love. Maybe even perfection.He can be a bit showy live, having seen him a couple of times, but I think that’s been his trademark since the 70's, spends ages giving roses out to the Ladies, which I suspect 20 years ago paid benefits, other than the odd hot water down the back incident, but overall live his a million times stronger than on record, a whole different experience. Real soul.And for the masses, a few cheap Northern singles by a him worth seeking.And more importantly he is still doing it now, one of the best soul albums of this century, with Lay It Down being 1% short of perfect, with a modern day Al Green helping out, proving that although not very often, timeless soul music is still being produced.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lay-It-Down-Al-Green/dp/B0016A2FFG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394029531&sr=8-1&keywords=al+green+lay+it+down** Okay over dramatising slightly, I know they can write a song but I just cannot believe they produced something so beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tobytyke 172 Posted March 5, 2014 well done pete for bringing al green back to everyones attention. i think we sometimes take the "Stars" of our music a little bit for granted. Most of us on here must have grown up listening to him in the 70s. his output really was amazing. He does a great version of the Temps i cant get next to you, and prior to his Hi output he made a brilliant double header Dont Leave Me / Back up Train which came out over in 68 on stateside and later on bell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snakepit 233 Posted March 5, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQyRR-XlpGw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kegsy 4,341 Posted March 5, 2014 I remember I loved Tired Of Being Alone and especially Lets Stay Together when I was 11/12 years old, I've always liked Al Green and those Hi productions, so I thought I'd listen to a greatest hits set tonight for a change, they still sound absolutely timeless, so my top 3 Al Green's are: Sha la la (make me happy) I'm still in love with you Let's stay together then there's How Can You Mend A Broken Heart... I went to see him a few years ago but was a bit disappointed as he spent way too much time bantering with the audience rather than singing. Great, great artist though. Pete, you do realise these songs are from the 70's approx. the same era as Carstairs. Has somebody stolen your password mate ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete S 15,536 Posted March 5, 2014 Pete, you do realise these songs are from the 70's approx. the same era as Carstairs. Has somebody stolen your password mate ? I never said I didn't like 70's soul, I just don't like a lot of what they call 'modern soul', my bedroom walls were covered in the centre pages of Black Music once I'd taken the Slade posters down...used to love the stuff that got in the charts, played at the discos, I loved most of the uptempo Cleethorpes type 70's dancers, I just don't like the later stuff that Searling was playing, and I don't like the Carstairs simply because I think it's badly sung and just not a very good track. Will that do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Lofthouse 975 Posted March 5, 2014 and prior to his Hi output he made a brilliant double header Dont Leave Me / Back up Train which came out over in 68 on stateside and later on bell. I love his Hi output of course - and indeed heard that first - but his Back Up Train album that got a UK release on Action is tremendous. Apart from the title track , this is gorgeous...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kev cane 3,295 Posted March 5, 2014 Here it is, the best IMHO, great artist Kev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinsoulman 1,021 Posted March 5, 2014 LOVE ALL HIS EARLIER STUFF BUT THIS BLEW ME AWAY AND STILL DOES KEV Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spacehopper 1,170 Posted March 5, 2014 great five pound dancer.... http://youtu.be/RBI9XFMiA1s apparently he didn't like lets stay together,thought he sounded like a girl...he almost turned willie Mitchell and hi down....he said no and their coach was leaving for a gig somewhere and he changed his mind ran up and tapped on the door as it was pulling away..the rest as they say... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjclement 364 Posted March 5, 2014 My contribution the original of the Excello crossover track Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alan t 188 Posted March 5, 2014 Hard to beat his 60s and 70s output, a lot of my favourites have already been posted so i'll try this one from the 90s, i had a long wait to find this on vinyl. Superb singer. Al Green - Give It Everything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kev cane 3,295 Posted March 5, 2014 Hard to beat his 60s and 70s output, a lot of my favourites have already been posted so i'll try this one from the 90s, i had a long wait to find this on vinyl. Superb singer. Al Green - Give It Everything 60,s, 70,s 80,s 90,s 2000+, doesn't really matter with this kind of voice and delivery, great post Tomo Kev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kev cane 3,295 Posted March 5, 2014 From the Belle album if my memory serves me right Kev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tobytyke 172 Posted March 5, 2014 I love his Hi output of course - and indeed heard that first - but his Back Up Train album that got a UK release on Action is tremendous. Apart from the title track , this is gorgeous...... From the Belle album if my memory serves me right Kev dont think so. the Belle album was later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kev cane 3,295 Posted March 5, 2014 dont think so. the Belle album was later. Think you are right, I have "Lets Stay Together" upstairs, when I can be bothered will go and check, great record though Kev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kev cane 3,295 Posted March 5, 2014 Think you are right, I have "Lets Stay Together" upstairs, when I can be bothered will go and check, great record though Kev Its not in that set either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dave Turner Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) Its not in that set either Kev, "Call Me" is on the erm ....................................................... "Call Me" album Edited March 6, 2014 by Dave Turner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cunnie 935 Posted March 6, 2014 Been doing the business in Modern rooms for almost 20 years now with this little gem.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFnTjUJXnYU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kev cane 3,295 Posted March 6, 2014 Kev, "Call Me" is on the erm ....................................................... "Call Me" album Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jam66 377 Posted March 6, 2014 Didn't go to many of the Bradford nighters but once when there I'm almost certain they played a track with the word pray in it (would be no surprise obviously), was I hearing things? If I remember rightly it sounded all right at the time. Anyone help on that one, could see if my taste is as bad as many reckon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWIFTY 3,328 Posted March 6, 2014 Like this uptempo song , Full of Fire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete S 15,536 Posted March 6, 2014 Like this uptempo song , Full of Fire That's brilliant, think it's the only one of the great Hi tracks I hadn't got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polyvelts 1,078 Posted March 6, 2014 That full of fire is great !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soulman58 159 Posted March 6, 2014 In Orlando at the moment and were going to see Robin Thicke at Universal Studios until he pulled out. The reason given was he'd lost his voice but a couple of days later it was announced he'd split up with the missus. Good result for me though, as the Commodores were on at Sea World the same day, so the kids had to put up with their old man singing along to some classic seventies soul. Really impressed with their performance. The two last remaining original members have been together for 46 years. I saw them years back and they were excellent live Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soulman58 159 Posted March 6, 2014 3 of the top of my head from one of the master soulmen Lets stay together - one of the great soul tracks never tired of it Back Up Train - I remember convincing my sister she didn;t need to keep this in about 72 Keep On Pushing Love - One of the best track of the 90s would love to have heard this live Have seen him live twice one preached insessently, however I just about forgave him whenever he started to sing. One of the few I have heard who could project without a mic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocko 3,045 Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) Right you lazy buggers, no-one added this. Quite sublime, and probably in at least one of my all time favourite charts. With the amazing Anthony Hamilton on subtle accompaniment and produced by James Poyser, who has produced some great soul in this century, although better being known as one of the forces behind the giants of Hip Hop, The Roots. I always had high hopes for more stuff from this sort of team but alas no Lay Down, let it wash over you, and salute the masters at work Edited March 6, 2014 by jocko Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocko 3,045 Posted March 6, 2014 And from the same LP, with the vastly underrated, in the soul world at least, John Legend, who seems not to appeal to some but I love his voice, especially live and on this they just blend brilliantly. I love it keeps a semi classic arrangement but with a contemporary feel too, just magic. James Poyser and Questlove at their best. If only they did more, or did I already say that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaco 889 Posted March 6, 2014 Right you lazy buggers, no-one added this. Quite sublime, and probably in at least one of my all time favourite charts. With the amazing Anthony Hamilton on subtle accompaniment and produced by James Poyser, who has produced some great soul in this century, although better being known as one of the forces behind the giants of Hip Hop, The Roots. I always had high hopes for more stuff from this sort of team but alas no Lay Down, let it wash over you, and salute the masters at work Real quality Jock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrostyJak Posted March 6, 2014 "Give It Everything","People In The World","Best Love" & "One Love" from '93 Don't Look Back album class stuff IMHO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrostyJak Posted March 7, 2014 My 3 Hi tracks I've Never Found A Girl Love & Happiness Pretty Woman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twoshoes 818 Posted March 7, 2014 Saw him at Manchester New Century Hall, with Phillip Mitchell on the bill too. That was about 1971 ish....I think promoting "Tired of being alone". I had "one woman" 45 on HI, which was in a Blues & Soul "Soulpack" (Happy days) Always liked his records...."Look what you done for me" my favourite. if that's the same concert I went to Al Green did not appear due to a bout of flu and Phillip Mitchell was flown in to replace him as I remember it,Rufus Thomas and Tami Lynn were also on the bill, I have the ticket along with other concerts I went about that time framed with Al Green crossed out and Mitchell pencilled in underneath,on the ticket Al Green is actualy billed under Rufus and Tami. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mal C 2,226 Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) Just bought a nice Aussie copy of LO.V.E. (Love) which is a nice track, love Demo's.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpAbAFJ4MJI Edited March 7, 2014 by Mal C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudger 1,073 Posted March 7, 2014 Love this I close my eyes and smile from i'll rise again LP 1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudger 1,073 Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) And a couple he did with Arthur Baker and the Disciples Love is the message Leave the guns at home Edited March 7, 2014 by smudger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snakepit 233 Posted March 7, 2014 if that's the same concert I went to Al Green did not appear due to a bout of flu and Phillip Mitchell was flown in to replace him as I remember it,Rufus Thomas and Tami Lynn were also on the bill, I have the ticket along with other concerts I went about that time framed with Al Green crossed out and Mitchell pencilled in underneath,on the ticket Al Green is actualy billed under Rufus and Tami. I've no recollection of any Al Green concert I attend being changed. I'm sure I've not seen Rufus Thomas or Tami Lynn. Of Course I could be wrong...a long time ago, but my initial thoughts when I posted were Al Green and Phillip Mitchell on the same show. I had PM's Jay Boy "I'm gonna build California" so I was interested in seeing him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
