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Al Green
Biography
Al Green
Born
April 13, 1946 in Forrest City, AR

Years Active:
60s | 70s | 80s | 90s | Current

 
Al Green was the first great soul singer of the '70s and arguably the last great Southern soul singer. With his seductive singles for Hi Records in the early '70s, Green bridged the gap between deep soul and smooth Philadelphia soul. He incorporated elements of gospel, interjecting his performances with wild moans and wails, but his records were stylish, boasting immaculate productions that rolled along with a tight beat, sexy backing vocals, and lush strings. ...
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Selected Discography:
  Album Title Released Label Price
Lay It Down



2008 Blue Note $6.99
The Best Of Al Green - The Millennium Collection



2006 Hip-O Records $6.99
Everything's OK



2005 Blue Note $6.99
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Influences
James Brown Aretha Franklin Marvin Gaye Smokey Robinson

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