Al Green: Al Green the Reverend of Soul is renowned for his silky voice sensual delivery and spiritual depth. In the 1970s he defined Southern soul with a string of hits including Let’s Stay Together Tired of Being Alone and Love and Happiness. His voice—smooth passionate and effortlessly controlled—became the gold standard for romantic R&B. After a spiritual awakening in 1976 Green became an ordained minister shifting focus to gospel music though his influence on R&B remained profound. His Memphis recordings with Hi Records blended gospel emotion with secular longing creating timeless music. Green’s ability to convey vulnerability and desire redefined soul music. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame his legacy endures as one of R&B’s most elegant and emotionally resonant voices.
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