Al Green

The Profile

Al Green (born 1946, Arkansas) is an American soul singer, songwriter, and pastor. Rising in the early 1970s on Hi Records with producer Willie Mitchell, he became a defining voice of soul with hits like Let's Stay Together, Tired of Being Alone, Love and Happiness, I'm Still in Love With You, and Take Me to the River. Ordained in the mid-1970s, he focused on gospel before returning to secular releases with I Can't Stop (2003).

Born 1946 in Arkansas; American soul/R&B and gospel artist; key 1970s albums on Hi Records with producer Willie Mitchell; ordained pastor known as Reverend Al Green; signature hits include Let's Stay Together and Take Me to the River; returned to secular recording with I Can't Stop in 2003.

Two reviews focus on Al Green’s secular and sacred tightrope. A detailed piece praises the 2003 reunion with Willie Mitchell on I Can’t Stop—highlighting Memphis Horns, strings, and groove—while noting its sensual soul aesthetic. Another calls Back Up Train a great album. Overall tone is admiring and upbeat.