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Livin' for You

Al Green

1973
9 tracks
38 min
soul

Album Description

"Livin' for You," released in January 1973, is the seventh studio album by the legendary soul musician Al Green. This captivating record is a testament to Green's prowess as a singer and songwriter, showcasing his signature smooth vocals and heartfelt lyrics. The album features the hit title track "Livin' for You," which became Green's fourth number-one single on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart, as well as the popular track "Let's Get Married." "Livin' for You" is a blend of soul, Motown, and soul blues, with a duration of 38 minutes, and includes nine tracks that highlight Green's unique style and musicality. The album reached the Top 25 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart and peaked at number one on the Soul Albums chart, solidifying Green's status as a soul music icon. "Livin' for You" is a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences with its soulful melodies and heartfelt performances.

Tracks

Livin' for YouAl Green
3:12
Home AgainAl Green
3:57
Free at LastAl Green
3:28
Let's Get MarriedAl Green
5:34
So Good to Be HereAl Green
2:42
Sweet SixteenAl Green
3:28
Unchained MelodyAl Green
5:35
My God Is RealAl Green
2:45
BewareAl Green
8:13

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About Al Green

Al Green, born Albert Leornes Greene in Forrest City, Arkansas, is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and pastor whose velvety voice and heartfelt lyrics have captivated audiences worldwide. Emerging in the 1970s, Al Green became synonymous with soul music, delivering a string of timeless hits that blended sensuality and emotion, including "Let's Stay Together," "I'm Still in Love with You," and "Love and Happiness." His unique style, heavily influenced by gospel and the soul greats like Sam Cooke, transformed the relationship between the sacred and the secular in soul music. After a personal tragedy, Green turned to gospel music and became an ordained pastor, later returning to secular music to continue his influential career. With a voice that can soothe and stir the soul, Al Green's music remains a staple of the genre, offering a journey through love, heartache, and spiritual awakening.

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