Al Green on faith, music and potential new album

One of the great soul singers of his time, the Rev. Al Green's career has taken him from gospel to R&B and back, winning him the 11 Grammy Awards that decorate his church office in Memphis. He was one of the Kennedy Center Honorees this year, representing the best in American arts and culture. Anthony Mason sits down with the legendary singer in Memphis.

[@vincecalvarese6386]

Dancing around the kitchen and trying to sing along to his music while making breakfast for my wife and impatient doggies. Some of the best things in life dont cost a dime. God bless this man. May he live forever. Simply the best.

[@Erin-uz2gf]

That entire interview made me smile from ear to ear. I love to see that he is still a kind and humble person. He deserves every good thing that comes to him in his life. The world is a better place because he shared his music with us.

[@LeeHodge-hk9fh]

❤😅

[@trudydiane]

I have been in love with this man and his music since72!!! I was 14 and I will never get over him!

[@druscillalee2183]

❤❤❤ I was just barely 21 👏🏾

[@gregorywilliams2201]

Just great Al Green the way he approaches music so spiritual so real you can't help but believe that he was touched by the almighty to give us great R&B great gospel and always loving his music

[@isblessed5785]

He has a childlike spirit to me so easy to love ❤️

[@smalltown7773]

The great Al Green music when i hear him my troubles just goes away far off some where.

[@keaidyb1]

Yes!

[@crystalgrose]

He's such an humble and sweet person.

[@priyaellis76489]

Al Green imitator

[@stephicks31]

This man is my favorite man of all time I am still rocking your music

[@trudydiane]

my favorite too

[@deaneawilliams2272]

Yes everyday faithfully

[@rickmontgomery3037]

It would truly be an honor to be in Al Green's presence. He's non-stop and worth every minute of enjoying. Bless his heart, mind, and soul! :)

[@peaceonearth6980]

Thank God he made it back home where it all began !In the church!Great interview....

[@dirksimmang]

Wow, God Said let there be Al Green and it was so, and their was none like him , no not one...

[@Poetess2323]

Make a movie about this man's life already.!!!

[@Iamdukes90]

Sammi F. Exactly...but unfortunately they'll wait until he's deceased

[@keaidyb1]

@@Iamdukes90 sad truth!

[@sandraelainestraitjohnson3762]

Yessss

[@omniversiddhialterdestiny]

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[@destinyrobinson5944]

There is it is called gospel according to all green

[@anthonyholley2796]

Absolutely beautiful, inspiring, heartwarming and touching!! NO OTHER, Than The Legendary Iconic Reverend Al Green!!!

[@migks37]

Please can you tell me the song starts at 1:25 ?

[@loiscarter1231]

Blessed with a Voice like no other ✝️

[@robertaunblack4887]

I'm so proud for him he's so humble, and he love God so much more than self. Love you Pastor.

[@mwmingram]

The greatest. Nice interview, thank you.

[@msboomsboo9543]

I love Al Green....so down to earth..charming..warms my heart...

[@jackiethompkins2190]

I'm still hooked on Al's great music love always,

[@debbiewilliams8045]

I do to

[@alicejs7181]

I pray Gods continuous true blessings upon Al Green. All the years of beautiful singing and still going strong, and his voice sounds just as good today as it did many years ago... its called truly anointed by God, I Love it, and much Love to Al Green!!

[@rickmontgomery3037]

+alicejs Very well said. :)

[@cherylmosley797]

Al Green, God Bless him.

[@whitneydenise]

Man when he sing is so amazing

[@sinecam3606]

SO HUMBLE SO DOWN TO EARTH A RARE GEM !!!!!

[@mial2781]

such a sweet man and what a brilliant singer

[@kendraxmcleod]

Whew this mans voice is gold 😭

[@ladyofwisdom2]

Reverend Al Green is so talented. I love his music, his voice and his humble spirit. God bless him & his ministry.

[@sandymuddy5766]

Love Al Green all the way back to the 70s❣️🎶 he's a American Icon🎶🎶🎶

[@marigoldcarter2879]

I didn’t pay much attention to Al Green back in the 70s but I ❤️ the man he has become. Also that song is stellar ~ well deserved accolades.

[@sterlingtwilight4268]

such a humble soul.

[@msj.randel1496]

Rev Al always happy. & awesome attitude!

[@yvonneread433]

he s so great ,!!! love his voice soulful or what!! ❤️🎤

[@melindamullins9649]

What a beautiful humble artist/singer love this✌🎼🌞

[@katrinahouston1604]

Aww old Al Green I hate aging the process. He was so sexy and fine in his hey day. He still look good for his age! God Bless him. It's beautiful to still see our legend's here.

[@cookiescream3971]

Katrina Smith:Al Green, age very well. If we have the favor of Jesus Christ, we will age also,That's Life. Amen,May God Bless You.....

[@Erin-uz2gf]

come on now he is still the same sweet and charming man! and his talent has not grown old! not even a tiny bit

[@alvinfrazierTV]

The importance of humility and mentoring. Love it.

[@ustheserfs]

An absolute legend, my hope is to meet the man one day and thank him genuinely for the way he's made me feel thru his song, they're life affirming.

[@DRCRANKNSTEIN]

I was there, and it was a wonderful church service, and the people there were really down home nice.

[@miguelortiz7658]

He caused alot of folks & happy couples back in the days to have babys do to the powerful music he sings.

[@athorpe630]

Great voice and man.

[@patriciadavis8082]

Great

[@natalya102982]

great singer🎤🎤

[@patriciagreen2210]

Al green God bless you for that wonderful voice of you . You are my name sake

[@mrstanbmw]

to really appreciate him you have to see him in person. he is a house rocker

[@mommademe8184]

give d man a long life for all d good he gave us!

[@jeffreypattie7150]

Legend!!! Al carved it, and is a man of god! I was blessed to see him in early 70s, I knew he was going thru alot of drama, as I then was going thru 2..he helped me pull thru, or brought many hours of love and gapping, and very few performers sound even better live, the way he moves and improvides, and being able to go higher at 68, I guarantee he still grooves 2 looking forward to anything new!!! still looks great , it dont lkkkrack, u lol great , you are a very talented, chosen vehicle of god, beautiful man, inside out!!! Outside in!!!

[@TheTourmaline57]

Beautiful man.

[@soulmusic475]

"It's funny how time just slips away" "I still love this man"💗👏

[@davidbrown1995]

My favorite singer of all time he start my ultimate love for music mm

[@deaneawilliams2272]

Mine too 💛💜

[@user-ns9im8zv7n]

I love this man so much, I can't get close to him, I wish I could! ❤❤❤❤

[@hewhodwells7543]

an amazing man!

[@Chann223]

Man I can't believe he sounds just the same. I'm a millennial, but have such a love of old 60s/70s black singers. You'll never see their like again in entertainment. I cant believe I missed him singing with Justin. Dang it.

[@fall3nable]

🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[@petermyers7562]

What an inspiring guy!

[@Smithjgwhs3]

It's something how history is made

[@wendyshallow1537]

God bless him 🙏

[@LaShawnTV2012]

Al Green is the music of my childhood! My parents partied to his music all of the time…

[@patriciarobinson2]

May God continue to Bless

[@CarltonWatkins-g1l]

That was Awesome!!!!

[@Smithjgwhs3]

"All you gotta do is step on my foot" ahhhhhhhhh!

[@brettthomas6327]

Al green aka the GOAT 👍👍👍

[@djblackhaze6476]

Nice interview

[@christineescajeda3776]

Amen Al green reminds me of you❤️

[@sylviamoon9032]

al. green is one. of the greatest singer sense I was a lil. girl

[@dennisdaulton829]

My wife is Debbie Green, the daughter of Walter Green. We have taught our 2 sons by example they can succeed just like their great uncle Al in whatever they want to do

[@darnellveal5032]

I love Al green he a beast I hope to meet him one day

[@deaneawilliams2272]

Me too

[@miltonridgeway881]

I love AL GREEN MUSIC. TO.

[@tosinkingfishercheeseburge8901]

Al green he my favourite singer

[@dannyjr831]

He's a man's man!!

[@eileenboyce7789]

It is the precious love of God which is keeping your voice in its tone and tunes. Prsisr God.

[@AhmedSaad-tt5ef]

Now thats music!

[@crystalgrose]

Love Rev.Al Green 💜

[@serenamccormick3036]

Like I said this is a Al Greene year😘

[@diamondintheroughiamthelaw9682]

wonderful music!

[@gladysvasquez2700]

Soul Man Al Green so glad to see you and so happy heard about today what’s going and in your life I love you man for the beatiful music - thanks to God for the tour beatiful voice- tour sweet songs Amazing

[@gladysvasquez2700]

Thanks Mr. for this special interview personal I really- really apreciated Thanks for answer my question Where is All Green today. Thank you

[@watchdog304]

"One of the great soul singers of all time" FIFY

[@denicewilson384]

i love all green he is the love of my live I would to visit his church I wood love to ride in his covet just Al and Denice let's stay together

[@joylewis2910]

I love me some Al Green!

[@shirleyhooper5603]

I love al green I.been playing this records for ever I think of Russel Wilson and his wife let's stay to feather. They are such a sweet couple and all his records could just make you fall in love even his church songs he has a voice that makes you want to jump up and shout

[@shirleyhooper5603]

Lets stay together he is blessed

[@diamondhp74]

Great Legend🙏👍

[@kimberlylong829]

What a blessing GOD uses different vessels

[@San47di]

I still have my 45' copy of Back Up Train! :-)

[@toreyabron2789]

may i borrow it lol

[@San47di]

Torey Abron I'll make a cd copy of it for you. :-) Ironically Many people didn't realize that it was Al Green who originally sang this song.

[@Rebmetpes4]

An Epic Legends of Epic Legends!

[@D.Lowery]

I listened to 3:45-3:55 over and over. Every time !!!

[@D.Lowery]

Still got the golden voice huh

[@diamondintheroughiamthelaw9682]

wonderful music!nm

[@alicejean4879]

Awesome!❤

[@cindys4319]

Wow.. My mom was crazy about this man

[@kennethjackson1771]

Cindy allday Long. All of our mothers were crazy about him.barry white and issac hayes

[@perovazuas7376]

ele deve ser uma pessoa boa al green felicidades pra vc cara

[@Essence1110]

Love My Uncle RevAl Green. #MEMPHIS

[@deborahgonzalezknight168]

His voice is like smoke. One of the best singers ever.

[@kingwillie206]

He still sounds like a young man!

[@ronaldneder202]

great man!

[@watchdog304]

Legend!

[@sandymuddy5766]

Im still waiting on that album ❤

[@charlottebarnett7620]

I love AL Green. Thank God, He's a Christian

[@Bebe_55]

Sou fa desse cantor Algren gostaria que vinhece para o Brasil cantar louvores.

[@christineescajeda3776]

"Autumn Leaves" ❤️❤️

[@MrHoodieliciousness]

I swear I thought Gravy was doin anotha movie... Frm biggie to Al Green!!

[@Lawrence_619]

I'll tell you what makes him and legends like him, so damn good. Many, many years ago, my folks took me to see him and Patti LaBelle perform in a Broadway play called "Your Arms Too Short To Box With God" (this was the very early 80s, '81 or '82)....come to find out many yrs after I saw it, there was a lot going on behind the scenes, between the two. Starting with the fact that Patti's mother was dying, and she was going back and forth from NYC to Philly, after every show, to check in on her. Her and Al got into it one night when she arrived late and then during her segment, she ran over into Al's allotted time, as she got ovation after ovation. He didnt like that and confronted her LOUDLY. So in response to Al trying to humiliate her, she threatened his life when he got in her face to shout her down...she grabbed a glass and broke it and backed him up against a wall holding the jagged piece of glass to his neck. She talks about it in length in her biography. so I saw one of those ovations she got, the night I went to see the play with my folks. Al, got a ton of ovations too. And what amazed me about both of them was very simple....they knew exactly how to lose themselves in the performance and the song. And as Ive followed both of them thru the yrs, its a trait of theirs that lots of us, take note of....this ability they have to just abandon themselves of any and all self awareness. Which is to say, they aren't aware of what their faces look like, as they're singing...they're not aware of what they're bodies are doing as they're singing...and they're not really aware of the notes coming out of their mouths. They're simply responding to what their souls want them to do, at that moment...and they deliver that, no matter what it looks like. One of the great performances Ive seen from Al is one that you can find of him on KZbin. He's wearing a gold suit, and he's singing "A Change Is Gonna Come" at some kind of celebration of MLK's life and work...there were Kennedys in the audience...and everytime I watch it, it brings tears to my eyes. That performance is what I describe as Al, losing himself in the song. And its very obvious, as you watch it.

[@zellhudson1830]

THE GREATEST SOUL SINGER EVER CASE CLOSED.

[@dominiquejones3805]

The praise he gave Willie Mitchell makes me smile

[@lashany2626]

He is brilliant

[@sherieberrie1479]

omg still sounds so good....

[@jliz6435]

I could hit higher notes now....All you gotta do is step on my foot 😅

[@jmua8450]

Of his time??! How about one of the greatest of ALL time.

[@cobbetlprogrammer1344]

DAMN! I Can't wait for that classics Album! Is it out YET?