Al Green SOUL! 1973 We've Only Just Begun Let's Stay Together

[@darm.8172]

Came Back For More Of That Al Green Soul...When He Was My Everything...Sweat And ALL Baby!!! 😘💚🙂

[@lindathomas6707]

Lawd a mercy it's 2022 and I'm still here the incomparable , legendary , icon Al Green , the greatest soul singer of all time 💯 ! Lawd he's so sexy and talented beyond measure . Al's voice was blessed by God himself 🙏🏾💯❤️ . I have loved this man for over 4 decades and I thank God for him and his voice 🙏🏾 ! Who's with me ?

[@sherettasharif1358]

The 70's...Black Music Excellence 🤷🏿👑💯

[@yolisamahlasela7008]

Lord its me again Can I please, one day, wake up to a husband playing this for me. Amen❤️

[@kathrynprice8873]

Thank God for this Legend, he is a Icon & will always be remembered as someone very special to the World 🌍!!!! 🎤🎼🌹✅

[@naychagirl2389]

And yet it still feels like he's singing just to you/each of us. Right?

[@steviesugano6355]

...OMG, Bring back the '70s and Al Green music. Especially in the U.S. where the Country is Crumbling with Hate.

[@patriciatabron6427]

Thus is just like Al Green that song is from the soul

[@dontam48]

Al got soul!! He just grooves when he performs and then takes you to church at the same time. He does not just sing, but he sang and mesmerizes you along the way.

[@rjam1974]

His soulful sound is unmatched. He's the only one that can combine the preaching, soulful sounds together so masterfully

[@janecoles6516]

Only Al green can sing a love song and make you feel the love .❤️🙏

[@trudyperry1617]

Amen/Awomen❤❤❤❤❤

[@tribeofjuda]

Al put the "soul" into romantic music. What other Black man do you know who can take a pop classic hit from none other than The timeless Carpenters "We've Only Just Begun" and fully embrace & embody the song, putting his own stamp on it with so much soul into the song that you almost forget that it originally was a straightlaced classic pop tune before he slapped some serious Memphis southern soul onto it. Only Al Green could do that. Only Al Green, in America's post Jim Crow segregation period, would have the musical bonafides and the status to dare touch such a pop classic without an outcry from popular society in the early 70's. People tend to forget that Al in his prime was the #1 male artist in the world during his run of BillBoard Number 1 hits (beginning with "Let's Stay Together") and album after album on the American BillBoard Top Ten list. The man was breaking both Elvis and the Beatles musical records He wasn't just popular from within the Black community; he was, at one point, the most sought after recording artist in the "world". Period. Sometimes we forget what a musical trailblazer he was; of course mainly because most of the time we just connect him to our personal life experience. At least I know that I did back in the 70's when he was blazing the music world. I thought he was just like any one of my many other cousins from back home in the farmland South, who just happen to sing magnificiently, which was his golden ticket to the stars. Yet, I can't think of one other Soul Balladeer who did what Al did in his day with the numerous Pop and Soul #1 One & Top 10 hit love songs not being affiliated with Motown or coming from a recognized popular singing group as Smokey Robinson did when he left the Miracles. Even Smokey wasn't breaking the music industry records globally back in that time as a solo artist as did Al Green. Al Green stood alone amongst American artists (Pop/Rock or Soul) in this regard, in the early 70's. He is a true living legend.

[@brucenorris322]

U Better Tell Them!!!

[@dedriawestmoreland5097]

Al Green voice is amazing

[@jjgoldie]

Absolutely beautiful there’s no comparison to rev Al Green.. he’s like a hypnotic songbird ❤

[@fredhenderson2869]

The one and only Al Green!!

[@m.l7091]

Damn!!!!😳simply beautiful!!! I'm about to faint! Incredible . He was always my favorite growing up.💖

[@jamallabarge2665]

How does this man manage to sound more Al Green than Al Green? He takes his own songs, improves them but remains true to his own sound.

[@darm.8172]

Still Here!!! Al Green In His Prime -Yeah Baby!!!

[@Poetess2323]

This man's soul sings through him. You can literally see the transformation take place from man to soul. Al Green is spirit in the flesh. A beautiful, inspirational being with a voice made of heaven's gold.

[@mariomorales2226]

Maybe

[@lindathomas6707]

4-13- 2020 Happy Birthday AL your still untouched by anyone and it's 48 yrs later , the greatest to ever do this am"Soul" singing thang !

[@janal1206]

I LOOOOOOVE THE WAY HE EXPRESSES THE LOVE FOR A WOMAN

[@benjimartinnc]

I don't remember hearing Al singing We've Only Just Begun, but he has a way of taking other artists' songs and making them his own.

[@janal1206]

I listen to this over and over. I miss my children's father you was a great husband and father. I HEAVILY APPRECIATE!!! YOU TIL' this day and you died in 2004. The power of true love never dies. It's the same love i have for our children. I honestly joy being submissive to you. DAAAANNG u was great to me.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 "I just want to live again" i need someone to mend my broken heart. There's not many Godly independent old fashion men in my age so.... I'm not fornicating all the years... "Being with you i can't explain myself why i feel the way i do" "Heaven's know I'm still in love with you"

[@shanice9285]

In 1973 i have 8 years. When i see this now it's just amazing. This singer was perfect. I love his voice, his laugh and his feeling. Our God blessed him really.

[@antonybrown432]

In 1973 I was 10 years old St Louis in the house Al Green is the king of soul

[@elj6726]

When I was growing up, it was not uncommon for artists like Al Green to play in our little clubs, and “holes in the wall”, as my mom called them. He came to Bowdon, GA once but I was too young to go see him. Artists were more humble during that time. They would play at colleges, also. Al Green was so smooth. I remember staying up for hours to hear his rotation on the local radio station. I still say that we had the best music.💜

[@jamallabarge2665]

We really were blessed that way. We had real music, with real emotion.

[@janal1206]

Lol he always say thank you in the middle of his song when someone says something nice to him. 💓💓💓💓

[@m.l7091]

Intro left audience frozen, wasn't ready, never ready for this Angel!🤣🌷💖

[@hopediamond4real]

He was so soulful and energetic.

[@cam87ify]

people call james brown the godfather of soul and dont get me wrong i absolutely love james he is one of my all time favorite artists. but i think Al green is the true godfather of soul. just look at how soulful this performance is. Al singing from the heart. I love james brown but he should have been called godfather of funk because i believe the reverend Al is the king of soul

[@monicabella7894]

Godfather?! There is only one GOD !!

[@mikeschneider1624]

You are wrong Cameron .. even tho i very much understand where you are coming from. But lets not compare Brown and Green at all .. because there is no point. Both will live forever. In that historical performance the band was so exceptional that they made al Green want to be James Brown .. but he knew he can't, should not and he does not have to .. so he gave the audience all of Green .. and i cry.

[@Tommy2shoe811]

Al Green is tha man the legend the myth but JB is the Soul bruthah numbah 1, THE hawdest woyking man in show biznes JAAYMES BROWYN. The funkiest funk machine doin it to our eahdrums for ovah 50 years. Funkdefied funk y’all

[@darm.8172]

James Brown Sung From The Funk-Side Of His Heart; And Al Green Sings From The Love-Side Of His Heart...AMEN!!!

[@mikes3827]

@Kairi Ali When ppl ask me who has THE greatest voice in the history of R&B, I always say Al Green or Marvin Gaye (personally I like Al's voice just a tad bit more). The depth of soul in both their voices is incomparable, IMO. Whether it's R&B with Al or Marvin as individuals, or Led Zeppelin's soul/blues as a rock band, whenever I need a GOOD dose of soul in my diet, I just need to listen to one of those three, and I'm good!

[@darm.8172]

Who’s Still HERE 7/4/20??? ME...That’s Who!!! My Baby...I Love This Man -Still...And His Music!!!

[@debbiedaniels553]

(Al Green) Got the voice... 🎤🎼 His band is terrific...🎺🎸🎷

[@anaalban8836]

Al Green, uno de los mejores cantantes de todos los tiempos. Fabuloso.

[@Bpl541]

Before I look at the other comments I want to say straight away that Al Green is mesmerising. I was busy having a family in the 70s and have only just really heard him. Magic times ahead for me. Amazing voice and he is so sensual and expressive. Thankyou Al Green.

[@lindathomas7803]

Willow Howlet ... I was 4yrs old when this video was released , both my parents loved his music it was a staple in our home . I've been a fan for 40 + yrs. He was everything you said he is and so much more, I'm now 49 and he's my favorite artist of all time , his voice was blessed from the heavens , although he only did secular music for short time it was sheer perfection and he could move your heart and soul . His gospel music is unlike no other , it's heavenly ! He was so handsome and talented I listen to his music everyday sometimes on vinyl ! Miracles and Blessings!

[@starrgod7671]

Ooooo, beloved brother-King Rev Al Green. He could make his voice cry & his guitar wail! Frfr, he could sing the alphabet & make me swoon. I stan! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@darm.8172]

Who’s Still Here 2020??? ME...That’s Who!!!

[@ferehj675]

I love that part ...ahh woman...😜. He was soooooooo smooth with his approach and delivery of his songs to the people.

[@lulabrown343]

t d jakes

[@ahmad.tillery.1987]

The Titan Of 70's Soul

[@lindathomas7803]

Ahmad Tillery ... Real Talk ! The best of the best , voice so pure and blessed by the Almighty God !

[@susannesallard5098]

His Songs make me feel Better and saved me a Lot of Times...thank you...

[@cookiescream3971]

MAY 1,2021. NOTHING BUT Love,Al make smile when say Ahhh woman.....Did you feel that...I know I did,yes I really understood. God Bless you all

[@janal1206]

He's so romantic he makes me cry. Ahh WOMAN!!!💋💋👄👄

[@lindathomas7803]

Jana L.... If Al Green couldn't make you feel something your not human ! Lol ! He's my favorite artist of all time (STILL) !

[@aprilbaxter9844]

Love. Mr Al. Green

[@dorothysimon4808]

Oh my my!! Just so much sexiness and soul!😙

[@lindathomas7803]

Oh girl how I agree with you ! Iwas 3 when he did this but I just love me some Al Green, he was the total package, the talent, charisma, sexy to the tenth power and so down to earth and relatable. He's been my fav,. artist for 40 years .

[@cookiescream3971]

Yes,He is the One and Only Al Green.. I Love you,I pray that our Heavenly Father,keep you hide you under his wings, in the name of Jesus Christ our Saviour and Lord,Amen

[@enuotet]

I missed my soulmate by decades! Love this man!

[@bigsixstring]

EXACTLY how i feel about my 81 Ford flatbed truck.

[@clarissacoby2653]

Al is All LOVE !!❤️

[@frankalfar]

Man I got tears, this is incredible!!!!

[@jackiethompkins2190]

absolutely love AL he's an awesome artist thank you God bless,

[@cookiescream3971]

I am here,Praise God, 2020,,,,,November 6, Al Green,.make me feel some kind way,so full of Love,,,,, that wasn't extra.

[@tyrelltyler1430]

I obviously never saw Al perform, accept for watching all these old achives on video. It looks and sounds like his improvisation / natural movement and emotional feeling/connection was so intense when he performed live, it really invigorated the audience which left them in a state of complete ecstacy....😎

[@yofukushimabasschannel6010]

Just amazing

[@TheGreatGastronaut]

You can literally see the band and Al feeding off of each other on this chart. It is incredible to see, such energy. There was no stopping them and they hard cut it for the credits. What a shame the uncut tape isn’t available.

[@cookiescream3971]

This Man Here. Ohweeeeeeeee

[@m.l7091]

I can look at this a thousand times,intro phenomenal 😪💖💖

[@michellebenavides2315]

love that songs

[@ernestblackwell8109]

Just great!

[@lindathomas7803]

I was only 3yrs old when AL GREEN was performing this particular set, but I can only assume that there was lots of women under garments thrown. Lol ! Still here in August 2019 because I LOVE AL GREEN & THE GREAT MUSIC AND ARTIST FROM THE OLD SKOOL. Sooo who's with me ?

[@cmeflywva]

My favorite male singers are Marvin Gaye and this man. Can you imagine singers being able to perform today with no auto tune and singing a song realizing that the song is telling a story and not go out there repeating 4-6 lyrics sounding like a cheerleaders.

[@adrianandrews3006]

Happy Birthday, beautiful man!❤

[@msgeorgiaannettefranklin5493]

GENUINE❤TALENTED💚GENIUS💙 🥇🎈💜👏🙏

[@patjones003jones2]

#1 SOUL BROTHER!!!

[@surreal600]

So Handsome

[@antonybrown432]

In 1973 or 10 years old Al Green was one of the king of soul St Louis in the house

[@jamallabarge2665]

It's pretty rare that someone does a Karen Carpenter song better than her. I hope that she heard Al's version.

[@cpcattin]

Still is !

[@a.beatty8747]

I swear I went to school with a couple of guys that looked like Al Green.

[@palafox2237]

Ah hadn't seen this one! For a minute I thought he was going to do the entire Karen Carpenter, but either way it is just FINE. All over FINE. 😉

[@lindathomas7803]

BONNIE ... Yes , anything he sings from Willie Nelson to The Bee Gees is sheer perfection . I could listen to him and look at him all day every day ! Al Green is a Legend !

[@mfan44]

LOVE :)

[@jeffreyconyers8735]

Nothing can match seventies soul.

[@stewiepoohie2979]

Turn out the lights to block out those plaid pants, then all is good baby! Mmmm, love me some young Al Green!

[@juliemcalister2557]

Thank u👍😻✔️💚

[@Broadwayst]

all of them"!!!, was made in God's time wasn't they"!!🤨,they're all spectacular",each and every one"!!,is in a class by themselves"!!,now we have Michael the king of POP"!!, Little Richard"invented rock and roll"!!!,as I stated earlier the list goes on",our beautiful black people",God knew what he was doing didn't he😁", yeahh he makes no mistakes"!!!✌️.

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍Awesome! Talented. 😍I know he had to be still in his 20s...late 20s...and had that voice...still has it! Playa playa hot grits Al!!! (He was soaking wet, why would he wear that hot turtleneck on that hit stage!!! 🤣)

[@naychagirl2389]

Still here.2024.

[@dannyl1967]

Al is timeless

[@annadelphia116]

Kochamy cię ❤️ all

[@jliz6435]

Denzel could make his movie 😎

[@Ljacksmith]

J Liz Too old.

[@JGHOUL-oy6xb]

NO...HELL NO!!!

[@ranran1300]

AL HAD A MILLION DOLLAR VOICE 💵

[@Jordamo]

A conversation with God

[@andreianazarin6429]

♥️♥️

[@darm.8172]

They’re All Up There...Like A Pack Of Cramped Rats...TeeHeehee...(Just Joking Around) :-)

[@annadelphia116]

Brak słów,

[@Broadwayst]

I would say Sam Cooke",then Al Green",where does Otis Redding fit in"?🤔",where should we place Marvin Gaye"!!🤨,Stevie Wonder"?,David Ruffin"?🤔"Eddie Kendricks🤨",Curtis Mayfield"!!,stepping to the Young Generation",Maxwell"🤔"Steve Arrington",? Gerald Levert"?,Kem", Frankie Beverly"!!!🤨,you see the list goes on"Smokey Robinson", all these brotha's with God given Talent",but of course James Brown",no question about it the hardest working man in Show Business"!!, was Crown The Godfather"!!!🤨, which he came along way before a lot of them",and of course some of them came along at the same time"(continuing on>

[@wandabritt8015]

Wanda said you will always be her man 😂

[@kwesiboadu3224]

👍

[@Godedu1]

He looks like denzel

[@softyme63]

Godedu1 No Denzel looks like Al 😉

[@marvalousfox5602]

i thought the same thing

[@Godedu1]

@@softyme63 Ok. You right. 😆

[@janal1206]

He was sweating like crazy wooooow. His shirt is sooooo wet because the bottom of his shirt is dry

[@gillhargrove6807]

😍🥰

[@LovingAtlanta]

🤔Who is gonna play Al when a biopic movie is finally done about his life??? I know Denzel or Samuel L. is gonna have to be in there some where.

[@Mo-cm3ef]

Jamie Foxx maybe

[@Ljacksmith]

LovingAtlanta Denzel and Sam are way too old to play Al. Usher could pull it off.

[@LovingAtlanta]

Mo Gooner - 👍Maybe.

[@LovingAtlanta]

Cheryl R Leigh - 👍Oh yeah, he could do it.

[@LovingAtlanta]

Chesapeake8 - 👍True, they’ll probably be too old to play Al, but I was thinking about them possibly playing other characters from Al’s life in the movie.

[@ruthyshelley9487]

✅✅💯💕

[@818bulldog4]

SOUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! only idiots gave this a thumbs down!!!!!

[@darm.8172]

I Guess They Didn’t Use Fans...Back When On Stage -Eh. All That Sweating And TurtleNecks, Etc. Is It Winter Time? That Gold Bracelet Must Be Quite Special To Him -Eh?

[@corneliusneil6128]

It was New Year's eve in New York.

[@Broadwayst]

one of the viewers made a comment,that she believed that Al Green was the Godfather of Soul", for her"🤨"instead of James Brown",I must say this not to take anything away from Al Green, that's my guy",but he's only one of the male soul singers(continuing on>

[@shadowbanned4149]

its not Just Begun

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍I love his music. I think he was only in his late 20s in this video. 🤨Maybe it’s just me thinking this, but his jewelry seems feminine.

[@doloresdeanda2950]

He sure looks like he was on something, just saying 🤷‍♀️🧐let's stay together was the only song I like on this video 😷😎❤🙏