Al Green - The 37th Annual Kennedy Center Honors

[@edie3362]

Mavis, Sam and the chorus brought the House down . . . BRAVO ❤

[@lindabrowning1578]

Sing that song , you’re a beautiful black queen!

[@lindabrowning1578]

Sing it Jen, you go girl!🙏

[@LakotaDarkclouds]

I remember cranking up the volume when Al Green was on the radio. 1969. 1970. 1971. 1972. 1973. Munich Germany. He was much loved in Vietnam. Thank you for your gift from God. 🎉❤. I am a richer person having known your songs.

[@frederickburrell3603]

There’s nothing like the Kennedy awards that gives people of this country a breath of fresh air

[@karenjones1848]

I agree

[@nolandlacroix3130]

Oh man!

[@shirleyerwing3655]

Yes, great 👍.

[@beverleyreid563]

This is such a treat! Al Green can never be duplicated.

[@shantamiller5956]

Jennifer Hudson, and Usher!!! That was wonderful!!!! Earth Wind and Fire... never disappoint!!

[@jurgenconstroffer5047]

WOW! Al Green for President and Jennifer Hudson for First Lady!! What a wonderful world could we have!!!!!!!!!!

[@d.r.tucker7543]

God bless you al ..... I love your music still today .....from a white man in alabama

[@teaberrywmn]

EWT, Jennifer, Usher and Mavis doing some Al Green for the POTUS of all time!! I love how the Kennedy center celebrates all the musical treasures of our world.

[@pbrown6071]

Don't you love it when all the other musicians are enjoying themselves and the music? Look at their faces.

[@Allen-b9b]

Jennifer Hudson rocked the house !! What a treat she put that soul in it ,simply amazing!❤❤💯💯

[@marceechristensen2533]

1973 a junior in high school, Al Green stole my heart ❤️ He has had ever since. Thank you Al Green for touching me so deeply and I still feel that touch Love you now and always 🙏🙏

[@marceechristensen2533]

1973 sitting in typing class I heard someone behind me singing this song(let's stay together). I turned around and it was this gorgeous light chocolate boy with a soft fro and green eyes. I think he was singing to me. Nothing ever happened but that was my song forever more. Today 2024, my 3 cchildren and I sing that together as loud as we can. Love you forever Al

[@penyakor]

Q

[@penyakor]

I’m just going

[@kelvingowrie9486]

I enjoy these Kennedy center honors. It is a privilege to live in an era when we were had such beautiful music and to see the generation who grew up with these legendary artist perform and honour them. Can’t imagine the joy of these performers who perform for the honourees

[@marthastephens2179]

Happy 75th birthday Al, my favorite singer in the entire world. I even played three of your songs at my wedding

[@dianeajohnson5375]

Sam and Maribel Stapleton jammed.

[@snicole3610]

I keep coming back. Jennifer doesn't leave a crumb on the table, but my man on the piano is barely runner up in the awesomeness of this performance.

[@ellev8032]

Now that's what you call a tribute! Outstanding! Jennifer also deserved a standing ovation....She was Simply, Simply, Simply Beautiful.

[@amyjr7950]

❤❤❤

[@kennethtyner304]

No #×@=...lol.

[@donnascearce4270]

Usher

[@tiffanymartin1197]

Yes...Jennifer did great !!

[@ChristianRuiz-pb6dr]

No shit she was awesome 😊

[@MurielArcher]

I am 75 introduced to AL Green in my younger years, and his music still means so much no matter what has happened in your life.

[@duncandacunha7771]

2021... There's only one Al Green....LEGEND!

[@inmeekwetrustztv3064]

Literally sitting in my car about to lose my mind, thinking about my man. He passed 6 months ago. God please fix my broken heart. Marlon I miss you so much

[@LLOUL542]

My albums are memorized. Im 76 and i listen still everyday .Love his style.Hes a gift.

[@boulas707]

Earth, Wind and Fire's rendition was fabulous, fitting for the Rev.

[@fabioramos4590]

Meryl Streep’s nod and smile after Jennifer Hudson’s performance is the highest form of compliment one can get!

[@jerickson9402]

I listen to Al Green. I played him for my son as he was growing up. And now my grandson listens to Al Green. A classic never goes out of style

[@kellyschultz485]

I first heard Al Green on the radio when I was 13. I love everyone of his songs. I am enjoying watching this now, I am 66 and I still listen to Al Green today ❤️

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

The gift JHud has can never be replicated ❤️❤️ what a legend

[@theycallmeyaz]

Jennifer Hudson's voice is truly BLESSED. I know we're here to honor Al but she KILLED it.

[@audreycumby1075]

Yes she did!

[@kennethtyner304]

No doubt!!!!!

[@tiffanyh1274]

💯

[@byekidd1361]

She 🔥

[@viscelmoore1726]

I have played her rendition of Simply Beautiful like 10 times in a row! Whew!!!

[@beverlygarza733]

Al Green was the first concert I’ve ever saw I still remember him handing out red roses and I was able to get one. Once he began singing gospel music he never look back I heard it was a terrible fight with a woman that threw a pot of hot grits on him made him change his ways he look deep inside of his self and said if I can make a woman that mad at me I’m doing something wrong and completely gave his life to God Hallelujah Amen

[@IsaDesOsiers]

I am so grateful to the folks who upload these videos of the Kennedy Center Honors. They are always so tremendously moving. Magnificent angel Al Green!

[@sylviamichaelsen1659]

I love the history of it all.

[@coffeezkraftingcornerllc2859]

All the performances were on point. Everyone knew their assignments and honored Rev. Al Green honorably ❤❤❤❤❤

[@rosemaryfrancois1865]

Jennifer singing gave me chills.

[@deborahdreher6601]

JHud gave an amazing performance. I’ve watched it 4 times in one day. Awesome !! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@dc1741]

My first true introduction to Al Green came around '72, '73. I was 12 or so and Al was one of my Dad's favorites. He, my mother and I had just gotten into the car for a four-hour drive to North Myrtle Beach. Daddy pushed Al's latest into the 8-track cassette player, and that's where it stayed for the entirety of the trip. "Are we going to have to listen to this for four hours?" I asked myself. But by the time we got to the beach, I was a bigger fan than my father.

[@laminage]

Smart Daddy

[@marycrenshaw468]

Brings back lots of memories for me too. I lived at Myrtle Beach every summer. All the beach music and radio on the beach. Graduated HS in 1974 so we had the best music ever growing up. Than you for helping me remember those sweet times. ❤

[@Kanasha-tv1np]

Yes. We closed our eyes as I am doing now. 73 yrs old still remember 🎉❤😂😂😂🎉

[@sherriTacos]

I was younger than you but something 🪄🪄🪄🪄🪄🪄but it was a good time for you and I 💙❤️🖤🤎💜💛🧡💚☁️☁️☁️☁️🎈🎈🎈🎈🥄☃️🌨️

[@KathrynAnderson-h2q]

I’m 72 and husband 76 and still close our eyes when he sings as feel everything all over..

[@liztaylor310]

I fell in love with Rev Al because my momma had him on repeat, when we cleaned the house on saturday. Then I fell in love with his soulful vocals on my own. Rev Al was loving Jennifer singing, because she captured the sheer essence of the song, Simply Beautiful.

[@byekidd1361]

Saturday morning.

[@divadoll606]

Hits! Beautiful, soulful Hits, every one of Al's songs. A beautiful honor for him. Baby, Jennifer Hudson was raised on Al's music to be able to perform it like that. So wonderful to see the big smile on Al's face. I do just like Whoopi on that intro to Love & Happiness.

[@jacquebee3401]

Al Green got me thru a terrible car accident 1970-1976. His voice was "Simply Spirit-filled" Thank you Rev!

[@Dantor1990]

Are you serious?

[@jamesnelson3354]

I worked with Al, and as stated, He is phenomenal, and his GOD given talent is unprecedented! In other words, there is only one Al Green, and GOD knew there could only be ONE!

[@aaniol0000]

Al greens smile brings so much joy to whomever sees it.It kinda reminds you of that one happy kid in the neighborhood.Always full of joy and seems to always wake up on the right side of the bed.

[@lindaflannigan8088]

Love this man... So gifted and forever thankful I grew up with his tunes!!!!!

[@cm7396]

I saw Al Green at the Monterey Jazz Festival about 15 years ago. He was the main headliner of the Sunday night SRO show. Every time he sang a song ( and he sang them all), the audience would take over and sing the entire song. He just stood there smiling and serenading and having a great time. We will never see the likes of that again! Bless you, Mr Green!

[@theresahenderson3534]

Monterey Jazz and Pop Festivals are something else.

[@ponysart6078]

There's no one like Jennifer Hudson. "YOU go girl " SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL🙂

[@deborahhenry4724]

My uncle frank played it all day everyday . You couldn't play nothing else. He was so mellow . God bless his soul .

[@johnbarnett6924]

Thanks for this posting ❤John Barnett aka A Voice In The Great Mall ❤ revisited November 2023❤

[@SuperLaurielove]

Sitting in a restaurant in Lisbon, Portugal and they're playing Al Green.He's loved worldwide because his voice and songs are simple in sentiment but DEEP in delivery and FEELING. In other words, he is a GREAT artist who touches people's souls.

[@clarity-re3mn]

SO GLAD I clicked on this! The soundtrack of my youngers days.

[@BeatofHerDrum]

There is ONLY ONE Al Green. His music is timeless and bands love to play his hits...STILL today ! He will always be a music legend 🙂

[@AP1977plus2]

i might get the hate but I feel that Al's style is so unique and wonderful that it's hard to find someone to sing his songs in their own way and bring that fire

[@ronniemoon57]

No hate here, but, you're absolutely right. Love you.

[@helenmayberry6010]

No hate...no voice like his....Mr. Green...so Unique...like Mr. Vandross....miss him so much...RIP...Luther 💔🕊🕊🕊

[@anneforrest4050]

Absolutely!! ❤

[@DippyHippie]

Why would you get “hate?” It’s a free country! I happen to agree with you!👏🏿🌈👏🏾👏🏽👏🏻💙

[@dayram6217]

So true.

[@trai411]

Al smiling from ear to ear. What a blessing to have good people sang your songs

[@lindabrowning1578]

Hats off to Mavis Staples and Sam Moore, they are wonderful singers together! Love ❤️ you guys!

[@jamesbush3857]

Jennifer Hudson ran chills down my spine with Simply Beautiful. Now THAT'S taking it down!

[@audreycumby1075]

Absolutely one of the BEST Kennedy Center Honor Tributes...Simply fantastic!

[@Essence1110]

My Uncle Rev. Al Green. The Greatest Blessing Ever! #MEMPHIS 2019. Love My President Obama

[@violetjames9589]

Al touched my life back in the seventies . How do l say goodbye memories. Love u ❤️

[@oneispispike3205]

Feel like the best part of these is.... Watching the Artists have the same reactions that we have when we hear them!! No Music No Life

[@MrUptownman2000]

Regardless of your politics: American talent rocks!! Al Green is a national treasure!

[@garyswinimer9004]

yes he is

[@jamesclaygarrison7192]

Almost as good as British talent.

[@twistedviewlabs]

Where's the love button on this comment because you absolutely nailed it! Al Green's music had so much depth and beauty to it...still does actually. I wish music could go back to this.

[@ronniemoon57]

@@jamesclaygarrison7192 No, FAR BETTER than British talent.

[@birdchoyce1268]

@@ronniemoon57 YES much... much... much... BETTER!!

[@laticialockleer4929]

Al Green is so BELOVED! His very presence lights up anywhere he is! His music has endured the test of time and tantalizes and delights every ear that hears it! This has been such a wonderfully and fitting testiment to his God given talent, and to his humble spirit! Rev. Aln you are a God spend and a national treasure! Continue to be a blessing to us!

[@theresap.3305]

Jennifer stole the show! I just love her performance! Love ❤️ you Mr. Al Green!!! 🙂

[@joelmoore169gmail]

Hello Theresa

[@melindatyson9704]

She is always amazing♥️♥️♥️♥️💯💯💯 A true resemblance of a real woman

[@janasali821]

Al green is having such a great time! What a humble man

[@15tintin]

Usher is amazing that smile that smooth voice this modern day Marvin Gaye....love you Al Green 💚💚

[@marthastephens2179]

My favorite singer EVER! Memphis musicians RULE .

[@joelmoore169gmail]

Hello Martha

[@anniebrooks7908]

That whole tribute was spectacular. Simply beautiful.

[@patriciawatson2777]

Jennifers tribute, SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!

[@johndaidone8031]

Your grand kids will be listening to this

[@gaylealfred3834]

I got chills from from Jennifer's performance.

[@JennasMusic76]

I adore Al Green, and am so happy to see such a beautiful tribute. They were all amazing!

[@marcellinejackson3826]

Al is pure joy. So humble, and truly enjoys himself. His life is of service to The Lord. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jackieborden5041]

I am 76 years old and has always loved Rev. AL Green.

[@cherylbazemorre4988]

Al Green, look what you done for me!! Beautiful, singing for the Lord. ...While Preaching God's Word 😍❤❤❤

[@gladysvasquez2700]

Al Green - I love- love when my brother give to me a tape - I not stop for play again and again and one day my tape is broken . I can said this is my favorite song no I can’t . Every single song is my love.. IN THE MUSIC HISTORY FOR ME the black people ARE THE BEST IN WHOLE WORLD What a voices ....::beatiful and sweet privileges

[@redindenver6666]

I have loved Al Green forever! Wonderful to see him honored. NO one could put as much emotion into his songs, with a breathless whisper or a gravelly growl. Thanks to him for filling so much of my life with his beautiful music.

[@marcjacobscontinued9411]

Red, as a fan I want to ask you, from which track is that vocal from Al that starts at 1:40 ? I would REALLY like to know. For me, it's breathtaking. If you can tell me, I would be much obliged. Thanks already!

[@franjones7953]

I agree with you everything you say is true and I probably been in love with him longer than you

[@9lifes979]

Only few legends are in this world, an Mr. Al Green is definitely one.

[@elijahmitchell9681]

Smokey, pattie,gladys'dionne is still here

[@user-qc8vj3vp9v]

agreed

[@pamelathomas2862]

Hello

[@9lifes979]

@@pamelathomas2862 Hello

[@intowngirl102]

The Memphis SOUNDDDDD!!! THE BEST WAY TO LEARN ABOUT GREAT MUSIC!!!!!!! Organs, horns and that gospel sound!! Nothing like it!

[@julianmontoya428]

The beautiful story of his life, is his reality, repentance and return to God!...it take a true man to pray and worship God! And the reality of fame and fortune will never compare to serving God!...I appreciate you music al green, but I respect you for your return to the Lord!,amen!...keep all who have heard your music ..

[@lynngold1865]

I can still smell those 45 records.and the record players.what great memories. Thx AL Green!💜🌌💜🎶⭐️

[@vestspet4242]

I wonder how many babies are alive because their parents were listening to this man.

[@martindietz7028]

Him and smoke

[@brendahill6474]

My son

[@JenniferAlexander-j8s]

My six brothers and me Mr& Mrs Michael Alexander Sr said so 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@nolandlacroix3130]

😂😂😂

[@lindawillis4868]

🖐🏽🖐🏽🖐🏽

[@cookiescream3971]

I got chills when Mavis Staples and Sam got into the song take me to the river,Wash me down.....

[@brendaseager7371]

I love and loved all this soul music as long as I can remember. Thank you for the beauty of soul music, this is to all these fantastic singers.

[@nitram1491]

I was blessed to grow up listening to Al Green and LOVED every song he put out and think that God touched Mr Green in so many ways and by extention all of us who enjoyed him. I bow to Rev Al and God for their partnership!!! Peace & Gratitude, Nistam

[@thedonkeith9547]

Awesome. Al Green is one of the best and this tribute to him is epic.

[@sheilariviore5090]

I’ve loved him and his music for a long, long time. May God continue to bless and guide him. 🌹

[@marcjacobscontinued9411]

Sheila, as a fan I want to ask you, from which track is that vocal from Al that starts at 1:40 ? I would REALLY like to know. For me, it's breathtaking. If you can tell me, I would be much obliged. Thanks already!

[@joepaiva2636]

Al my black brother. You are greatest rythm & bluses singer of all time. Joe Paiva Australia

[@nancycabrera8887]

If you don't believe in GOD, you will believe when you hear the last song. I got chills and Goosebumps. Mavis Staples and Sam More bought down the House. I love you Reverend Al Green. Thank you for so many wonderful songs.

[@wilmahamm2511]

I wish Dana Owens would have song Simply Beautiful 😍😍 now she blew me away with her rendition of that song along with Al singing behind her. In Memphis this man is still an amazing man I love the Reverend Al Green his voice is just so awesome keep up the good work Pastor Green in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

[@marierigsbee324]

Wife beater

[@evelyn7881]

Sam Moore used to be a member of a legendary duo Sam and Dave. Their "Memphis Soul" music is whooo!! 👍

[@jackparkes9310]

Did not know that, i remember Sam and Dave!

[@joycethompson9229]

I fondly remember Al Green performing outside in downtown DC. I was so fortunate to be standing near the stage. When he started to do what I call his "knee bend and strut".. The One and only Al Green handed me arose. Thank you for the memory Mr Al Green.

[@MississippiGirl0013]

Right‼️ Nobody can do Al Green Period‼️ he is untouchable 💙 to know some of his story I can now really HEAR 💫 his voice through his music 💫 Earth Wind and Fire 🔥🔥🔥 this was absolutely a Beautiful Tribute for a King🤴🏽💙 Mr. Sam and Ms. Mavis performance YESSSS 🔥

[@andreathornton6494]

2023...thank you Lord..another year...and I'm feeling Al Green...

[@elanajones1796]

Love me some Al Green! This was an awesome tribute to a talented and soulful singer. He clearly enjoyed it!

[@vjsim1]

Jennifer, Jennifer, Jennifer!!! She sanged the Hell out of that song. Can't stop watching. GREAT Al Green tribute, ever!

[@lalitagarcia7440]

Still watching this outstanding performance Jennifer knowone could that any better

[@claudiopiscitelli2610]

por favor ,me podría decir el nombre de la cantante mayor que canta junto a otro sr mayor para All green , gracias

[@manimichelle495]

I made the stank face all the way through! That woman can SANG!

[@claudiopiscitelli2610]

gracias 👍👍👍 desde Argentina 👏👏👏👏👏🎼🎤🎹💋

[@hip3143]

Claudio Piscitelli Cual cantante? Earth Wind & Fire cantaron primero, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Mavis Staples y Sam Moore.

[@candyhenderson91]

I just love him, he was so happy during every performance 😁

[@jeandergay5544]

Such a wonderful time in Music, thank you Al, and all those who were such a magnificent part of the 60's, 70's, 80's , 90,s 2000's..and because of your greatness, will con tinue to always be known and loved!0

[@rosshross9419]

Amazing performance by Usher. I know he has been around for quite awhile. He has been elevated to one of my favorites after this performance.

[@419iam]

I love me some Al Green! I grew up listening to my Grandmother playing his music while she cleaned on Saturdays and prepped Sunday dinner...those were the days!

[@dezydream6472]

😂 Oh yeah!!!

[@marcellinejackson3826]

I know that's right!

[@lisaa8795]

He looks so moved, he feels the love, it makes me so happy for him that tears are streaming down my face.

[@jefvarnadore2267]

Goodness gracious! That’s so good. If you don’t love and feel Al Green’s music in your soul I don’t want nothing to do with you fr

[@liviusss]

Earth, Wind and Fire honouring Rev Al - legends honouring a legend! 🔥🔥🔥❤️ And Philip Bailey looking as cute as ever! Also Jennifer Hudson, amazing performance, Al seemed so moved by it ❤️💜♥️ - one of my favorites ever!

[@panther1904]

Maximum respect to all the artists they did Justice to Al green songs I know he was proud but I must say when Mavis and Sam did take me to the river with full choir in the background sure took me to a higher place Mavis has that raspy voice that says it all.

[@kateyladey3075]

No one can touch Al Green's music, style; the man was the 70's, a truly soul legend!

[@garyswinimer9004]

so true he was and still is my favorite singer of all time I would love to go to his church with him singing

[@MrPaultopp]

Jackie Wilson? .....

[@82mmkay]

Ahhh, Marvin Gaye....

[@magnum-kj5ip]

Marvin Gaye

[@dawnibolical]

Tell me you know nothing about soul music without telling me you nothing about soul music

[@angelacarleton9575]

I always loved Al Green and enjoy singing to his songs whenever I was alone in my car it is simply a wonderful experience to just lose yourself in the songs of Al Green.

[@joelmoore169gmail]

Hello Angela

[@gracebussey2291]

AMEN....HALLELUJAH!

[@marcjacobscontinued9411]

From which track is that vocal from Al that starts at 1:40 ? I would REALLY like to know. For me, it's breathtaking. If someone knows and tells me, I would be much obliged. Thanks already!

[@xlr8tedzoom]

What a wonderful tribute to a man that has given us so much!

[@ALASKANMSLena]

I've been a long long long long long long long long long long time fan of Al Green I am so glad that he got this honor and all of those that were performing did a phenomenal job I could listen to this on repeat over and over again all day long every day they were fantastic so is the band and the background singers just totally awesome every time I see this come up on my recommended when I log into my KZbin I listen to this over and over again I do not know how many times I have And I just have to say Jennifer Hudson she sang that song ❤ 🎤🎶👍

[@EvangelistBanks]

I love the soul music ministry of Al G.