Let's Stay Together - Al Green | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@andyandalex]

*Reposted from Patreon* Was way too good, had to share it on the main channel!! Where do we go next with Al Green?!

[@AlexisLexLexi]

Love and Happiness and Simply Beautiful are my faves ✌🏾

[@maryk446]

I'll second the vote for "Love and Happiness," although it isn't a top 40 type of song, more of a lengthy album track. But my personal favorite Al Green song is "Look what you done for me."

[@daleburkett4141]

He did a version of How Do You Mend A Broken Heart, an old BG's tune. Please check it out.

[@dggydddy59]

This is his best, his coolest song BY FAR. Why not listen to some other tracks along the same vein, from the same time frame, that were also monsters like this one? I'll Be Around- The Spinners, Across 110th Street - Bobby Womack, Show And Tell - Al Wilson, Backstabbers - The O'Jays, Ooh Child - The Five Stairsteps, Oh Girl - Chi-Lites

[@maryk446]

Let me also recommend "You ought to be with me."

[@PauTay942]

imo this may be one of the greatest r n b songs of all time. his voice and delivery are unparalleled.

[@NuVibes.]

I agree, it's a great song by a great artist.. but.. for the hell of it, I'll see your Al Green and raise a Sam Cooke. 😜

[@PauTay942]

@@NuVibes. how about a place where both can exist in perfection of their art. For me there are just places where a handful of artist exist ,they both are there .

[@NuVibes.]

@@PauTay942 I guess you didn't notice the winky smiley. 😜

[@PauTay942]

@@NuVibes. I did. Just thought I would add to the convo

[@sherreeadams5176]

As a deputy sheriff in Shelby county Tennessee, I got an alarm call to his home. Working a midnight shift in total darkness, i rounded a corner and ran right into a bull. I almost had to change my britches. He had peacocks and other I was not informed of. He did set off the alarm. We chatted for a awhile. Seemed like a nice guy

[@Mr05Chuck]

I’ve been with my wife since 1977. I think I’ll go give her a hug and softly sing this into her ear. Cause fuck yes I am not only lucky, I am blessed.

[@shanenolan8252]

Congratulations

[@emilyflotilla931]

What a lucky woman!

[@cherinoelke]

So is she!

[@micheleparker3780]

Awwww; y'all so sweet...🥰

[@charlesburris6314]

Congratulations, man! Long lasting love is an awesome gift.

[@fleurdelis2976]

You have just been baptized by The Reverend Al Green! I'm so glad that you got to him. His voice has so much soul that you feel every emotion. "Tired of Being Alone", "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart", "For the Good Times", "Love and Happiness" will get you started on the beautiful musical journey of Al Green.

[@jeannine5604]

Baptized...I love it. Thank you.

[@conniehenry9402]

Remember Obama singing this song when he was running for second term. Was in NY. Obama loved music.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

Master class in the value of restraint in singing. This guy clearly has the chops to just go over the top and stun people at any point. He never does. In fact, at some moments where others might take a star turn, he actually backs off. He knows he doesn't have to prove anything. A completely mature and accomplished performance...

[@jamespuleo3269]

Good comment. And the backing vocals are amongst the best ever, any song , period. I know A&A felt a little cheated that the song faded out so fast, but the producer new his craft: "That was just perfect. One for the ages. And we're done." Transcendent, as A observed 51 years later~~~

[@TheDonnalovesmusic]

Amen. Amen.

[@christopherlundgren3499]

Seriously

[@lilpoohbear653]

yes...I cannot stand oversinging...its just a show off tactic and it comes off in bad taste...Al Green gets it done right!!

[@marygoodson4920]

Interesting you say that. Before he got with his Producer Willie he did oversing, and Willie told him to take it down! The rest was History!

[@surlechapeau]

A&A, you'll love his "Tired Of Being Alone", "I'm Still in Love with You", "You Ought to Be with Me" and more!!! Al is the definition of soul!!

[@flubblert]

How do you leave Love and Happiness out of that? I mean, that intro alone. 😏

[@surlechapeau]

@@flubblert i think i had a senior moment :(

[@flubblert]

@@surlechapeau Ha! I can identify. Forgiven.

[@2zxodcfm]

Great recommendations here!!! Absolute cream, all.

[@michaelwiggan7437]

"Tired of being Alone" that scene from the movie "Dead Presidents" where it was used so good with the iconic Soul Train Performance!!

[@allisonreed7682]

Watching y'all react to this was an incredible experience!!! Rev. Al is music royalty here in Memphis. And he's a real reverend. He is the pastor of the Full Gospel Tabernacle, which is not far from Elvis Presley's Graceland. By the way, the drummer on this song was the late Al Jackson, Jr., who also co-wrote "Let's Stay Together." He was such a master of his craft that he was known as the "Human Timekeeper." More Al Green, please, guys! He has a catalog filled with songs that are every bit as good as this one. My favorite is "Love and Happiness." It has such a tasty groove.

[@Shadowrider1872]

Morning Allison 🌅

[@allisonreed7682]

Hey, @@Shadowrider1872!!! 🤗

[@BumblebeeElectron]

They’ll probably faint in the first ten seconds of Love and Happiness.

[@allisonreed7682]

@@BumblebeeElectron yep! Especially when that groove drops right after the intro! It’s insane!

[@BumblebeeElectron]

@@allisonreed7682 exactly.

[@lbales6505]

Al Green's version of "How can you mend a broken heart" is epic! I grew up in the 70s, huge rock and early metal fan, but I literally wore out Al Green's greatest hits. So many great songs, every time I hear AG it takes me back!

[@elecatSue]

Just heard his version again the other day on a repeat of Ally McBeal. If I had to have a hallucination visiting me, it would be Reverend Al!

[@casey4602]

Al Green's You Ought To Be With Me and Love ,Tired of Being Alone, Sha-La-La, Here I Am and I'm Still In Love With You are great songs too.

[@Alewifes_Husband]

Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Donny Hathaway... Those guys were the kings of male soul vocalists in those days. So smooth, so soulful, so "transcendent" as Alex said.

[@margaretanscombe730]

And 3 out of the 4 gone too damn soon! Oh man, what we’ve missed by their loss.

[@AlexisLexLexi]

Y’all had the synchronized stank face and head bobble going on. 😂

[@gordonlewis9377]

The stank face ha ha ha

[@wendyshores6771]

I've been with my husband now for 22 years. There are days I was so mad at him, I didn't even want to look at him, other days I couldn't STOP looking at him and feeling the love that we have built up over that time. It's so easy to just give up in a marriage, that's the easy way. The harder way is working to accept the other persons differences and remembering that is what drew you to them in the first place. None of us are perfect, I make mistakes and apologize when I am wrong. This man has stood by me through thick and thin, loved me through a terminal cancer diagnosis and is still beside me. I know he will be holding my hand as I pass from this world into the next and eternity is the place, I want to spend with him. I am so glad I grew up listening to music like this. Al Green, Barry White, Lou Rawls, The Isley Brothers, Gregory Abbott, Terrance Trent Darby... so many great soul songs that are heaven to your ears. Thanks for the memories on this one.

[@CrowTRobot-ni7zu]

One of the best songs in R&B history. I didn't realize how great it was until I heard it again in "Pulp Fiction."

[@shanenolan8252]

In the 5th your ass goes down. ( pulp fiction)

[@CrowTRobot-ni7zu]

You see, this world’s filled to the brim with unrealistic MF’s. MF’s who thought their ass would age like wine. If you mean it turns to vinegar, it does. If you mean it gets better with age, it don’t.

[@notabritperse]

@@shanenolan8252 Say it.... (Ibid.)

[@shanenolan8252]

@@notabritperse lol

[@seanluv1]

I’m an R and B guy. It almost gets me excited when you guys hit this genre. More!!

[@emilyflotilla931]

Me too! Michigan born and raised on Motown!

[@Manageode]

Me too. (Just a Mexican border town gal😁)

[@Manageode]

I'm also ready for the album version of War's The World is a Ghetto to be heard by A & A. I'll bet a fair number of people in their audience haven't had the joy of hearing the longest version, with the sax solo, etc.

[@sandyshoenberger2697]

YES! 100% agree. Nothing like R&B. Puts a smile on your face and your body groovin'

[@Jonni1027]

LOVE AND HAPPINESS should be next but JEEEZZZ he’s written so many more great songs! Talking Heads covered his fantastic song TAKE ME TO THE RIVER❤

[@Manageode]

I would LOVE for them to see one of those live versions of it by Talking Heads. I am just not enough of an expert to recall offhand which one it is that I love.

[@Jonni1027]

@@Manageode I’m guessing Sally it’s their live performance from the Jonathan Demme concert documentary STOP MAKING SENSE? That whole film is iconic! Knowing nothing about how grand that tour was, cuz there was no social media back then haha, I was lucky to see their show when they played it at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, outside and under the stars. Everyone was standing up the entire show.

[@briangray00]

@@Manageode The studio version should suffice - it's pretty definitive.

[@valelavidavivir5842]

Take Me to the River is a cool one, for sure.

[@walps3841]

One of the few songs where the cover is better than the original. And considering they were taking on The Reverend Al, that's saying something.

[@marceastment]

One of my all time favourite records, and I'm 23. Thank you for all the great content. Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧

[@briangray00]

I'm 62. I was twelve 50 years ago and already had exquisite taste... It's ace isn't it?

[@marceastment]

@@briangray00 it's a lovely song

[@joelmastrobattisto422]

This was always my favorite Al Green song, until I heard “Love & Happiness” you must react to this song it is absolute musical genius. When the organ kicks in at the beginning is one of my favorite musical moments ever.

[@briangray00]

+1

[@rickpaul4216]

Commented before rating. This is an S Tier Lock. Imagine being able to turn on your TV and watching him sing this live on Soul Train.

[@emilyflotilla931]

Oh yeah, remember it well!

[@charlesburris6314]

Reverend Al owns every stage. Soul Train was his for sure.

[@lilamuzik3385]

So happy I have the entire collection of "Midnight Special" so I can revel these wonderful artists when they were at their very best!

[@adeliabarnwell8621]

Al Green is in a class by himself. Every listen is loving hug.

[@andyman58]

1972 was one of the best years in music. Glad I was a teen during that time.

[@dianegoldeneye7363]

Me too. I really appreciate what we had so much more now. It was all normal for us back then.

[@lindakessler8768]

We were so spoiled and lucky. 🤙

[@lindazee]

Me too! LOVED 1972, and this song was a major highlight to my then 17-year-old first love ❤️

[@aileenturrietta7553]

"Why people break up, ah turn around and make up" is the age old question we will never answer but Al Green asks it soooo smoothly. Great reaction guys. You may find yourself in this situation many times in your life.

[@allisonreed7682]

Agree! I love when he just casually says “Somebody…” just after “Why” like he’s saying “somebody tell me.” So, so smooth!!!

[@markstoudenmire4935]

Having been fortunate to see Rev Green live, all I can say is that there's definitely a reason that the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame exists.

[@tylerhackner9731]

So glad you FINALLY got to Al Green!

[@valelavidavivir5842]

SO GLAD!!!

[@evanpenn1]

This is an all time great tune. I've been turning up the volume and settling in, when this comes on the radio, for 30 years. Meaningful and beautiful. Al is the man.

[@atticus290]

Al is the man!!!!

[@donhancock7162]

You should never go anywhere without Al Green. I'm so tired of being alone.

[@marybostick428]

Al Green….. sigh😊I’m melting!

[@willswomble7274]

Stunning utter classic, for ever. A lesson for the dismal 21st c 'singers' and producers.

[@stevenkmiller]

I couldn't tell if this was a song review or an endorsement of lifelong commitment. That's how powerful the song is and how impactful the subject is.

[@Renkk17]

If you like this you would like early 70's Bee Gee's! You have to hear Bee Gee's - Too Much Heaven!

[@jflago]

To me this is the ultimate Al Green song. His vocal is strangely restrained, like he’s holding back. “So Tired of Being Alone” is a good next stop. Great reaction guys!

[@TheArchangel911]

They used to call this baby making music back in my day.

[@mickiea369]

Personal S Tier there💜💜💜

[@kathleencarey1978]

What a voice!!!!

[@rockitflash]

Love and Happiness has to be your next Al Green reaction

[@willfromyadkinville]

8 track city! oh my childhood! 70s was amazing! every song of this album was fantastic!

[@davedeblaey8454]

The Reverend Al Green; truly one of the greats!!!!

[@doc_adams8506]

Andy is spot on! Having been married since 1986, I can tell you that marriage is a choice not a feeling. Feelings are captured in a moment. The commitment recalls the moment of "I do" and the resonance of that vow to live beyond circumstances.

[@craigmosher4309]

It makes me feel ridiculously cheerful that you guys liked this so much.

[@christinewaide5249]

I was doing my makeup while listening, but I had to stop because I really needed to see your faces when you heard this. 💕

[@CharCanuck14]

I may be an old prog rock chick......but Rev Al gets me weak in the knees!

[@lynnhardigree2806]

Your take on the meaning of this song... I love you guys!

[@sselt]

I'll go one step farther. One of the best songs in the English language.

[@AaronJoseph-t4b]

The late great Tina Turner out done the Original on her Private Dancer Album, another AWSOME cover she does on that record is "I Can't Stand The Rain" the rhythmic metronome of the synth' makes you think"Raindrops"on my window pane

[@catbutte4770]

Alex, I'd love to see your video on Tarantino! Btw, your video on Paul Simon's, "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" was fantastic. I wish it was longer!

[@redindenver6666]

All us little teeny bopper girls were wanting to throw our panties up on the stage when Al Green performed this song. This is, I think, one of the sexiest songs of all time. Perfectly put together, and no one could sing this with the sincerity of Al Green.

[@marygoodson4920]

Also, watch the Kennedy Center Awards show honoring Al where Jennifer Hudson slays doing his song "Simply Beautiful." So glad you loved Al!!

[@HikeAroundandFindOut]

Great Reaction. So when you see an old person look down on today's music, this is why. We had songs like this.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Love Al Green! His voice is smooth as silk. From my high school days. 🎶 Please also do "Love and Happiness."

[@maryreilly5092]

My Baby and I loved this song for 44 yrs! My Baby passed away but hearing this song is perfect! He was my everything and he did know more about me, then I did myself! It encapsulates everything we were and how we felt since 10th grade at Robinson High in Tampa.

[@jaywalker4523]

Do yourselves a favor, there exists on KZbin a video of AL Green and Chicago jamming live. You gotta check it out.

[@jenniferrogers2492]

You must do Rev. Al’s “Love & Happiness!” So smoooooth!

[@WDRhine]

To quote Andy (although he was talking about a different singer), "The sheer amount of vocal charisma on display is almost unbelievable". This is S tier but it is a close second to "Love and Happiness". That is the best Al Green song, and maybe as good as pop ever gets.

[@williamtaube1411]

I was blessed to have seen Al Green in Central Park in '74 or '75, can't quite recall the year, but I sure as hell recall the music. Saw him again 40 years later and the man hadn't lost a step. I also want to credit his great producer Willie Mitchell, whom I believe doesn't get quite the credit he deserves for the total sound that defines Al Green.

[@jamesmichael5475]

You simply can not but love Al Green. He did a great rendition of the Bee Gees "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart", a home run in the R&B genre. "Take Me To The River" is also a great Al Green tune.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

A better single has never been made

[@TB6791]

When I'd hear this I knew he was the smoothest soul of that time. He just gets his message across. Music like this, it's not what you hear, it's a soulful feeling that's projecting... Even at 7yrs old you knew it. ❤️‍🔥

[@clifton8929]

Love and Happiness - It's a diamond mixed with a pearl of a song. Tired of Being Alone - is another must-listen.

[@Epluribusunum47]

“You Ought’a Be With Me”, “How Do You Mend a Broken Heart”, “Love & Happiness”, “Tired of Being Alone”, “I’m Still in Love with You”, I could go on but there’s just too many to list!!!😮

[@houstonwarren3356]

You ought to be with me al green

[@elizabethbrossy8015]

Listen to Al Green’s Take Me To the Water. Just great.

[@thomasmcintosh390]

Alex over there groovin' like Stevie Wonder, trancelike. So in the moment.

[@sallydwyer2735]

Oh Alex you have soul.....

[@z-man2343]

Marc Cohn, in his classic "Walking in Memphis," sings "The Reverend Green be glad to see you...." That's Al Green he's referring to. The Rev. Green left the music biz to become involved fulltime in ministry. He still sings (better than most) but it's all for the Lord now.

[@robinhall3160]

Best soulful love song ever!

[@quinny6920]

Oh hell yes Mr Al Green!! Smooth as hell and yes Andy you can’t help but groove to this song any way you want too!! Love you guys !

[@stevem-h3562]

I dont know if you guys are looking to go into music journalism, but for what its worth, you've got the makings of a couple of really good music journalists.A pair of very perceptive young chaps.

[@dianechaves4071]

Oh! You made my day. Just yesterday, I was driving and I heard an Al Green song (Sha La La La La) on the radio. And I realized I hadn't seen any music reactor react to Al Green! Thank you for this!

[@harpergras]

Now we talking...It don't get any better than Al Green...My moms favorite male singer...I heard Al every day growing up in my house. Miss you mom.

[@dianegoldeneye7363]

I’ve heard this great song so many times, and now after hearing you guys I picture it like a movie. 🍿 😂. Been married 47 years. You nailed it !! Love you both.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

I have always thought that if you looked up the word "Smooth" in the dictionary, there should just be a picture of Al Green.

[@kimmatura3564]

I absolutely love Al Green and this song in particular. Thanks for hitting it and loving it as much as I do!

[@mikel3363]

*~ "HERE I AM (COME AND TAKE ME)"; "CALL ME (COME BACK HOME)"; "I'M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU"; "TIRED OF BEING ALONE"...All Hits...BEST ~*

[@mikel3363]

*~ "HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART" ~*

[@mikel3363]

*~ "LOVE AND HAPPINESS"...The list goes on...~*

[@scottboswell6406]

OMG!! YESSS!!!!!!!!!!!! SO HAPPY to hear your reaction to this!! There was a time in the early 70's Al Green was The Man in R&B/Soul, and this is from that time!! A few more you need to hear are 'Love and Happiness', 'Here I Am', 'How Can You Mend a Broken Heart', . . . really, just look up his greatest hits, listen! Haha!! A cover of this by Tina Turner was the start of her 80's reemergence!

[@MikeyP109]

A: great lyrics and vocals. Musically sets a great, recognizable tone.

[@mattiefee]

Great song, must checkout Love and Happiness. We used to put it on the jukebox to start out our night of pool and beer. It was tradition to break the first rack as soon as the first guitar riff leads in to the organ.

[@briangray00]

+1

[@827dusty]

Wow! Does this ever take me back to 1970 or 71. I dedicated this song to my first sweetheart at 14 yrs old in middle school (7th grade). Nothing better to do some heavy necking to, than some Al Green. This was 52 yrs ago. I'm now 66 yrs old. Thanks for some great memories

[@proinseasburke2681]

Al Green my favourite singer (along with Roy Orbison). Try Take me to the river, How can you mend a broken heart...many, many more

[@jacksonmorganfroghin4815]

"All in a day's work...... call me!" Is another great soulful song by the Right Reverend Al Green. He's got to be the "king of baby-making music." Thanks for finally hitting this song that President Obama actually sang amazingly well at some point during his presidency. He gets it. And now you guys can deep dive into the rest of the catalog starting with "You Oughta Be With Me" and "Call Me" and so many others. No one else has a vibe and a sound like Al. .........S tier for sure.

[@kentandrade]

One of THE greatest pop singers ever. Keep up the good work, guys.

[@kolchak357]

You can’t trust anybody that doesn’t like Al Green. Smooooth 💯

[@honeychilerider]

Holy shit, you just said, "The Attrition Of Life". That's some deep-ass shit young men. I'm 50 years old and I heard that and my neck snapped around and I had to back it up and hear it again. Good for y'all.

[@flubblert]

Rev Al!! This gentlemen is QUINTESSENTIAL Soul. Privileged to have seen him live in '73 or '74 when he was at the height of his popularity. His expressive soulful vocal stylings with that nasty gritty sexy band made him an almost instant icon. "Love and Happiness", another standard of his you might want to hit if you ever come back around.

[@creamnsugar6771]

*Sweet Blessed Jesus* I was wondering WHEN you guys were going to get around to this song! Yes, S TIER. But if you dig that groove and the subject matter of "Let's Stay Together" then you have to listen to the song "Still In Love With You" next!

[@sandys1445]

Great song! You guys should also check out Jerry Buter- "Only the Strong Survive"!

[@KatE-sj6vz]

Married 37 years. This has been our song for the decades.

[@markr1256]

There is a live version on KZbin that is killer.

[@homerunhomeshow7201]

"S" all the way! You guys over examined the song. It's about the grooooove. The feeling of staying in that love zone with all the moments. With that said, pls hit these Al Green songs: I'm Still In love, , Love and Happiness, Call Me, Here I am, So tired of being alone, ...so many class songs of his. Plus other similar gems in this genre by - Lou Rawls, Barry White, Tyrone Davis, good stuff.

[@Spartyfan87]

"S" tier for sure. Great reaction. Love and Happiness is close to this songs greatness!

[@angelagoodwin5758]

This cut is played at many a family reunion in my family. Everybody sings along! Gotta do "Love and Happiness"!

[@micheleparker3780]

It's his VOICE. Smooth as butter - THAT'S soul. Thank God I grew up with this music. You MUST hear his quintessential "LOVE and HAPPINESS ". ALL Al Green music is "S" tier!!!🥰

[@maryshaw5578]

Listen to AL Green's live performance of A Change Is Gonna Come. He is a legend!

[@moniphil]

One of your best reviews ever. This is what happens when music touches your soul.

[@shemanic1]

one of those smoooth soul tunes you will never tire of.

[@murrayspiffy2815]

I can't even imagine how good it would feel to hear this song for the first time.

[@memorast]

You both are right ……. Rejuvenate that union!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Another_Broke_Musician]

One of the stone cold classics from Memphis. Reverend Al has a church here called the Full Gospel Tabernacle. I know he was still preaching pre-pandemic but I haven't heard anything since. His voice is legend

[@larrymcleod3618]

If there is a bad Al Green song I haven’t heard it . Take Me To the River , a classic from The Right Reverend Al Green . Larry from Glasgow 😎

[@wicky4473]

Another of my high school staples…wonderful. Whisky in hand. Wait…hang on…I’m having a Deja Vu moment.

[@walps3841]

Love and Happiness!!! Got to be next. "Here I Am, Take me" was my introduction to the Rev. Al. It's still one of my favorites. But for singing along top volume in the car, it's hard to beat Tired of Being Alone.

[@todddixon6347]

This is la classic! Tina Turner also does it justice.

[@briangray00]

I like Tina a lot but no; I remember being hacked off she had such a big hit with it too. Her version really doesn't compare.

[@lynne5322]

Such a CLASSIC! 💘

[@Maydoggie]

You guys nailed what it's like to be a couple that's been together through good times and tough times. You wake up one day in the midst of a life that doesn't really look anything at all like you thought it would 20 years earlier, and you look at your spouse and realize that their dreams didn't really come true either, but the two of you stuck it out even when it didn't make sense. Then you realize that the vows you took 20 years earlier about "'til death do us part" and "for better or worse"...those vows that you stuck by have become a gift that allowed a beautiful, committed love to flourish. A love that isn't dependent on circumstances or feelings. I can honestly say that if I could choose any woman on the planet to live my life with, I'd still choose the girl I've got. That's why I sometimes call her my "girlfriend for life". And that's true even if I'm mad or annoyed with her. She's the only girl for me.

[@johndef5075]

You made me tear up. Well put!