(August 23, 2023) It’s tough to find a soul music legend greater than Rev. Al Green. His recognizable voice over a string of Memphis soul gems in the 70s and just as many Gospel hits in the subsequent years made him an all-timer, whose biggest hits, like “Let’s Stay Together” and “I’m Still In Love With You” resonate now as they did a half century ago.
It as been 15 years since Green's last album, Lay It Down, but he has just released a brand new single on Fat Possum Records. The cover of Lou Reed’s 1972 song “Perfect Day” is tailor made for Green, with a churchy organ intro and restrained Memphis production of Matthew Johnson that lets’ that one-of-a-kind voice sit out front, where we can just admire it.
Green sounds as good as ever, and we just can’t help smiling, hearing this legend back at work. Check out “Perfect Day” below, and welcome Rev. Al Green back to your stereo.
By Chris Rizik
(August 23, 2023) It’s tough to find a soul music legend greater than Rev. Al Green. His recognizable voice over a string of Memphis soul gems in the 70s and just as many Gospel hits in the subsequent years made him an all-timer, whose biggest hits, like “Let’s Stay Together” and “I’m Still In Love With You” resonate now as they did a half century ago.
It as been 15 years since Green's last album, Lay It Down, but he has just released a brand new single on Fat Possum Records. The cover of Lou Reed’s 1972 song “Perfect Day” is tailor made for Green, with a churchy organ intro and restrained Memphis production of Matthew Johnson that lets’ that one-of-a-kind voice sit out front, where we can just admire it.
Green sounds as good as ever, and we just can’t help smiling, hearing this legend back at work. Check out “Perfect Day” below, and welcome Rev. Al Green back to your stereo.
By Chris Rizik
Al Green – “Perfect Day”