Biography of singer al greene
Biography of singer al greene
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Al Green
American soul singer, songwriter and pastor (born 1946)
For other people named Al Green, see Al Green (disambiguation).
Musical artist
Albert Leornes Greene (born April 13, 1946), known professionally as Al Green, is an American singer, songwriter, pastor and record producer.
He is best known for recording a series of soulhit singles in the early 1970s, including "Tired of Being Alone" (1971), "I'm Still in Love with You" (1972), "Love and Happiness" (1973), "Take Me to the River" (1974), and his signature song, "Let's Stay Together" (1972).[3] After his girlfriend died by suicide, Green became an ordained pastor and turned to gospel music.
He later returned to secular music.[4][5]
Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. He was referred to on the museum's site as being "one of the most gifted purveyors of soul music".[3] He has also been referred to as "The Last of the Great Soul Singers".[6]