LaFayette hip-hop artist J.Colb has a message Oct 11, 2008
Curry s favorite performers include Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and The Temptations, to name a few. In hip-hop, he favors Run DMC, Tupac Shakur, Erykah Badu, and Outcast. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Maxwell returns, refreshed and ready to tour Oct 5, 2008
The "BET thing" was the singer's surprise appearance on the network's Al Green tribute in June. He tore the house down with his version of Green's "Simply Beautiful.". (Boston Globe)
TO THE MAXWELL Oct 5, 2008
The instant he began singing "Simply Beautiful" during a tribute for the legendary Al Green, the itch to get back into the game became too strong to ignore. "Right then I knew it. I felt the energy and was like, 'It's time to go out on the road and meet the people again' " says Maxwell, who will play Radio City Music Hall on Thursday night before finishing his short US tour on Nov. 23 at the United Palace Theatre. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Sheffield's 'Inside Power' Sep 25, 2008
Throughout her music career, she has shared stages with Patti LaBelle, Shirley Caesar, Lou Rawls, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Yolanda Adams, Al Green and many others ... " Meanwhile, Sheffield sings all kinds of songs, too, and he's often in the right key, believe it or not. "He's pretty eclectic in his taste," Richards says. "He has a wide range in his repertoire, from Marvin Gaye to Al Green. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Historic Wellmont Theatre Partners With Tickets.com for Advanced Ticketing Solutions Sep 16, 2008
Upcoming events at Wellmont Theatre include Al Green, Matisyahu, Steely Dan and Tony Bennett. Tickets are now available through the venue's web site at and at , or by phone at 877-WLLMNT (877-935-5668). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
8 great new wave classics Sep 14, 2008
Take a handful of art students, have them hone their chops at CBGB, bring in Brian Eno to produce and let the agitated nerd on vocals work his magic on an old Al Green song. Doesn't sound like anyone's idea of a shortcut to the pop charts, does it. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
9/15: Amos Lee Sep 13, 2008
" He's also studied the masters of soul, not just Al Green, whose falsetto he seems to be channeling on Won't Let Me Go, among the more compelling tracks on his new album. Yes, he loves Al Green, Lee says. But he also love Iris DeMent and old blues singers from the '40s. "To me, a great singer is someone who really emotes," he says. "So in the music I make, I try to get to the emotion of the song and not necessarily just to the aesthetics of it. " The reporter can be reached at or 602-444-4495.... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Maxwell resurfaces in Atlanta Sep 13, 2008
What did you think of his part in the BET Awards tribute to Al Green ... He seemed to struggle with them when Al Green just glided over them like butter on a hot skillet ... That segment wasn t about him it was about Al Green. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Mixing it up Sep 12, 2008
The singer is a mix of John Legend, James Hunter, and Al Green. Not a bad blend, right. (Boston Globe)
Chez Nous back in swing after move Sep 9, 2008
It's 4:30 in the afternoon, and an Al Green song she selected is playing over the speakers. On the parquet floor, a couple dance to Let's Stay Together, their forms just visible in the soft, cool darkness. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Cashing in on casino entertainment Sep 1, 2008
As a result, fans here have more concert options than ever at casinos, including shows next month by Al Green, Sister Hazel, Anita Baker and Flogging Molly. California now has nearly two-dozen tribal casinos that present concerts, while a growing number of the country's more than 400 tribal casinos are relying on concerts to boost their bottom line. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Buck 65 and change Aug 29, 2008
Wilco, Stars, Sloane and alt-crowd favourites such as the Bicycles, are alongside new material from Al Green. Coldplay's Viva La Vida even sneaks in following Ron Sexsmith and the edgier rock of Manu Chao. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Music listings Aug 29, 2008
Al Green Veteran R performs songs from latest album Lay It Down. River Rock Casino Sept. 6, and Red Robinson Show Theatre, Sept. 7; 8 pm, $49. (Vancouver Sun)
Enjoy peace and tranquility Thomaston can offer Aug 23, 2008
That night, after I had gotten home, still kind of tired, chewing gum in mouth, I decided to sit down and listen to Al Green. On some nights he would do a stunning rendition of an old spiritual tune. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Maxwell Returns For First Tour In Six Years Aug 22, 2008
He also made his first major appearance in recent memory at the BET Awards in June, performing "Simply Beautiful" as part of an Al Green tribute. MORE LIKE THIS ARTICLES August 01, 2008 July 15, 2008 June 08, 2008 June 09, 2008 August 07, 2008. (Billboard.com)
Sizing up an eclectic crowd Aug 21, 2008
Per the author's request, Middlesex managers also created a mix of "sexy" music for the evening's festivities, including cuts by Al Green, Air, and Ladytron. - ERICA CORSANO. (Boston Globe)
Amy Ray's third solo release has multiple influences Aug 15, 2008
" While Ray's CD calls to mind the Clash, like her earlier two CDs, "Didn't It Feel Kinder" also has her exploring pop and even hip-hop territory. She lists Al Green, the Pretenders and OutKast as influences on the record. "I mean, it was a bit of a struggle, but it was a struggle that I kind of asked for," she said. In the song "She's Got to Be," Ray abandons her deep, sultry vocals for a falsetto - a move Ray said she might not have braved if she hadn't had folkie/popster Brandi Carlile... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Music rediscovers its vintage soul Aug 14, 2008
" Soul music's origins can be traced to the mid-'50s, when artists such as Ray Charles began fusing gospel and R&B. It enjoyed mainstream popularity through most of the '70s, before the rise of disco and then hip-hop. The genre faded in the '80s as R&B reflected rap's influence, being slickly produced with less live instrumentation. At the same time, major labels catered to the vast youth market, which favored a more contemporary sound. But in recent years, several factors have helped put... (USA Today)
Soul icon Isaac Hayes dies at 65 Aug 11, 2008
Isaac Hayes - along with Al Green, James Brown and Stevie Wonder - was one of the dominant black artists of the early 1970s. Hayes, a self-taught musician, was hired in 1964 by Stax Records as a pianist and saxophonist, working as a session musician for big names such as Otis Redding. (BBC News)
Music festival set to soar on South Side Aug 7, 2008
The first is the Grammy-winning Gnarls Barkley, pairing beat master Danger Mouse with Cee-Lo, one of the few contemporary singers who summons the soul of a James Brown or Al Green. The other first-timer here is The Raconteurs, led by Jack White, who's been here three or four times with that other band -- The White Stripes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tunes for your summer soundtrack Jul 29, 2008
"Lay it Down" by Al Green. The world's greatest soul singer reclaims his crown with an album that updates and expands his vintage sound from the 1970s. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Twins for Rebecca Romijn Jul 29, 2008
Romijn and O'Connell, a former child star who appeared in 'Stand By Me', were first seen together in late 2004 at an Al Green concert and a deli in LA. The 34-year-old 'Jerry Maguire' actor proposed to Romijn in New York during September 2005 and were married on 15 July last year in an intimate LA ceremony. Romijn, currently best known for her role as the transsexual Alexis on 'Ugly Betty', told Self magazine recently that she hoped to be "lucky enough" to have children. (iAfrica.com)
PEACHY SCENE Jul 27, 2008
Soundtrack: Classic blues and soul from artists like Nina Simone and Al Green. Hours: Dinner: Wed. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Levine: Malden musings Jul 26, 2008
Memphis soul legend Al Green recently released his latest long-player, called Lay it Down, to rave reviews from music critics and fans alike. He recruited The Dap Kings horn section for this album. (Malden Observer, MA)
Noel Gourdin's family-oriented songs are getting noticed Jul 22, 2008
Sitting in the No. 2 spot on Billboard's adult R&B charts - several notches above Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Al Green, and Usher - is a new song with an old soul called "The River." The tune has a gospel, almost hymn-like flavor. The singer sounds more like Sam Cooke than Jaheim. (Boston Globe)
1800 mourners honor legendary surgeon's professional and personal ... Jul 17, 2008
Al Green, River Oaks socialite Joanne Herring, Crystal Cathedral's Dr. Robert Schuller and Dr. George Noon, who performed life-saving surgery on DeBakey 2 1/2 years ago when he suffered an aortic aneurysm. The tributes touched on some of the lighter and lesser-known lore about DeBakey his ability to go to sleep on planes as soon as they took off, his learning to play the clarinet in three months so he could join Tulane University's symphony, his biceps that allowed children he baby-sat to do... (Houston Chronicle)
My Summer Vacation... Jul 15, 2008
"Usher held my hand and sang to me. I also met Al Green," Nyenhuis said. "I am livin' the dream." A die-hard American Idol fan, Nyenhuis went to the show's season finale last month with her friend Gina Glocksen, a season six finalist who was cohosting American Idol Extra. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Glastonbury festival: final day Jul 1, 2008
In the past, the Sunday afternoon Pyramid stage slot has hosted the likes of Al Green, Brian Wilson and Shirley Bassey. Neil Diamond - whose face shows how good you can look at 67 if you are the only man in pop who didn't do drugs in the 1960s - lies towards the Bassey end of the spectrum. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Site Awards Database Jun 26, 2008
Held Tuesday night in Los Angeles, credit the BET Awards for lining up a solid list of performers, so much so that the network stretched 14 awards into a three-hour telecast. So let's get right to the point. (Los Angeles Times)
Kanye, UGK Head BET Awards Winners' Circle Jun 26, 2008
Returning to the national stage for the first time in five years, joined Jill Scott and Anthony Hamilton in a moving tribute to lifetime achievement honoree Al Green. Green, in turn, brought the house to its feet with a riveting performance of "Let's Stay Together" and "Love and Happiness." Industry icon and social activist Quincy Jones was presented with the humanitarian award. (Billboard.com)
Rapper West scoops two BET awards Jun 26, 2008
After tributes by Jill Scott and Maxwell, lifetime achievement award winner Al Green performed a medley of his songs, including Let's Stay Together and Love and Happiness. Speaking backstage at the Shrine Auditorium, he said: "I'm sorry I didn't sing as well as I could. I got scared.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
West, Keys Among Top BET Winners Jun 26, 2008
Legendary music producer Quincy Jones received the BET Humanitarian Award, while singer Al Green was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award ... Lifetime Achievement Award: Al Green. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Kanye West, UGK Win Big At BET Awards, But Ne-Yo, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne Performances Steal The Show Jun 26, 2008
Earlier in the evening, Al Green had everyone singing "Let's Stay Together," and Keyshia Cole, Lil' Kim, Nelly, Fergie and T-Pain and friends also performed. This report is provided by. (VHI.com -- Music News)
T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Barack Obama rule the BET Awards Jun 26, 2008
Other highlights from the three-hour ceremony included a girl group reunion; a stirring tribute to the Rev. (and soul legend) Al Green; and topless performance by ripped rapper Nelly ... After tributes by John Legend, Jill Scott and Maxwell, Lifetime Achievement Award winner Al Green delivered a smash performance of his own, hitting all the high notes on his hits Let's Stay Together and Love and Happiness, as Diddy, Ludacris and the rest of the awards-show audience sang along. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Rapper Kanye West wins two prizes at BET Awards Jun 25, 2008
The evening's most spine-tingling moment came when veteran soul crooner Al Green, recipient of a lifetime achievement award, got the audience in the Shrine Auditorium on its feet singing, and dancing, along with his classic 1970s hit "Let's Stay Together.". Share. (Reuters)
And the Winner Is... Jun 25, 2008
Jill Scott was also poised to perform a tribute to Al Green, who was slated to receive BET's Lifetime Achievement Award. Quincy Jones was to be honored with the network's Humanitarian Award in recognition of his work with the Listen Up Foundation, which encourages young people to embrace creativity and diversity. (Fox News)
Stars of past and present rock BET Awards Jun 25, 2008
Another performance that had the crowd standing and even singing along was the set by lifetime achievement award winner Al Green. His classic, Let's Stay Together, had P. Diddy, T-Pain and others grooving in the aisles. (USA Today -- Life)
STAPLES: Offering a few quick pieces of advice for incoming recruits Jun 25, 2008
Download some Al Green songs. Take her out for ice cream. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Rev. Al Green is gonna 'Lay It Down' Jun 25, 2008
Rev. Al Green is gonna 'Lay It Down ... By Steve Jones, USA TODAY Al Green got some youthful spunk into his new album, Lay It Down, by keeping in the spirit of his own younger days ... "They'd tell me, 'We don't want to change nothing about the way you sing, and you let us play the way we hear it. Then we'll put them together, and one and one will equal three.' It really does takes you back to the natural, wood-grain mahogany Al Green.". (USA Today)
Yesterday once more Jun 24, 2008
k.a. Tyrone Ashley) does a spooky approximation of Screamin' Jay Hawkins with "Just a Little While Longer." Teen girl group Black Velvet hit a fantastic, can't-help-but-sing-along funk groove on "An Earthquake's Coming," and Timothy McNealy does well by Al Green with a version of his "I'm So Glad You're Mine." For the new, it's hard to choose between any of the four uniformly excellent pieces of Latin soul from Bronx River Parkway and El Michel Affair's jazzy, druggy, dubby "This One's for My... (Boston Globe)
Nelly, Scott among guests at BET Awards pre-party Jun 24, 2008
Scott, who is set to perform a tribute to lifetime achievement award honoree Al Green on Tuesday's show, kept things cooking into the night with a spirited set backed by an 11-piece band. Rapper Nelly, left, host of the BET Awards '08 Pre-Party in Los Angeles, greets singer Jill Scott during the event, Monday, June 23, 2008. (Florida Times-Union)
Large Crowds Expected for Jazz Fests Saturday, Sunday Jun 21, 2008
Al Green headlines Friday night at the Eastman Theatre. There are also free concerts on three outdoor stages. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Flaming Lips ends a rejuvenated City Stages Jun 17, 2008
Rain kept some fans away Friday and Saturday, he said, though Diana Ross and Al Green drew huge crowds to the Coca-Cola Classic Stage. "Regardless of whether we made money, I think there's a vibe and an electricity out here that's been missing for some time," McCullough said. (AL.com)
Montreal Jazz Festival grows in size and stature Jun 15, 2008
Among the performance highlights are some of the year's certified mega-shows - the Return to Forever reunion tour comes through here, for instance, as does Al Green in support of his astonishing new album of old-meets-new soul. Montrealer Leonard Cohen plays three nights just prior to the festival's official start. (Boston Globe)
2008 Jazz Festival Kicks Off Jun 14, 2008
Frank Sinatra Jr., Al Green and Boz Scaggs are among this year's headliners. The Rochester International Jazz Festival runs through June 21. (R News)
Buzz Briefs: Jay-Z, R. Kelly Jun 13, 2008
Jill Scott will perform a tribute to BET's Lifetime Achievement Award winner Al Green, and Quincy Jones will receive the network's Humanitarian Award. D.L. Hughley is set to host the show, which is to be broadcast live from the Shrine Auditorium. (CBS News)
Usher, Al Green have new CDs Jun 10, 2008
Al Green, Lay It DownAt this point, if youre Al Green, messing around with your formula isnt so much unlikely as it is pure madness; itd be like AC/DC deciding to add bassoons. Even the highly touted input of the Roots. (MSNBC -- Music)
Music! Dancing! Theatre! And much more... Jun 6, 2008
Al Green Theatre; Graphic Novel: June 8, 7 p.m. $10. Al Green Theatre; The Dark City: June 12, 7 p.m. $125-$150. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Usher Scores Second Best Sales Debut Of '08 Jun 5, 2008
Al Green, who is also on the "Sex in the City" soundtrack, starts at No. 9 with "Lay It Down," selling 34,000. The Blue Note effort is Green's highest debut ever and his highest charting album since "I'm Still in Love with You" reached No. 4 in 1972. (Billboard.com)
Critics' Picks May 31, 2008
What you need to see, read, do this week: Al Green, undercover Green Day and ... Al Green could sing a parking ticket and leave no panties in the room dry ... What you need to see, read, do this week: Al Green, undercover Green Day and. (Salon)
Listen Up: Green does the duet thing, Lauper goes dancing May 28, 2008
By Edna Gundersen, Elysa Gardner, Brian Mansfield and Steve Jones, USA TODAY Check out what our critics think about new releases from Al Green, Cyndi Lauper and others. Al Green, Lay It Down: * * * Elaborate collaborates ... "I had nothing to live up to, everywhere to be." So if he wants to try to sing like Al Green or compare himself to a cold beef roast in Brooklyn, well, he's at the point of his career where that's just what he's going to do. (USA Today -- Life)
Music Review: Al Green plays it safe on new CD May 28, 2008
In this image released by Blue Note Records, the latest CD for Al Green, "Lay It Down," is shown ... Al Green, "Lay It Down" (Blue Note) ... If Al Green's "Lay It Down" sounds familiar, it should. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Al Green's classics revitalized when he's backed up by the young and hip May 27, 2008
When Al Green made his return to soul singing with I Can't Stop, about 27 years after he had traded the carnal allure of R&B for the sanctified safety of gospel music, he reunited with many of the same Memphis musicians who played on his great recordings of the seventies, including producer Willie Mitchell, guitarist Teenie Hodges and bassist Leroy Hodges ... Fortunately, the suits at Blue Note decided to take things in a different direction, and let the kids make a classic Al Green album,... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
BATHED IN A RED GLOW, jazz legend Al Green... May 27, 2008
BATHED IN A RED GLOW, jazz legend Al Green captivated audiences on Friday night ... Those looking for the heart and soul of jazz came out Friday night to see Al Green and Herbie Hancock. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
New Releases May 26, 2008
Soul: Al Green / Lay It Down (BLUE NOTE). Broadway: The New Broadway Cast / South Pacific (Sony Classics). (Boston Globe)
PREACHERS SOUL May 25, 2008
R&B LEGEND AL GREEN UPDATES HIS SOUND WITH A DOSE OF HIP-HOP ON NEW CD, BUT HIS JOY IS UNCHANGED ... May 25, 2008 -- Soul legend Al Green is a spiritual, mystical, and at times somewhat maniacal (but in a good way) sort of man. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Black singing inspires two local troupes May 23, 2008
The Doves, crooners who might make you recall Al Green or The Platters, have gone their separate ways, but in the early '80s age of Prince and Michael Jackson, they come together for a prospective reunion tour. They meet at the dance studio run by their friend, Knobby Coles, who has a young assistant, J.R., an aspiring dancer. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Prom prep: Planning for the biggest party of the year May 20, 2008
Lets Stay Together by Al Green. 7. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
CREWS WORK to put together the final structural... May 20, 2008
Those interested can also still buy tickets to Hancock's Friday night performance, with blues legend Al Green opening the show. Hancock will be performing selections from "Rivers: The Joni Letters," his renditions of classic Joni Mitchell songs. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Montreal Jazz Fest, June 26-July 6 May 20, 2008
Among the headliners scheduled to attend this year are Aretha Franklin, Woody Allen, Leonard Cohen, Return To Forever, Abbey Lincoln, Dianne Reeves, James Taylor, Lee "Scratch" Perry, The Wailers, David Murray, Michel Donato, Guy Nadon, Ravi Coltrane, Coral Egan, Steely Dan, Katie Melua, Yael Naim and a double program with Al Green and Lizz Wright. The festival is dedicated this year to the late Oscar Peterson, who was Canadian. (Yahoo News)
Name Game Losers May 18, 2008
Band names: What were they thinking. Article:Band names: What were they thinking. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Al Green to scoop lifetime gong May 17, 2008
US soul singer Al Green will be honoured with a lifetime achievement prize at the Black Entertainment TV (BET) Hip-Hop Awards. The 62-year-old star, who has been singing since the age of nine, is best known for hits such as Let's Stay Together and Love and Happiness. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The 'Hottest Ticket on Television' Has Been Announced: The BET AWARDS '08 May 16, 2008
Legendary R&B Icon Al Green to Receive BET's Lifetime Achievement Award and Celebrated Producer/Arranger/Composer Quincy Jones Set for BET's Humanitarian Award ... Legendary R&B icon Al Green will be in the house to receive BET's Lifetime Achievement Award. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Trenton War Memorial May 15, 2008
The change in status allowed Patriots Theater to expand the performing arts programming in Trenton to include artists such as Smokey Robinson, the Rev. Al Green, Tyler Perry, Cir que-Works "Birdhouse Factory," John Lithgow's Children's Concerts, NBC's "Last Comic Standing Tour," and The Dave Brubeck Quartet, among the long list of artists that we have been proud to present. Some of our favorite events at Patriots Theater are the monthly "On Patriots Stage -- Kaplan Se ries," acoustic concerts... (NJ.com -- Times)
Payback had hits, misses May 9, 2008
I was hoping for someone more soulful (perhaps an Al Green) and would have loved to see some JB acolytes such as Sharon Jones or Bettye LaVette on the bill. Also an up-and-comer with youth appeal, a Bonnaroo act of some sort, might have helped. (The Augusta Chronicle)
