Al Green
Al Green: American Gospel and Soul Legend
Al Green was the first, and arguably the greatest, soul singer of the ‘70s. With his seductive voice, Green bridged the gap between deep soul and smooth Philadelphia soul. He incorporated elements of gospel, interjecting his performances with wild moans and wails, but his records were stylish, boasting immaculate productions that rolled along with a tight beat, sexy backing vocals and lush strings. The distinctive Hi Records sound that the vocalist and producer Willie Mitchell developed made Al Green the most popular and influential soul singer of the early '70s, influencing not only his contemporaries, but also veterans like Marvin Gaye. A donation of $10,000, or four donors at $2,500 each, is requested to underwrite this performance.
