January 31, 2009
BACK TO BLACK - AL GREEN, NEW YORK 1972

AL GREEN
The Gospel Of Love [no label, 1CD]
Live on Soul! TV, WNET Studios, New York, 1972. (The artwork lists 1973). Very good broadcast quality.
With a hint of Marvin Gaye in his vocals (though Green would rather associate more with Sam Cooke), this show was recorded when Green was at his peak. For those who have ever wondered how a soul man would tackle the Bee Gees’ How Can You Mend A Broken Heart, you need look no further. It’s gut wrenching, to say the least. As for The Carpenters’ We’ve Only Just Begun, just call it sweet soul music.
01. Intro
02. Tired Of Being Alone
03. Look What You Done For Me
04. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
05. I’m Still In Love With You
06. Judy
07. You Ought To Be With Me
08. Love And Happiness
09. We’ve Only Just Begun/Let’s Stay Together
Click here for the tracks.