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Al Green

Soul/R&B·Music·iconic·United States
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Universally recognized and celebrated
LISTENERS
7.1M
CHAMPIONS
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Al Green is a soul/R&B singer who rose to fame in the early 1970s through his partnership with producer Willie Mitchell and Hi Records, backed by the Hi Rhythm Section. His career began in gospel music with the Greene Brothers, then pop groups the Creations and the Soul Mates, before achieving solo success with hits like 'Let's Stay Together.'

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (12)
  • Catalog frequently sampled by other artists
  • Breakthrough album 'Al Green Gets Next to You' (1971)
  • Fat Possum secured licensing deal with Hi Records to reissue classic albums
  • Multiple Grammy Awards
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee
  • Recognition from institutions like the LA Phil
  • Signed with Hi Records in 1968-69 via Willie Mitchell, launching stardom
  • Memphis Music Hall of Fame inductee
WHAT FANS SAY (9)

Might just be the best singer ever

Last.fm user · lastfm

Full of Fire is one of those songs that instantly puts a smile on my face. This man is a gift from God

Last.fm user · lastfm

Whatever is going on in my life, I can listen to Al, and immediately become happy and in a good mood.

Last.fm user · lastfm

It's crazy that we'll probably never hear the full potential of his voice since most of the released recordings are all compressed and held back by the technology they had at the time.

Last.fm user · lastfm

al greens music was produced perfectly, how would modern mixing/tech enhance his voice in any way??

Last.fm user · lastfm

how cna you mend a broken heart

Last.fm user · lastfm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Al Green underrated?

Al Green has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 0 out of 100. they have notable achievements including catalog frequently sampled by other artists.

Q:What genre is Al Green?

Al Green works in Soul/R&B originating from United States (Tennessee). As a music artist at the "iconic" level, Al Green has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Soul scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Al Green have?

Al Green has approximately 7.1M monthly listeners on Spotify. A substantial audience, though the gap analysis identifies areas where recognition still lags behind quality.

Q:Who are similar artists to Al Green?

Fans of Al Green often also enjoy Otis Redding, Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye. These artists share common ground in the Soul space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Al Green's approach to soul/r&b, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Al Green more famous?

With a Gap Score of 0/100, Al Green's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (iconic). Contributing factors: minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms.

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