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Hear Al Green's First New Recording In Nearly A Decade

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Hear Al Green's First New Recording In Nearly A Decade

The legendary singer returns with a version of the Freddy Fender country weeper "Before the Next Teardrop Falls."

Hear Al Green's First New Recording In Nearly A Decade

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Soul Singer Al Green's Still Got It

After all of his hits, Al Green is taking his six-decade career in new directions. NPR's Tony Cox talks with the R&B legend about his new album, Lay It Down. This time, he worked with artists like Questlove, the drummer for the hip hop band The Roots.

Soul Singer Al Green's Still Got It

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In a Soulful Return, Al Green Lays It Down

Lizzy Goodman from Blender magazine discusses the week's new album releases, including a spectacular soul record from Al Green. Also discussed: new discs from Usher, Spiritualized, Cyndi Lauper and more.

In a Soulful Return, Al Green Lays It Down

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Musical Legend Al Green

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The R&B star has a new album of secular songs called I Can't Stop. In the '70s, Green was born again. His 2000 biography called Down by the River detailed the trip from R&B stardom to reverend. Green's hits include "Let's Stay Together," "Tired of Being Alone" and "Here I am (Come and Take Me)."

Musical Legend Al Green

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Music Review: 'I Can't Stop' from Al Green

Singer Al Green has a new album of songs out, called I Can't Stop. The material is Green's return to his soulful sound of the 1970s, after spending more than two decades concentrating on gospel music. Critic Tom Moon has a review.

Music Review: 'I Can't Stop' from Al Green

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'Let's Stay Together'

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'Let's Stay Together'

Al Green showed a different side of soul on his 1971 hit. Hear the story of the legendary song.

'Let's Stay Together'

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