Al Green

21.12.02

Al Green is well known for his hit song "Let's Stay Together," a song most commonly known by people 20-something and under because of its use in the cult film "Pulp Fiction." But Al Green has been on the music scene for a long while, and is still doing concerts (although I hear they are more like gospel church concerts than soul concerts).

Regardless, after picking up a couple of his tunes here and there, I decided to really invest in the man's talent by buying "Al Green - Anthology." Just get the album. You really won't regret it.

I discovered on precious piece while listening to one of the four CDs in the Anthology on my walkman. I was on my way to a large lecture hall class at the Univ. of California -Santa Cruz. I was numbed by the song. Upon arrival, I played it for a friend of mine who insisted on listening to it four or five times straight with his eyes closed. I have since played it for several other people who had similarly dramatic reactions. Either my friends are all drama queens/kings, or this is a damn good song.

Its name describes it perfectly: "Simply Beautiful"

Download it here: download no longer available, contact me to find out how to get it.