Today, the legendary soul singer Al Green turns 71. The Reverend a staple of soul music and gospel, and has been since the 1970’s, when he solidified himself as a powerful force in the music world with hits such as “Take Me To The River,” later covered by The Talking Heads to gain even more notoriety and critical acclaim, and “Let’s Stay Together.” Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, and later took the 65th spot on Rolling Stone’s list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. You can check out a few choice covers of some of our favorite acts covering Al Green live, further illustrating the reach that The Reverend had on the music we know and love today. Happy Birthday, Mr. Green!
Phish covering “Rhymes” – Comcast Center, Great Woods, Mansfield, MA 6/7/2011
[Courtesy of Youtube user Nevaklass]
Tedeschi Trucks covering “Old Time Lovin” – Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise 19, 10/28/2012
[Courtesy of Youtube user Blues .Dude]
Gov’t Mule with Ty Taylor & Nalle Colt of Vintage Trouble covering “Take Me To The River” – Ogden Theatre, Denver, CO, 11/15/2013
[Courtesy of Youtube user Martin Bundy]