Among the songs performed and used in the film was curtis mayfields people get ready. Theres the regular al green, known only to his close friends and family. Gospel according to al green looks at green s transition from hugely successful soul singer to gospel artist and fundamentalist preacher. In robert mugges 1984 film gospel according to al green, rev. Jesus is waiting 2003 digital remaster al green youtube. Gospel according to al green under the radar music. Originally produced for the bbc, this robert muggedirected film has been remastered for dvd and bluray, and features extras such as updated director commentary, previously. Dec 16, 2016 al green, a soul singer turned gospel musician, performs take me to the river, during his induction into the tenth annual rock and roll hall of fame, thursday, jan. Al green, willie mitchell, ken tucker, erich roland, robert mugge, joe mulherin.
The lets stay together songfacts reports that according to rolling stone magazines top 500 songs, after producer willie mitchell gave al green a rough mix of a tune he and drummer al jackson had developed, green wrote the lyrics in 5 minutes. In this biographical documentary, gospel singer al green is profiled in his early days of soul music and then in an interview. The best of al green greatest hits full album stream 30 minutes. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at.
Gospel according to al green by robert mugge robert mugge. In 1984, director robert mugge released a documentary film, gospel according to al green, including interviews about his life and footage from his church. Al green performing amazing grace and nearer my god to thee in robert mugges 1984 film gospel according to al green. Three takes were filmed, and each one was different. Robert mugges 1984 film gospel according to al green documented the seventhanniversary service at greens full gospel tabernacle church, a rehearsal in his memphis recording studio, an extended interview, and a concert at bolling air force base in washington, d. In 1976 green joined the full gospel tabernacle, following what he described as a wakeup call to change his life. Gospel according to al green is a fascinating 1984 documentary about soul musics most insinuating singer, al green. Rent gospel according to al green 1984 on dvd and bluray. In 1984, documentary filmmaker robert mugge released gospel according to al green, which explored greens transition from pop to the pulpit. Listen free to al green best of the gospel sessions the lord will make a way, none but the righteous and more. Al green, a gift from the lord, listen to his uplifting gospel music that inspires and uplifts.
If you like al greens gospel material but are hesitant to check this out since there was a previous bestofgreensgospel compilation one in a million there are a few good reasons not to be wary. In this biographical documentary, gospel singer al green is profiled in his early days of soul music and then in an interview, he reveals how he became a pentecostal minister and began singing. Robert mugges gospel according to al green examines the turbulent career of soul singer and gospel preacher al green includes a 90minute audio interview, reflections by director robert mugge, concert excerpts, extended song, extended audio excerpt of church service, and original theatrical trailer. When asked to please do so, he improvised a song he later titled i love you. An awesome performance starring al green with linda jones and wanda neal. In his pursuit of the myth, mugge skews the balance of greens career too much towards gospel and risks losing the music that defines green for most listeners.
This is gospel according to al green trailer by robert mugge on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The narration is in english, with no multiple language options. Gospel according to al green looks at greens transition from hugely successful soul singer to gospel artist and fundamentalist preacher. The gospel according to al green by al green overdrive. Gospel according to al green, is a longawaited 25th anniversary edition of the television profile by robert mugge. Green describes the the spiritual crisis in his life that ultimately led him to abandon his highly successful music career and to devote himself fully to the church. Watch gospel according to al green online vimeo on demand on. Al green performs people get ready in robert mugges. Al green gospel according to al green night flight plus. While being interviewed for robert mugges 1984 film gospel according to al green, reverend al asked if he should play something. Lets stay together is a song by al green on his 1972 album of the same name. This fascinating doc looks at greens transition from hugely successful soul singer to gospel artist and. In the early and mid1970s, the release of songs like lets stay together, love and happiness, tired of being alone, and take me to the river made al. Al green, willie mitchell, ken tucker, erich roland, robert mugge, robert mugge, joe mulherin, robert.
Rent gospel according to al green 1984 on dvd and blu. Al green greatest gospel hits 12 amazing grace youtube. Right off the bat, it should be clear that there is little duplication between greatest gospel hits and one in a million, as only two songs from the latter amazing grace and where love rules. Al green198303leaning on the everlasting arms by kouji328i. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. Robert mugges 1984 film gospel according to al green documented the seventhanniversary service at green s full gospel tabernacle church, a rehearsal in his memphis recording studio, an extended interview, and a concert at bolling air force base in washington, d. Gospel according to al green is a fascinating document of a man struggling to find a place for his past in a life now devoted to worship. In 1989, green released i get joy, again with producerguitarist angelo earl. The gospel according to al green ludovic huntertilney watches a soul legend slay em in the aisles fri 2 jul 1999 21.
Listen free to al green greatest gospel hits the lord will make a way, god blessed our love and more. The documentary is focused around an indepth interview with green, interspersed with a live performance on an air force base, a private concert, and a church sermon. Greens struggle to reconcile the spiritual and sensual, the sacred and profane, is chronicled in the newly reissued 1984 documentary gospel according to al green. Gospel according to al greenis a fascinating document of a man struggling to find a place for his past in a life now devoted to worship. The gospel of al green his sound evoked the church and nightclub, posing both as holy scripture and pickup lines. Since 1970, the establishment globalists have pushed down our throats more collectivism, more people control, more restrictions on free enterprise and private property in america, all in the name of. In early 1984, al green performed a concert at the bolling air force base noncommissioned officers club in washington, d. Since then religion and entertainment have had dual roles in the green household.
The dvd documentary, originally televised in 1984, has been shown on american pbs stations, bet, and at various festivals. Al green god blessed our love official audio by al green. Al green the gospel according to al green 25th anniversary ed. To view this video download flash player videos 360 view images green, al gospel according to al green bluray al green actor, director, willie mitchell actor rated. Gospel according to al green 1984 plot summary imdb. Also, greatest gospel hits has 17 tracks, whereas one in a million only has ten. His band laid down a brooding groove as he took a moment to. In this 1984 documentary, he speaks at length with his first producer, tracing the roots of green s long, spiritual journey. Mix jesus is waiting 2003 digital remaster al green youtube. Rent gospel according to al green 1984 starring al green on dvd and bluray. Jan 27, 2016 al green, a gift from the lord, listen to his uplifting gospel music that inspires and uplifts. In 2001, he appeared in the movie and soundtrack of. The only other subjects who get much screen time are willie mitchell, interviewed at royal studio, where most of green s greatest. Al green improvises i love you in robert mugges gospel.
Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. The gospel records bricked on the charts perhaps unfairly, considering the unbridled fire of performances captured in the 1984 documentary the. The gospel according to al green took me totally by surprise it changed the way i heard and played music from then on. Directed by robert mugge, it captures an expansive green talking about his career and performing in front of a military crowd in a hotel ballroom. Feb 11, 2009 in his pursuit of the myth, mugge skews the balance of greens career too much towards gospel and risks losing the music that defines green for most listeners. Jan 25, 2007 an awesome performance starring al green with linda jones and wanda neal. Greens paean to underage love, he segued into jesus is waiting, a gospel song. Al green and robert mugge at the october 25, 1985 american theatrical premiere of gospel according to al green at the coolidge corner in brookline, ma. Jun 21, 2014 various gospel classics sung by the one and only reverend al green. He reached the peak of his popularity in the 1970s, with hit singles such as you oughta.
None but the righteous people get ready the lord will make a way ill fly away duration. A hit crooner who poured his heart into 1970s soul, al green left the pop scene for a career as a gospel singer and pentecostal minister. Al green preaching and singing at his full gospel tabernacle church in memphis, tennessee, december 18, 1983. The gospel according to al green books the guardian. Plus, it definitely seems as though greatest gospel hits has been conceived as a more accessible introduction to green s gospel world. Oct 30, 2019 the gospel records bricked on the charts perhaps unfairly, considering the unbridled fire of performances captured in the 1984 documentary the gospel according to al green, and green returned to. The concert was filmed for robert mugges 1984 film gospel according to al green. Various gospel classics sung by the one and only reverend al green. Al green sings free at last and more in the robert. Apr 05, 2010 albert greene born april, 1946, better known as al green, is an american gospel and soul music singer. The gospel according to al green where to stream and.
In the gospel according to al green we see alone in his home studio my favorite part, on stage at bolling air force base in washington d. Robert mugges gospel according to al green examines the turbulent career of soul singer and gospel preacher al green includes a 90minute audio interview, reflections by director robert mugge, concert excerpts, extended song, extended audio. Al green performs people get ready in robert mugges gospel. He reached the peak of his popularity in the 1970s, with hit. Gospel according to al green captures its subject in three primary settings. Trending now this story has been shared 8,725 times.
Albert greene born april, 1946, better known as al green, is an american gospel and soul music singer. Al green, whos been preaching every sunday at the full gospel tabernacle in memphis for more than 20 years. Al green performing a gospel medley in gospel according to al. After being born again he tried to create a new person. Jun 01, 2018 gospel according to al green is a fascinating document of a man struggling to find a place for his past in a life now devoted to worship. Jun 11, 2016 mix jesus is waiting 2003 digital remaster al green youtube. One in a million was heavy on spiritual standards, while greatest gospel hits leans toward gospel with. Al green, a soul singer turned gospel musician, performs take me to the river, during his induction into the tenth annual rock and roll hall of fame, thursday, jan. The gospel according to al green has been transferred to disc in its original fullframe aspect ratio of 1. None but the righteous people get ready the lord will make a way ill fly away.
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