Happy 80th birthday to the legendary soul icon Al Green (born April 13, 1946). With his unmistakable falsetto and deeply emotive delivery, Green defined a generation of love songs—whether it’s the yearning of “Tired of Being Alone” or the timeless warmth of “Let’s Stay Together.”
Across a career that has sold over 20 million records, earned eight Grammy Awards, and secured his place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Green’s voice remains one of the most soulful ever captured.
Take a moment to revisit the master at work on the electrifying “Love and Happiness” from 1974—a performance that still radiates pure feeling.