“Reactor TH-cam” may seem like a strange corner of the internet to some people, but watching the joy in someone’s face as they discover something amazing or beautiful or fun…
Reaction videos like this never fail to put a smile on my face. Growing up in my house, my musical education consisted of Aretha Franklin, Al Green, The Beegees, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, The Beatles, Ray Charles, Muddy Waters... etc, and seeing this generation discover these treasures is heartwarming. The great majority of todays music pales in comparison unfortunately, there is just no soul and no heart in it.
Wow. Didn't know Luther did a version. The first time I heard Brother Als version was in "Book of Eli" then a version with Jos Stone singing with him. Had to go back to Book of Eli to realize it was in there. Love his voice.
This song DESTROYS me. It came on the radio on the saddest day of my life, and I DISSOLVED into tears. I’ve always loved the Bee Gees’ original, but Al Green KILLED me with his version. None better. It will forever be linked to that day in my heart.
He was a great soul singer of the 70's. Love and Happiness, Lets Stay Together, For the Good Times, So Tired of Being Alone to name a few. I've seen him twice live and in person. He gave great performances in his prime. Recently not as good but when he was great there were few to compare.
@@Redeemed2000 The last time I saw him in concert I was so excited because it had been at least 20 year since I had seen him. He couldn't hit any of the notes that he used to and with every song he'd sign a few words then say everybody sing. He tried to get the crowd to sing every song.
@@Tessiefaye I've noted similar things to other "legacy performances", by other legends, which I've seen on TV or TH-cam. Age alters the voice and the energy. But, people get excited just to be in the room with a legend.
As a 67 year old black woman, we didn't have much but our music. So much talent that we were entertained weekly by all of the singers and bands. We would pinch in with money to buy a record, etc. So many great singers when I was coming up.
This is my era! R&B, Motown, soulful soul.... so many memories connected to this man. Thank you Twon!!! THIS song I connect to Bee Gees, but Al Green has so many other of his own originals to swoon to. 😋 Your face says it all, son. 😉
I rembember purchasing this album when it first came out. I was familiar with the wonderful Bee Gees version. I recall thinking "OK, well, Al Green is certainly going to mess up this song". Man oh man...Al's version is soooo great! The Bee Gees version made you sad "for" this man who's heart was broken. Al's version make you sad, and cry "with" this man, who's heart is broken. Even the music beats with this man's broken heart. The violins, the drum, the cymbols, even that organ at 07:24 feels his pain! The dude's clothes were all wet from his crying (08:22). Al Green soooo owns this song now.
I always loved Al, but didn't think he could possibly meet the perfection of the Bee Gees doing their own song. I was so wrong! Al's version is as beautiful and gives me a whole different feeling! The Bee Gees also loved Al's version!
You must hear Take Me to the River- a song that is often imitated but never, ever duplicated. Most folks don’t know that Rev. Green wrote this song. The other hits being mentioned are top notch but this is a groove✌🏻🤟🏻🤘🏻
He was crying on the track. I'm waiting for "Love and Happiness". Those first three beats make you wanna two step into the kitchen and fix some collard greens and yams. 😋
The Reverend al Green. What can you say? So glad you are rediscovering the great music from the 50's, 60's, and early 70's. There were so many fine, rich songs back then, that it just seemed normal, typical, and expected from everyone. What an amazing time of exploration and creativity. You would really enjoy "Rainy Night In Georgia" by Brooke Benton. It's so hard for me to listen to today's music, when the sound track of my life is songs like this. Thank you for listening with us.
This was originally a Bee Gees song (written by them released as a single in 1971). I've noticed that all of your Bee Gees reactions have been to songs from the "disco" era or later. You might want to react to some of their pre-disco era hits (there are quite a few), this being one of them. Others include: Holiday; I've Gotta Get a Message To You; I Can't See Nobody; Words; I Started a Joke; Massachusetts; To Love Somebody; New York Mining Disaster 1941; Lonely Days; Run To Me.
NLT, you owe it to yourself to dive deep into Al's catalog. His "I'm Still In Love With You" album is one of the greatest albums ever. Please check out "Simply Beautiful", "Love and Happiness", "Pretty Woman", "For the Good Times", "Look What You Done for Me", "Guilty", "What a Wonderful Thing Love Is".
Classic Soul right hurrrrrrr nephew! He's still doing his thang at 75 years old! I'm going to see him perform December18th at the "Once In a Lifetime Tour!" Looking forward to you reacting to him again nephew!
I am so glad that a person as young as you can appreciate one the greatest black singers there has ever been and who came along when this nation needed some mellow music.
More Al Green? I mean more and more and more. That's a rabbit hole that needs to be gone down deep and far. You'll be very glad you did. Thanks for the really good reactions.
"Love and Happiness "and "Lets stay Together".You can't go wrong with Al Green."How can you mend a broken heart "was a Bee Gees song,but Al Green's soulful vocals and that organ took the song to a whole new level .He absolutely made it his own.Just killed it
I have listened to reverend Al since 1972. Never gets old. He has his own sound, groans, pleas and passion. He can and will sing anything and it's so Al when he finishes that it is now his. He gestures and growls and praises whenever he feels moved and it just fits. Try Love, Belle, You ought to be with me, Still in love with you, Call me. That's a few absolute classics
al green - the definition of soul, of mending, melting, warming, healing,... any heart! in am moved to tears in any good and sad way, forgetting the world around me while he is singing
For a real treat, watch one or more of his live performances. He puts everything he has into it, gets all the way into character so much you really believe and feel it with him. The talent was real!!
This song ALWAYS stops me dead in my tracks. I just take in his brilliance & stay silent. My man seems to have figured this out. Whenever he wants me to quit bi+ching. He just plays this song.😆😆
You are going to love EVERY Al Green song my friend!❤️🎵❤️ He sings this song in the movie Nottingham Hill starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. It’s my favorite movie 🎥
TWON ,this is a close as you can get and a slow as you can move dance song 🎵. Another from my day. The milliminums can have the rap music that makes no sense. I will choose this.
I’ve only heard the Bee Gees version before this, so thanks for sharing Al Green’s take on the song. It’s quite different in feel than theirs & that’s good. If you like a song enough to cover it, you should put your own spin on it & he certainly does that. I’m more familiar with & love some of his other songs that others have recommended, so I recommend following their lead if you want to dive into his catalog. 👍👍😄
Okay I am a senior citizen when I was 18 in college I got my first Al Green album called living for you and honestly I still listen to it on TH-cam on the regular❤❤❤❤ he was so smooth and soulful and his music is timeless❤❤❤ my boy Anthony Hamilton did a duet with him and won a Grammy for it❤❤❤ funny story is he never actually interacted with Al Green he was told when he got to the studio don't talk to Al Green don't do nothing😮😮😮😮
In some interviews the Bee Gees said they considered Al's cover of this song one of their favorite covers of one of their songs. You can't get any better than Al Green.
Great reaction. You sing very well yourself. React to Al Green's Let's Stay Together., you're gonna love it. I remember watching him on Soul Train growing up. He would sometimes hand out flowers to the ladies while he's singing.
I'm from Louisiana and my Dad had a band and sang Cajun and Country music. My Mom was from Detroit, Michigan and raised me on all the good soul music 🎶
Al Green is great. You should also listen to The Bee Gees who I think originally did this song. It’s beautiful. Another great reaction Twon. ❤️🔥 Al Green has some beautiful hits you should hear. Let’s Stay Together, I’m still in Love with you.
I love love love Al Green, growing up in the 1970’s, we had such diverse music! It was captivating and enchanting! Al Green is an great accomplished singer, and a man of great faith being that he is a minister of The Lord, Jesus Christ ❤️ He is truly blessed!
If you ever loved a man treated you well and he died with you. 🤧🤧😪😪😪 It leaves avoid in your heart and this songs makes me feel that because you want someone to treat you good again and you want to love someone so desperately but you're not settlingly just for anything
“Reactor TH-cam” may seem like a strange corner of the internet to some people, but watching the joy in someone’s face as they discover something amazing or beautiful or fun…
It's priceless; loving it!
👌🏼💯Totally agree🙏🏻♥️
So Tired of Being Alone and Let’s Stay Together won’t disappoint.
I agree that those should be the next 2 Al Green reactions. I hope that he then continues with more Al Green after that.
Saw him in concert! He was great! 🥰
I remember this cover of the album, as is it was yesterday!!
Let's Stay Together is absolutely my most favorite song of all time (tied with Sadie by Phillipe Wynn and Spinners)
Some of the best music ever made was in the 60's and 70's.
Reaction videos like this never fail to put a smile on my face. Growing up in my house, my musical education consisted of Aretha Franklin, Al Green, The Beegees, Frank Sinatra, Elvis, The Beatles, Ray Charles, Muddy Waters... etc, and seeing this generation discover these treasures is heartwarming. The great majority of todays music pales in comparison unfortunately, there is just no soul and no heart in it.
Bee Gees wrote and sang original. Luther Vandross has an amazing version too.
Interesting
Bee Gees does an amazing job of this song 💯💯💯💯
I enjoy the Bee Gees version much better.. ♠W.G.
Yes Indeed!
Wow. Didn't know Luther did a version. The first time I heard Brother Als version was in "Book of Eli" then a version with Jos Stone singing with him. Had to go back to Book of Eli to realize it was in there. Love his voice.
This song DESTROYS me. It came on the radio on the saddest day of my life, and I DISSOLVED into tears. I’ve always loved the Bee Gees’ original, but Al Green KILLED me with his version. None better. It will forever be linked to that day in my heart.
He was a great soul singer of the 70's. Love and Happiness, Lets Stay Together, For the Good Times, So Tired of Being Alone to name a few. I've seen him twice live and in person. He gave great performances in his prime. Recently not as good but when he was great there were few to compare.
Don't know about the recent but I agree with the rest.
@@Redeemed2000 The last time I saw him in concert I was so excited because it had been at least 20 year since I had seen him. He couldn't hit any of the notes that he used to and with every song he'd sign a few words then say everybody sing. He tried to get the crowd to sing every song.
@@Tessiefaye I've noted similar things to other "legacy performances", by other legends, which I've seen on TV or TH-cam. Age alters the voice and the energy. But, people get excited just to be in the room with a legend.
One of greatest, ballader's to grace this planet.
Reverend Al greene. ❤
🔥🔥🔥💯
Al Green songs to listen to include “Love and Happiness” and “So Tired of Being Alone”.
Ooooo Al Green is in his own league. Looking forward to seeing you reacting to more of his songs. Eg Let’s stay together. Take me to the river.
Sweet music 🎶🎶
Let's stay together.....🔥🔥🔥
I wonder what the BeeGees thought about that version of their song
As a 67 year old black woman, we didn't have much but our music. So much talent that we were entertained weekly by all of the singers and bands. We would pinch in with money to buy a record, etc. So many great singers when I was coming up.
This is my era! R&B, Motown, soulful soul.... so many memories connected to this man. Thank you Twon!!! THIS song I connect to Bee Gees, but Al Green has so many other of his own originals to swoon to. 😋 Your face says it all, son. 😉
Beautiful cover of Bee Gees hit. Sweet voice, Al!
I can listening this song all days!! One love for my mr Al Green the king !!
His song, Simply Beautiful. Tears me up!
I love the Bee Gees version just as much. They are like comparing apples and oranges, but.I love them BOTH in different ways.
I rembember purchasing this album when it first came out. I was familiar with the wonderful Bee Gees version. I recall thinking "OK, well, Al Green is certainly going to mess up this song".
Man oh man...Al's version is soooo great! The Bee Gees version made you sad "for" this man who's heart was broken.
Al's version make you sad, and cry "with" this man, who's heart is broken. Even the music beats with this man's broken heart. The violins, the drum, the cymbols, even that organ at 07:24 feels his pain! The dude's clothes were all wet from his crying (08:22).
Al Green soooo owns this song now.
"Love and happiness," "God Blessed Our Love," "let's stay together,"
I always loved Al, but didn't think he could possibly meet the perfection of the Bee Gees doing their own song. I was so wrong! Al's version is as beautiful and gives me a whole different feeling! The Bee Gees also loved Al's version!
Is this "THE " Carol King ?
@@paulturnet4572 Ha! Don't I wish! 😄
Yes Al did this wonderfully.
This is better than Bee Gees
You must hear Take Me to the River- a song that is often imitated but never, ever duplicated. Most folks don’t know that Rev. Green wrote this song. The other hits being mentioned are top notch but this is a groove✌🏻🤟🏻🤘🏻
I didn't know he wrote that. I love anything Rev Al sings. He could sing the phone book or the dictionary and I'd love it.
Syl Johnson covered this also. I read where Al Green said he preferred Syl's version to his.
He was crying on the track. I'm waiting for "Love and Happiness". Those first three beats make you wanna two step into the kitchen and fix some collard greens and yams. 😋
One of the best soul singers of the 70s. He just makes you feel in love even if you ain't.. lol Great reaction Twon!! Thank you!!
The Reverend al Green. What can you say? So glad you are rediscovering the great music from the 50's, 60's, and early 70's. There were so many fine, rich songs back then, that it just seemed normal, typical, and expected from everyone. What an amazing time of exploration and creativity. You would really enjoy "Rainy Night In Georgia" by Brooke Benton. It's so hard for me to listen to today's music, when the sound track of my life is songs like this. Thank you for listening with us.
This song was originally done by the Bee Gees.
The reverend Al Green aka King of soul 🇬🇧xx I was listening to this man in the 70’s still listen to him today …. Great voice
Check out "his song "Love and Happiness"! Different vibe you'll Love it as well Bro. And yes he gets down on this Jammie.
If you want to introduce someone to good soul music, Al Green is the man. Love!
#NoLimitNation
You need to watch the live performance of this soul. Al's voice is amazing
This was the last #1 hit by The Bee Gees in 1970 before they became the biggest selling Disco Act in the last half of the 1970's.
Now this is my man, he can put on a concert. This man is a great singer, you will like him.
For the Good Times is a great song by him. He is just one of the greatest singers I've ever heard. ❤❤
This was originally a Bee Gees song (written by them released as a single in 1971). I've noticed that all of your Bee Gees reactions have been to songs from the "disco" era or later. You might want to react to some of their pre-disco era hits (there are quite a few), this being one of them. Others include: Holiday; I've Gotta Get a Message To You; I Can't See Nobody; Words; I Started a Joke; Massachusetts; To Love Somebody; New York Mining Disaster 1941; Lonely Days; Run To Me.
NLT, you owe it to yourself to dive deep into Al's catalog. His "I'm Still In Love With You" album is one of the greatest albums ever. Please check out "Simply Beautiful", "Love and Happiness", "Pretty Woman", "For the Good Times", "Look What You Done for Me", "Guilty", "What a Wonderful Thing Love Is".
Classic Soul right hurrrrrrr nephew! He's still doing his thang at 75 years old! I'm going to see him perform December18th at the "Once In a Lifetime Tour!" Looking forward to you reacting to him again nephew!
I had the joy of seeing him in concert...I love his voice. Cant go wrong with anything he sings!
I am so glad that a person as young as you can appreciate one the greatest black singers there has ever been and who came along when this nation needed some mellow music.
Simply Beautiful by Al Green, check it out & thank me later, trust me on that
Check out the original by the Bee Gees. Love some Al Green. Check out " I'm So Tired Of Being Alone " and " Let's Stay Together " by him.
More Al Green? I mean more and more and more. That's a rabbit hole that needs to be gone down deep and far. You'll be very glad you did. Thanks for the really good reactions.
Your outfits are banging! Great reaction!Al Green was smooth as silk.
For The Good Times is another banger by Al Green!
"Love and Happiness "and "Lets stay Together".You can't go wrong with Al Green."How can you mend a broken heart "was a Bee Gees song,but Al Green's soulful vocals and that organ took the song to a whole new level .He absolutely made it his own.Just killed it
I have listened to reverend Al since 1972. Never gets old. He has his own sound, groans, pleas and passion. He can and will sing anything and it's so Al when he finishes that it is now his. He gestures and growls and praises whenever he feels moved and it just fits. Try Love, Belle, You ought to be with me, Still in love with you, Call me. That's a few absolute classics
al green - the definition of soul, of mending, melting, warming, healing,... any heart! in am moved to tears in any good and sad way, forgetting the world around me while he is singing
Let’s Stay Together! My fav Al Green song!
I know The Bee Gees wrote and preformed this, but he really does own this!
For a real treat, watch one or more of his live performances. He puts everything he has into it, gets all the way into character so much you really believe and feel it with him. The talent was real!!
Love Al Green!
Biggs. Was my grandmother's favorite singer she played his albums all the time:"Lets Stay Together:"I'm so tired of being alone :"Love and happiness.
This song ALWAYS stops me dead in my tracks. I just take in his brilliance & stay silent. My man seems to have figured this out. Whenever he wants me to quit bi+ching. He just plays this song.😆😆
Al Green is great!!
How many times I heard this as the song to end the party with, I cannot count.
You are going to love EVERY Al Green song my friend!❤️🎵❤️ He sings this song in the movie Nottingham Hill starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. It’s my favorite movie 🎥
🎶Aaaaaannd🌬💞🎶
Still on 🔥🔥🔥. "Let's stay together" is another great song
Legendary!!
CLASSIC ‼️
This what you call REAL soul music!! This whole album, was fire! He had a unique voice like no other!!!!
TWON ,this is a close as you can get and a slow as you can move dance song 🎵. Another from my day. The milliminums can have the rap music that makes no sense. I will choose this.
I’ve only heard the Bee Gees version before this, so thanks for sharing Al Green’s take on the song. It’s quite different in feel than theirs & that’s good. If you like a song enough to cover it, you should put your own spin on it & he certainly does that. I’m more familiar with & love some of his other songs that others have recommended, so I recommend following their lead if you want to dive into his catalog. 👍👍😄
Love and Happiness!!
Such an amazing talent! The emotion he pours into this song is heart wrenching.
Love & Happiness, Take Me To The River, Simply Beautiful, Raining In My Heart, so many great Al Green tracks.
Bee Gees did this too
Ah, one of my favorites. I was a Motown freak when I was young. I’m not over it yet, actually.
Please react to him singing this live, it's even better! 😁💕
If you get a chance on your own time, check out Al Green on Soul Train when performed LIVE!!! You will not be disappointed 😉
One of the greatest live performances of all time.
Okay I am a senior citizen when I was 18 in college I got my first Al Green album called living for you and honestly I still listen to it on TH-cam on the regular❤❤❤❤ he was so smooth and soulful and his music is timeless❤❤❤ my boy Anthony Hamilton did a duet with him and won a Grammy for it❤❤❤ funny story is he never actually interacted with Al Green he was told when he got to the studio don't talk to Al Green don't do nothing😮😮😮😮
Honestly just search in TH-cam for Al Green 1973 living for you and the whole album in my opinion is his best album😊😊😊😊😊
THE music I couldn't live without (Motown) :)
Agreed 100%
In some interviews the Bee Gees said they considered Al's cover of this song one of their favorite covers of one of their songs. You can't get any better than Al Green.
Great reaction. You sing very well yourself. React to Al Green's Let's Stay Together., you're gonna love it. I remember watching him on Soul Train growing up. He would sometimes hand out flowers to the ladies while he's singing.
Check out Al Green's ( for the good times )
NO ONE can put as much soul into a song as Al Green can. His very best soulful song is "Let's Stay Together".
Please play more Al Green. Tired of Being Alone is terrific.
We been truly blessed to still hear this.
you have to see his live performances ..... to see him on stage is over the top
Another great song!!! You are on a roll
Thank you now that's music
Al Green! Yay! I agree with others recommending you check out "Let's Stay Together" and /or "Tired of Being Alone" by him next!
I just love your reactions. It's just like when I first heard the songs that I still love
I'm from Louisiana and my Dad had a band and sang Cajun and Country music. My Mom was from Detroit, Michigan and raised me on all the good soul music 🎶
Has anyone told you how handsome you are and you have the most gorgeous smile😊😊😊😊😊😊
Al Green is great. You should also listen to The Bee Gees who I think originally did this song. It’s beautiful. Another great reaction Twon. ❤️🔥 Al Green has some beautiful hits you should hear. Let’s Stay Together, I’m still in Love with you.
I love love love Al Green, growing up in the 1970’s, we had such diverse music! It was captivating and enchanting! Al Green is an great accomplished singer, and a man of great faith being that he is a minister of The Lord, Jesus Christ ❤️ He is truly blessed!
Al Green “ For The Good Time “ live performance on Soul Train
Bro, Let's Stay Together is the best pop/soul song ever. You have to listen.
very blessed to have seen Reverend Al Green perform live🙏🦋🌈🌞🌻💜
So many good songs from the 60s and 70s have organ. Bring back the organ.
Back in the mid 70's..Al Green on the 8 track was a good start,...... :-)
Vanessa Williams “Save The Best For Last” and “Dreaming “
If you ever loved a man treated you well and he died with you. 🤧🤧😪😪😪 It leaves avoid in your heart and this songs makes me feel that because you want someone to treat you good again and you want to love someone so desperately but you're not settlingly just for anything
You might enjoy, "Simply Beautiful." I love Al Green, so much soul.
Just discovering Al Green? I envy the journey you are about to take. Next stop, "Love and Happiness" by Al Green
All of his cover versions are sublime.