Quite right. But Jennifer Hudson does a great version of this song at the Al Green tribute in the Kennedy centre: th-cam.com/video/lD2PfWganbU/w-d-xo.html
@@robertvanruyssevelt7159 And truth be told, Jennifer Hudson will be able to do a superb version of any song. That girl can sing the phone book, and it would sound Awesome!!
Listening to this in 2022....... What a magnificent piece of music......by an iconic talented man. Someone please teach the new generation about music !!!!!
Well, I'm from 80's generation. Don't know about you. I can tell you, I do need Al Green in my life and sometimes in this new world I feel like I can not breath with music from today. Check Alabama Shakes, do you know who is the singer? She's pretty good!
They think rapping dirty lyrics while sampling other people is creating music. That's not music it's stealing. We once had artists who could express themselves with every word they song. There are few artists left who can express themselves without putting down our beautiful men and women.
Sekhem Asaru, you are so very wise and on point with your comment. I hope you don't mind if I put a small spin to it, *this should make you want to live longer*. Hearing this song nearly had me in tears... thinking about my late husband. Loved that man so much! A song that really made me cry was the Brecker Brothers, 'What Can A Miracle Do'. Talk about power! So, Mr. Asaru, I want to thank you for your beautiful comment. Truly touched my heart & soul! 💕🎶
I didn't know Al Green played guitar 🎸, I've been loving him and his music for 50 yrs, I'm 64 years old..sanggg the song Al Green, sanggg the song.. 💚 💚 💚 💚 "Simply Beautiful"
does anyone know what year this was? looks like he may have been Rev. Al Green by this point...this is the most beautiful version of this song I've heard til this day. didn't think it could get any better...ugh!! Sensible911 couldn't have said it better...so elegant
My Best Friend, Jimmy Elpes from Jacksonville, Fl. played guitar for Mr. Al Green and always, always spoke very highly of Al Green! Jimmy went too Heaven a few years ago after developing throat cancer. RIP My Brother...May GOD Continue to Bless You Mr. GREEN! Much Love from My Family to Yours!!!
Honestly Rev. Al Green did not break a string. If you notice the Video closely, all of the string are in tact. What happen, the other Guitarist play a Chord that didn't blend with the Choral progression. His facial expression gave it away.
I love this music. My roommate in the Marine Corps who's name was Al Green told me that I needed to get cultured. He played all kinds of music for me. I am so greatfull that he took the time to teach me about the soul of black people. Semper Fi!
@@divingchicago Your comment makes me sad Not only are kids these days very talented, they're often putting out songs with social justice themes or messages, similar to the messages from the 60s and 70s. If the themes are similar it's because we didn't do our damn job and solve the problems. Some are adjusting vocals in the studio. Some aren't. We sound ignorant, old and out of touch when we make comments like yours. ... I have many friends in their 70s and 80s who have been making music since they were teens. They are all thrilled when they have the opportunity to play with young people. Not because they want to teach. Because they want to learn. Listen to some young people. Learn something.
HerminigildeB oh do shut the fuck up, your comment is such bullshit, in so many ways. The kids of today have zero talent and those that have so much as a smidgin of tone/voice need to be original with it instead of always putting out cover versions.
My DAD'S Favorite Song!!! Mann I was visiting Pops a few years back.. He had his 1st Battle with Colon Cancer!! Mannn I Held on to my Ole Man we talked and caught up.. The City had a hold on m me for years 8 to be exact.. Mann Dad was doing good Damn good.. I saw him Looking back on his Life one cool morning when I was washing his Car.. Came back a couple years later spent more time .. We went places did things and Talked like no other.. I helped him clean up the Deer Houses and promised my Dad I'd be back in the Winter so we could Hunt.. Man I got a call couple Months b4 I was supposed to come back.. Had to make an Emergency Trip Home.. Dadss Cancer Came Back Stranger and Stronger than Ever 19th Dec 2016 I arrived 29th Dec 2016 The CREATOR OF ALLLLL THANGS CALLED HIM HOME!!! MANNN AL GREEN THANK YOU MAN!! WHENEVER I HEAR THIS SONG I THINK Back to Dads Face and How He Looked On the Front Porch Thinking about the OLE DAYZZZ!! DAD I MISS YOU BUT I KNOW YOU IGHT!!! SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL LUVUP
373 people who disliked this video, is tone death and in love with no talent auto tuned people not singers, cause real singers can sing. Al is a artist, writer and iconic master stylist. At the first few words you know who the artist is and you know you are going to hear a few minutes of soulful, powerful, pure ear perfection. Thank you Al you are simply beautiful.
Here in 2023 still rocking with this unique hit from Mr. Al Green. Boy he could lay it down vocally! Took my share of worthy women on dates/excursions and I'd play this song and just sit back and watch the way Al Green's vocals would hit them...Simply Beautiful...
It sounded like a guitar string broke in key. And he kept on seranading us with Simply Bueatiful. Omg Al Green is one of a kind. And Jennifer Hudson sang this song at The Kennedy Center Honors, Honoring Rev Al Green. It Was Magic
I saw him perform in Detroit years ago. It was downright emotional! Everyone was on their feet! Spiritual, emotional and absolutely magnificent! I'll never forget it!
This is pure talent, Mr. Al Green is the man. I can remember my daddy always playing this song in his van when it was on a 8 track tape. Lol a lot of the youngsters won't know what a 8 track tape is.
A musical blessing!! I can't say enough about the soulfull Al Green! He is one of music's soul giants. I sold hundreds of his Lps and 45' s back in the records store era of 125th Street...Harlem
how 19 people can dislike this is absolutely beyond. I played this at my mates wedding and got all the couples (and future couple) to slow dance. Good times. One of my all time favourite songs and I mainly listen to hip hop.
AL GREEN!!! Was Special!!!! Before Synthesizers!! Straight Up And Down No Special Effects!!! There Are No More Soul Singers Like This Anymore!! Al Green Was The Last One!!!🎸🎤 With 11 Grammies 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame!⭐🎶🎵 Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame! ⭐🎶🎵 A Kennedy Center Honors Award Winner!! Al Green Is A Legend!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Now that's what I'm talking about. U betta! Sang! Al green.. real singing .. I'm 43 years of age! I grew up on this.. I'm from the south and still here!!!.... west memphis arkansas in the house yall. 😍
NOBODY and I mean NOBODY could NEVER imitate Al Green's unique voice. Absolutely a gift from God.
I can sing just like Al Green.
I agree!
@@KelzKelz I bet that you can! And then you wake up from your dream!!
Quite right. But Jennifer Hudson does a great version of this song at the Al Green tribute in the Kennedy centre: th-cam.com/video/lD2PfWganbU/w-d-xo.html
@@robertvanruyssevelt7159 And truth be told, Jennifer Hudson will be able to do a superb version of any song. That girl can sing the phone book, and it would sound Awesome!!
My Husband Passed 4mth Ago of Cancer He Loved This Song He Would Play &Sing It Over &Over Again Love it.
@MelroseConey-ic2zk so sorry 4 ur loss.
🫶🏾✊🏾🙏🏾‼️
He's on my garbage route. He's been nothing but nice to me for 10 years now. A great guy!👍
KEL in MEMPHIS thats awesome! Pass him my best if you get the chance
My favorite singer, I wish I could meet him!!!!
Does he live in a mansion??😍🤑🤑
natashachange67 ...I Think He Has A Home...Near Or Attached To His Memphis Church Of Worship.
@@darm.8172 Okay thank you..🤩💯💯
Al Green always leaves you wanting for more. That is grown folks music.
Yes it is. Grown folks who understand grown folks music
Al Green has one of the most beautiful voices in the world.
And he never lost it.
I love the way he does that moaning singing; nobody else can do that
Yess and a signature sound that stood the test of time! #LEGENDARY
AL Green ,
me fait monter les larmes aux yeux !
I ain't know Al green played 🎸.
My Auntie use to love this man.
She told everybody ssshhhh... my song is on. 🙂
I live for little tid-bits about Foundational Black American people and history, like you shared...
@@sparkle3000 and no matter the song. He would take us there
This is the reason TH-cam was invented. Everyone should be blessed to witness this masterful performance!!!
Prrfection .& georgeously understated exwuisitely so.❤
I know a Regal king who plays guitar as sweetly as this he true inlove 2 hes my Dad😂❤😂 2:02
Listening to this in 2022....... What a magnificent piece of music......by an iconic talented man. Someone please teach the new generation about music !!!!!
I might love u!!!
Well, I'm from 80's generation. Don't know about you. I can tell you, I do need Al Green in my life and sometimes in this new world I feel like I can not breath with music from today. Check Alabama Shakes, do you know who is the singer? She's pretty good!
Agree with Cynthia
Listening to this in 2023, it's still magnificent! It will ALWAYS be magnificent!
They think rapping dirty lyrics while sampling other people is creating music. That's not music it's stealing. We once had artists who could express themselves with every word they song. There are few artists left who can express themselves without putting down our beautiful men and women.
If he is not in your top 10 of all time.....dont talk to me!!!!!
MinLeeMajors
I think you meant to say
Top Five
MinLeeMajors yes indeed
Carlos Noriega top 3
me either Al is forever my love.
He is my number 5
I REALLY LOVE HIM tho
Well I don't know if you mean songs or voice
I could put him at #3 for voice
Listening to music like this makes you live longer, it's like watering your soul so that you can effect others with the power of all mighty love.
Beautiful perfected & perfect in wisdom brother!!!😇👍
Jonerri Juseppi thank you brother.
Sekhem Asaru you already know Sekhem~
It's True!
Sekhem Asaru, you are so very wise and on point with your comment. I hope you don't mind if I put a small spin to it, *this should make you want to live longer*. Hearing this song nearly had me in tears... thinking about my late husband. Loved that man so much! A song that really made me cry was the Brecker Brothers, 'What Can A Miracle Do'. Talk about power! So, Mr. Asaru, I want to thank you for your beautiful comment. Truly touched my heart & soul! 💕🎶
I didn't know Al Green played guitar 🎸, I've been loving him and his music for 50 yrs, I'm 64 years old..sanggg the song Al Green, sanggg the song.. 💚 💚 💚 💚
"Simply Beautiful"
Today's artist don't even come close to the legends of the past. You had to have talent back then.
@@AnthonyMckinney-yu4lk please put on repeat
One of Al Green's most elegant, romantic songs.
does anyone know what year this was? looks like he may have been Rev. Al Green by this point...this is the most beautiful version of this song I've heard til this day. didn't think it could get any better...ugh!! Sensible911 couldn't have said it better...so elegant
was it actually 2004?
When Al sings....I can hear every emotion he's ever felt. It's so beautiful it's almost painful.
Absolutely
I didn't know he could pick that guitar like that awesome.
I swear😢😢❤❤
My Best Friend, Jimmy Elpes from Jacksonville, Fl. played guitar for Mr. Al Green and always, always spoke very highly of Al Green! Jimmy went too Heaven a few years ago after developing throat cancer. RIP My Brother...May GOD Continue to Bless You Mr. GREEN! Much Love from My Family to Yours!!!
2023 This is STILL dope AF!!
Al has his own style that is difficult to emulate. This particular arrangement is really beautiful.
Monica Exum
ALL , HIS SONGS are
"BEAUTIFUL"
Pure gold from the "pre-digital" era !!!
Bro you should have said simply beautiful
The best job next to Al was jennifer Hudson when she sung at the Kennedy awards in honor to him
@@thediamondscorpion6562 hahaha I was about to comment that, what a missed opportunity
Unreal!!!!! It should be against the law to feel a song in your soul like this.
Damn right
Lol
Al's guitar string pops, he adjusted for it and kept right on playing. Didn't even lose one note of vocals.
His music makes u smile
I thought it was him plucking until I read your post. Went in well.
@@dominiquejones3805 I agree
Honestly Rev. Al Green did not break a string. If you notice the Video closely, all of the string are in tact. What happen, the other Guitarist play a Chord that didn't blend with the Choral progression. His facial expression gave it away.
@@donaldjones9931 You know, I stand corrected. Thanks for pointing that out.
Listening to this in 2020... anyone else still love this song???? ❤️
In 2022
@@angelawaller6368 it’s currently on my primary playlist STILL ♥️
Yes! Simply Beautiful ❤️
Jesus Christ,,, what did I just hear!!!!!! SOUL,. Country Western, Folk and Blues wrapped up into one!!!!!!
and rock
That is Pure SOUL!! NO country or Western!!! Stop That!!
Let's just call it great music - forget those annoying labels.
RnB
Al Green channeling the gods.
I love this music. My roommate in the Marine Corps who's name was Al Green told me that I needed to get cultured. He played all kinds of music for me. I am so greatfull that he took the time to teach me about the soul of black people. Semper Fi!
The thing is, in the end, you find that the the soul of black people is the same as everyone else's soul.
Simply beautiful
Are you cultured now?
Always faithful !!!! Ooh rahhh
Salvador Alaniz Jr th-cam.com/video/uWEQOwbgyYk/w-d-xo.html
One of his greatest songs, understated and …well…Simply Beautiful!
I did not have the slightest notion that Al Green played the guitar. Wonderful. Never seen him play any musical instrument.
a couple chords and a whole lotta soul
All it takes.
That voice, the control, the tone. Out there w/ no where to hide. Some of our current pop stars could learn something from The Rev
Joby Knotts yupp! Yes I am! #detroitsMACK
Most of these pop stars today are a bunch of ‘wannabes’ with no originality or their own sound. A bunch of copycats
they can't sing. they have to have be in a studio so they can adjust the voice. now, it's all about a look and fake beats but no talent.
@@divingchicago
Your comment makes me sad
Not only are kids these days very talented, they're often putting out songs with social justice themes or messages, similar to the messages from the 60s and 70s. If the themes are similar it's because we didn't do our damn job and solve the problems. Some are adjusting vocals in the studio. Some aren't.
We sound ignorant, old and out of touch when we make comments like yours.
...
I have many friends in their 70s and 80s who have been making music since they were teens. They are all thrilled when they have the opportunity to play with young people. Not because they want to teach.
Because they want to learn.
Listen to some young people. Learn something.
HerminigildeB oh do shut the fuck up, your comment is such bullshit, in so many ways. The kids of today have zero talent and those that have so much as a smidgin of tone/voice need to be original with it instead of always putting out cover versions.
My favorite artist of all times it’s 2023 and I still watch this like it’s the first time 😂
Me, too, since I received the Back Up Train album as a gift. I don't think I was even in 4th grade. Consistently my favorite artist since then.
My DAD'S Favorite Song!!! Mann I was visiting Pops a few years back.. He had his 1st Battle with Colon Cancer!! Mannn I Held on to my Ole Man we talked and caught up.. The City had a hold on m me for years 8 to be exact.. Mann Dad was doing good Damn good.. I saw him Looking back on his Life one cool morning when I was washing his Car.. Came back a couple years later spent more time .. We went places did things and Talked like no other.. I helped him clean up the Deer Houses and promised my Dad I'd be back in the Winter so we could Hunt.. Man I got a call couple Months b4 I was supposed to come back.. Had to make an Emergency Trip Home.. Dadss Cancer Came Back Stranger and Stronger than Ever 19th Dec 2016 I arrived 29th Dec 2016 The CREATOR OF ALLLLL THANGS CALLED HIM HOME!!! MANNN AL GREEN THANK YOU MAN!! WHENEVER I HEAR THIS SONG I THINK Back to Dads Face and How He Looked On the Front Porch Thinking about the OLE DAYZZZ!! DAD I MISS YOU BUT I KNOW YOU IGHT!!! SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL LUVUP
Thanks for sharing!! I pray your dad is resting peacefully
WOW THKS FOR SHARING CHEERS & SALUTE TO U FAM & YOUR DEARLY BELOVED DAD MAY HE RIP!!![999]
I never knew he played guitar! This video is a hidden gem!
373 people who disliked this video, is tone death and in love with no talent auto tuned people not singers, cause real singers can sing. Al is a artist, writer and iconic master stylist. At the first few words you know who the artist is and you know you are going to hear a few minutes of soulful, powerful, pure ear perfection. Thank you Al you are simply beautiful.
Justin Bieber fans.
@@almaysri743 yeah your right its called America got talent👎
If anyone dislikes this, they are dead inside and probably outside too
There is no accounting for taste or the lack thereof. Some people don’t have good taste or good hearing.
Thx for your comments, you hear what I hear.
That voice hasn’t aged at all!!! Simply beautiful
Once again Rev Al has taken us to church.. someone pass the offering plate
JR Campbell amen brother 🙏
JR...…..Yesss!
Leave the change at home for the chilluns!
Amen.
Here in 2023 still rocking with this unique hit from Mr. Al Green. Boy he could lay it down vocally! Took my share of worthy women on dates/excursions and I'd play this song and just sit back and watch the way Al Green's vocals would hit them...Simply Beautiful...
It sounded like a guitar string broke in key. And he kept on seranading us with Simply Bueatiful. Omg Al Green is one of a kind. And Jennifer Hudson sang this song at The Kennedy Center Honors, Honoring Rev Al Green. It Was Magic
This never gets old to me! I love this Al Green classic!!
That performance was Simply Beautiful
Just had to play this through four times.
Simply ridiculous.
Not many of them left treasure this moment
I went to his church this past Sunday... He's funny and cool.
Yes, treasure these moments. Well said mam.
Got that right I thank God I grew up when music was music
His voice has aged so beautifully, I'm loving the added smokiness.
This is a historical gem. Captured at the right time.
Al Green's voice is heaven
maybe?
I just closed my eye's and leaned my head back on this one! No words!
YESSIR.....Kenny.
Yes..........🎶
Kenny Lauderdale On God
I know what you mean bro
1 of the most spiritual beautiful songs ever written and sung. Reverend Al green preach 🙏🙏🙏
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL...Love your music Rev. Green.
😎
I’ve always been a fan... beautifully composed.
I saw him perform in Detroit years ago. It was downright emotional! Everyone was on their feet! Spiritual, emotional and absolutely magnificent! I'll never forget it!
You guys are so fortunate. I love Al Greens music, speak to my soul. Love and greetings from South Africa. ❤❤❤❤
Who else can merely say "VH1, you know that you're the one" and make it sound so damn good.
Rev Al, the Orignial G.
What makes his voice so beyond is that you can feel his soul in each beat he plays; it's so genuine....thats what makes him one of the best😉
The iconic Rev. Al Green ...a legend and class act.
This song came in early 70s and his voice still sounds like it did back then i guess when you always had it you never lose it
Incredible voice.
I sound exactly the same in my mind, unfortunately the magic disappears when i open my mouth.
😂😂
and the magic disappears..when i see your "pseudo"????
Me too 🤣🤣🤣
One thing about you mean well
LMFAOOOOO
This is music..real music..you don't listen to this..you feel it. #soulmusic
You got that f***ing right!
Man he's got it.. SOUL.
The truly greats never lose it! Ray Charles and James Brown and had it right up to the minute they died!!
Al ALWAYS had it💯😇👊✌
lol you just got hears 👂
True talent never grows old. Fantastic.
This song is responsible for my son being made... he's a soul child for real. This is real music 💯💯💯👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😍😍😍😍😍
ABSOLUTE FAVORITE AL GREEN SONG !!!
I didn't know he played the guitar! And why am seeing this for the 1st time in 2020? 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
The kind of tune you just close your eyes and lose yourself in 💜
Ask me who is the King of Soul and the Master of Blues?
The Reverend Al Green has always sang the sweetest love songs for over 50 years of my life.
Adrian John You are not alone in being blessed by The Don. Amazing musician and vocals
Master class right here.
Soulful "ugly face" singing .... pulls at heart strings.
Love it! I still play the album
He got a version of blues that can’t be duplicated . An original bluesition !
when i hear him, my sorrows fade away, Al Green is simply beautiful.
Shit man this is so soul wrenching. Gonna be the song I dance to at my wedding.
mine wedding to
This must be my song too. My man always play this for me.
Me too girl 😩😩song is just so beautiful
To my mind this is his finest Song Simply Beautiful Always my favorite so Sweet So Tender
Most beautiful song I ever heard played live….I ride out on Sunday mornings to it 🔥
Mr Green, you a Bad Man. No doubt about it
nothing like mr al green.....RIP ma ma......he still doing it....and your oldest grandson still here doing his best...I LOVE YOU
A complete gem…him as a person AND this song….🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Al Greene can sing. All you have to do is listen to this. Why is he never on the list as one of the greatest entertainers of our generation.
Amen!
He plays guitar as good as he sings ,amazing ,love the man .
no, no he doesnt.
moon eulogy agreed, he’s a top ten American singer all time. He’s not even a top 10,000 guitarist.
I wouldn't go that far, but he's surprisingly good.
This piece was AMAZING!!!
He is the best of i ever heard in my life, nobody has his soul.
Reverend Al, you are a worldly treasure my brotha. Much love and thanks for so many years of great music.
This is pure talent, Mr. Al Green is the man. I can remember my daddy always playing this song in his van when it was on a 8 track tape. Lol a lot of the youngsters won't know what a 8 track tape is.
This Brother is truely gifted play it Al 🎸
A musical blessing!! I can't say enough about the soulfull Al Green! He is one of music's soul giants. I sold hundreds of his Lps and 45' s back in the records store era of 125th Street...Harlem
When Al sings.. You stop whatever you're doing and listen.. Reaches deep into your soul..Goosebumpin listening
DAMN I LOVE THIS SONG!! THANK YOU AL GREEN FOR SPEAKING TO MY SOUL
Simply Al! Top shelf to the moon and back!
Al Green is truly one of the greatest artists of all times.
Love this song! Al Green is the man! ❤
Al Green,.......... Simply Beautiful....Thank you Mr. Willie Mitchell for bringing Al Green out to the World. God Bless you always. RIP Sir.
Mr.Green is " Beautiful "
"Simply Beautiful" !
Yeah I know !!!!
only one AL GREEN baby
without soul music the world would be a mistake!” Long live Al Green!
Simply beautiful heart touching and fantastic excellent job Mr Al Green
I felt every note Al sung...Simply Beautiful. He is one of the very best performers to grace a stage.
how 19 people can dislike this is absolutely beyond. I played this at my mates wedding and got all the couples (and future couple) to slow dance. Good times. One of my all time favourite songs and I mainly listen to hip hop.
Classic Al Green, accentuated by the sound of accoustic guitar. Thank you
Oh, man. That was sublime.
AMAZING!!!🎶🎶🔊
SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL❣
It never gets old...just better...simply beautiful
Here is something I bet none of you expected from Al Green. Who knew he could PLAY LIKE THIS????? Respect!
Outstanding...WOW! I never knew that Brother Al played guitar! Incredibly Artistic!
AL GREEN!!! Was Special!!!! Before Synthesizers!! Straight Up And Down No Special Effects!!! There Are No More Soul Singers Like This Anymore!! Al Green Was The Last One!!!🎸🎤 With 11 Grammies 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame!⭐🎶🎵 Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame! ⭐🎶🎵 A Kennedy Center Honors Award Winner!! Al Green Is A Legend!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Love his music! He's AMAZING!! 😍❤💓
Oh, he plays the guitar, too? I didn't know that. 😃
nor did i...til seeing this just now.
Been an Al Green fan for about 4 decades...I didn't know he played guitar either!
He was a guitarist before a singer. Also, he's a songwriter he wrote most of his songs.
Unbelievably well... check out ‘I love you ‘.
That is what I said
He is Simply Beautiful
ABSOLUTELY!!!!
WOW!!!! Back in the day my crew and I followed him faithfully. IT WAS REAL!!!❤
Now that's what I'm talking about. U betta! Sang! Al green.. real singing .. I'm 43 years of age! I grew up on this.. I'm from the south and still here!!!.... west memphis arkansas in the house yall. 😍