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In the past seven years, Stewart has released albums of tried-and-true songs: four Great American Songbook albums of Tin Pan Alley standards, a collection of rock oldies -- and Soulbook , with 1960s and '70s hits from Sam Cooke, Motown and Philadelphia International Records.

The British long ago made themselves curators of American R&B and soul as record collectors, disc jockeys and remake performers.

Al Green was the first great soul singer of the '70s and arguably the last great Southern soul singer.

In 2000, NPR's listeners voted Al Green 's 1971 hit "Let's Stay Together" one of the 100 best songs of the 20th century.

A truly incendiary deep soul performer. O. V. Wright's melismatic vocals and Willie Mitchell's vaunted Hi Rhythm Section combined to make classic Memphis soul during the early '70s. Overton Vertis Wright learned his trade on the gospel circuit with the Sunset Travelers before going secular in 1964 with the passionate ballad "That's How Strong My ...

Improvisation is at the heart of Al Green's art, whether it's singing or preaching.

Al Green was the first great soul singer of the '70s and arguably the last great Southern soul singer.

Al Green was the first great soul singer of the '70s and arguably the last great Southern soul singer.

Director Robert Mugge Contributors include: Al Green Willie Mitchell Linda Jones Wanda Neal Bobo Ken Tucker Al Green started performing aged just nine, and went on to become one of America's biggest soul and gospel stars with albums such as Al Green Gets Next to You , Let's Stay Together and I'm Still In Love With You providing critical and ...