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Life Out Here: Legacy isn t all it could have been - Imperial Valley Press Online - Our Opinion. Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 1:57:55 am. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Lionel Richie joined by Commodores Jul 8, 2009
The final night of the festival stretched well into early Monday at the Superdome, with performances by Richie, En Vogue, Teena Marie, Al Green and Maze, featuring Frankie Beverly. Beverly and Maze have closed out the event each of the past 15 years. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Essence Festival ends 3 days of music, motivation Jul 6, 2009
Later Sunday, the festival closed out its "party with a purpose" at the Louisiana Superdome with performances by En Vogue, Lionel Richie, Teena Marie, Al Green and Maze, featuring Frankie Beverly. 2009 Associated Press. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Bishop T.D. Jakes at Essence festival Jul 6, 2009
Later Sunday, the festival closed out its party with a purpose at the Louisiana Superdome with performances by En Vogue, Lionel Richie, Teena Marie, Al Green and Maze, featuring Frankie Beverly. Bookmark/Share. (KHOU.com, TX)
Essence Fest celebrates black music, culture Jul 4, 2009
Essence, which opened Friday, runs through Sunday with performances in the Louisiana Superdome by artists including Al Green, Anita Baker, Lionel Richie and Robin Thicke. Beyonce, John Legend, Ne-Yo and Salt-n-Pepa were slated to perform Friday night. (KHOU.com, TX)
Coors Light Brings Cold Refreshment to the 2009 Essence Music Festival Jun 30, 2009
Among those slated to appear on the main stage this year are Anita Baker, Al Green, En Vogue, Salt N Pepa and Maze -- featuring Frankie Beverly. Coors Light, one of the best-selling premium light beers in America, is brewed by MillerCoors. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Soul meets hip-hop Jun 25, 2009
Mr. Hamilton, who will perform Friday at Bell Auditorium, has made a career of melding a 1970s soul voice reminiscent of Al Green and Marvin Gaye to the break beats of modern hip-hop. He said his music has both styles. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Second Cup Cafe: Laura Izibor Jun 21, 2009
She's shared her soulful vibe on stage with music greats, Aretha Franklin, Al Green, John Legend, James Brown, Angie Stone and Estelle. Several singles off of Izibor's album have already been heard on "Grey's Anatomy," "The Hills," "The Nanny Diaries," and "Step Up 2: The Streets," "Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married," and "Seven Pounds.". (CBS News)
Bonnaroo & Augusta, too Jun 18, 2009
Bonnaroo ta, too 061809 - The Augusta Chronicle. I don't need another T-shirt with a band's logo, nor am I in the market for anything made from hemp, but that didn't stop me from putting together a shopping list last week while wandering from stage to stage at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dave Stewart Signs with Kobalt Music Group Jun 16, 2009
He wrote and/or produced the title songs for the films 1984, Scrooged, Put a Little Love in Your Heart, sung by Al Green, Ruthless People, sung by Mick Jagger and Daryl Hall, Around the World in 80 Days, Bird on a Wire, sung by the Neville Brothers and Charlotte's Web sung by Sarah McLaughlin. Along with Jagger, Stewart also wrote and produced the score and six songs for Charles Shyers Alfie. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Reunited Phish comes home to Bonnaroo Jun 16, 2009
The lineup included Al Green, Beastie Boys, David Byrne, Santigold, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV on the Radio, Lucinda Williams and Ani DiFranco. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Music)
Al Green Lights up The Stage At Bonnaroo Jun 16, 2009
(June 15, 2009)--Al Green was among those who lit up the stage at the Bonnaroo festival in Tennessee. He performed several of his classic hits, including "Let's Stay Together" and showed himself still able to reach the high notes, even at age 63. (KWTX.com, TX)
Hot acts, hot tickets May 31, 2009
Al Green and Etta James. 7:30 p.m. June 10. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Three-day Spenard JazzFest gets under way tonight May 30, 2009
5 p.m.: Al Green ,-trumpet, tenor sax, piano; Phil Becket, guitar; Scott Green, trumpet; Anthony Reed, trombone; Ben X, bass; and Vinnie Pallazotto, drums. 6 p.m.: Rick Zelinsky, saxophone; Pat Owens, trumpet; Dan McElrath, piano; Bob Andrew, bass; and Cameron Cartland, drums. (Anchorage Daily News)
GUY SEBASTIAN Digital EP Available Everywhere Today! May 27, 2009
"When I was really young I remember spending hours by the radio singing along to Al Green, Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder and Otis Redding." SEBASTIAN's extraordinary soulful vocals--which made him the first winner of the Australian version of "American Idol"--channel his iconic influences above and yet firmly resound with the singular stamp of his own unique personality. The single for "All To Myself" will go to radio on June 16th, followed by a U.S. tour - details to be announced soon. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Eight classic acts that still rock May 26, 2009
Al Green - This soulful crooner hit his peak in the '70s with such classics as "Let's Stay Together" and "So Tired of Being Alone" before taking some time off to focus on his ministry and gospel music. Green has come back in a big way at age 63. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Kamala Harris grew up idolizing lawyers May 15, 2009
My newest addition is this remake of Al Green songs. I don't know what it is called. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Konotey Ahulu at the Caribbean Centre May 15, 2009
Ray Charles, Steve Wonder, James Brown, Louis Armstrong , Count Basie , George Benson , Brook Benton , Church Berry , Fats Domino, Billy Eckstine, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Al Green to mention a few and all the great American musicians. His answer is that they all have at least 3 things in common beginning with the letters A, G, and M which he interprets as AFRICA, GENIUS, and MUSIC. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Catch the blues in Chicago May 10, 2009
The Essence Music Festival: Beyonce, Maxwell, John Legend, Salt-n-Pepa, Anita Baker, Al Green, Lionel Richie, and even Teena Marie. headline this holiday weekend spectacular at the Superdome. (Boston Globe)
Michigan is touched by greatness (4) May 7, 2009
Depending on my mood, maybe I would choose Bob Seger and his coming of age "Night Moves," Rev. Al Green and his love lament, "Let's Stay Together," the Queen of Soul, Aretha, and her desire that we all learn to "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" each other, or perhaps if I am feeling a little emotional about missing a close friend, Smokey Robinson's "Tears of a Clown.". Stevie Wonder, who is from my home county of Saginaw, would most certainly be near the top of my list. (The Herald-Palladium)
Booker T. puts soul into 'Hole' Apr 18, 2009
Booker T. later played sessions for Al Green and John Lee Hooker, among others, and produced Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine" and Willie Nelson's "Stardust." Booker T. and the MGs also backed Neil Young on a 1993 tour, forging a relationship that culminates with Young appearing on most of "Potato Hole.". Add in the Truckers, and you can get an instrumental rock-funk hybrid that's harder-edged than the MGs. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Woody Giessman shares some songs from his iPod Apr 17, 2009
"I Gotta Be More (Take Me Higher)," Al Green. 10. (Boston Globe)
Grammy Award Winning Music Veteran Joins Teen Film, To Save a Life, Takes Helm on Music for Movie and Soundtrack Apr 16, 2009
Production credits include Switchfoot, Sixpence None The Richer, Jon Foreman, Amy Grant, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Al Green, CeCe Winans, and many more. Film and TV credits include A Walk To Remember, One Tree Hill, Dawson's Creek and more. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Duke Robinson: Big Man Makes Good Apr 14, 2009
"I've been real busy with working out and being with the family, but most of the time when I listen to music, I listen to a lot of old-school -- Motown, slow-motion. Al Green, Smokey, Teddy Pendergrass.". Robinson played tackle and guard at Booker T. Washington High in Atlanta, but decided to head to Oklahoma for the next step. (DirtyBirdDigest.com)
Today in History Apr 13, 2009
Singer Al Green is 63. Actor Ron Perlman is 59. (Yahoo News)
India.Arie Grammy winner to perform at Fantasy Apr 10, 2009
Her mother, Joyce, who was signed to Motown as a teenager and opened for Stevie Wonder and Al Green, exposed her to music at an early age. Arie s breakthrough album, Acoustic Soul, was released in 2001. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
The Secrets of Bobby Womack Apr 4, 2009
Mention the phrase soul man, and a litany of names runs through your mind: Otis Redding, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Al Green, Isaac Hayes, Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, Teddy Pendergrass and, of course, Sam Cooke. Even newbies like Anthony Hamilton and Jaheim are likely to make the cut, particularly for thosewho like their contemporary soul, down home and gritty. (Slate)
B.B. King & Brian Setzer & The Nashvillains to Headline the 12th Annual Doheny Blues Festival - May 16 & 17, 2009 Apr 2, 2009
As Omega Events President, Rich Sherman explains, "DOHENY BLUES is proud to have hosted a who's who of music: Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker, John Fogerty, Etta James and Al Green. This year's line-up continues in this tradition by headlining with two icons of American music.". B.B. King is the undisputed, worldwide King of the Blues, a 15-time Grammy Award Winner. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Narada Michael Walden Foundation Presents Let the Sunshine In Concert Benefiting Christopher Rodriguez and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Mar 30, 2009
He is credited with launching the careers of Houston and Mariah Carey, and the list of his collaborators reads like a Who's Who of popular music - Sting, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Ray Charles, Al Jareau, Diana Ross, Steve Winwood, Clarence Clemons, Gladys Knight and Barbara Streisand. He also produced soundtracks for popular films including: The Bodyguard, James Bond: License to Kill, and 9 1/2 Weeks. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Ready for the world Mar 27, 2009
The album was certified gold and earned her a Grammy Award last month for Best Rm, beating out such established veterans as Boyz II Men and Al Green. Along the way, she was also honored with an NAACP Image Award and a Soul Train Award as Entertainer of the Year. (Albany Times Union)
'American Idol': Adam Lambert's 'Tracks Of My Tears' Steals Show Mar 27, 2009
American Idol': Adam Lambert's 'Tracks Of My Tears' Steals Show. Smokey Robinson mentors contestants for Motown night. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Heralded songwriter LeRoy Bell to play the Venetian Mar 25, 2009
Bell has recently performed with B.B. King, Al Green, Taj Mahal, Jackie Green, Keb Mo, LeAnn Rimes, The Temptations, The O Jays, Mavis Staples, Colin Hay, Leon Russell, Sonny Landreth, Kenny Loggins, The Young Dubliners and others. Popular Boise-based loop artist James Orr will open Friday's show for Bell. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Leela James Cover Album Review Mar 22, 2009
James does the great gospel/soul singer, Al Green, justice with Simply Beautiful. The lyrics, originally written by Green, could cross genders and that is exactly what Queen Latifah demonstrated in 2004 with The Dana Owens Album (Interscope). (Suite101.com)
Canadian music week: our critics' picks Mar 12, 2009
The onetime producer of Afrika Bambaataa and New Order, not to mention Al Green and Sun City one of the originators of the dance remix takes a turn on turntables at Toronto's art-funhouse disco. Saturday, 11 p.m. Circa Sky Cinema Room. (Globe and Mail)
Lionel Richie, Maze added to Essence lineup Mar 12, 2009
They will join the already star-studded roster that includes Beyonce, Al Green, Ne-Yo, John Legend, Maxwell and Anita Baker. Festival organizers said Wednesday not only will Maze and Beverly close this year's festival, as they've done since the event's inception in 1995, they are also on tap to be honored in a special tribute that will feature R&B and soul artists who have not yet been named. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Whats happening: Mar 10, 2009
With a combination of un-original covers of bands such as Bob Marley and the Wailers, Santana, Steve Miller, Al Green, and Steely Dan, combined with a dynamic list of original tunes, the King Gypsy Caravan Show Band brings a caravan of sound and lights wherever they play. And their growing list of original songs complements a 90+ list of rock, soul, reggae, and blues classics. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Taylor, Snoop Dog headline festival Mar 6, 2009
The festival will also feature Memphians Jerry Lee Lewis, Three 6 Mafia and Al Green. Other roster notables include bluesman John Lee Hooker Jr., pop singer Katy Perry and singer/songwriter Elvis Costello. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
About The Music Mar 1, 2009
"Al Green said my name out loud, which is amazing. But it's come with a lot of hard work.". Bareilles was voted "Most Talented" in the 1998 Eureka High School senior yearbook, but she says she started singing long before that, performing songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals in the family backyard when she was 5 or 6 years old. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Sacramento Radio Station Bans Chris Brown Feb 27, 2009
Justin Timberlake, Al Green and Keith Urban performed in the slot where Rihanna was supposed to perform during the 2009 Grammy Awards, which took place in Los Angeles on the same day that Brown was arrested. Brown was also scheduled to perform at the Grammys, but his segment was not replaced with another performer. (KCRA 3, CA)
Gospel Music Stands Up For Comedy Feb 25, 2009
"Soulful Monday" joins "Soulful Sunday" in offering series, specials, videos and entertaining stories from such soul gospel greats as Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Al Green, Mary Mary, , Smokie Norful, The Clark Sisters, Robert Randolph and CeCe Winans. More Content. (Multichannel News)
Fallon's TV gig helps Roots to survive Feb 23, 2009
uestlove, a frequent producer of acts like Al Green, D'Angelo and Common, to get back in the studio. Seeing hip-hop regularly on a late show will be revolutionary in itself, but the Roots are more than a hip-hop band. (Erie Times-News, PA)
5 budget ideas for spring break Feb 20, 2009
As a musical mecca, Memphis is rich in bars, clubs and historic landmarks, from B.B. King s Blues Club (), Sun Studios () and Soulsville: Stax Museum of American Soul Music () to Al Green s Full Gospel Tabernacle () and the Gibson Guitar Factory. Long-running arguments over the best barbecue won t be settled in here, but the variety of Memphis styles and restaurants are sure to inspire more tasty debates. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
The Roots: Fallon gig let us survive Feb 20, 2009
" There are other upsides, too. The Roots will certainly raise their profile and attract new audiences. They will hold a residency at New York's Highline Ballroom playing weekly shows and will continue working on a new album. They'll still have ten weeks off to tour further afield than the New York metro area. And being based in New York will help ?uestlove, a frequent producer of acts like Al Green, D'Angelo and Common, to get back in the studio. Seeing hip-hop regularly on a late show will be... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Here's your Grammy trophy, and some extra album sales Feb 19, 2009
Nor did Al Green, despite a performance and double wins. Yet Duffy, who briefly harmonized with Green at the podium, got a 41% bump. (USA Today)
PLAYLIST: My Chemical Romance, plus 10 Grammy winners Feb 17, 2009
You've Got the Love I Need, Al Green: This tune, which features Anthony Hamilton, flies with a sexy lyric, potent horns, funky groove and jazzy guitar. Corigliano: Mr. Tambourine Man, Seven Poems of Bob Dylan, Hila Plitmann: On this classical piece, her emotional interpretation of Blowin' in the Wind unleashes startling fury and despair. (USA Today -- Life)
Police To Further Investigate Chris Brown Feb 11, 2009
Al Green and Justin Timberlake did a duet to help fill in Rihanna's spot during the show, but Brown was not replaced. Previous Stories. (Click2Houston, TX)
Grammys show Plant, Krauss a whole lotta love Feb 11, 2009
ihanna's scheduled performance, the Recording Academy hastily put together an ensemble of Al Green, Justin Timberlake, Boyz II Men and Keith Urban performing Green's "Let's Stay Together." ... Introducing the Al Green performance, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson curiously declared, "I live for the Grammys." Katy Perry, again singing her hit "I Kissed a Girl," performed a choreographed routine while simultaneously appearing to disdain choreographed routines ... Other notable winners included: Rick... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Grand ol' time at the Grammys Feb 10, 2009
But the evening was quickly put right by Al Green, brought on as a replacement, and by Jennifer Hudson holding back tears when she won best R&B album, marking her continued comeback after the murder last year of her mother and other family members. Then again, who dressed multiple-Grammy winners Coldplay in those down-market Sgt. Pepper outfits, which the British band felt the need to apologize for while accepting best song of the year for Viva La Vida. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Britons new and old celebrate Grammy triumphs Feb 10, 2009
Other winners included the Eagles, Metallica and Al Green, but there were gongs for Kings of Leon and French electro-dance duo Daft Punk. The event, featured performances including a show-opening U2, showcasing their new single, Get on your Boots, while McCartney joined up with Foo Fighters' singer Dave Grohl on drums, and Coldplay took to the stage with Jay-Z. Radiohead performed with the University of Southern California marching band, but MIA, the British dance artist known to her mother as... (guardian.co.uk)
Report: Brown assaulted Rihanna Feb 10, 2009
The two stars absence from the Grammy ceremony sparked a dramatic last-minute change in the production, for which veteran soul singer Al Green came to the rescue. I was in the shower and didn t have anything on and they said, Whatever you have, throw it in the bag and come on, Green said backstage about getting the call to perform. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Grammys burning questions answered! Feb 10, 2009
EW.com talked to Jack Sussman, CBS' exec VP of specials and live events, about the last-minute cancellation by Rihanna and Chris Brown, what was up with Justin Timberlake and Al Green, whether the show was ready in case M.I.A. gave birth on stage, and more ... It was Timberlakes idea to perform with Al Green, since the two Memphis natives had once performed "Lets Stay Together" -- and Green was already in town to present an award with Duffy ... "Outside of the four or five major awards,... (Entertainment Weekly)
Complete Grammy Award coverage Feb 10, 2009
To fill in for Rihanna s scheduled performance, the Recording Academy hastily put together an ensemble of Al Green, Justin Timberlake, Boyz II Men and Keith Urban performing Green s Let s Stay Together ... Introducing the Al Green performance, Dwayne The Rock Johnson curiously declared, I live for the Grammys ... Other notable winners included: Rick Rubin for producer of the year; Adele for best female pop vocal performance ( Chasing Pavements ); Duffy for best pop vocal album ( Rockferry );... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Plant, Krauss' collaboration takes top Grammys Feb 10, 2009
This caused a last-minute scramble to put together an ensemble performance by Justin Timberlake, Boyz II Men, Al Green and Keith Urban, who in typical Grammy fashion played the most inappropriate song in light of the situation: "Let's Stay Together.". For a complete list of the Grammy winners, go. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Plan to keep followup record under wraps fails Plant Feb 10, 2009
" Hammy Hamilton Anthony Hamilton, who won a Grammy for his duet with Al Green on You've Got The Love I Need, says he's been talking to Bill Withers about making a blues record together. He's just recorded country duets with Josh Turner and John Rich of Big and Rich, which thrilled his mother. "She loved it. We used to watch Hee Haw together, so it's cool. (London Free Press)
Grammy Awards' best and worst moments Feb 10, 2009
JT MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER: Justin Timberlake performing "Let's Stay Together" alongside Al Green was a top-notch moment. Yeah, Keith Urban and Boyz II Men were somewhere on stage, but all eyes were on Timberlake's smooth moves and harmonies with Green. (FOX 11, AZ)
Columbia Records Congratulates Its Artists: Adele, John Mayer, Bruce Springsteen, Mary Mary, MGMT, John Legend and Miles Davis & Producer of the Year Rick Rubin for Their 2009 Grammy Award Wins Feb 10, 2009
Columbia Records artist John Legend, who won his first three Grammys -- including Best New Artist -- in 2005, brought his lifetime total up to six with this year's Best R&B Performance By A Duo or Group with Vocals honors for "Lay It Down," a track he cut with Al Green for the master of soul's "Lay It Down" album (a non-Columbia Records release). Other first-time Grammy nominees MGMT won the Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical award for "Electric Feel," a track from the group's... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rihanna Reportedly Victim In Chris Brown Case Feb 10, 2009
Justin Timberlake, Al Green and Keith Urban performed "Let's Stay Together" in the slot where Rihanna was supposed to perform. Brown was also scheduled to perform but his segment was not replaced with another performer. (Click2Houston, TX)
Post-Grammy bashes lower-key affairs with no-shows Feb 10, 2009
At Reid's bash at Wolfgang's Steakhouse in Beverly Hills, first-time Grammy winner Duffy sat atop a simple beige sofa and sipped red wine and beamed while LCD screens around the room showed footage from the awards ceremony of her singing with Al Green. "I feel fantastic," said Duffy, grinning about her win for best pop vocal album. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Exhibit features affectionate art on Valentine’s Day Feb 10, 2009
MacGaw also has a love-themed mix of music that will play in the background, including Here I Am (Come and Take Me) by Al Green, I Will Always Love You by Dolly Parton, I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash and You ll Accompany Me by Bob Seger. She hopes the event gives couples something different to do on Valentine s Day as well as those flying solo Saturday. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Britis Rock At Grammys Feb 10, 2009
VOCALS: Stay With Me (By The Sea), Al Green feat John Legend. BEST ROCK SONG. (Glasgow Daily Record)
In pictures: Grammys 2009 Feb 10, 2009
Welsh singer Duffy, pictured with soul legend Al Green, also capped an incredible start to her career by taking the pop vocal album prize ... Soul legend Al Green teamed up with Justin Timberlake to fill the gap in the schedule. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Grammys 2009: Selected winners Feb 10, 2009
Best Rormance by a duo or group with vocals Al Green ft John Legend - Stay With Me (By The Sea) Also nominated: Boyz II Men - Ribbon In The Sky, Anthony David ft India Arie - Words, Jennifer Hudson ft Fantasia - I'm His Only Woman, Raphael Saadiq ft Stevie Wonder and CJ Hilton - Never Give You Up ... Best Rm Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer Hudson Also nominated: Eric Benet - Love Boyz II Men - Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA, Al Green - Lay It Down, Raphael Saadiq - The Way I See It. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
List of Grammy nominees and winners Feb 9, 2009
List of Grammy winners. List of Grammy winners. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Triumphs, tears at Grammy Awards Feb 9, 2009
Neither won a Grammy on Sunday, and the Recording Academy found able replacements for their performance slots in Justin Timberlake, Al Green, Boyz II Men and Keith Urban as they all sang Greens classic hit, Lets Stay Together ... Rock Instrumental Performance: Peaches En Regalia, Zappa Plays Zappa featuring Steve Vai and Napoleon Murphy Brock (Strobosonic/Razor ntertainment) Rock Song: Girls in Their Summer Clothes, Bruce Springsteen, songwriter (Bruce Springsteen), track from Magic... (Florida Today)
Plant, Krauss raise Grammy ruckus with five wins Feb 9, 2009
Performance highlights included a surprise pairing: Al Green and Justin Timberlake, backed by Boyz II Men and Keith Urban, on Green's Let's Stay Together. The segment was a last-minute substitute for Rihanna and boyfriend Chris Brown, who dropped out of their commitments to sing together after reports that Brown was under investigation for assault. (USA Today -- Life)
