The Hi Singles A's and B's [Import]

Al Green | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 9, 2007)
• Original Release Date: August 15, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Hi Records (UK)
• ASIN: B00004UEQH
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #224,146 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #65 in Music > Indie Music > R&B > Classic R&B

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. I Want To Hold Your Hand

2. What Am I Gonna Do With Myself

3. One Woman

4. Tomorrow's Dream

5. You Say It

6. Gotta Find A New World

7. Right Now, Right Now

8. All Because

9. I Can't Get Next To You

10. Ride Sally Ride

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Livin' For You

2. Ain't No Fun For Me

3. Let's Get Married

4. So Good To Be Here

5. Sha-La-La

6. School Days

7. L-O-V-E (Love)

8. Wish You Were Here

9. Oh Me, Oh My (Dreams In My Arms)

10. Strong As Death (Sweet As Love)

See all 18 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

UK compilation for the great soul singer. Comprised of his 70's era recordings for Hi Records, produced by the man who signed him, Willie Mitchell. Great sleeve notes with many rarely seen photos. 43 tracks including 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' and 'Livin' For You'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The hits - but so much more!, February 17, 2001

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Dr.D.Treharne (Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Hi Singles A's and B's (Audio CD)

This collection charts all the contradictions that made up Al. Green's "pop" career. The early tracks explore Green and Willie Mitchell trying to find the formula that would traform Green into a pop ikon. The hit came with "Tired of being alone" and from then on, with tweaks in the arrangements, the "A" sides follow that winning formula.It's the "B" sides that provide the underated gems. Try "Old Time Lovin'" and in particulalr "What a wonderful thing love is" as examples of his often overlooked pleading style. On CD2 check out "I'm glad you're mine" as the defining point where Green turns back to his faith. Is it a love song - or not?.Perhaps the most personal track is "Let's get married" - supposedly for Laura Lee. In "Full of fire you can hear Green as the preacher he became."There is love" signals the end of this phase of his "pop"career, and he went on to record the "Belle" album.This double CD is an absolute must in charting the changes that Green went through. Unmissable!

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can never Say Enough about Al Green, August 30, 2000

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A customer "mistermaxxx" (usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Hi Singles A's and B's (Audio CD)

Talk about a Complete Artist? Al Green has So Much Force&Power in the Music he has done that it stills blows the Soul away.Bro Man is So Deep in Feelings&Words.Very Few People would I Call a Soul SInger that i have Heard.but you can put him in.this Double Set Highlights his Many Great Songs on The High Label.along with Willie Mitchell&The Great Memphis Musicians Al&Co Created Genius for the ages.Classic material that is TImeless&Untouchable.a Must.Great Songs&Production.