Grand Rapid's Very Own Icon, Al Green

Green released his next album, Al Green Gets Next to You, at the end of 1970 which featured his legendary first hit single, “Tired of Being Alone.” In 1972, Green released “Let’s Stay Together,” which reached number eight on the pop charts, and four months later he released “I’m Still in Love with You,” which reached number four on the charts. His songs “Call Me,” “Here I Am,” and “Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy),” became top ten gold singles, lasting star power.

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