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Back Up Train
R&B / Soul · 1967 · 9 tracks

Back Up Train

Al Green

Gritty, mid-sixties soul recorded before the legendary Hi Records era. Raw vocals, driving organ, and the unpolished energy of a future icon finding his voice.

1967 · Arista/Legacy

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A raw and earnest display of 1960s soul that balances heartbreak with a swinging, optimistic rhythm.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks
04
Let Me Help You
1:48
05
I’m Reachin’ Out
2:45
06
Don’t Hurt Me No More
2:18
07
Don’t Leave Me
2:19
08
I’ll Be Good to You
2:15
10
That’s All It Takes (Lady)
2:21
11
Get Yourself Together
2:29
12
What’s It All About
1:59
13
A Lover’s Hideaway
2:41
Moments Worth Listening For
The title track's opening drum fill that signals a shift from gospel to secular longing.
The gritty, pleading repetition of the hook in 'Don’t Hurt Me No More' where his voice cracks with genuine desperation.
The surprisingly socially conscious lyrics of 'A Lover’s Hideaway' set against a bright, swinging rhythm section.
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How does Back Up Train sound next to the rest of Al Green's catalogue?

Baritone+3.9σ

The vocals lean far further into baritone than the rest of the catalogue.

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