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Maxwell, "Simply Beautiful" (The Jay-Z of Blogging)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:42:57 GMT

Duringi the Al Green tribute on this year's BET Awards, one of my favorite singers performed one of my favorite songs. As with when he covered Kate Bush's "This Woman's Work", Maxwell's got the chops to actually best an artist while covering th... Read and post comments | Send to a friend

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Al Green - 'Lay It Down' (the cool hunter)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:26:06 GMT

Unlimited credits are in the offing for whoever brought the majestic Al Green (http://www.algreenmusic.com/) together with producers Guestlove and James Poyser. Green's new album, Lay It Down', is the best cut of soul you're likely to hear all year. With guest spots featuring Anthony Hamilton and John Legend this is one very modern album and an absolutely essential addition to your Al...

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Al Green Makes Carnegie Hall His Love Church (Vulture)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:27:55 GMT

"Just make sure this gets back to row F, seat fifteen, okay? Thanks." Photo: Ryan Muir We didn’t quite catch what came before it — the man’s a soul legend, not a trained public speaker — but Al Green wrapped up one of his asides to a packed Carnegie Hall audience Friday night with a reference to someone who once, apparently, “literally sang his pants off.” The reverend’s pants, shame on you...

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Music Review | Al Green and Dianne Reeves: Sweet-Talking a Crowd With Flirting and Flowers (New York Times)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:01:14 GMT

An Al Green concert is a hodgepodge of virtuosity, teasing, flirting, preaching, making faces, dancing, flinging red roses and coaching audience participation.

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Al Green, Dianne Reeves : Al Green, Dianne Reeves @ Carnegie Hall (prefixmag.com)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:37:18 GMT

Photo gallery of Al Green, Dianne Reeves @ Carnegie Hall for the JVC Jazz Festival (June 27, 2008).

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Saturday Miscellania: “Is Fidel Part of the Zionist Movement'” (The New Centrist)

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:44:36 GMT

The wife and I went to Carnegie Hall last night to see Al Green and Dianne Reeves. It was a fantastic show. Ms. Reeves’ filled the entire hall with her rich voice. And her band were no slouches either. When Mr. Green took the stage the place went wild. It felt more like a stadium [...]

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Homeland Security Committee Introduces Bills to Enhance Nation's Preparedness and Response Capabilities (News Unfiltered)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:44:18 GMT

Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response, and Rep. Al Green (D-TX), Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, announced the introduction of three bills to enhance the nation's preparedness and response capabilities. Full release

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Single Minded: Al Green, Spoon and Liz Phair (Rock and Roll Daily)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:48:24 GMT

Every Tuesday Single Minded highlights new tracks hitting stores (or the Web) this week. On Fridays, come back for rarities, remixes, mash-ups and more. Al Green, “Love & Happiness” [Live] Al Green apologized that his vocals here are a bit rough, claiming he was nervous. On a related note, to everyone we’ve ever done karaoke with: We [...]

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Al Green - Let's Stay Together (Today's Blog Music)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:33:49 GMT

in post LA Times: Green Day at the Shrine & Ten Rambling Thoughts on the BET Awards from The Passion of the Weiss .

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Al Green - Love and Happiness (Today's Blog Music)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:33:49 GMT

in post LA Times: Green Day at the Shrine & Ten Rambling Thoughts on the BET Awards from The Passion of the Weiss .

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Love and Happiness - - BET Awards 2008 (Video) (prefix)

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:01:54 GMT

Here's video of Al Green performing "Love and Happiness" at the 2008 BET Awards.

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2008 BET AWARDS PERFORMANCES RIHANNA, ALICIA KEYS, USHER, CHRIS BROWN, CIARA,FERGIE, JD,NE-YO,KEYSHIA COLE LIL KIM, MAXWELL, JILL SCOTT, AL GREEN VIDEO (Binside TV)

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Here are some performances and Highlights from the BET Awards. We like to mention some of our favorite surprises at the show. Alicia Keys had a historic "girl power" theme...

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Britain turns Green (No Rock & Roll Fun)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:08:00 GMT

The Reverend Al Green is on his way to the UK. Not quite yet, to be clear, but he'll be heading here come October: Tuesday 28th October - Birmingham NIA Arena Thursday 30th October - Glasgow Clyde Auditorium Monday 3rd November - Manchester Evening News Arena Wednesday 5th November - London Royal Albert Hall Thursday 6th November - London Hammersmith Apollo

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BET Awards Wrap Up: Al Green Amazes, Jill Scott Engaged, More (HRS News)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:36:56 GMT

Jill Scott’s engagement ring was just one on the observations at last night’s BET Awards in Los Angeles. Her drummer, Lil John Roberts is reportedly the lucky man. Kanye West and UGK lead the winners for the night with two awards each. Barack Obama buzz swept through the BET Awards. Reverend Al Green gave a ridiculous performance of [...]

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Al Green announces new UK dates (2008) (IndieLondon)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:29:14 GMT

AL Green has announced a series of UK tour dates, including two nights in London in November. The tour follows hot on the heels of Al Green’s critically acclaimed new studio album Lay It Down , produced by Ahmir Thompson of The Roots. Tickets go on sale Friday 27th June. The dates are: October 28 – Birmingham NIA Arena 30 – Glasgow Clyde Auditorium November 3 – Manchester Evening News...

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Arena date for soul survivor (Manchester Evening News)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:51:28 GMT

NOT every church minister has to find time to polish his Grammy awards between baptisms and marriages. Al Green has announced a huge show here this winter.

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Young Artists Won The Awards, But Al Green Brought Down The House (Stereohyped)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:46:34 GMT

... wanting (a Beyonce performance. I have a problem). But things started to pick up considerably when Alicia Keys performed and brought out SWV, TLC, and En Vogue. The whole performance, but especially AKeys, SWV and En Vogue, reminded me of the days when popular musicians could actually sing live and sound good doing it. In other news: Kanye West appeared very humble, Lil Wayne appeared very sober,...

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‘08 BET AWARDS PRESSROOM & ARRIVAL PICS (Concrete Loop)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:38:01 GMT

The ‘8 BET Awards were held in Los Angeles on Tuesday. I peeped the show and while it had some great moments (gotta love Al Green and the girl groups), it wasn’t as good as expected. Anyway, peep some of these arrival and press room photos we got of the event. Tianna is [...]

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Maxwell Thinks BET Is Simply Beautiful [Videodrone] (Idolator)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:15:00 GMT

Al Green was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at last night's BET Awards, and to celebrate him, the producers had Jill Scott and Anthony Hamilton pay tribute to him in song. And then came Maxwell, who brought down the house (and inspired the above YouTube user to pull out her video camera) with his version of "Simply Beautiful." Apparently this performance is something of a prelude...

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T-Pain, Lil Wayne dominate BET Awards (http://www.CelebrityVideoTube.com)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:43:36 GMT

Entertainment Weekly Usher, Alicia Keys, Chris Brown among celebrities at BET Awards Famed record producer Quincy Jones receives Humanitarian Award Singer Al Green receives Lifetime Achievement Award Read the full article here

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