At 2:32, he takes it to church and qets into it. . . BUT, at 2:47 he clearly forqets about the cameras and qets stirred up and by that time the place is taken by Al... Simply beautiful...
when I searched for this, using Letterman in the criteria, I was actually looking for an earlier version than this one...he has been on Letterman doing this one before, and the drums have a very special added groove, and the mix is special too.
I don't think David Letterman was expecting Al to hug him but with Al Green you should expect the unexpected with his actions, never his singing, his singing is always on point.
did anyone else hear him reference "chicago" @ 3:01? In new york! who cares- al green is still helping people fall in love! so spiritual: "Let's stay together" (3:50 good night chicago)
how could u dislike this?
KingTV24 19 hours ago
One of the best R&B songs ever recorded. Pres Obama was good but nobody does it better than Al.......
jaylynnish 22 hours ago
Been here before but Obama brought me back today! Obama 2012!
queenat808 1 week ago
One of the great performances ever on Dave's show or anyplace.
PR46797 1 week ago
At 2:32, he takes it to church and qets into it. . . BUT, at 2:47 he clearly forqets about the cameras and qets stirred up and by that time the place is taken by Al... Simply beautiful...
butterdream20 3 weeks ago
thanks al green beautiful voice and song
quackduckduckful 1 month ago
Wow, he killed them!
carapo66 5 months ago
Oh Chicago?!? LOL it doesn't matter, people still went nutz!!! LOve it!!!
AKMAC82 5 months ago
I search his 08' performance at The BET awards it was amazing!!!!
avonmacnulty 6 months ago
there will never be a performance has good has what he did in 72
TheEman67 7 months ago
what year is thiss from?
RustySacks 9 months ago
@RustySacks
I think it's 10 years old, uploaded from a video tape:)
might be the only version available...
akmason
AKMASON 9 months ago 2
@AKMASON haha cool...
RustySacks 9 months ago
@RustySacks Al Green - More Greatest Hits was released in January 1998 so this performance is around that date.
robin14669 7 months ago
@robin14669 cool man, thanks!
RustySacks 7 months ago
@RustySacks You're very welcome, friend!
robin14669 7 months ago
Thank you so much for uploading this great live version! You don't see this anymore, were a singer loses himself in his performance. Thanks, Al.
robin14669 9 months ago
fuck. that was some next level shit.
maxtemusic 10 months ago
Me thinks the Holy Ghost hit Al while he was singing that one!!! LOL. Thanks for posting this incredible performance!!!
amd77j 10 months ago
he can still bring it good for him
WHEREtheFUNK 11 months ago
He's the absolute best!!! Took em to church!!!!!!
TheSJDJklan 1 year ago
Absolute legend!!!
MrMarkyboy1986 1 year ago
Damm i love this song
WilersonX 1 year ago
Saw him last night. The coolest guy on earth.
umpbaseball 1 year ago
That's what I'm talkin' 'bout.
Carfer22 1 year ago
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FUCK DAVID LETTERMAN
MrMarleyz 1 year ago
awesome cool i love it I ENJOY IT, IT WONDERFUL, i love his music,
september56089 1 year ago
See those security guys in the end?
Whats up with that?
zoticus1 1 year ago
Great performance of a timeless classic, and I loved how the crowd responds. Al still has it.
ugvug 1 year ago
I'll never get sick of watching Al Green perform this beautiful song. Mr Green has so much energy. 10 outta 10.
HelgaRotty 1 year ago
i love this song
lesbonbonsful 1 year ago
One of his better performances.
mummyboyz 1 year ago
Al Green-World Charisma Champion
mnaicck 1 year ago
what a performance. That's a 10 right there.
Carfer22 1 year ago
when I searched for this, using Letterman in the criteria, I was actually looking for an earlier version than this one...he has been on Letterman doing this one before, and the drums have a very special added groove, and the mix is special too.
Anyone out there have it?
It maybe NBC's version.
This of course, is still awesome!
GuitarGare 1 year ago
I'd like to know who the jerk was that gave this a thumbs down! Are they nuts!
Al Green is perfection................and a bag of chips xo
judysweetfunny 1 year ago
This so awesome it should be in HD, any chance of that?
expectador 1 year ago
damn this man has some style... so smooth...
claireffie 1 year ago
Cant help but sing along. Amazing performance as usual from the legend. Eeverybody hail Al!
mmmmiiiirrrroooo 1 year ago
hand in pocket...smooth. This guy hurts my solar plexus. He is the real deal!!! Yeah baby
SherrieLeaLaird 1 year ago
this man i blessed with something that most of us, including most performers, will never have.
TugDouglas 1 year ago
Rev. Al Green is SOUL!! The man's awesome!!
Skyflite 1 year ago
wowness
asemacintosh 1 year ago
Al Green, fantasic, salut to one of the great soul giants.
Trull100 1 year ago 3
I don't think David Letterman was expecting Al to hug him but with Al Green you should expect the unexpected with his actions, never his singing, his singing is always on point.
misspenelope40 1 year ago 3
@misspenelope40 That's cause david Letterman is a Dweeb. ha ha ya feel me.
Ephesians1957 1 year ago
LMAO @2:14....he probally needed Ben Gay after that.
porn1978 1 year ago
Started singing this when I was six! Never gets old ! Al had it then -he has it now- Everlasting Al Green! Love is Truth! WOW
GuysPapillon 1 year ago
Still sexy as ever!love you Al!
michelle73068 1 year ago 2
hahahaha jongreek nice!
yatesybaby 2 years ago 2
saw the man last thurs Melbourne Aust
what a voice brilliant
mugwamp4 2 years ago
Priceless!
clone5 2 years ago 4
WOW!! talk about taking charge of a room..... I could watch this forever
Trumpy959 2 years ago 5
shivers down my spine
thattickles18 2 years ago 2
Fantastic! Love to Al Green!
blueyedblonde100 2 years ago 2
probably one of his best performances of this song
wiggitywhacked 2 years ago 3
I LOVE this soooooooong!!!!!
'cause youuuuu make me feeeel so brand neeeew
;o)
PPforever 2 years ago
What a showman! There wasn't a dry panty in the house!
jongreek 2 years ago 25
I love Al !!! He rocks!!!!!
CCA111222 2 years ago 2
AL ROCKS THE FCUKING HOUSE!
52Cheve 2 years ago
amazing , too cool for scoooooool
duckoes 2 years ago 2
Love this guy. Awesome!
GamebullBoxing 2 years ago 3
2:02 Cuba Gooding Jr!
adamwakeling 2 years ago
that was perfect.......... perfect
rawc44 2 years ago
I LOVE THIS PERFORMANCE
Sooo Much SOUL ....I LOVE IT!!
andresrivera123 2 years ago 5
Still rocking! One of my all time favorites! Love let's stay together ...
quaddrix07 2 years ago
Lucky people in that audience that nite....
joelok48 2 years ago 2
I just listened to 6 versions of this same song by AL GREEN.... I just love this song !!!!
xoxoman1957 2 years ago 16
Hot damn!! You go Rev!!!
StrongCaramel 2 years ago 2
Cant wait too see him in Ottawa this summer!!
Letssss stay togetherrrrr
denisito1982 2 years ago
My generation of RnB unfortunately comes and goes but this kind of music will last FOREVER!
This is one timeless classic by the great AL GREEN! I even know kids who sing along and dance to this song. Just Amazing!!
Amazing song by an amazing artist!!
Thanks for the post Akmason
bigdncali83 2 years ago 4
Absolutely fantastic Mr Paul Shaffer and The CBS Orchestra, perhaps your finest hour? Thank you so very much.
Stevieraylittlewing 2 years ago 3
WOW!!! So very, very fine!
Stevieraylittlewing 2 years ago
That was when Letterman took a trip to Chicago,,,that was second city in the intro
slinker001 3 years ago
did anyone else hear him reference "chicago" @ 3:01? In new york! who cares- al green is still helping people fall in love! so spiritual: "Let's stay together" (3:50 good night chicago)
arnickshouse 3 years ago 4
The crowd is from "Chicago" that's why:)
I'll post some more videos later on you'll understand! AKMASON
AKMASON 3 years ago 2
@AKMASON ???? explain
RustySacks 9 months ago
thank you i have looked for this for a long time.
LoverANDfighter84 3 years ago
Loved it,
SEMLEY79 3 years ago
Gives me chills!!!
Best song ever!!!!
Al Green rocks!!!!
jrv7286 3 years ago 2
Great performance! thanks for posting. Awesome!
eubank12 3 years ago 3