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Al Green has released a surprise new EP \u2014 a four track digital collection that arrived without warning on Friday.<\/p>\n
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Al Green has kicked 2026 into gear with some brand new music! The legendary Memphis singer and now church leader has reimagined a selection of classic songs, offering soulful covers that showcase his unmistakable voice and timeless style. The EP includes his takes on the Bee Gees\u2019 \u201cTo Love Somebody,\u201d Lou Reed\u2019s \u201cPerfect Day\u201d updated to feature British singer songwriter RAYE, The Velvet Underground\u2019s \u201cI Found a Reason,\u201d and his previously released rendition of R.E.M.\u2019s \u201cEverybody Hurts.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a statement, Green said this is music with which he feels an \u201cinstant connection\u2026 The music spoke to me, so we immediately went to work\u201d. Available now via Fat Possum Records, the project was produced by Matthew Johnson and features Green\u2019s Hi Rhythm Section band: Reverend Charles Hodges on organ; Leroy Hodges on bass; Archie \u201cHubbie\u201d Turner on piano; Will Sexton on guitar and Steve Potts from Booker T & The MG’s on drums. <\/p>\n
This release adds a new chapter to a career that has already left an indelible mark on soul music. Rising to prominence in the early 1970s with hits like \u201cLet\u2019s Stay Together,\u201d \u201cTired of Being Alone,\u201d and \u201cI\u2019m Still in Love with You,\u201d Green became one of the defining voices of the era, renowned for his effortless falsetto and deeply emotional delivery. His work with producer Willie Mitchell at Hi Records helped shape the warm, understated sound of Memphis soul, and his string of gold certified albums cemented his status as one of the genre\u2019s most influential figures. He\u2019s won 11 Grammys and has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. <\/p>\n
In the late 1970s, following a profound personal and spiritual transformation, Green shifted his focus toward gospel music and ministry, eventually becoming a pastor while continuing to record acclaimed albums across both sacred and secular styles. His return to more mainstream soul recordings in recent years \u2014 including collaborations with contemporary artists \u2014 has been welcomed by fans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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