Al Green "Jesus Is Waiting"

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truthspeaks84 (2 years ago) this touches my soul . . . i only wish i was there to see it live

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Bev4ever (2 years ago) The power of prayer is absolutely, positively, amazing! Go ahead Rev.

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BelmontShore (2 years ago) You're looking at a man at the top of his game.

There was NOTHING like Soul Train in the 70s. Nothing.

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sorayacita (2 years ago) This is my absolute favourite Al Green song anyway but i have NEVER seen it performed live, not could i imagine it would be so unbelievably mind blowing and soulfully performed. It makes me almost wish I had religion and could feel what he feels. Amazing. What an incredible man. Thank you for posting.

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daver624 (2 years ago) Rev. Al Green -- Saw the real thing -- Full Gospel Tabernacle -- Hale Road -- Memphis, TN -- May 6, 2007 -- You laugh, you cry, you take off your shoes, you dance -- Tell him where you're from -- Will never forget it! Daver624

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bwell3 (2 years ago) Amazing soul and charisma. Lawd have mercy.

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likr604 (2 years ago) this is wo wonderful I can't stay off of my home page because I have this video on it and it is inspireing me to be strong he will be blessed becuse this song is bringing me out of a slump thanks Al Greeen and thank you so much for posting Peace & Love

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MCbomba (2 years ago) Good Lord, we are all blessed to have seen this I just hope my children and there children's children we be lucky enoungh to know who Rev. Al Green is.

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SisterVivian (2 years ago) How do you spell "charisma"? A-L-G-R-E-E-N

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Realhop (2 years ago) This song is unbelievable. I keep listening it over and over again

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pekoe67 (2 years ago) I was lucky enough to see- witness- AG in concert about 15 yrs ago. I remember him bouncing up and down on his knees, shrieking in perfect pitch.

I was impressed.

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pekoe67 (2 years ago) I wrote my comment while waiting for song to download and I have to say...

WHAT A BAND !!!

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MODbelle (2 years ago) This moved me to tears. Such feeling.Love it.

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ebntje (2 years ago) I remember seeing this particular Soul Train.You know I went and bought the Call Me Album immediately.Still have it.Call Me is Al Green's best overall LP.

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ButteredSoul (2 years ago)  I don't know. I'm Still in Love With You might be his best. Ah heck... why debate? I just have both of them!!

Hey, do a search for Al Green People Get Ready and you'll see another goose bump live performance.

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michkatech (2 years ago) Don't you miss the days when you could wear yellow pants....on stage!!...and no one cares cuz you are tearin it up!!

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bdublu11 (2 years ago) Al took Soul Train to churrrrchhhhh. Classic

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pplof2day (2 years ago) Who else but Rev. Al could turn Soul Train into a revival.

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DnC1563 (2 years ago) Al you were really feeling the spirit when you performed this live.

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meadowview300 (1 year ago) Can I get a amen

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Jtinnon (1 year ago) I say He should have started Preaching after this song Man! I love Al Green

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msbutler59 (1 year ago) I forgot to mention this performance reminds me of church with the full accompanyment of instruments and the freedom of expression. THIS is the sort of music that should have the people dancing. Praise God in the dance, SHOUT unto God with the voice of triumph, praise Him with the stringed instruments, the horns, the drums and the cymbals. HALLELUJAH!!!

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vurnt22 (1 year ago) OhmiGawd the Blend!!!! Check the tenor man's background vocal-What!? Then check the percussionist in the silver hood in the back-"I Wish the band would just..." And the drummer! The mighty Hodges Brothers on guitar and organ! The nuschool R&B and Gospel players cain't get close to this...Feeling...Awesome.

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sherriep (1 year ago) man every time i watch this i have a religious experience,this is what you call music you touches you and that you can feel!!!go head on al with yo bad self!!!!

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karmaj32 (1 year ago) Outstanding music, he's singing from his heart and soul. Thank you for posting

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CRAZOLA3 (1 year ago) i absoulutely agree very powerful soul train was his that day

 

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00calvin (1 year ago) album cut on his call me lp 1973....hi records

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ladyrock61 (1 year ago) I was 14Yrs.old,when I listen 1.Time to Al and 34 Years later I feel the same listen to him singing...cool

 

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DaddyFatsack2k1 (1 year ago) This is incredible. Another example of how efforless his voice was. I hope that one day we will come to know the fullness of his legacy as an artist. This was the TRUE King of Stage.. find the history people.. you will be pleased that you did!

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hendersondc (1 year ago) Real passion N dis performance ! ! ! Soul Train should make all performers sing LIVE so we can C who has real talent ! ! 1

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dip334 (1 year ago) al green is by far 1 of the greatest of al time!!!!!i'd like 2 see some of these young boys hit those notes!!!!

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afsanchez001 (1 year ago) Preach my brother! Say it again...

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lindareena (1 year ago) This is a Masterpiece!

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Chellspirit (1 year ago) OMG...there are no words :)

This was amazing to see it again after all these years. TBS aired this on Soul Train Classic last week.

Al you still got it.

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Aragona1 (1 year ago) Great feeling ... that's Soul!

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shortrax (1 year ago) So glad that Al was captured on video at his peak doing this song, one of his very best. Brilliant post.

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hasonme (1 year ago) the kingdon the power and the glory... Jesus is waiiiiten... Make up yo mindddd.. heeeaaaa... say is aagain.. Jesus is waaaaitinng..

The JAM THE JAM... THE JAM... JESUS IS WAITINGGGG.. HELP ME; I'LL HELP YOU, SAVE MY SOUL...

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StoryNClark (1 year ago) it's odd that on Soul Train...SOUL TRAIN of all places...is where i'd hear the most soulful and relevant recitation of the Lord's Prayer i've ever known.

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rjcspecial (1 year ago) Can someone please please tell me how to get this song, preferably this version.

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modestosplat (1 year ago) This is off "CALL ME" which in my opinion is his best album.

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xxoorrtt (1 year ago) One of the kings of soul throws in some Gospel. This is great period in any genre!!! Thanks for the great find and post awesome!!!

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mingosan2006 (1 year ago) you dont hear raw talent like that anymore

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xxoorrtt (1 year ago) You cannot speak of soul without All Green.The artists of today should have to watch this, they would see what true tallent is. Not just a bunch of jumbled lyrics and thumping bass. Keep on, keeping on Rev. Al!!!!!!

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PlatinumQueen1 (1 year ago) Al Green don't sing HE SAAAAAAANGS!!! Blow it Al.

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jenebi (1 year ago) Powerful...we all have just went to church and we are better for it....

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kickoff48 (1 year ago) What an incredible song...what an incredible voice and talent! Marvelous!!!

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PlatinumQueen1 (11 months ago) I Love U Al Green, Thanks for blessings us with so much BEAUTIFUL Music, His voice is so soothing you feel good after LISTENING to Al Green Music, I don't care what you going through he has a song for it and trust you will feel it!!

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hasonme (11 months ago) I listen to this song every monday... and youtube onec a week. it gets me in the mood... Mondays are alway crazy for me.. Reminds to be strong and the lydrics plain and clear help me orcharstrate my life with Jesus.. Weather or not a person is christian so not.. Its a very nice song... Any person should enjoy classic music from the old school.. Peace

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DanielBowden1975 (9 months ago) The last of the great southern soul singers.

God bless you Al

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skypaged (8 months ago) what's up with his right hand?

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Dazzo60 (8 months ago) He fell 12 feet off a stage and broke his arm. Did not seem to effect his voice a bit lol

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sandydidit (7 months ago) Thanks so much for posting! This is one of the best examples of the Reverend's pure hypnotic power in live performance. The way he lets the music go slow, then build, then go slow again, then build and finally, er, "climax" is peerless. Green has never been an artist to shy away from intermingling the sacred and the sexual.

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BabyG18 (7 months ago) this song is touching I LOVE u al! u took us to church with this track

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teakawks00 (6 months ago) i actually saw this performance on soul train in the mid-1970s. the drummer is the dynamite Mr. Howard Grimes, he was the dynamic centerstone of the Green band. Not sure whatever happened to Mr. Grimes. I'd like to know. He was so very talented.

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grcentro (6 months ago) A little info about Howard Grimes:

memphissound . blogspot . com/2007/05/howard-grimes_20 . html

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rww44 (1 month ago) The Reverend..the legend. No, this does not get any better.

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Memyai (4 weeks ago) Al Green is definitely a legend...he uses his vocals like an amazing instrument!

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dhelpfulhands (2 weeks ago) Who was the background singer backing Al he is freakin' awesome!!! Such soul ringing an echo. Please tell me someone if you know.

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Raziel93PL (2 weeks ago) @dhelpfulhands As a start - it is the saxophonist singing. I personally dont know his name.

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7teenDays (1 week ago) My brother and I used to play church Sunday afternoons. This was one of our songs back then, but we never turned it out like this...Rev did it!