Let's Stay Together

Al Green

About Let's Stay Together

"Let's Stay Together" is a song by American singer Al Green from his 1972 album of the same name. It was produced and recorded by Willie Mitchell, and mixed by Mitchell and Terry Manning. Released as a single in 1971, "Let's Stay Together" reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and remained on the chart for 16 weeks and also topped Billboard's R&B chart for nine weeks. Billboard ranked it as the number 11 song of 1972. It was ranked the 60th greatest song of all time by Rolling Stone magazine on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It was selected by the Library of Congress as a 2010 addition to the National Recording Registry, which selects recordings annually that are "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". The song went on to claim the number 1 position on the Billboard Year-End chart as an R&B song for 1972. 


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Let's stay together

I, I'm  I'm so in love with you
Whatever you want to do
Is all right with me
Cause you make me feel so brand new
And I want to spend my life with you

Let me say that since, baby, since we've been together
Loving you forever
Is what I need
Let me, be the one you come running to
I'll never be untrue

Oh baby
Let's, let's stay together (gether)
Lovin' you whether, whether
Times are good or bad, happy or sad
Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah
Whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

Why, why some people break up
Then turn around and make up
I just can't see
You'd never do that to me (would you, baby)
Staying around you is all I see
(Here's what I want us do)

Let's, we oughta stay together (gether)
Loving you whether, whether
Times are good or bad, happy or sad
Come on
Let's stay,(let's stay together) let's stay together
Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad

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Al Green

Albert Greene (born April 13, 1946), better known as Al Green or Reverend Al Green, is an American gospel and soul music singer. He reached the peak of his popularity in the 1970s, with hit singles such as "You Oughta Be With Me", "I'm Still In Love With You", "Love and Happiness", and "Let's Stay Together". In 2005, Rolling Stone named him No. 66 in their list of the '100 Greatest Artists of All Time'. The nomination stated that "people are born to do certain things, and Al was born to make us smile." The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted Green in 1995, referring to him as "one of the most gifted purveyors of soul music." Green has sold more than 20 million records. more »

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Written by: Willie Mitchell, Al Green, Al Jackson Jr

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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14 facts about this song

Chart Success
"Let's Stay Together" topped the "Billboard Hot 100" and stayed there for 16 weeks after its release.
Popularity
The song is considered Al Green's signature song and earned him the name 'The Last of the Great Soul Singers' by many music critics.
Sales
It sold over two million copies within the first year of its release.
Genre
The song is a blend of soul and R&B, which was a revolutionary combination at that time.
Year of Release
This classic hit was released in 1971.
Grammy Hall of Fame
In recognition of its cultural significance, "Let's Stay Together" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.
Record Producers
The song was produced and written by Willie Mitchell and Al Green.
Albums
The song was the lead single in Al Green’s 1972 album of the same name.
Covers and Remakes
There have been many covers and remakes of this song, but the most notable one is probably Tina Turner's version, released in 1983, which revitalised her career.
Presidential Performance
Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" was famously performed by then US President Barack Obama at a fundraiser in the Apollo Theater, New York in 2012. He sang a few lines from the song which later made headlines.
Rolling Stone Rating
"Let's Stay Together" is rated sixty-first on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
Film and Television
The song has been featured in several movies and TV shows including Quentin Tarantino’s movie “Pulp Fiction.”
Music Video
The music video for "Let's Stay Together" was believed to be one of the earlier ones in the history of music videos, as it was filmed and broadcasted on the TV show "Soul Train."
Award Nominations
The song was nominated for "Best R&B Song" and "Best Male R&B Vocal Performance" at the 15th Grammy Awards in 1973.

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