You
Al Green
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You Who made the whole world with your hand Walked along this land Humbled as a man You came down and you changing the water to wine Gave your greatest sign By changing lives like mine How did You know I'd eventually go And take you for the Lord of my life? I'm so glad for You How did you stand the shame When they laughed at your name Your Father felt such pain Well how'd you take it But You Spoke not a word to defend Cause they'd see in the end When you rose again Whenever you spoke All the demons awoke And would tremble with fear at your sight And you Loving a world filled with hate And though the hour is late You still chose to wait But it won't be long until You Take the whole world by surprise They won't believe their eyes When You come through the skies When You return All the foolish will learn That they waited too long to decide Don't wait too long to decide
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Written by: AL GREEN, WILLIE MITCHELL
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Artist Background"You" is a song by Al Green, a popular American singer and songwriter, known for his work in soul music and gospel genres.
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Album InformationThis song is from his 1975 album titled "Al Green is Love". This was the singer's last secular album until his 2003 release "I Can't Stop".
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Song's Genre"You" has been classified as a soul song, which is a popular genre of music that originated in the African American community in the United States in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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Recording InformationLike many of Al Green's songs, "You" was recorded at the famous Hi Records studio in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Song's Release"You" was released in full length on the album "Al Green is Love" in January of 1975.
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Chart Performance"You" reached number two on the U.S. R&B charts and number 58 on the U.S. Pop Charts.
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Song's ThemeThe song is about the emotional affirmation of love, typical of Al Green's signature style which often blends the secular and the spiritual.
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CollaborationThe song, like many of Al Green's hits, was a collaboration between the singer and songwriter and producer Willie Mitchell.
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Lyrics"You," like most of Green's songs, is renown for its emotive and powerful lyrics.
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LegacyThe extensive use of Green's falsetto voice and soulful orchestrations in "You" have been influential in the shaping of R&B and Soul genres.
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Cover Versions"You" has been covered by many artists, demonstrating its lasting appeal in popular music.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, along with the "Al Green is Love" album, received favorable reviews from critics, who praised Green's songwriting and unique voice.
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