Love and Happiness

Al Green

About Love and Happiness

"Love and Happiness" is a 1972 song by Al Green from his album I'm Still in Love with You. Green co-wrote the song with Teenie Hodges. It was released as a single in the United Kingdom on London Records in 1973 and in the United States on Hi Records in 1977. It has been covered by Etta James, Al Jarreau, and many other performers. The song was rated #98 in Rolling Stones's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and #861 in Dave Marsh's The Heart of Rock & Soul: The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made. Soul Train historian Stephen McMillian called it "quintessential Al Green" and "one of the greatest soul songs of all time." Writing in Vibe, Alan Light called it "perhaps his most perfect song." 


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1997
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Love and happiness, yeah
Something that can make you do wrong, make you do right

Love 
Love  and happiness
But wait a minute
Something's going wrong
Someone's on the phone
Three o'clock in the morning
Talkin' about how she can make it right, yeah
Well, happiness is when, you really feel good with somebody
But nothing wrong with being in love with someone, yeah
Oh, baby, love and happiness
Love and happiness
Love and happiness (love and happiness) oh

I have to say
Love and happiness (love and happiness)
Love and happiness (love and happiness)
You be good to me
I'll be good to you
We'll be together, yeah
We'll see each other
Walk away with victory, yeah oh baby
Love and happiness (love and happiness)
Love and happiness (love and happiness)

Hey, hey, hey, hey
Make you do right, love'll make you do wrong
Make you come home early
Make you stay out all night long
The power of love

Wait a minute
Let me tell you
Oh the power
Power of love
Power of love, power
Make you do right, love'll make you do wrong
Ha yeah
(Love and happiness, love and happiness)
Say love
(Love and happiness, love and happiness)
Make you want to dance
Love and happiness

Love is, wait a minute, love is
Yeah, walkin' together, yeah, talkin' together
Say it again, say it together, yeah
Say wanna moans
Moan for love, say, hmm
Moan for love, hmm
Moan for love
Talkin' 'bout the power

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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: Al Green, Mabon Lewis Hodges

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Love and Happiness" is a 1972 song by Al Green from his album I'm Still in Love with You.
Soul genre
It is known for its unique mix of gospel and smooth soul sounds, reflecting Al Green's tremendous prowess as a soul singer.
Billboard Ranking
The song reached number 10 on the Billboard R&B chart, and number 104 on the Billboard pop chart when it was released.
Grammy Hall of Fame
As a testament to its timeless appeal, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2010.
David G. Dunlap's Comment
In 2006, New York Times writer David G. Dunlap described "Love and Happiness" as "one of a handful of songs from the past quarter-century that can be measurably said to have transformed the world".
Al Jarreau’s Version
In 1982, renowned jazz singer Al Jarreau recorded his version of "Love and Happiness" for his album Breakin' Away.
Grammy Award
This album earned Jarreau two Grammy Awards in 1982 including Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male for the title track and Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Male for the album.
Etta James’s Cover
Etta James, widely beloved blues, R&B, soul and jazz singer, also performed her own striking rendition of "Love and Happiness".
Song Compilation
Her version of the song was part of her 1998 album "Life, Love & the Blues".
James' Signature Style
James's soulful and powerful vocals brought a great depth of emotion to the song, blending blues and soul in her notable style.

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