Al Greene - Ill Be Good To You

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Review by Mihai Dascalu

Album Review: "I'll Be Good To You" by Al Greene (1967) Alright, let me just say this upfront—Al Greene’s I’ll Be Good To You is one of those soul records that grabs you by the heartstrings and doesn’t let go. Released in ’67 on Hot Line Music Journal Records, it's got that raw, unfiltered funk-and-soul vibe that feels like a warm hug from someone who really gets it. Produced by Curtis Rodgers and Palmer James, with writing creds going to T. Watkins, this album hits different. Like, different-different. Now, I gotta talk about the title track, “I’ll Be Good To You.” Man, this song? It’s smooth as butter but packs an emotional punch that sneaks up on ya. The groove is tight, the bassline walks like it owns the place, and Al’s voice? Oh my god. It’s tender yet so full of conviction—you can feel every word he sings. He ain’t just singing; he’s promising, pleading, loving. When he belts out “I’ll be good to you,” it’s not just lyrics—it’s a vow. A moment of pure vulnerability wrapped up in horns and rhythm. Honestly, if this song doesn’t make you wanna grab your partner and sway real slow, I don’t know what will. Then there’s another standout—I won’t name it because life’s too short for spoilers—but trust me when I say it slaps hard. The way the keys shimmer over that steady drumbeat? Unreal. And again, Al’s vocals are front and center, dripping with emotion. There’s something about how his voice cracks ever so slightly at certain points, like he’s pouring his whole soul into the mic. Makes you wanna cry happy tears or call up an old flame. What makes this album stick with me isn’t just the music itself—it’s how human it feels. Back in ‘67, before all the polished production tricks we have today, albums like this were made with grit and guts. You can hear it in every note. It’s messy, beautiful, and completely honest. Here’s the kicker though: listening to this record feels kinda like finding an old photograph tucked inside a book. It’s nostalgic even though you weren’t there. Like peeking into a time capsule where love was simpler—or maybe more complicated, depending on how you look at it. Either way, it’s timeless. So yeah, do yourself a favor and give I’ll Be Good To You a spin. But fair warning: once Al Greene gets into your head, he might never leave. And honestly? That’s not such a bad thing. P.S. If anyone knows where I can find a vinyl copy, hit me up. My turntable misses stuff like this.

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Artist: Al Greene
Album: Ill Be Good To You
Rating: 4.67

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Filename: al-greene-ill-be-good-to-you.zip
  • MP3 size: 4.6 mb
  • FLAC size: 37 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
I’ll Be Good To You2:07

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Catalog Numbers

15, 002

Labels

Hot Line Music Journal Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • Promo

Companies

RoleCompany
Published ByTosted Music

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerCurtis Rodgers, Palmer James
Written-ByT. Watkins

About Al Greene

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Soul/gospel singer and songwriter, born 13 April 1946 in Forrest City, Arkansas, USA. He started his career as Al Greene but has used the name Al Green since the late 1960s. Al Green has also been a pastor at Memphis' Full Gospel Tabernacle since 1976. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 (Performer). Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004.

Real Name

    • Albert Leornes Greene

Name Vars

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The soulful track "I’ll Be Good To You" from Al Greene's 1967 album *Ill Be Good To You* was actually written by T. Watkins. It’s a smooth blend of funk and soul, produced by Curtis Rodgers and Palmer James. Back in the day, it was released on Hot Line Music Journal Records, a label that helped bring this gem to life. Pretty cool, right?

Comments

jimbo94com
jimbo94com
2025-03-16
Quelle sucrerie ?
theresasecojourney
theresasecojourney
2025-03-15
Nice Bassline and funky Al's vocal.
bitchcrank
bitchcrank
2025-03-14
wat a great track :-)