Born of humble origins in Arkansas in 1946, Al Green was to emerge as the first great soul singer of the 1970s and arguably the last great Southern singer, issuing records that were to influence not only his contemporaries, but veterans like Marvin Gaye. Take Me to the River is not an easy story.
This is an honest life, told openly and with a frankness seldom seen in books of this ilk. However, while there are undoubted moments of tragedy, Green demonstrates reasons for resistance, joy, and, ultimately, celebration. With the assistance of renowned music writer Davin Seay, Take Me to the River relates the turbulent, fascinating and inspirational life of one of the real stars of twentieth-century music.
- ISBN10 1841951870
- ISBN13 9781841951874
- Publish Date 12 February 2002 (first published 5 September 2000)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 27 December 2012
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Canongate Books Ltd
- Edition Main
- Format Paperback
- Pages 352
- Language English