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1982 studio album by Al Green
Precious Lord is an album by the American musician
Al Green , released in 1982.
[2] It peaked at No. 1 on Billboard' s Top Gospel Albums chart.
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Critical reception
Robert Christgau thought that "the Memphis groove of Al's first two Myrrh albums had somehow turned into rote tent-gospel timekeeping."
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The New York Times wrote that "Green works audacious transformations on some of the most beloved gospel standards, turning them into bright, upbeat pop."
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Track listing
"
Precious Lord " (
Thomas A. Dorsey ) - 3:12
"
What a Friend We Have in Jesus " - 4:15
"
The Old Rugged Cross " - 3:27
"Morningstar" (Moses Dillard, Sharon Michalsky) - 3:26
"
How Great Thou Art " - 3:34
"
Glory To His Name " - 2:57
"
Rock of Ages " - 2:35
"
In the Garden " - 3:59
"Hallelujah (I Just Want to Praise the Lord)" (Al Green, Moses Dillard) - 4:40
Personnel
Al Green – lead vocals, arrangements (2, 6, 7)
David Briggs – keyboards
Tony Brown – keyboards
Kenny Bell – guitars
Moses Dillard – guitars
Bob Wray – bass
Larrie Londin – drums
Jerry Peters – horn and string arrangements
The Nashville Hornworks – horns
The "A" Strings – strings
Anita Ball – backing vocals
Francine Belcher – backing vocals
Lea Jane Berinati – backing vocals
Kim Fleming – backing vocals
Vicki Hampton – backing vocals
Bobby Jones – backing vocals
Donna McElroy – backing vocals
Temple Riser – backing vocals
Karen Taylor – backing vocals
Production
Al Green – producer
Bill Cantrell – associate producer
Quinton Claunch – associate producer
Billy Sherrill – engineer, mixing
Hank Williams – mastering at Woodland Studios (Nashville, Tennessee)
Alan Messer – photography
References
Studio albums
Initial R&B albums Gospel albums Later secular albums
Other albums Singles Related articles