Liner Note Author: Colin Escott.
Recording information: American Music Recording Studio, Memphis (1967-2004); Grand Rapids, MI (1967-2004); Royal Studios, Memphis (1967-2004).
Photographers: Chris Buck; Jeffrey Mayer; Bob Levy ; Michael Ochs; Pat Rainer; Buddy Rosenburg.
An expanded version of Al Green's beloved GREATEST HITS (which was already bolstered from 10 tracks to 15 in 1995), this 21-song collection features all the tunes from the earlier editions, including his biggest singles--among them, the supremely romantic "Let's Stay Together" and the beautifully weary "Tired of Being Alone." The real draws of 2007's DEFINITIVE GREATEST HITS are the additions of the plaintive "Back Up Train," which finds the legendary soul singer in his formative late-'60s period, and the gently funky "I Can't Stop," from Green's triumphant 2003 return-to-secular-form album of the same name. Although some fans may bristle at yet another tweaking of this top-notch compilation, DEFINITIVE succeeds at painting a bigger picture of Green's impressive career. minimize