Al Green

4 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE

Explores Your Mind is the eighth album by soul singer Al Green. The greatness of Al Green Explores Your Mind comes from a collective effort, including James Mitchell’s dreamlike string arrangements and the always skilled backing vocals of Rhodes, Chalmers & Rhodes. But the biggest draw here is Green’s phrasing and intimate vocals, making the record an extremely strong effort.

PERSONNEL:

• Wayne Jackson - (trumpet)
• Jack Hale - (trombone)
• Andrew Love, Ed Logan - (tenor sax)
• James Mitchell - (baritone sax)
• Charles Hodges - (organ, piano)
• Archie Turner, Michael Allen - (piano)
• Teenie Hodges - (guitar)
• Leroy Hodges - (bass)
• Howard Grimes - (drums, congas)
• The Memphis Strings

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy)
• A2. Take Me To The River
• A3. God Blessed Our Love
• A4. The City
• A5. One Nite Stand

• SIDE B
• B1. I'm Hooked On You
• B2. Stay With Me Forever
• B3. Hangin' On
• B4. School Days