
"Let's Stay Together" by Al Green is one of the most iconic soul songs ever recorded. Here’s a breakdown of its key elements:
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1. Background & Release
Artist: Al Green
Album: Let's Stay Together (1972)
Release Date: December 1971
Genre: Soul / R&B
Writers: Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Al Jackson Jr.
Producer: Willie Mitchell
Label: Hi Records
This song became Al Green's signature hit and a defining track of 1970s soul music.
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2. Chart Performance
Billboard Hot 100: #1 (January 1972) – his only song to reach this position.
Billboard R&B Chart: #1 (9 consecutive weeks).
UK Singles Chart: Peaked at #7.
Certified Gold by the RIAA