Al Green sang some of the most acclaimed soul records of the 1970s. So when he decided to leave it all behind for the church, many questioned why. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot discuss Al Green's life and his pivotal first gospel album, Belle with biographer Jimmy McDonough. Plus, they review the new album from Mitski.

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Featured Songs:

Al Green, "Belle," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977

The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967

Mitski, "Where's My Phone?," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026

Mitski, "That White Cat," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026

Mitski, "Lightning," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026

Mitski, "Charon's Obol," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026

Mitski, "If I Leave," Nothing's About to Happen to Me, Dead Oceans, 2026

Al Green, "I'm Still in Love with You," I'm Still In Love with You, Hi, 1972

Jackie Wilson, "Baby Workout," Baby Workout (Single), Brunswick, 1960

Al Greene, "Back Up Train," Back Up Train , Hot Line Music Journal, 1967

Al Green, "Tired of Being Alone," Al Green Gets Next to You, Hi, 1971

Al Green, "Let's Stay Together," Let's Stay Together, Hi, 1971

Willie Mitchell, "Groovin'," Solid Soul, Hi, 1967

Al Green, "Love and Happiness," I'm Still In Love with You, Hi, 1972

Al Green, "Jesus is Waiting," Call Me, Hi, 1973

Al Green, "Dream," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977

Al Green, "I Feel Good," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977

Al Green, "All 'n' All," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977

Al Green, "Chariots of Fire," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977

Al Green featuring Anthony Hamilton, "You've Got the Love I Need," Lay It Down, Blue Note, 2008

Al Green, "Georgia Boy," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977

Al Green , "Feels Like Summer," The Belle Album, Hi, 1977

Al Green , "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms," I'll Rise Again, The Right Stuff, 1983

Niall Connolly, "To Be a Stone," To Be a Stone (Single), self-released, 2025

The Cars, "You're All I've Got Tonight," The Cars, Elektra, 1978

Buffalo Tom, "Tangerine," Sleepy Eyed, Beggars Banquet, 1995

Snow Tha Product, "Alligator," M.a.M.A, self-released, 2025

Private Wives, "Haymaker," Three of Swords, Farmer & The Owl, 2026

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