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Have a Good Time

by Al Green

Released: November 18, 1976

Soul

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"Have a Good Time" is the 11th studio album by soul singer Al Green, released in 1976. The album captures the evolving sound of Al Green in the mid-70s, as he navigated a shift toward a more pop-oriented style while maintaining his roots in soul and gospel music. The album marks a period in Green's career where he continued to blend his signature soulful sound with a more polished, mainstream appeal.

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Have A Good Time

"Have a Good Time" is the 11th studio album by soul singer Al Green, released in 1976.

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While it didn’t achieve the same level of critical acclaim or commercial success as some of his earlier works, Have a Good Time still features Green's distinctive smooth vocals and emotional delivery, particularly on tracks like "Full of Fire" and the title track.

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"Have a Good Time" is the 11th studio album by soul singer Al Green, released in 1976. The album marks a period in Green's career where he continued to blend his signature soulful sound with a more polished, mainstream appeal. While it didn’t achieve the same level of critical acclaim or commercial success as some of his earlier works, Have a Good Time still features Green's distinctive smooth vocals and emotional delivery, particularly on tracks like "Full of Fire" and the title track. The album captures the evolving sound of Al Green in the mid-70s, as he navigated a shift toward a more pop-oriented style while maintaining his roots in soul and gospel music.