Daily Tune On - Al Green, Bring in the New Year With “Love and Happiness”
I don’t think this is what the rabbi’s had in mind, but I thought it would be nice to bring in the year 5769 with a little “Love and Happiness” and “Mr. Soul” himself the one and only Al Green. For me his vocals and his heart are as sweet as apple’s dipped in honey helping to bring in a good, healthy, happy, and of course sweet New Year.
This is a time of reflection for Jews and for me Al Green and his music can be used as a measuring stick, a mirror or reflecting pool. His music takes me back. At the sound of his voice I can visualize who I was in other Audrey lives during my brief time on this planet, feeling with all my senses that person of the past. I can listen to and enjoy his music in the present, seeing where it takes me as he is always uplifting; and I can imagine a brighter future because in his music I experience my soul, and I’d have to say “I believe” whatever that means. Al Green and his music touch me in a deep place and that is what music can many times be for me. It is something spiritual that runs through my veins and connects me to a higher place, other people, and this planet.
I grew up listening to Al Green, and his music has accompanied me on my own life long tour and journey. Sometimes there’s no one better to listen to. His songwriting is up there in the category of all-time greats, and if I’m allowed to say during this sacred time when asked the question of who puts you “in the mood” to make a connection with someone you love, one of my favorites would have to be the voice, sounds, and songs of Al Green. After all, isn’t it about “love and happiness?”
To add a little “Love and Happiness” to your life, just click on the link below or cut and paste it into your browser.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cwYpefWD3Y&feature=related
October 1st, 2008 at 10:42 am
Nice piece. Very timely…on many levels. Thanks for reminding us of the power of music to help us connect with our higher selves.