Take Me to the River
Song written by Al Green and Mabon "Teenie" Hodges / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the American documentary film, see Take Me to the River (2014 film). For the American drama film, see Take Me to the River (2015 film).
"Take Me to the River" is a 1974 song written by singer Al Green and guitarist Mabon "Teenie" Hodges. Hit versions were recorded by Syl Johnson, Talking Heads and Delbert McClinton.[2] In 2004, Al Green's original version was ranked number 117 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.[3]
Quick Facts Song by Al Green, from the album Al Green Explores Your Mind ...
"Take Me to the River" | |
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Song by Al Green | |
from the album Al Green Explores Your Mind | |
Released | October 2, 1974 (1974-10-02) |
Recorded | 1974, Memphis, Tennessee |
Genre | |
Length | 3:45 |
Label | Hi |
Songwriter(s) | Al Green, Mabon "Teenie" Hodges |
Producer(s) | Willie Mitchell |
Official audio | |
"Take Me to the River" on YouTube | |
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In 2011, the 1974 recording by Al Green was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.[4]