Al Green’s The Belle Album & Opinions on Mitski
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.
Nothing's About to Happen to Me Mitski
Mitski’s eighth studio album “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me” was released in February. In many ways it is her most accomplished album to date- and the one with the most songs inspired by cats.
Classic Album Dissection: Al Green’s The Belle Album
Soul legend Al Green had a string of hits in the 1970s before shocking the music world by turning to the church. Jim and Greg speak with Jimmy McDonough, author of the Al Green biography Soul Survivor, about Green’s life and music. They also examine Green’s underrated 1977 transitional record The Belle Album.
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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