Back Up Train
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Back Up Train is Al Green
's debut album, released by Hot Line Records, a label formed by Palmer James and Curtis Rodgers, high school friends of Al Green's. This album was released prior to signing with Hi Records
and still lists his name as "Greene".
Al Green
Albert Greene , better known as Al Green, is an American gospel and soul music singer. He reached the peak of his popularity in the 1970s, with hit singles such as "You Oughta Be With Me", "I'm Still In Love With You", "Love and Happiness", and "Let's Stay Together"...
's debut album, released by Hot Line Records, a label formed by Palmer James and Curtis Rodgers, high school friends of Al Green's. This album was released prior to signing with Hi Records
Hi Records
Hi Records was a Memphis soul and rockabilly label started in 1957 by singer Ray Harris, record store owner Joe Cuoghi, Bill Cantrell and Quinton Claunch , and three silent partners, including Cuoghi's lawyer, Nick Pesce....
and still lists his name as "Greene".
Track listing
- "Back Up Train" (Curtis Rodgers, Palmer E. James) - 2:19
- "Hot Wire" (Palmer E. James) - 2:55
- "Stop and Check Myself" (Al Green) - 1:41
- "Let Me Help You" (Palmer E. James) - 1:47
- "I’m Reachin’ Out" (Tiny Watkins) - 2:43
- "Don’t Hurt Me No More" (Curtis Rodgers, Palmer E. James) - 2:16
- "Don’t Leave Me" (Palmer E. James) - 2:17
- "I’ll Be Good to You" (Tiny Watkins) - 2:13
- "Guilty" (R. Williams) - 2:56
- "That’s All It Takes (Lady)" (Curtis Rodgers) - 2:19
- "Get Yourself Together" (Tiny Watkins, Palmer E. James) - 2:25
- "What’s It All About" (Tiny Watkins, Palmer E. James) - 1:54
- "A Lover's Hideaway" (Tiny Watkins, Palmer E. James) - 2:36