Take Me To The River - Syl Johnson (1974) (HD Quality)

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"Take Me To The River" - Syl Johnson (1975); written by Al Green & Mabon Hodges.
Album: "Total Explosion"
The record company "Hi-Records" did not release Al Green's track as a single, but instead passed the song to his labelmate, Syl Johnson. Johnson's recording of the song, featuring most of the same musicians as on Green's version, but with additional harmonica and a grittier vocal performance, reached #7 on the US Bilboard R&B chart in 1975. It was his most successful single.
Al Green himself stated in his 2000 autobiography "Take Me to the River" that he preferred Syl Johnson's '75 cover of the song. Johnson's version slows the rhythm down as it turns into the archetypal Memphis shuffle.
"Take Me to the River" has become Al Green's second most popular song next to "Let's Stay Together" . Not too bad for a song that wasn't even released as a single at the time.

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I had the distinct pleasure of meeting and visiting with Mr Johnson today, what an immense character. His walls are decorated with Platinum and Gold records. Enjoyed my visit immensely.

johnlillis
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*R I P Syl Johnson - July 1, 1936 - February 6, 2022*

SaphirSouenEstherG
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RIP Syl. A man with a soul who could sing soul.

jonathaneffemey
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RIP Syl. One of the great artists, Everybody knew your music but few knew your name!

SholtoRamsay
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This was the only version of this song the DJs played in the Mississippi Delta during the mid 70s. It is far better than Al's as far as I am concerned. RIP Mr. Syl Johnson...really loved your singing.

skidamaffews
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This bloke is brilliant and so is the song

davidwalsh
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Wow man...Love the original...by Al Green & Mabon 'Teenie' Hodges...but man, this version by Syl Johnson is freakin Amazing.

jimdartouzos
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My absolute favorite version of this song!

TheDonnalovesmusic
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Bought this 45 record at Record Bar as soon as I heard it on the radio. Blew me away. Phenomenal singer! Best song Al Greene ever wrote!

addieandleesfunplayaddiean
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En alweer een fantastische cover van dit grandioze lied. Niet alleen zijn er meerdere van de Talking Heads, voor wie in '78 gezien hun scène ver buiten hun comfort zone zaten (maar ik vind die van The Name Of This Band... hun beste), ook Lorde waagde zich hieraan. Hier horen we ook weer een fantastische versie! Met precies dat zuidelijke gevoel!

HannekeErnst-Jan
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One of best version to ever been recorded

deangray
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🎤🎤🎤🎤🎶🎶🎶👑👑👑👑👑👑🙏la mejor època. Por siglos !!!

dianam
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I wonder how many people heard this version and thought it was Al Green?
Syl Johnson's version was the hit in July 1975.

georgethedj
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Never heard of syl johnson. I do like this slower version.

deebin
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Hi love this song one of the best thank you

garygiampa
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I love every version but my favorite is by talking heads

stephaniemontgomery
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SYL GRABÓ ESTE TEMA EN SU AL BUM BACK IN GAME 1994 TEMA 6. ALBUM DE 5 * * * * * con la HI RHYTHM SECTION. SALUDOS A TODOS LOS FANS DE SYL J.

marcos
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I see where Syleena Johnson gets her singing and writing talents from; her daddy.

dreadpassion
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I hope Syl Johnson Estate got plenty of royalties from the singing fish.

devans
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He did it before Al Green it was his song. He's sleena and chad johnson dad.

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