Al Green ~ Love And Happiness 1977 Disco Purrfection Version

Well, its Victoria Day in Canada, a national holiday so I decided to put out the last entry for "The Nice Guys" remix project, Al Green's "Love And Happiness" recorded for his 1972 LP "I'm Still In Love With You". The single was put out in the UK in 1973, but did not see release in the US until 1977, long after Al's career had faded from the charts and as a result it bubbled under the American pop charts at #104. While the public was blissfully unaware of it, critics heralded the song as "one of the greatest soul songs of all time." Green reports that there was some trouble getting the elements right while recording it. The take that got released had co writer Teenie Hodges counting off on a cardboard box with his foot, and that is the sound you hear at the start of this remix. He also noted that the tempo was the most important part to producer Willie Mitchell, and that it was like "mixing explosive chemicals, everything had to be added at just the right time and just the right dose." Earnest Jackson covered the song in 1973, it entered the chart June 2, 1973 at 100, then it surged up to #70, #65, and began its chart descent its fourth week dropping to #72 and then off the chart the following week. Since then, the song has been covered by a wide array of artists like Etta James, Al Jarreau, David Sanborn, Graham Central Station, Toots and the Maytals, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Morgan Heritage and Living Colour. It also made it onto the soundtrack of the 2016 movie,
"The Nice Guys" starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe.

[apollosolo]

Despite the lack of airplay and coverage back in the day by radio stations, on the Brown side of Town, this song had booties BANGIN, asses SHAKIN, heads BOBBIN, fingers SNAPPIN, toes TAPPIN and feet STUMPIN all night long from bedrooms, out on the streets, to bars and clubs. Thanks for this lengthy version DJDiscoCat, YouTube and most of all Mister Al Green for creating one of the most, raw, Gospel driven, downhome, gut bucket, gritty, dirty NASTY funk groove songs ever...EVER!

[benjaminmartinezjr]

Dude that old beat up loosely screwed drum kit sound killer somehow like if the skins are worn out or have holes in some o them or not tight

[seniorlady]

So f--ing awesome! saw him perform live in LA. LOVE his funk and smooth voice! This track is one of the best!!

[Cpthyw]

I work at a movie theatre... and jam to this every time I clean a Nice Guys theatre

[KCED]

I was sampling songs for a possible "Disco Night" at a local college basketball game (at least music for timeouts and halftime) and came upon this and other Disco Purrfection tracks here on YouTube. These are TERRIFIC remixes. Very well done!

[WARDKUSTOMZ]

I was hoping for a remix of this one. Thanks. It is exactly how i thought it should have been done.

[danielstefane]

Al Green the best love your remix you are one of the best remix DJ'S july 2021

[chillin]

ԼƠƔЄღ & Happiness is just what I wish for you my Dearest friend an awesome remix... as always you lift my spirits WAY UP with your Musical Magic...🎧💃👠 .Thank you Rev Al Green for all of your beautiful music...
Thank you @DJDiscoCatV2 for always placin' a HUGE smile on my face...Peace & Respect Always...❤🎶

[vickiecerda]

Thank you for this Gem Papa Cat !!! On my e ay to work on the bus and ran across this, thanks for giving us the history on this, yes many have covered this, but to me the Only One who I Love, Love, Love is Al Green, no one can do better or smoother or more Soulful, so I'm going to hear it all weekend! Love and Happiness to everyone!

[gyromurphy]

This sounds amazing. Thank you for putting up a clear quality version.

[nevillewilliams]

Only discovered your channel today and got hooked for six (6) hours, simply wicked.
I'll be back!

[johnwilliams]

Just now realized after hearing this version that beginning guitar riff sounds like the guitar line from “Meet Me in the Bottoms” by Howlin Wolf”.

[chillin]

Special request....Madleen Kane " Secret Love Affair" Ooohh Y♥E♥A♥H !!

[carlwylie]

Walk away with Victory ❤️ moan for Love

[davidmurray]

This song used to bring me joy. Now it has me wanting to throw a pot of boiling water on the monster that destroyed our marriage. Either way, it simply slaps. And it gives me something to dance to rather than catch a case down at the county jail.