Let’s Stay Together

~ Recording by Al Green

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
2.2Let’s Stay Together3:14Al GreenLove Unlimited: The Soulful Sound of LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar TVTTVCD3167
3.8Let’s Stay Together3:15Al GreenThe Greatest Movies CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2001
HMV Easy (owned by EMI)
1.1Let's Stay Together3:19Al GreenThe Very Best of Al GreenAl GreenAlbum + Compilation
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD 476
2.3Let's Stay Together3:19Al GreenSolid Gold FunkVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-02-05
Universal Music Special Markets, Sony Music Special Products, Time–Life Music314560067-2, A032786, M18715
1.6Let’s Stay Together3:21Al GreenGreatest HitsAl GreenAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-02-12
The Right Stuff (reissues; once EMI, now UMG)72438-30800-9-0
4.12Let’s Stay Together3:18Al GreenSoul Spectacular! The Greatest Soul Hits of All TimeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-02-19
Rhino (reissue label)78300
1.4Let’s Stay Together3:17Al GreenPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion Picture (collector's edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XE2002-08-19
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)113 043-2
1.4Let’s Stay Together3:17Al GreenPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion Picture (collector’s edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • AU2002-08-27
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990), UMG Soundtracks113 043-2
2.4Let’s Stay Together3:17Al GreenThe Official American Bandstand Library of Rock & Roll: 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2002-08-30
1.13Let’s Stay Together3:16Al GreenPure Slow JamsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-09-10
UTV Records
1.4Let’s Stay Together3:17Al GreenPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion Picture (Collector’s Edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2002-10-20
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)088 113 002-2
2.18Let's Stay Together3:14Al GreenTony Blackburn: Soul SurvivorVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-10-28
JazzFM RecordsJAZZFMCD46
1.10Let’s Stay Together3:15Al GreenThe Ultimate Gangster Movie SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-11-16
Telstar TVTTVCD3306
1.4Let’s Stay Together3:17Al GreenL‐O‐V‐E: The Essential Al GreenAl GreenAlbum + Compilation
DMG TVALTV 2002
1.1Let’s Stay Together3:15Al GreenLove SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Special Markets72435-42334-2-5
3.9Let’s Stay Together3:16Al GreenPlatinum Soul Legends: 1960–1975Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Strategic Marketing United KingdomWSMCD100
2.3Let’s Stay Together3:16Al GreenSoul PlatinumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Licensing Music (U.L.M)
1.5Let's Stay Together3:16Al GreenHow to Lose a Guy in 10 DaysVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2003-01-28
Virgin Records America, Inc. (for copyrights use only; for release labels, please refer to either “Virgin” or “Virgin America”)81522
1.16Let's Stay Together3:19Al GreenThe Love Songs CollectionAl GreenAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-01-28
1.1Let's Stay Together3:13Al GreenIl VoloVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1Let’s Stay Together3:19Al GreenLet’s Stay TogetherAl GreenAlbum
  • US2003-02-11
Hi Records, The Right Stuff (reissues; once EMI, now UMG)72435-42678-2-6
1.4Let’s Stay Together3:17Al GreenL‐O‐V‐E: The Essential Al GreenAl GreenAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-03-02
1.12Let’s Stay Together3:15Al GreenThe Ultimate Smoochy AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-04-07
Warner Strategic Marketing United KingdomWSMCD130
2.5Let’s Stay Together3:13Al GreenAlways & ForeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-06-02
Sony Music TVSTVCD163
2.3Let's Stay Together3:20Al GreenThe Incredible Soul CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2003-08-12
Rhino (reissue label)73869
2.6Let's Stay Together3:14Al GreenAll Time Classic Soul HeartbreakersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-08-18
Telstar TVTTVCD3352
1.4Let’s Stay Together3:16Al Green101 Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-11-10
Decadance (UK label)DECTV014
1.1Let’s Stay Together3:19Al Green1970s #1 R&B HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compass Productions (budget compilations), EMI Music Special Markets7243525619-2-6
1.19Let’s Stay Together3:16Al GreenLate Night Piano BarVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)7243 5 90944 2 7
1.1Let’s Stay Together3:17Al GreenLove SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
WH Smith (British newsagent)MCCDV 511
1.21Let's Stay Together3:19Al GreenThe Immortal Soul of Al GreenAl GreenAlbum + Compilation
Hi Records, The Right Stuff (reissues; once EMI, now UMG)
1.3Let’s Stay Together3:19Al GreenUltimate Seventies: 1972Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life Music19470‐2, OPCD‐2579A, R634‐03
1.11Let's Stay Together3:16Al GreenMidnight SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-01-27
The Right Stuff (reissues; once EMI, now UMG)72435-95641-2-8
1.3Let’s Stay Together3:19Al GreenThe Absolute BestAl GreenAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-01-27
The Right Stuff (reissues; once EMI, now UMG)72435-95002-2-5
1.3Let's Stay Together3:19Al GreenThe Absolute BestAl GreenAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-01-27
The Right Stuff (reissues; once EMI, now UMG)
1.17Let's Stay Together3:16Al GreenSuperbadVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-04-12
Warner DanceWSMCD165
1.1Let’s Stay Together3:20Al GreenLost and Found in the Seventies: Songs You Never Forget (BMG Direct)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-09-21
Liberty (a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.), BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)7243-8-64465-2-7, D 154577
1.1Let’s Stay Together3:20Al GreenLost and Found in the Seventies: Songs You Never ForgetVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2004-09-21
Liberty (a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
1.8Let’s Stay Together3:14Al GreenPerfect LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-10-25
Warner Strategic Marketing United KingdomWSMCD187
3.4Let's Stay Together3:16Al Green... Because I Love YouVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008)
1.2Let’s Stay Together3:16Al Green70s Soul SensationsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Club (Demon Music Club, UK)MCCD564
1.14Let's Stay Together3:13Al GreenHemmesphere TwoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Jam (Australian hip hop and dance label)CDJAM001
1.12Let’s Stay Together3:17Al GreenIt’s LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMLUV2004
2.6Let’s Stay Together3:16Al GreenMy Heart Will Go OnVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music TVSTVCD173
1.3Let's Stay Together3:19Al GreenThe Absolute BestAl GreenAlbum + Compilation
The Right Stuff (reissues; once EMI, now UMG)72435-95002-2-5
1.2Let's Stay Together3:18Al GreenThe Best Music From the Films of Tarantino (Esquire Magazine)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
WSMSPCD041
2.4Lets Stay Together3:15Al GreenThe Greatest Love AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Gold7243 8 64813 2 0, 864 8132
2.9Let's Stay Together3:16Al GreenEdel & Starck 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • DE2005-01-31
Sony Music MediaSMM 519534 2
1.11Let’s Stay Together3:15Al GreenLovesongs: The Ultimate Love CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-01-31
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9827269
1.10Let's Stay Together3:16Al GreenLove and Happiness: The Very Best of Al GreenAl GreenAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-09-26
Music Club DeluxeMCDLX008
3.5Let's Stay Together3:12Al GreenMagic: The AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-11-28
Warner Special Marketing (Germany)WSMCD231
1.1Let’s Stay Together3:19Al GreenBest of Smooth R&BVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compass Productions (budget compilations), EMI Special MarketsAB687765
1.4Let's Stay Together3:17Al GreenMoonlight Recordings, Volume 05 (2004/05)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Moonlight Records (Australian)IR5209CD
1.1Let's Stay Together3:18Al GreenSimply BeautifulAl GreenAlbum + Compilation
Shock (Australian independent)HCD016
1.10Let's Stay Together3:17Al GreenUltimate 16 Originals: American ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Special Markets, Madacy Entertainment09463-31721-2-8, MUS2 51262
2.1Let’s Stay Together3:17Al GreenThe Legendary Hi Records Albums, Volume 1Al GreenAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-02-27
Edsel RecordsHEXD 57
2.6Let's Stay Together3:14Al GreenAbsolute Soul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE2006-04-26
Absolute (compilation series brand used by Stockholm-based EVA Records)ACCD 3021
1.10Lets Stay Together3:18Al GreenSuperbad Funk & Cinematic SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-07-31
Music Club DeluxeMCDLX028
2.7Let’s Stay Together3:17Al GreenBillboard #1s: The ’70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2006-08-01
Rhino (reissue label)R2 77776
1.3Let's Stay Together3:19Al GreenLet's Get It On: 70s R&BVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compass Productions (budget compilations)09463-76540-2-6
1.9Let's Stay Together3:15Al GreenThe 90s Movie AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMCD449
1.5Let’s Stay Together3:19Al GreenThe Soul Story, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label), Time–Life Music21107-2, B0006597-02
1.1Let's Stay Together3:16Al GreenThe Definitive Greatest HitsAl GreenAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-01-16
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)09463-82040-2-2
2.14Let's Stay Together3:14Al GreenOne LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-01-29
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)9846548
1.1Let's Stay Together3:20Al GreenThe Ultimate Love AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-07-31
EMI Music Special Markets
2.7Let's Stay Together3:17Al Green100 Hits: Soul (Box Set)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-10-15
100 HitsDMG 100 007
1.3Let’s Stay Together3:17Al GreenPlatinumAl GreenAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-10-30
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)
2.18Let's Stay Together3:15Al GreenLove the Ultimate CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-11-19
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5305013, 530514, 530515, 530516
1.19Let's Stay Together3:16Al GreenTop of the Pops 1972Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-12-10
EMI Gold5 08959 2
1.1Let's Stay Together3:16Al GreenThe Definitive Greatest HitsAl GreenAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)09463-82041-2-1, D 220639
1.8Let’s Stay Together3:12Al GreenTop 100 Pop Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2007
2.3Let’s Stay Together3:17Al Green100 Hits: PopVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-03-03
100 HitsDMG 100 013
9.19Let’s Stay Together3:14Al GreenTop of the Pops: Year by Year Collection 1964‒2006Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2008-07-07
EMI Gold
2.19Let’s Stay Together3:16Al Green100 Hits: PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-10-06
100 HitsDMG 100 020
1.5Let’s Stay Together3:15Al GreenPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XE2008-12-09
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)0008811110314
1.10Let's Stay Together3:18Al GreenWhat Makes the World Go 'round?Al GreenAlbum + Compilation
Starbucks Entertainment
3.2Let’s Stay Together3:15Al Green100 Hits: MoviesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-02-16
100 HitsDMG 100 028
1.6Let's Stay Together3:18Al GreenGreatest HitsAl GreenAlbum + Compilation
  • US2009-03-31
Fat Possum Records, Hi Records
1.6Let's Stay Together3:18Al GreenGreatest HitsAl GreenAlbum + Compilation
  • US2009-03-31
Fat Possum RecordsFPH1135-2
1.12Let’s Stay Together3:16Al GreenThe Pop Years: 1972-1973Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-04-27
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMPOP702
1.2Let’s Stay Together3:13Al GreenTarantino Experience Take IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2009-09-25
  • AR2009-09-29
Music BrokersMBB7056
1.1Let's Stay Together3:19Al GreenLet's Stay TogetherAl GreenAlbum
Fat Possum RecordsFPH137-1
1.1Let’s Stay Together3:19Al GreenLet’s Stay TogetherAl GreenAlbum
Fat Possum Records, Hi Records
1.1Let’s Stay Together3:19Al GreenLet’s Stay TogetherAl GreenAlbum
Fat Possum RecordsFPHI137-2
2.15Let’s Stay Together3:18Al GreenSexiest Songs EverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2010-02-09
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
3.12Let’s Stay Together3:16Al GreenThe Pop Years: The 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-07-26
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMPOP706
3.11Let’s Stay Together3:17Al GreenThe World’s Greatest BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-11-15
Sony CMG (subsidiary of SME UK, add only UK releases)
1.10Let’s Stay Together3:19Al GreenThat’s Soul: RespectVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)5052498247622
2.7Let’s Stay Together3:15Al GreenLa Collection Georges LangVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2011-04-11
WEA France
1.4Let's Stay Together3:17Al GreenPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • PL2011-05-17
Universal Music Polska275239
2.7Let’s Stay Together3:15Al GreenLa Collection Georges LangVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2011-06-06
Rhino (reissue label)2564673571
1.21Let’s Stay Together3:17Al GreenChilled R&B Summer 2011Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2011-07-04
Sony Music TV88697915032
1.16Let’s Stay Together3:16Al Green3/60: Soul ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2011-07-18
Crimson (UK budget comps; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIM 360 006
1.9Let’s Stay Together3:19Al GreenThe Old Grey Whistle Test: SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2011-09-09
Rhino (reissue label)WMTV179
Promotion
1.7Let's Stay Together3:17Al GreenWrangler Rocks AmericaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI‐Capitol Music Special Markets, Wrangler Records72435-34617-2-0
1.4Let’s Stay Together3:15Al GreenEasy Like Sunday Morning (The Mail on Sunday)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sabam Crescendo, The Mail on Sunday (newspaper)MOS 001
1.1Let’s Stay Together3:16Al GreenEasy Sunday (Sunday Mirror)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sunday Mirror (British newspaper)SMESCD01
Bootleg
1.7Let’s Stay Together?:??Al GreenPulp Fiction ("Extended Ultimate Edition" bootleg)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2005-12-01
Withdrawn
1.5Let’s Stay Together3:16Al GreenPulp Fiction: Music From the Motion PictureVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2009-04-28
Geffen Records
(unknown)
1.1Let’s Stay Together3:19Al GreenPulp Fiction (DVD + DVD + CD)Various ArtistsEP + Soundtrack
  • FR2005-10-04

Relationships

producer:Willie Mitchell (US soul/R&B & funk producer, trumpeter & singer)
drums (drum set):Howard Grimes
Al Jackson, Jr. (Booker T & The MGs drummer)
electric bass guitar:Leroy Hodges
guitar family:Mabon Hodges (“Teenie”, soul guitarist)
organ and piano:Charles Hodges (soul organist)
saxophone:James Mitchell (US saxophonist/arranger)
tenor saxophone:Ed Logan
trombone:Jack Hale (trombone)
trumpet:Wayne Jackson (trumpet/horn, member of The Mar-Keys and The Memphis Horns)
background vocals:Charles Chalmers (American saxophonist, singer-songwriter, arranger, and producer)
Donna Rhodes
Sandra Rhodes
vocals:Al Green (US soul singer, songwriter, pastor and record producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Cream Records (70s Los Angeles) (in 1971)
HI Records Inc. (in 1971)
sampled by:Live and Undrugged, Parts 1 & 2 by Public Enemy (US rap group)
part of:Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 34) (order: 34)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 60) (order: 60)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock (order: 70)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 84) (order: 84)
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/43YXZFad8aVLWojvBLZ62V [info]
recording of:Let’s Stay Together

Related works

Let’s Stay Together

writer:Al Jackson, Jr. (Booker T & The MGs drummer)
Al Green (US soul singer, songwriter, pastor and record producer)
Willie Mitchell (US soul/R&B & funk producer, trumpeter & singer)
publisher:Al Green Music Inc. (BMI-affiliated)
Al Jackson Jr. Music
Burlington Music Co., Ltd.
Irving Music, Inc.