About the song
Let’s delve into the soulful repertoire of the legendary Al Green with his timeless classic, “Love and Happiness.” Released in 1972, this iconic track is a quintessential example of Green’s ability to infuse raw emotion into his music, captivating audiences with his smooth vocals and heartfelt delivery.
“Love and Happiness” was composed by Al Green himself, along with his longtime collaborator, Mabon “Teenie” Hodges. The song is featured on Green’s critically acclaimed album “I’m Still in Love with You,” which became one of his most successful albums of the 1970s. With its irresistible groove and deeply soulful lyrics, “Love and Happiness” quickly became a fan favorite and a staple on radio playlists.
Upon its release, “Love and Happiness” soared up the music charts, earning both critical acclaim and commercial success. It reached impressive positions on various music charts, including #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart. Its timeless appeal and universal message of love resonated with audiences, solidifying Al Green’s status as one of the greatest soul singers of all time.
At its core, “Love and Happiness” is a powerful ode to the joys of love and the pursuit of happiness. With its infectious rhythm and heartfelt vocals, the song encapsulates the essence of soul music, inviting listeners to bask in its warm embrace.
As you listen to “Love and Happiness,” allow yourself to be swept away by Al Green’s mesmerizing voice and the irresistible groove of this soulful anthem. Let its timeless beauty remind you of the power of love and the importance of finding happiness in life’s simplest pleasures.
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Lyrics
Love and happiness, yeah
Something that can make you do wrong
Make you do right
Yeah, hmm
Love
Love and happiness
(But wait a minute)
Something’s going wrong
Someone’s on the phone
Three o’clock in the morning, yeah
Talking ’bout, how she can make it right, yeah
Well, happiness is when
You really feel good about somebody
There’s nothing wrong
Being in love with someone
Yeah (babe)
Oh, baby
Love and happiness (love and happiness)
Yeah
Love and happiness (love and happiness)
Oh-oh
Have to say
Love and happiness (love and happiness)
Yeah
Love and happiness (love and happiness)
You be good to me
And I’ll be good to you
We’ll be together, yeah
We’ll see each other
Walk away with victory, yeah-yeah
Oh, baby
Love and happiness (love and happiness)
Oh
Love and happiness (love and happiness)
Oh!
Hey, hey, hey
Make you do right, hey
Love’ll make you do wrong, hey
Make you come home early, am
Make you stay out all night long
The power of love
Wait a minute
Let me tell you about the power
The power of love
Yeah, yeah, yeah
The power, of love
Power
Make you do right, yeah
Love’ll make you do wrong, huh, yeah
Lady (love and happiness)
Hey, lady (love and happiness)
See the love
(Love and happiness) make you wanna dance and sing
(Love and happiness)
Make you wanna dance
Love and happiness, heh-heh
But love is
Wait a minute
Love is, heh-heh
Walkin’ together, heh-heh
Talkin’ together
Singin’ together
Prayin’ together
Say, I wanna moan, say
Moan for love, I say
Let me moan for love, I say
Wanna moan for love
Talkin’ about the power