The Belle Album cover

The Belle Album

Al Green · 1977

39 min · 8 tracks · R&B · soul

A lush blend of soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, capturing the essence of love and longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with emotional peaks
  • heartfelt melodies for romantic evenings
  • for summer daydreams
  • intimate moments of quiet reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer quick, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time Al Green released 'The Belle Album' in December 1977, he was already a celebrated figure in soul music, following his commercial peak with hits like 'Let's Stay Together' and 'I'm Still in Love with You'. This album marked a shift towards more personal themes after his transition from Hi Records to a more self-directed approach in songwriting and production.
Stylistic neighbors
Marvin Gaye· Otis Redding· Sam Cooke

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Belle 4:51
  • 2 Loving You 3:34
  • 3 Feels Like Summer 3:43
  • 4 Georgia Boy 7:03
  • 5 I Feel Good 5:21
  • 6 All n All 3:40
  • 7 Chariots of Fire 3:51
  • 8 Dream 7:30

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