About the song
Introducing Al Green’s soulful anthem “Love and Happiness” is like unveiling a timeless masterpiece that transcends generations. This iconic track, written by Al Green himself alongside Mabon “Teenie” Hodges, is a testament to Green’s profound influence on the landscape of soul music.
Featured on his 1972 album “I’m Still in Love with You,” “Love and Happiness” quickly became a staple on the charts, reaching the top 10 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard R&B Singles chart. Its infectious groove and heartfelt lyrics struck a chord with audiences, earning Green widespread acclaim and cementing his status as a soul music legend.
Al Green’s emotive delivery and unmistakable falsetto imbue “Love and Happiness” with a sense of authenticity and depth that resonates with listeners. His soul-stirring performance captures the essence of love’s joys and complexities, inviting audiences to revel in its timeless message.
Over the years, “Love and Happiness” has remained a beloved classic, continuing to inspire artists across genres and generations. Its enduring popularity speaks to the universal appeal of Green’s music and the enduring power of soulful expression.
As “Love and Happiness” continues to captivate audiences around the world, it serves as a reminder of Al Green’s unparalleled talent and profound impact on the world of music. With its irresistible groove and heartfelt lyrics, this soulful anthem remains a testament to the enduring power of love and the beauty of musical artistry.
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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