How Can You Mend A Broken Heart - Al Green - From the 1972 Album - 'Let's Stay Together'

📻 Step into the full archive for more late-night selections:    / @thesouloflondon   How Can You Mend A Broken Heart by Al Green, from the 1972 album 'Let's Stay Together' Cut from the heart of Royal Recording Studios in Memphis, this rendition of "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" finds Al Green weaving soulful vulnerability with a subtle groove that gently pulses beneath the surface. The arrangement—shaped by Charles Chalmers and James Mitchell—wraps the track in delicate layers of baritone sax and backing vocals from Rhodes, Chalmers & Rhodes, while the dual drumming of Al Jackson Jr. and Howard Grimes anchors the rhythm with restrained power. As part of the 1972 album *Let's Stay Together*, this track sits alongside a series of soul albums that marked Al Green’s ascent during the early ’70s, combining smooth funk elements with his unmistakably tender vocal delivery. The record, pressed on hi-fi vinyl by Hi Records, remains a prized piece for collectors and DJs who appreciate its nuanced groove and timeless craftsmanship within Green’s celebrated catalogue. Track details: Artist: Al Green Track: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Album: Let's Stay Together Year: 1972 Genre: Funk / Soul Style: Soul, Funk Label: Hi Records #SoulOfLondon #AlGreen #Funk #SoulMusic #HiRecords