Precious Lord
Precious Lord is an album by the American musician Al Green, released in 1982. It peaked at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart.
Critical reception
Robert Christgau thought that "the Memphis groove of Al's first two Myrrh albums had somehow turned into rote tent-gospel timekeeping." The New York Times wrote that "Green works audacious transformations on some of the most beloved gospel standards, turning them into bright, upbeat pop."Track listing
- "Precious Lord" - 3:12
- "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" - 4:15
- "The Old Rugged Cross" - 3:27
- "Morningstar" - 3:26
- "How Great Thou Art" - 3:34
- "Glory To His Name" - 2:57
- "Rock of Ages" - 2:35
- "In the Garden" - 3:59
- "Hallelujah " - 4:40
Personnel
- Al Green – lead vocals, arrangements
- David Briggs – keyboards
- Tony Brown – keyboards
- Kenny Bell – guitars
- Moses Dillard – guitars
- Bob Wray – bass
- Larrie Londin – drums
- Jerry Peters – horn and string arrangements
- The Nashville Hornworks – horns
- The "A" Strings – strings
- Anita Ball – backing vocals
- Francine Belcher – backing vocals
- Lea Jane Berinati – backing vocals
- Kim Fleming – backing vocals
- Vicki Hampton – backing vocals
- Bobby Jones – backing vocals
- Donna McElroy – backing vocals
- Temple Riser – backing vocals
- Karen Taylor – backing vocals
- Al Green – producer
- Bill Cantrell – associate producer
- Quinton Claunch – associate producer
- Billy Sherrill – engineer, mixing
- Hank Williams – mastering at Woodland Studios
- Alan Messer – photography