Call Me (Al Green album)

Call Me is a critically acclaimed album by American soul singer Al Green, released in 1973. It is considered one of Green's most significant works and a cornerstone of 1970s soul music.

The album showcases Green's signature blend of gospel, soul, and R&B, characterized by his smooth, emotive vocals and the sophisticated arrangements produced by Willie Mitchell at Royal Recording Studios in Memphis, Tennessee. Lyrically, Call Me explores themes of love, loss, faith, and redemption, often with a spiritual undercurrent.

Notable tracks on Call Me include the title track "Call Me (Come Back Home)," "You Ought to Be With Me," "Have You Been Making Out O.K.," and Green's interpretations of Hank Williams' "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" and Willie Nelson's "Funny How Time Slips Away."

The album reached platinum status and is widely regarded as a classic, solidifying Al Green's position as a leading figure in soul music history. Its influence can be heard in contemporary R&B and soul artists.