Top 49 Music Albums of 1972
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Romanelli 
- Chart updated: 04/14/2026 21:15
- (Created: 04/11/2012 18:30).
- Chart size: 49 albums.
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1972 – HI
Produced By WILLIE MITCHELL
1. I’m Still In Love With You
2. I’m Glad You’re Mine
3. Love And Happiness
4. What A Wonderful Thing Love Is
5. Simply Beautiful
6. Oh, Pretty Woman
7. For The Good Times
8. Look What You Done For Me
9. One Of These Good Old Days
In 1972, Al Green was still a rising star, having scored with a handful of great singles. He was still an album away from having everything come together and make him one of the truly greatest soul singers of his time, but there’s a lot to really love about this one. I’m Still In Love With You is Green’s fifth album, and if you thought that Barry White had the romantic thing all to himself, then you need to listen to this album. Definitely one you want to have on hand when you think you might be getting to make some sweet love down by the fire. Yes, Chef would definitely approve. Green is at his smoothest here, and the mood is set from the start of the title track, which remains to this day one of Green’s finest songs. That mood never wavers, making this one of soul music’s most stirring and romantic discs ever made.
The title track isn’t the only top notch song here. This also includes the exceptional “Look What You’ve Done For Me”, which stands among his best singles. Also very noteworthy are “Love And Happiness” and “Simply Beautiful”. Not working nearly as well are a pair of covers. Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman” and Kris Kristofferson’s “For The Good Times” sound bland, uninspired, and a bit out of place. Otherwise, I’m Still In Love With You is a very good album, and a fine preview of what was to come on his far better next recording, Call Me. Al Green has that voice…he’s one of the greatest soul singers ever, and when he’s on, he’s like listening to a million dollars. And on this album, he’s and artist getting closer to perfection with each passing year. You should have this one for the great voice, and you’ll want it for down by the fire… [First added to this chart: 02/21/2016]
Produced By WILLIE MITCHELL
1. I’m Still In Love With You
2. I’m Glad You’re Mine
3. Love And Happiness
4. What A Wonderful Thing Love Is
5. Simply Beautiful
6. Oh, Pretty Woman
7. For The Good Times
8. Look What You Done For Me
9. One Of These Good Old Days
In 1972, Al Green was still a rising star, having scored with a handful of great singles. He was still an album away from having everything come together and make him one of the truly greatest soul singers of his time, but there’s a lot to really love about this one. I’m Still In Love With You is Green’s fifth album, and if you thought that Barry White had the romantic thing all to himself, then you need to listen to this album. Definitely one you want to have on hand when you think you might be getting to make some sweet love down by the fire. Yes, Chef would definitely approve. Green is at his smoothest here, and the mood is set from the start of the title track, which remains to this day one of Green’s finest songs. That mood never wavers, making this one of soul music’s most stirring and romantic discs ever made.
The title track isn’t the only top notch song here. This also includes the exceptional “Look What You’ve Done For Me”, which stands among his best singles. Also very noteworthy are “Love And Happiness” and “Simply Beautiful”. Not working nearly as well are a pair of covers. Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman” and Kris Kristofferson’s “For The Good Times” sound bland, uninspired, and a bit out of place. Otherwise, I’m Still In Love With You is a very good album, and a fine preview of what was to come on his far better next recording, Call Me. Al Green has that voice…he’s one of the greatest soul singers ever, and when he’s on, he’s like listening to a million dollars. And on this album, he’s and artist getting closer to perfection with each passing year. You should have this one for the great voice, and you’ll want it for down by the fire… [First added to this chart: 02/21/2016]
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1972
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1972 – HI
Produced By WILLIE MITCHELL
1. Let’s Stay Together
2. La-La For You
3. So You’re Leaving
4. What Is This Feeling?
5. Old Time Lovin’
6. I’ve Never Found A Girl (Who Loves Me Like You Do)
7. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?
8. Judy
9. It Ain’t No Fun To Me
Al Green is simply one of the greatest soul singers of all time. His peak, which lasted from 1972 through 1975, began with his fourth album, Let’s Stay Together. The album is best known for two songs: the amazing title track, and his stunning cover of “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart” by the Bee Gees. Green had been a rising star, but these two songs put him on top. And for good reason…”Let’s Stay Together” is a wonderful and soulful dance groove that you never want to end, and “Broken Heart” proves that Green could take a song by a rock band and turn it into a gorgeous burning ballad dripping with emotion. These two songs made Green an undisputed star.
The rest of Let’s Stay Together consists of some lesser material…most of which is written by Green…but the album as a whole is saved by the stunning talent that is Green’s smoking voice. This is maybe the best male soul singer of all time, with an almost scary ability to turn an average song into a moving experience. He had yet to reach his peak…that would come the next year with his amazing album Call Me. This is the start of a great six album run that ended with his star beginning to fade at the end of the seventies, followed by a move to gospel music in the eighties. But the hits he had in his prime…you just can’t beat Al Green when he was on his game. One of the best there has ever been. [First added to this chart: 02/01/2021]
Produced By WILLIE MITCHELL
1. Let’s Stay Together
2. La-La For You
3. So You’re Leaving
4. What Is This Feeling?
5. Old Time Lovin’
6. I’ve Never Found A Girl (Who Loves Me Like You Do)
7. How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?
8. Judy
9. It Ain’t No Fun To Me
Al Green is simply one of the greatest soul singers of all time. His peak, which lasted from 1972 through 1975, began with his fourth album, Let’s Stay Together. The album is best known for two songs: the amazing title track, and his stunning cover of “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart” by the Bee Gees. Green had been a rising star, but these two songs put him on top. And for good reason…”Let’s Stay Together” is a wonderful and soulful dance groove that you never want to end, and “Broken Heart” proves that Green could take a song by a rock band and turn it into a gorgeous burning ballad dripping with emotion. These two songs made Green an undisputed star.
The rest of Let’s Stay Together consists of some lesser material…most of which is written by Green…but the album as a whole is saved by the stunning talent that is Green’s smoking voice. This is maybe the best male soul singer of all time, with an almost scary ability to turn an average song into a moving experience. He had yet to reach his peak…that would come the next year with his amazing album Call Me. This is the start of a great six album run that ended with his star beginning to fade at the end of the seventies, followed by a move to gospel music in the eighties. But the hits he had in his prime…you just can’t beat Al Green when he was on his game. One of the best there has ever been. [First added to this chart: 02/01/2021]
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1972
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Top 49 Music Albums of 1972 composition
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| Al Green | 2 | 4% | |
| ZZ Top | 1 | 2% | |
| Lou Reed | 1 | 2% | |
| Duane Allman | 1 | 2% | |
| Deep Purple | 1 | 2% | |
| Emerson, Lake & Palmer | 1 | 2% | |
| The Band | 1 | 2% | |
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Top 49 Music Albums of 1972 chart changes
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| Up 11 from 44th to 33rdClube Da Esquina by Milton Nascimento / Lô Borges |
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| Down 1 from 33rd to 34thThe Best Of Canned Heat by Canned Heat |
| Down 1 from 34th to 35thRoxy Music by Roxy Music |
| Down 1 from 35th to 36thThe Best Of The Best Of Merle Haggard by Merle Haggard |
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From Johnnyo 10/03/2019 06:41 | #243329
Brilliant chart. Love all of it
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From tgarritsen 01/29/2014 22:21 | #101855
tgarritsen 01/29/2014 22:21 | #101855
Nice list. Really a great year in music.
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From fdistani 10/07/2013 17:33 | #87838
Good chart, even though I would have liked to see Can somewhere, also as a fan of Italian music I would have included a few Italian albums it being undoubtedly the best year ever for Italian music.
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From Romanelli 09/13/2013 16:08 | #85876
Romanelli 09/13/2013 16:08 | #85876
I agree, Henry! I've always loved this year. So many more great ones to add!
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From henrygreen0203 09/13/2013 15:48 | #85872
A great year for popular music!
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