Al Green - Tired Of Being Alone Apr 2026

Although written in 1968 for his debut album Green Is Blues , the initial recording session was unsuccessful. Green kept the song "in his pocket" for years before convincing producer Willie Mitchell to re-record it at Hi Records.

Recorded at Royal Studios in Memphis, the song features the signature "Hi Records sound"—a tight rhythm section, sharp horn stabs, and Green’s characteristic soft, emotive falsetto. Themes and Impact

Green reportedly wrote the song in about 30 minutes at a motel in Michigan after waking up before dawn with the melody in his head.

Released in , "Tired of Being Alone" served as the breakthrough hit for American soul singer Al Green . Written by Green himself, the track peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 7 on the R&B charts, eventually becoming his first gold-certified single. Composition and Production