New York City - Legendary vocalist the Reverend Al Green took to the stage at another legend's club Thursday evening - B.B. King - for some soulful inspired music and showmanship, and proved that indeed some voices do come straight from heaven.

The 64-year-old gospel and soul music singer may be best known for his popular hits during the 1970s, including "You Oughta Be With Me," "I'm Still In Love With You," "Love and Happiness", and "Let's Stay Together," however the man Rolling Stone Magazine named as #65 in their list of the '100 Greatest Artists of All Time' proved that after more than 50 decades in music time and travel just make it all that more fun to bring that sweet sound to loyal fans and newcomers too.

Inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995, and the recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002, the tireless Green trod the boards of the house King (B.B.) built, accompanied by three of his daughters among the four back-up vocalists; an outstanding ensemble of top-notch musicians; two dancers, and an armful of roses which he dispensed to the outstretched hands of some very happy ladies!

The Arkansas native formed a gospel quartet, The Green Brothers, at the tender age of just nine. Touring throughout the South, Green's family relocated to Michigan. Influenced by such talents as Jackie Wilson, Wilson Pickett and Sam Cooke, Green - and his band at the time The Soul Mates - enjoyed their first hit in 1968 with the single "Back Up Train."

The three female singers are all Green's daughters and showed off their own pipes to the delight of the audience.

In 1970, Green recorded a cover of The Temptations classic "I Can't Get Next to You," leading to his first of seven consecutive gold singles.

He founded the Full Gospel Tabernacle church in Memphis in 1976, and after an accident in 1979, spent a number of years pastoring and tending to his church while recording gospel music, which garnered eight "Soul/Gospel Performance" Grammys over the years.

Roses for the ladies.

Revisiting his desire to return to R&B again, Green recorded an album "Your Heart's In Good Hands" in 1995, and published his book "Take Me to the River" in 2000, as well as the album "I Can't Stop" in 2003. This extraordinary professional went on to release "Lay It Down" in 2008, which became his most successful album in 35 years.

Opening for Green was the amusing Kevin Brown who plays the character Dot Com on the popular series "30 Rock." Referring to his honor at being asked to open for Green, Brown mentioned "I had to wear my best tux as I didn't want to be outdressed by the Reverend." Revealing a clean, honest and refreshing commentary on his observations regarding fame, the television industry and women, Brown had the packed house relaxed, comfortable and ready when Greeen and group hit the stage. Brown deserved the great applause he received, and exhibited a stage presence that makes you want to hear what he has to say.

Kevin Brown who plays Dot Com on "30 Rock" opened for Green. (Joe Strand)

Green's smile and repartee with the audience is as infectious and charming as his vocal capabilities are mesmerizing - this man can sing! Performing all his well known hits, he also did a few cover tunes - better than the original artists - and made sure the audience was completely engaged by insisting everyone sing along, clap, stomp your feet, chair dance and jump up too.

Displaying his consumate professionalism, Green introduced everyone on stage with him and made sure no one was in the background by exhibiting a devilish humor and insightfulness when both addressing the audience and those surrounding him on stage.

The charming Al Green entertained attendees with his beautiful vocals and favorite tunes. (Joe Strand)

Green is certainly a performer who does 'Lay It Down' with rich vocals, soulful nuances and a charismatic stage presence that he delivered to the stage on Thursday.

On the eve of a hurricane threatening the northeast, the melodic vocals of Al Green instilled a calmness sometimes found in the 'eye of the storm' by performing many beloved tunes with such power and energy it was difficult to distinguish where the high winds might lead one.

B.B. King Blues Club and Grill is located at 237 West 42nd Street in New York City.