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Bill Withers - Still Bill Audio CD

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Bill Withers Band: Bill Withers
Title: Still Bill
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Release Date: 2003-01-28
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Lonely Town, Lonely Street 2: Let Me In Your Life 3: Who Is He (And What Is He To You)? 4: Use Me 5: Lean On Me 6: Kissing My Love 7: I Don't Know 8: Another Day To Run 9: I Don't Want You On My Mind 10: Take It All In And Check It All Out 11: Lonely Town, Lonely Street (Live) (Bonus Track) 12: Let Me In Your Life (Live) (Bonus Track)

A master of raw talent.
(I heard Bill say during one of his last concerts, "They never did know what to call me. I can add no more to what's been said and am glad I'm in the company of others who know that Bill Withers is an inimitable and riveting pop, country-funk artist. But one day I read that one writer called me a "folk artist". I grabbed a pen and paper and wrote to him so fast and said, "Don't ever call me that!". ) But, I always see him firstly as an incredible vocalist and songwriter. Long life to you Billy!.


Still soulful, still brilliant
Taking the production reins himself when Booker T. As great as Bill Withers 1971 debut album "Just As I Am" was, Bill showed exactly what he was capable of with the follow up album. Jones was unavailable, and enlisting rhythmic and co-production assistance from ex-Charles Wright band members James Gadson, Benorce Blackmon, Ray Jackson, and Melvin Dunlap, he surpassed everyone's expectations. Led by the #1 Pop and R&B smash "Lean On Me" and the follow up "Use Me"(#2 Pop and R&B)the whole album has a great laid back, funky feel. My personal faves besides the two big hits are "Who Is He, And What Is He To You" recently covered by Meshell N'degeocello, also the touching "Let Me In Your Life, and the groove "Kissing My Love" whose beat was lifted by Dr. Dre on "Let Me Ride" and on Tara Kemp's "Hold Me Tight". This new reissue is nicely filled out with two tracks from the live album recorded at Carnegie Hall. After being out of print on CD for a number of years, it's great to see this classic album available once again.


+10 extra stars... A folk-funk masterpiece!!
Following his big surprise hit with "Ain't No Sunshine," Withers insisted on the right to produce his follow-up album, and the results, as you can hear, were stellar. One of my all-time favorite albums. He rounded up some pals from the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band, guys that he jammed with regularly in the 'hood, and the tight, compact ensemble sizzled their way through his latest set of plainspoken, soul-piercing funk ballads. This album includes chart-topping hits such as "Use Me," "Another Day To Run," and "Use Me," but it also has lesser-known emotionally raw powerhouses like "Who Is He (And What Is He To You?)" and "I Don't Want You On My Mind" that tend to get forgotten in the foggy haze of various best-of collections. "Lonely Street, Lonely Town" is another fine example of Wither's empathic humanist world view, a soft folkie sentiment with a killer funk groove to back it up. Amazingly, this is the first time this album has been reissued in its entirety: snap it up while you can, and enjoy one of the best records the early 1970s had to offer!.


the Full Bill
the Album Sounds really strong from start to finish&it's nice to have more than another Greatest Hits or Best of Project. Finally a Ful Bill Withers Album that Highlights this Man's Songwriting&All-Around Flavor as a Artist of various Styles&Vibes. His Voice is Right on with this Set as well.


Bill Withers' 2nd LP
Amazingly enough, this is the first time this album has been available in the U. Bill Withers' 2nd LP was also his highest charting album, reaching #4 in 1972. S. on CD. Besides the big hits, "Use Me" and "Lean on Me" it also includes the much covered album cut "Who Is He" and the minor Top 40 hit "Kissing My Love. " These are 10 strong songs that show Withers reaching a peak in his songwriting. Also, check out album tracks "Lonely Town, Lonely Street" and "Another Day To Run". This CD includes liner notes by Withers himself. The 2 Bonus tracks are taken from the 1973 album "Live At Carnegie Hall" which is a superb CD in itself. If you only know Withers music from his numerous Hits collections, than dip in to his catalog. "Still Bill" is not only one of Bill Withers best albums, but an overlooked classic from the 70's.


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