Just as I Am/Still Bill

Product Description
Bill Withers Recorded a Multitude of Hits During the 70's Effortlessly Blending Smoky Late-night Funk and Bluesy Southern Soul Backed by a Rich Layering of Arrangements and Quality Song Writing. Includes Four Major Hits: "Ain't No Sunshine", "Lean on Me, "Use Me", and "Kissing My Love". Includes Two Bonus Tracks, "Better Days" (From the 1971 Man and Boy Soundtrack) and "it's all Over Now" (With Bobby Womack).

Just as I Am/Still Bill,Bill Withers,Raven [Australia],Pop,R&B,R&B/Soul,Smooth Soul,Soul,Soul/R & B,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues

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Raw Soul
So Many Here Can Be Labelled His Best
2 Great Albums Now On CD
Excellent re-release

Just as I Am/Still Bill
Bill Withers
Manufacturer: Raven [Australia]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
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Live at Carnegie Hall
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ASIN: B0000CG8I0
Release Date: 2003-10-20

Tracks:

Harlem
Ain't No Sunshine
Grandma's Hands
Sweet Wanomi
Everybody's Talkin'
Do It Good
Hope She'll Be Happier
Let It Be
I'm Her Daddy
In My Heart
Moanin' And Groanin'
Better Off Dead
Lonely Town, Lonely Street
Let Me In Your Life
Who Is He (And What Is He To You)?
Use Me
Lean On Me
Kissin' My Love
I Don't Know
Another Day To Run
I Don't Want You On My Mind
Take It All In And Check It All Out
Better Days (From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: Man And Boy, 1971)
It's All Over Now

Album Details

Bill Withers Recorded a Multitude of Hits During the 70's Effortlessly Blending Smoky Late-night Funk and Bluesy Southern Soul Backed by a Rich Layering of Arrangements and Quality Song Writing. Includes Four Major Hits: "Ain't No Sunshine", "Lean on Me, "Use Me", and "Kissing My Love". Includes Two Bonus Tracks, "Better Days" (From the 1971 Man and Boy Soundtrack) and "it's all Over Now" (With Bobby Womack).

Customer Reviews:

Raw Soul.......2007-05-07

It doesn't get much better than Bill Withers when it comes to pure earthy soul. He keeps everything simple and to the point. His voice doesn't flow with perfect pitch and control, but lays it all out on the table with pure emotion much like Otis Redding. Everyone has heard his songs, but barely anyone knows his name. Get to know Bill Withers and you will be glad you did.

So Many Here Can Be Labelled His Best.......2004-03-11

"i wasn't there when he hurt you,
so why should i have to pay?"

name your genre, if you choose. high quality blues funk folk r and b, sounds like a good name.

play Let Me In Your Life, if you dont already know what this is about. then, if you wanna rock, turn the volume up to 11 and play I Don't Want You On My Mind All the Time.

if you still dont get it, then its just been pearls before swine. move on, there's nothing for you here.

2 Great Albums Now On CD.......2004-01-19

Although Legacy reissued 1972's Still Bill in 2003, they never got around to Withers first album from 1971. This Australian label does an excellent job of giving you 2 for the price of 1. The liner notes are excellent and the sound is top-notch. If you're new to Withers and want something other than his Best of's, then this is the next best thing. Also, try Live at Carnegie Hall which is also an essential addition.

Excellent re-release.......2003-11-21

*About the music*
These are two classic 1971 and 1972 albums by one of the unsung heros. On "Just As I Am" Bill backed by one of the best bands of the day, the same folks who laid down the sound for Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, et. al. While some folks choose "Best Of's" to get all the hits, I personally love getting the original albums and all those diamonds in the rough that don't make the 'Best Of' cut. It gives me a good sense of what the artist was putting forth at that time. If you enjoy 1970's soul and r&b, do yourself a favor, add this one to your collection. These two albums have stood the test of time and I feel will continue to endure.

*About the sound*
I was a bit skeptical at first not being familiar w/ the Australian "Raven" label, but no more. This is a top-notch re-release in terms of its digitaly remastered sonic quality. Nice job.

Just As I Am/ Still Bill [2 for 1]
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Just As I Am/ Still Bill [2 for 1]

Manufacturer: Raven
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0007ZN212