Bill Withers - Just As I Am - Limited 180-Gram Translucent Yellow Colored Vinyl - VINYL LP

Bill Withers was a modest, gentle, and yet towering musical figure responsible for some of the most important, universally known soul hits ever written. It's no wonder that InchJust the Two of UsInch and InchAin't No SunshineInch won him two Grammy awards and undoubtedly played a huge role in getting him inducted into both the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Still Bill is Withers' third studio album and continues to showcase his remarkable versatility, touching upon smooth Philly soul, funk, blues and 70s folk slash singer/songwriter. Upon the record was both a commercial and critical success and is considered a landmark 1970s R&B record. It features the hit singles InchLean on MeInch and InchUse MeInch, as well as InchWho Is He (And What Is He to You)?Inch appearing on the soundtrack of Quentin Tarantino's Jackie Brown. Unsurprisingly, next to Just As I Am, this record also made it into Rolling Stone's list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, coming in at #333. This edition includes booklet featuring a reflective essay on Bill Withers written by Grammy-nominated poet, journalist and humanitarian Kevin Powell. Still Bill is available as a limited edition of 7500 individually numbered copies on translucent green coloured vinyl. Album 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

Limited edition of 3000 numbered copies on translucent red coloured 180-gram audiophile vinyl. Bill Withers was a modest, gentle, and yet towering musical figure responsible for some of the most important, universally known soul hits ever written. It's no wonder that InchJust the Two of UsInch and InchAin't No SunshineInch won him two Grammy awards and undoubtedly played a huge role in getting him inducted into both the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Making Music is his fourth studio album and highlights what Bill found the most important in life friendship and family, in no particular order. This year we're celebrating it's 50th anniversary and because of that some reflective words are in order, provided by fellow Grammy Award-winning producer Leo Sacks in the shape of brand new liner notes. We invite you to read the story yourself while enjoying this more than worthy continuation of Bill's enormous soul legacy. Album Tracks 1. I Wish You Well 2. The Best You Can 3. Make Love to Your Mind 4. I Love You Dawn 5. She's Lonely 6. Sometimes a Song 7. Paint Your Little Picture 8. Family Table 9. Don't You Want to Stay? 10. Hello Like Before

Bill Withers was a modest, gentle, and yet towering musical figure responsible for some of the most important, universally known soul hits ever written. It's no wonder that Just the Two of Us and Ain't No Sunshine won him two Grammy Awards and undoubtedly played a huge role in getting him inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Live at Carnegie Hall is Withers' only live album, recorded on October 6, 1972, but not released until April 21, 1973. The fact that Bill got to play his heartfelt and honest soul at one of the most prestigious venues for both classical and pop music speaks volumes his first two records, Just As I Am and Still Bill, were really that influential. Withers here appears on stage with an ensemble of only the best session musicians the 1970s had to offer Melvin Dunlap, Ray Jackson, James Gadson, Benorce Blackmon, and Bobbye Hall, at the time one of the few female session percussionists. They all had worked together on Still Bill and had the knack for expanding Bill's intimate songs to fit a hall of that size and stature. And as far as the recording goes, no corners were cut; it really feels like you're up there with them. The set features evergreens such as Ain't No Sunshine, Lean On Me, and Grandma's Hands, but also tunes that are only available as part of this live set, such as World Keeps Going Around and I Can't Write Left-Handed. Live At Carnegie Hall was recorded over 50 years ago on a rainy Friday evening, but it is still regarded as one of the best live performances in the history of soul. Album Tracks 1. Use Me (8 30) 2. Friend of Mine (4 26) 3. Ain't No Sunshine (2 25) 4. Grandma's Hands (With Rap) (5 08) 5. World Keeps Going Around (5 08) 6. Let Me in Your Life (With Rap) (4 35) 7. Better Off Dead (3 36) 8. For My Friend (2 58) [1, 2, 3] 1. I Can't Write Left-Handed (6 52)