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Bill Withers has written two bona fide classics ("Ain't No Sunshine" and "Lean on Me"), recorded a slew of memorable hits, and had songs covered by everyone from Joe Cocker to Isaac Hayes to Kiss. Still, he's under-appreciated. His voice is smooth, his singing is subtle, and his songs move along over sinuous, sexy grooves. It's all so effortless that it's easy to overlook how substantial Withers' work really is. Never flashy, his best songs burn with a heat that lingers long after the last note has been played. This collection brings together a few songs from his remarkable early-1970s albums, including such hits and near hits as "Grandma's Hands," "Who Is He? (And What Is He to You?)" and the seriously funky "Use Me," as well as some gems from the later 70s (including "Lovely Day"). --Percy Keegan
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When my friend got this CD I had never heard of Bill Withers and I can now assure the world that he is a great artist and appears to be much underestimated. I have played this CD to most of the people I know and all of them knew some of the songs but none of them had ever heard the originals. On a sunny afternoon with the smooth and laid back Bill Withers on the stereo I am at my happiest and most relaxed. This is a cornerstone of my CD collection and since my friend bought it I along with many others have followed suit. I strongly recomend that you do the same.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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You can listen to this album anywhere you like. In the car, at home with a loved one, over dinner with friends or in a cafe/restaurant and the feeling is always the same. Washed over with good feelings and ambience second to none. The songs never date and you find yourself either singing along to them or tapping the wheel or nodding your head. You even think, "Didn't know he recorded this one!!" during one or two of them.
A great album featuring an underestimated and under exposed artiste.
A great album featuring an underestimated and under exposed artiste.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
An iconic figure in Black Music. His melodies are a fusion of melancholic old-school blues and rifts of simple genius that form the foundations of contemporary hip hop. These are all rolled over in a wise, unhurried style by a rich voice evoking images of smoke filled Harlem Jazz clubs and the oozing mississippi. A treat for the ears and a must for anybody with an ear for music. Do not underestimate the musical influence of the works of Bill Withers.
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Bill Withers, the best!
What a truly excellent album. All the best tunes here. Wish he'd written more, a genius, yet very modest guy.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. P. E. Stansfield
Bill Withers - the forgotten wonder of music
Saw a television programme about Bill Withers recently and watched it over and over again. Had no idea he had written so many iconic songs across the genres. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. S. Gardner
Bill at his best
A disc to complement my original vinyl copy which is now unfortunately showing the inevitable signs of age. A good copy nonetheless.
Published 8 months ago by d hague
Sssh! Don't tell anyone
You see, I like Rock, the heavier the better, Slayer, Danzig, Groundhogs,and so on, but secretly I've always liked Bill Withers. Read more
Published on 23 July 2009 by Robert Thomas
Bill, I could kiss you
Unless I'm mistaken, and I dont think I am, this man wrote every single song ever written, excluding all the bad ones and a few I wrote when I was seven. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2003 by Jay
Mellow but funky soul music
Bill is actually remembered for very few hits of his own, but his songs are popular among other singers, who record cover versions and sometimes have hits with them. Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2003 by Peter Durward Harris
you need this on a sunday morning
what a great cd to wake up to. Chilled mellow but with that funky beat. If you have not heard of bill withers you will have heard many of the tracks that are on this album and not... Read more
Published on 9 May 2003 by "sexemoreton"
bill withers
a fantastic album, there isnt one track on it that you'll want to skip!
music ranges from jazz, blues, soul and funk. brilliant, a real feel-good cd!
music ranges from jazz, blues, soul and funk. brilliant, a real feel-good cd!
Published on 4 May 2003 by "great-ape"
A true album of hits... a forgotten gem.
This is simply an album everyone should own. It is not possible to convey the emotional depth; the often insightful lyrics and Bill Withers himself. Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2002 by P. Wyatt
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