Bill Withers - Greatest Hits

Artist:

Withers, Bill

UPC:

5099703234329

See Also:

Brown, James

Description:

Pop/soul legend Withers was one of the most important figures in `70s R&B, but most of his catalog remained shamefully unavailable throughout the `90s. Fans who followed Withers into the CD age (and those who weren`t around during his glory days) were forced to content themselves with this short but definitive anthology. Withers` smooth `80s hit "Just The Two Of Us" kicks things off, but it`s the `70s cuts that are the meat of his catalog.
Withers` gift for marrying lyrical simplicity, soul, and an undefinable freshness of presentation sets his early work apart. "Use Me," with it`s angular, funky clavinet line and unabashedly sexual lyrics, is prime Withers. The moody, minor-keyed lost-love lament of "Ain`t No Sunshine" demonstrates his ability to articulate loss without resorting to sentimentality. The classic "Lean On Me" adds a touch of Gospel for an unpretentious anthem of emotional solidarity. Listening to this collection, one can`t help but marvel at the fact that Withers` original albums have remained out of print for so many years.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Just the Two of Us
2. Use Me
3. Ain`t No Sunshine
4. Lovely Day
5. I Want to Spend the Night
6. Soul Shadows
7. Lean on Me
8. Grandma`s Hands
9. Hello Like Before
10. Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?

Album Information

Release Date:

01/17/2000

Type:

Performer

Genre:

R&B

Subgenre:

Soul

Label:

Columbia (USA)

Catalog Number:

CD 32343

Original Release Year:

1981

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

35 : 44

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