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Bill Withers has been making a comeback since the release of the documentary "Still Bill", but there are many who would argue that, although he hasn’t recorded an album since 1985, he never really left. His musical legacy has found a place in our hearts and settled into our subconscious, none more so than "Menagerie"’s opening track “Lovely Day”. Every song as smooth as the next, this upbeat album is perfect for the summer to come. There’s a relaxed vibe running through every note - even in the more up-tempo songs - and a consistency here that shows Bill at his best. Now’s the perfect time to add this certified gold record that hasn’t been reissued on vinyl since 1978 to your ever-growing Bill Withers collection!

In a career laden with highlights and hallmarks in the annals of soul history, 'Just As I Am' is rather overlooked as one of the best soul debuts ever issued. Beautifully remastered, 'Just as I Am' is presented to a new generation of listeners who may have missed out the first time. With this remastering comes an intimacy, warmth, and immediacy to the recordings that was only hinted at with previous versions; it's almost as if Withers is in a living room singing to a small group of people, rather than making a record.
Of course, the instantly recognizable anthem "Ain't No Sunshine" gets all of the acclaim it so richly deserves, but also in tracks like "Harlem", "Grandma's Hands" and "Better Off Dead" you can hear the intensity and maturity of Bill's performances. Even when he's doing covers, Withers makes them sound as if they are his own compositions.
Give this classic record a spin, and get ready to be submersed in the soul of one of the true masters of the genre!
Of course, the instantly recognizable anthem "Ain't No Sunshine" gets all of the acclaim it so richly deserves, but also in tracks like "Harlem", "Grandma's Hands" and "Better Off Dead" you can hear the intensity and maturity of Bill's performances. Even when he's doing covers, Withers makes them sound as if they are his own compositions.
Give this classic record a spin, and get ready to be submersed in the soul of one of the true masters of the genre!
TRACK LISTING
Side A
A1. Harlem (3:23)
A2. Ain't No Sunshine (2:05)
A3. Grandma's Hands (1:59)
A4. Sweet Wanomi (2:32)
A5. Everybody's Talkin' (3:24)
A6. Do It Good (2:52)
Side B
B1. Hope She'll Be Happier (3:50)
B2. Let It Be (2:36)
B3. I'm Her Daddy (3:18)
B4. In My Heart (4:19)
B5. Moanin' And Groanin' (2:58)
B6. Better Off Dead (2:14)