Still Bill - BILL WITHERS***

Lonely Town/Lonely Street/Let Me In Your Life/Who Is He (And What Is He To You)/Use Me/Lean On Me/Kissing My Love/I Don't Know/Another Day To Run/I Don't Want You On My Mind/Take It All In & Check It All Out

Still Bill was the follow up album from relaxed soul artist Bill Withers. It ranges from love ballads to arousing funk and touching laments. Includes the US No. 1 Lean On Me and No.2 Use Me. (US:4)

“Bill takes it to the next level. His second LP is slightly more arranged and geared toward a soul audience than his underrated yet smashing debut, but he still retains his charismatic style of understatement, and gets you on your feet wherever you are, grooving to his irresistible rhythms.”

"Lean On Me is the ballad you know. It works so well due to Wither's voice. I love his kind of singing. He knows that he does not have the natural growl of a Wilson Picket or the amazing balladry of Otis Redding. But he sings with the intimacy of talking, raising his voice with such ease of the notes. This is not showmanship, but direct communication.”

“Not only because the hit singles Use Me and Lean On Me are included, its more the tight and funky arrangement and the excellent songwriting which enthrals the listener. From beautiful smooth love ballads and arousing funk, to sad and touching laments, this record has got it all, and stands among the best soul albums of the 1970s.”

“This hasn't aged a day, being brooding folk-soft rock-soul that is intimate, beautifully performed, and a wonderful showcase for Withers' voice.”

“It's difficult to imagine anyone not responding positively to the earnest sentiments and warm tone of both the music and Wither's voice. There's nothing scary here, but there's also nothing that's too trite. This is deeply human music that actually makes me think of rainbows and silver linings and other mainstream sentiments without wanting to gag or put on my hipper-than-thou shoes.”

“The record's a perfect summation of all that made Bill so great - raw real vocals, sweet soulful production, excellent songwriting and effective use of acoustic guitar to give a nice down home feeling. Plus, the arrangements are funky in the best parts.”