Released in 1972, Still Bill stands as one of Bill Withers' finest achievements and a landmark record in soul and R&B. Building on the promise of his acclaimed debut, Withers delivered a leaner, funkier, and more cohesive collection that cemented his place as one of the era's most distinctive voices. The album produced enduring classics including "Lean on Me," "Use Me," and "Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?", songs that have remained deeply embedded in popular culture for decades.
What sets Still Bill apart is Withers' remarkable gift for plainspoken honesty — his lyrics carry the weight of real human experience, delivered with warmth, sincerity, and an understated funkiness that few artists have matched. Whether conveying communal uplift on "Lean on Me" or heartbreaking vulnerability on quieter moments throughout the record, Withers never overreaches, letting his soulful conviction do the heavy lifting. It remains an essential album not just in his catalog, but in the broader story of American soul music.
- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Label: Music On Vinyl
- Genre: Soul & Funk
- Release Date: 03/27/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Lonely Town, Lonely Street
A2. Let Me In Your Life
A3. Who Is He (And What Is He To You)?
A4. Use Me
A5. Lean On Me
B1. Kissing My Love
B2. I Don't Know
B3. Another Day To Run
B4. I Don't Want You On My Mind
B5. Take It All In And Check It All Out
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