Staying with the live album trend for a moment. This '72 performance by Bill Withers was recorded at the height of his popularity and released later the same year, and is a succinct statement of his phenomenal talents.
In a live context, his incredible voice is in its element, the deft expressiveness amplifying the joy and sadness in the songs. There were string overdubs on some tracks, but these classic songs remain as they were performed - restrained and refined; his command of emotive effect transcending the type of overwrought crescendos hounding modern R&B. A true soul legend at the peak of his powers, his character capturing the crowd as easily as the voice and the band's infectious funk workouts. Everything came together just right for a legendary show, and Bill obliged everyone by surpassing the studio versions of many of these classics. Beautiful music.
Click to DL.1. Use Me
2. Friend of Mine
3. Ain't No Sunshine
4. Grandma's Hands
5. World Keeps Going Around
6. Let Me in Your Life
7. Better off Dead
8. For My Friend
9. I Can't Write Left-Handed
10. Lean on Me
11. Lonely Town, Lonely Street
12. Hope She'll Be Happier
13. Let Us Love
14. Harlem/Cold Baloney
14. Harlem/Cold Baloney
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