
20 May 1972 · 55 YEARS
Still Bill
Bill Withers
The artist recorded these songs while balancing a factory job, lending a grounded quality to the music. The production focuses on the interaction between rhythmic guitar parts and a tight backing band.
By emphasizing a sparse, soulful sound, the album avoids flashy arrangements in favor of deep grooves. It remains a definitive example of early seventies soul, focusing on honesty and a working-class sensibility.