There are few songs in the materialist state of Christmas that really speak to the ideas of what the Holiday could be about. Two songs that really remind me of this fact are Bill Withers' "Let Us Love", and Motown's standard "Someday at Christmas". Though songs shrug off the traditions of Christmas music, both in tone and content, they also speak to a challenge that lies before even the most ...
This is a great live recording seems to capture a moment in time. I felt transported and totally sucked in. Bill Withers weaves between songs and storytelling effortlessly. I loved his story about grandmothers and how he loved having the responsibility of looking out for her and accompanying her to "happy" church, not the depressing church services. The hoots and comments from the audience show...
There are few songs in the materialist state of Christmas that really speak to the ideas of what the Holiday could be about. Two songs that really remind me of this fact are Bill Withers' "Let Us Love", and Motown's standard "Someday at Christmas". Though songs shrug off the traditions of Christmas music, both in tone and content, they also speak to a challenge that lies before even the most ...
...Check out those sideburns..."Use Me" was released on Bill Withers' third LP, "*Still Bill*":http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=10:isug6j3h71l0 , back in 1972 and the whole album is a great coast-to-coast listen...his Best of is cool but if you like digging a little deeper, you might want to add this set to your collection too...
I know what you're thinking. "Bill Withers!? Nothing new to see here."Think again. Turns out there's an album from when he was signed to Sussex Records that has not been re-released. Turns out it has some excellent Bill Withers buried treasure in it. Impress your friends with this lovely gentle tune...Download: "Can We Pretend":http://coolshoes.multiply.com/music/item/1Enjoy!
>>>First of all...**"Live Music Is Better, Bumper Stickers should be issued"** .....Another in a random series.**Bill Withers** at Carnegie Hall, workin' it, feelin' it. This semi-improvised free flow social commentary is the last track on a brilliant but flawed live cd. Recorded in '72, it stands up remarkably well today. I like the slow percolating funk groove but the production hasn'...
...Check out those sideburns..."Use Me" was released on Bill Withers' third LP, "*Still Bill*":http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=10:isug6j3h71l0 , back in 1972 and the whole album is a great coast-to-coast listen...his Best of is cool but if you like digging a little deeper, you might want to add this set to your collection too...
This is a great live recording seems to capture a moment in time. I felt transported and totally sucked in. Bill Withers weaves between songs and storytelling effortlessly. I loved his story about grandmothers and how he loved having the responsibility of looking out for her and accompanying her to "happy" church, not the depressing church services. The hoots and comments from the audience show...
i think one of my favorite songs in the entire world is *"ain't no sunshine"*. i don't care who plays it, where i am, or what mood i'm in, i always love it. always. if all of my favorite bands could release a cover of that song, that'd be great. k? thanks.also, no matter what anyone tells you, beer bongs that have a tube 6 feet long are NOT COOL. period.and ha: