EPISODE · Feb 13, 2009 · 6 MIN

Bill Withers 2

from Legacy Podcasts » BlackHistory · host Andy Cahn

The music of Bill Withers can definitely speak for itself as a timeless collection of songs, perfect for 1971 with it’s mix of gritty southern R&B, introspective and politically charged lyrics, and even a touch of Woodstock hippie vibes. But his debut album, “Just as I Am” has a very underrated role in the [...]

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The music of Bill Withers can definitely speak for itself as a timeless collection of songs, perfect for 1971 with it's mix of gritty southern R#38;B, introspective and politically charged lyrics, and even a touch of Woodstock hippie vibes. nbsp; But his debut album, "Just as I Am" has a very underrated role in the history of landmark albums by DIY artists who circumvented the major label system. nbsp; Bill discusses how he was put off by the LA star machine and wound up landing at Clarence Avant's startup indie label, Sussex Records. Producer: Joyride Media Reccomended: Bill Withers catalog

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