Withers, Bill - Live At Carnegie Hall (Custard 2LP Vinyl)

Bill Withers  - Live At Carnegie Hall (Custard 2LP Vinyl)

A wonderful live album that capitalizes on Withers' trademark melancholy soul sound while expanding the music to fit the room granted by a live show. Lovely versions of "Grandma's Hands" and "Lean on Me" are balanced by heartfelt downbeat numbers like "Better Off Dead" and "I Can't Write Left-Handed," the latter being an anti-war song with a chilling message. The set finishes off with the lengthy "Harlem/Cold Baloney," with lots of audience-pleased call-and-response going on. One of the best live releases from the '70s.

Track Listing:

LP1

1. Use One
2. Friend Of Mine
3. Ain't No Sunshine
4. Grandma's Hands (With Rap)
5. World Keeps Going Around
6. Let Me In Your Life (With Rap)
7. Better Off Dead
8. For My Friend

LP2

1. I Can't Write Left Handed
2. Lean On Me
3. Lonely Town Lonely Street
4. Hope She'll Be Happier
5. Let Us Love
6. Harlem/Cold Baloney