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Somehow, the man who brought us "Lean on Me," "Use Me" and "Ain't No Sunshine" isn't a universally revered musical figure. But Bill Withers is a giant, whether or not the rest of us remember. During a remarkable run that stretches roughly the same period as Stevie Wonder's legendary purple path, Wit...
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Bill Withers was already in his 30s when his debut album caught on,
and his voice conveys an unfazed assurance. "Ain't No Sunshine" is
the single that rocketed Withers into the national spotlight, its
insinuating folk-soul cadence accentuated by producer Booker T.
Jones' spare arrangement and subtle, funky support. Tracks such as
"Grandma's Hands" and "Harlem" from the album Just As I Am
(presentl...
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