BILL WITHERS Just As I Am (Exclusively remastered UK/EU limited edition 12-track LP pressed on 180-gram audiophile black vinyl, originally released in 1971 Just As I Am is one of the best soul debut albums ever issued and features the classic hit Ain’t No Sunshine. Picture sleeve with original cover artwork, plus hype sticker. Recommended)
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TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
In a career laden with highlights and hallmarks in the annals of soul history, Just As I Am is rather overlooked as one of the best soul debuts ever issued. Beautifully remastered, Just As I Am is presented to a new generation of listeners who may have missed out the first time.

With this remastering comes an intimacy, warmth, and immediacy to the recordings that was only hinted at with previous versions; it’s almost as if Withers is in a living room singing to a small group of people, rather than making a record.

Of course, the instantly recognizable anthem “Ain’t No Sunshine” gets all of the acclaim it so richly deserves, but also in tracks like “Harlem”, “Grandma’s Hands” and “Better Off Dead” you can hear the intensity and maturity of Bill’s performances. Even when he’s doing covers, Withers makes them sound as if they are his own compositions.

SIDE A
1. HARLEM
2. AIN’T NO SUNSHINE
3. GRANDMA’S HANDS
4. SWEET WANOMI
5. EVERYBODY’S TALKIN’
6. DO IT GOOD

SIDE B
1. HOPE SHE’LL BE HAPPIER
2. LET IT BE
3. I’M HER DADDY
4. IN MY HEART
5. MOANIN’ AND GROANIN’
6. BETTER OFF DEAD

 

$75

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