The Best Of Bill Withers: Lean On Me
Eighteen tracks, from the early '70s to the mid-'80s, including his early Top Ten singles, but also minor hits like "Grandma's Hands," "Kissing My Love," and "Lovely Day." Those who admire songs like "Lean on Me" and "Ain't No Sunshine" are advised to approach this best-of with caution; from the mid-'70s onward, Bill Withers forsook his folky singer/songwriter soul for more anonymous, slick MOR soul and urban contemporary. His early sound was far more distinctive, and his early-'70s Sussex albums are recommended alternatives to this compilation. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide
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Steven Berkowitz - A&R
Charles Veal - Concert Master
Booker T. Jones - Arranger
Booker T. Jones - Producer
Larry Nash - Rhythm Arrangements
Joseph M. Palmaccio - Mastering
John Snyder - Compilation Producer
Leo Sacks - Compilation Producer
Tony Sellari - Art Direction
Michael Ochs - Photography
Howard Fritzson - Art Direction
Vic Anesini - Digital Mastering
Larry Nash - Producer
Patti Matheny - A&R
Bill Eaton - Arranger
Bill Eaton - Conductor
John Myles - String Arrangements
Bob Merritt - Engineer
Bill Halverson - Engineer
Mick Guzauski - Engineer
James Gadson - Producer
Melvin Dunlap - Producer
Denny Diante - Producer
Ed Cherney - Engineer
Keni Burke - Producer
Dorothy Ashby - Producer
Bill Withers - Compilation Producer
Bill Withers - Main Performer
Bill Withers - Producer
Bill Lazerus - Engineer
Joy Gilbert - Project Director
David Ritz - Liner Notes
Phil (Boogie) Schier - Engineer
Paul Riser - String Arrangements
Paul Riser - Horn Arrangements
Raymond Jackson - Producer
Raymond Jackson - String Arrangements
Michel Colombier - Producer
Adam Block - Project Director
Richard Alderson - Engineer
David Nathan - Liner Notes
Clarence McDonald - Producer
Clarence McDonald - Arranger
Ernie Watts - Soloist
Grover Washington, Jr. - Producer
Keith Seppanen - Engineer
Ralph MacDonald - Producer
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