Bill Withers – Bill Withers Live At Carnegie Hall (2 x 180g 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. – AllMusic Review by Steven McDonald

Tracklist

1. Use Me

2. Friend of Mine

3. Ain't No Sunshine

4. Grandma's Hands

5. World Keeps Going Around

6. Let Me in Your Life

7. Better Off Dead

8. For My Friend

9. I Can't Write Left-Handed

10. Lean on Me

11. Lonely Town, Lonely Street

12. Hope She'll Be Happier

13. Let Us Love

14. Harlem / Cold Baloney

Cat no: 8713748982867