Name: Making Music
Brand: Bill Withers

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MOVLP1869

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

180 Gram Vinyl.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-07-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Little Amber Fish

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

8719262016392

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Bill Withers

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Music On Vinyl

Bill Withers was a soulful singer and songwriter, born on July 4, 1938 in Slab Fork, West Virginia. Despite starting his musical career later in life, he made a significant impact with his debut album "Just As I Am" released in 1971 at the age of 33. Prior to pursuing music full-time, Withers worked as a mechanic for the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. His talent and passion for music led him to create timeless hits that resonate with audiences even today.
Withers sadly passed away on March 30, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA. His legacy lives on through his heartfelt lyrics and soulful voice that continue to inspire generations of musicians and fans alike.
He is also known as the father of Kori Withers.

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Withers’ fourth studio album Making Music was originally released in 1975 on Columbia Records. It possesses the same down-to-earthiness and eye for ordinary day life as his former work. The overall sound is smoother than his previous albums, with a warm mellow soul sound that can’t be beat. The album includes his classic Hello Like Before, plus The Best You Can, Make Love To Your Mind, Paint Your Pretty Picture, and Don’t You Want To Stay?. The album features a whos who of great musicians and singers including David Walker, Ray Parker JR, Melvin "wah wah" Ragin, bassist James Jamerson, Ernie Watts and Ralph Macdonald.

Making Music

Music GB