Tuesday, March 2, 2021

"Family Table" by Bill Withers

Bill Withers has given us some of the most beloved soul classics in history, including "Ain't No Sunshine" (#3), "Lean On Me" (#1), "Use Me" (#2), and "Just The Two Of Us" (#2, a duet with Grover Washington, Jr.). All were Grammy winners except "Use Me."

Like many artists famous in the 70s, Withers had difficulty adjusting to the evolving music scene of the 80s. After "Just The Two Of Us," which hit the chart in 1982, Withers only scored one more: "In The Name Of Love," which went to #58 in 1984.

"Family Table" is an overlooked favorite of mine from his 1975 album, "Making Music." I wish Withers would have done more upbeat material like this.


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