Bill Withers | + Justments
Bill Withers - + Justments
It's a crime that Bill Withers +Justments has
never been reissued. There is not one blemish on this lp issued in
1974. The journey kicks off with the hard driving "You". Bill put his
trademark 'somebody done you wrong' lyrics into this piece. His honesty
in pleading for love in "The Same Love That Made Me Laugh" is pure
poetry. I am sure you know someone in your circle of friends (maybe
yourself) that has traveled this road. There are two selections about
women, the far away "Ruby Lee" that he is yearning for and the sweet
heartbroken niece "Liza" that he consoles. Bill is truly a man for the
ladies.
One of the must beautiful ballads that he has ever written is "Can We Pretend" with Jose Feliciano performing on guitar is a pure genius. A warm smile can light up a room proven in the song "Make a Smile for Me". This selection is just the medicine to cheer a sadden love. "Heartbreak Road" is self explanatory: it's a journey that we all have traveled. I just love Bill's interpretation. +Justments also have one of Bill's famous back home West Virginia family roots songs "Railroad Man". The setting is so typical of the southern town and hearing the sound of the local train that takes you to far away places. I am crossing my fingers hoping that someday this classic will be available again.
Jerry "The Mouse" Clark
Mellow Madness Music www.mellowmadness.net
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Jerry, that was a nicely done review my man. I still have my copy of + justments somewhere around here.
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I have this lp and Heartbreak Road is my favorite song on the lp. I love BILL WITHERS.
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Interesting,
A great review,
Thanks for bringing this up
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good news! the Raven Records label is to be reissuing this on cd soon with some bonuses. should be a good one, as they did with the Just As I Am/Still Bill two-fer.
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