Bill Withers

Still Bill

First released1972

Still Bill, released in 1972, was recorded at various studios including Crystal Sound Studios in Los Angeles during a period when Bill Withers was establishing himself as a major soul artist following the success of "Ain't No Sunshine." The album was produced by Bill Withers himself alongside Jerry Wexler and Booker T. Jones, bringing together significant production talent from Atlantic Records. The recording sessions featured live instrumentation combined with Withers' distinctive baritone vocals, capturing a raw yet polished soul sound characteristic of early 1970s Atlantic Records output. The album's production reflected a shift toward more introspective and mature songwriting compared to his debut, with particular attention to arrangement and instrumental textures that would influence soul and R&B music throughout the decade.