Album

Making Music

Bill Withers

1975 · Funk / Soul

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Making Music by Bill Withers

Making Music is a Soul & Funk album by Bill Withers, originally released in 1975. On Gatefold: 19 pressings tracked, owned by 7 collectors.

About

Making Music is the fourth studio album by American R&B singer Bill Wither. It was also released in the UK as Making Friend. Reception: Making Music was released in 1975 and is Withers' first album on Columbia due to Sussex Records folding in July 1975. The album charted at number seven on the R&B album chart. The album was released in the UK by CBS under the title of 'Making Friends' also in 1975. Track listing: All songs written by Bill Withers; except where noted. 1. I Wish You Well 3:57 2. The Best You Can (Wither, Benorce Blackmon) 2:33 3. Make Love to Your Mind 6:23 4. I Love You Dawn 2:36 5. She's Lonely 5:15 6. Sometimes a Song (Wither, Raymond Jackson) 4:44 7. Paint Your Pretty Picture 5:43 8. Family Table (Wither, Diane Gonneau) 3:13 9. Don't You Want to Stay? (Wither, Melvin Dunlap, Raymond Jackson) 4:03 10. Hello Like Before (Wither, John Collins) 5:29 Personnel: Bill Withers – Lead Vocals and Backing Vocal, Acoustic Guitar Larry Nash - Keyboard, Melodica James Jamerson, Louis Johnson, Bass Ray Parker, Jr., Wah-Wah Watson, George Johnson, David T. Walker - Electric Guitar Dennis Badimir - Acoustic Guitar Dave Grusin - Keyboards Harvey Mason, Sr. - Drums Ralph MacDonald - Percussion Ernie Watts - Soprano Sax Paul Riser - Horn, Strings .

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1I Wish You Well3:57
  2. A2The Best You Can2:33
  3. A3Make Love To Your Mind6:23
  4. A4I Love You Dawn2:36
  5. A5She's Lonely5:15

Side B

  1. B1Sometimes A Song4:44
  2. B2Paint Your Pretty Picture5:43
  3. B3Family Table3:13
  4. B4Don't You Want To Stay?4:03
  5. B5Hello Like Before5:29

Sound DNA

  • Soul & Funk
  • Funk
  • gritty
  • laid-back
  • groovy

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