5 Reasons Still Bill Is a 1972 Soul Powerhouse

“Lean on Me” hit number one on both the Billboard pop and R&B charts in 1972. It remains one of the most sampled and covered songs in soul history.

“Use Me” stopped just short at number two on both charts. That makes for an absurdly strong one-two punch from a single album.

Both songs are among the most sampled and covered in soul history. Their influence extends far beyond the original release.

The album showcases Bill Withers’ raw, honest songwriting. He wrote about everyday struggles and relationships without pretense.

Still Bill proved that a soul album could be both commercially successful and artistically enduring. It remains a benchmark for the genre.