Bill Withers is beloved for classics like Lean On Me, but Greg contends that Withers’ best album is Live at Carnegie Hall. Jim and Greg honor Withers’ life with a classic album dissection of that record and review the latest from Phoebe Bridgers.

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#762 Bill Withers' Live at Carnegie Hall & Opinions on Phoebe Bridgers

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#762 Bill Withers' Live at Carnegie Hall & Opinions on Phoebe Bridgers

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