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Watching You, Watching Me

by Bill Withers

Released: May 25, 1985

Rhythm and blues

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

This album marked Withers' first release in six years, following 'Bout Love in 1979. "Watching You, Watching Me" is the eighth and final studio album by American singer-songwriter Bill Withers, released in 1985. However, by the time of the album's release, Withers had grown frustrated with the music industry, largely due to conflicts with record labels.

Inside the Recording

It was produced by Withers himself, along with Paul Smith and Denny Diante.

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Interesting Facts

As for the background, Bill Withers arguably crafted…

As for the background, Bill Withers arguably crafted some of the most cherished and enduring soul songs of the 1970s and early '80s.

Consequently, "Watching You, Watching Me" became his final…

Consequently, "Watching You, Watching Me" became his final album before he retired from the music business.

In terms of style, the album is a…

In terms of style, the album is a mix of soul, R&B and funk, which were characteristic styles of Withers.

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Essential Tracks

Something That Turns You On

The album features the hit single "Oh Yeah," which topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and "Something That Turns You On," which was a top 20 hit.

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Reception

The album features the hit single "Oh Yeah," which topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and "Something That Turns You On," which was a top 20 hit. Despite these successful singles, the album didn't perform as well on the charts, reaching #143 on the Billboard 200 and #41 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

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The Complete Album Story

"Watching You, Watching Me" is the eighth and final studio album by American singer-songwriter Bill Withers, released in 1985. This album marked Withers' first release in six years, following 'Bout Love in 1979.

As for the background, Bill Withers arguably crafted some of the most cherished and enduring soul songs of the 1970s and early '80s. However, by the time of the album's release, Withers had grown frustrated with the music industry, largely due to conflicts with record labels. Consequently, "Watching You, Watching Me" became his final album before he retired from the music business.

In terms of style, the album is a mix of soul, R&B and funk, which were characteristic styles of Withers. It was produced by Withers himself, along with Paul Smith and Denny Diante.