5 Facts About Bill Withers’ Live at Carnegie Hall Double LP

It was recorded on October 6, 1972, at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The performance was captured live and released as a double LP.

The album came out on April 21, 1973, through Sussex Records. It preserved a full concert experience rather than a single show highlight.

The double LP format allowed for an extended setlist. This gave listeners a more complete sense of Withers’ stage presence and range.

The recording captures Withers at a peak moment in his early career. He had released his debut album just two years prior, in 1971.

The album is a rare live document from a famously private artist. Withers rarely performed live, making this recording especially valuable.