Bill Withers 1973 BBC Concert Rare Complete

[@willgillis4207]

I'm pretty sure it was Sting who said no one ever wrote more simplistic and yet more powerful melodies and lyrics than Bill Withers....we miss you so much Bill. RIP

[@brunoscocozza7531]

Will, do you have a link to the article or interview where sting said that. Would love to read it out watch it

[@willgillis4207]

@@brunoscocozza7531 Hello Bruno, unfortunately I don't. I did spend a little time looking for it after I posted but without success. I do recall he was giving interview, I believe before Bill's passing and it was definitely Sting.

[@willgillis4207]

The hardest thing in songwriting is to be simple and yet profound. And Bill seemed to understand, intrinsically and instinctively, how to do that,” Sting said in “Still Bill,” a 2010 documentary of Withers.

[@willgillis4207]

You motivated me to find it....you owe me lunch!😂

[@willgillis4207]

Still Bill Trailer 00:24 mark!

[@timbernard8783]

This should be studied by all young singer songwriters to understand the magic that can be created with a voice and an acoustic guitar. Of course he makes it look so easy.

[@JeffKay-lu4xo]

Hey... I'm Jeff I've been loving this tune all of my it's a part of me and it happened to me But at last... We finally learn to live again..✌️

[@RaySpainPlayer]

I think it's because he's authenticity expressing who he is and we connect with the person. The essence of any good art. Imao

[@stewiepoohie2979]

Dear 1973, 2016 really sucks. Dear You Tube, Thank you for existing.

[@sheliapea3998]

Amen and amen.

[@RobertSlover]

in 1976 you couldn't watch bill withers play live from ur couch there is only now. "stewie"

[@mbradfordknight5392]

stewie poohie )

[@peteranderson6173]

well stewie ya just made '17 a bit better 4 me. i had a proper laugh at ur comment

[@ryanbrewer7172]

stewie poohie ...... That's great, man! Agreed...

[@infoscholar5221]

I was seven in 1973. My mother had to have a certain female operation. In those days, that meant a hospital stay of 2-3 weeks. Dad ran the needle through this song every evening after we came home from visiting her. There were five kids at home, so he needed to be there to get us off to school. They are both gone, now, but I can't hear this song, without thinking how much he loved her.

[@derekmills5534]

Hearing these types of reminiscent anecdotes, centered around a shared love for musical nostalgia, is the reason I scroll through the comment sections of KZbin videos like this. Music serves as such a great tool to maintain our precious memories and emotions. Thank you for sharing. ♥️

[@brianwade879]

With you. 💙💙

[@brianwade879]

@@derekmills5534 absolutely

[@DEPARTUERS19]

powerful

[@peteh.8265]

Wow, that story just literally brought me to tears. I wish all husbands loved their wives like that.

[@ronnie8963]

This is soul. No show boating. Just sitting there playing and singing soulful expressions.

[@WildBillHickums]

That's the way all music should be presented, anything else is rape, pure and simple

[@frederiqueleduc184]

So groove so pure so true, when you're sad you listen to Bill, when you're happy you listen to Bill too. Life 's sound. Forever and ever said Bowie.

[@richardyoung7415]

WHEN YOU LISTENING TO BILL EVERY THING IS OK WITH THE WORLD 🌎. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND'S. 🙏✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@connaoconna4720]

Watch the documentary it’s beautiful

[@bevodonnell1191]

@@connaoconna4720 I will!

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Bill Withers proved that you do not need to be a music degree graduate or a guitar virtuoso (who knows all the chords, the scales, the licks and riffs) or a multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire to craft meaningful songs with simple but poetic lyrics and without complicated chord changes and kilometric solos. Bill is one of the best singer-songwriters ever.

[@kencampbell5662]

Pop

[@XanAxDdu]

@@kencampbell5662 soul

[@HooliaGee]

Kind of the opposite of that really long sentence, lol, but you're right! 😉

[@alanduncan1980]

This seems like a bit of a backhanded compliment. I don't why it's necessary to mention he has no degree in music and he's no virtuoso guitar player. Since when does any of that matter when it comes to song writing?

[@diggie9598]

@@alanduncan1980 Well i guess that was exactly his point.

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

My Grandmother transitioned in August 2022. This is the first time I have ever heard "Grandma's Hands". It hit me DEEP.

[@every5thman947]

She's your grandfather now?

[@elliottmangum3583]

This comment nearly made me cry. As soon as one of my three grandmother's (its complicated) die, i will cry and hopefully play this at their funeral. I love bill withers and that song makes me think of an unavoidable future. I hope you and your family are well

[@trowerz]

@@every5thman947🤣🤣👍

[@ryand141]

How is her new home? No talk yet?

[@Lukemooredrums]

Looool

[@jaeh322]

Such a shame how Columbia records treated him. I completely understand his disdain for the music industry there are nothing but a bunch of greedy and controlling bastards that just wanna use you and cash in. We could’ve had so much more great music from Bill but I’m glad he stayed true to himself & lived his life the way he wanted. Truly talented and special man.

[@amind1317]

love powered soul.

[@ryand141]

What happened with Columbia?

[@alhassangangu4357]

The song about his grandmother makes me cry all the time about my grandma in small place in northern Ghana. I don’t have her anymore. May her soul Rest In Peace.

[@vv-cy5sk]

He's not from Ghana!

[@alhassangangu4357]

@@vv-cy5sk who said he was from Ghana

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

Learn to read ​@@vv-cy5sk

[@Packyboy]

“This house just ain’t no home”👏👏

[@icysurfer1]

My first concert. Bill opened for the fifth dimension, in Detroit. With my parents. Bill was great. Best part of the night.

[@dustindavidson849]

And he’s rockin a ‘Pine Knob’ shirt.

[@fromfleshtosteel]

I’m a professional tattooer and metalhead through and through. I have a snake named Bill Slithers, named after one of my favorite artists of all time.

[@MuammarHamed]

You have good taste, my friend! RIP BILL!

[@misoguapo2946]

WOW! studio quality sound from a live set. Pure Talent.

[@zapapelttari8226]

👍🏽💯🔥

[@Guedingen]

Good old BBC

[@travisallen700]

Big time great sound top notch

[@richardyoung7415]

A MASTER CRAFTSMAN AT PLAY 🙏. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND'S.🙏✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@GleenwoodEABaby]

@@Guedingen 😂😂😂

[@techguy3373]

What an enjoyable evening. I’m a 52 year old hard rock guy, but greatly enjoyed this. I knew of him vaguely, but never really heard him before tonight. He has a new fan in me now, long after his time. Light actually shined upon me tonight listening to this👍

[@adrian_6347]

As a singer myself, bro is one of my greatest inspirations. A true artist.♥️

[@fretnesbutke3233]

The great Mr. Withers is no longer with us,and his music becomes more precious and beautiful by the second. Why can't we fully appreciate each other fully while we're still with each other? There's too many around us day in and day out who aren't 'celebrities' who need appreciation now. We can't appreciate each other enough.

[@TheRealBalloonHead]

Bill Withers’ entire band was perfect. His lead guitarist played some of the tastiest licks I’ve ever heard.

[@BanBanChi]

Snuffy Walden on guitar! fantastic!

[@Oxter]

@@BanBanChi the slickest

[@Oxter]

a true class act

[@tjparkr]

@@BanBanChi I was wondering who that was Snuffy is killing it I thought it was Phil Upchurch thx for putting this out there !!

[@HeraldBell]

@@BanBanChi ii saw him in the background thought james taylor was doing lead , i need to get glasses

[@jeffreygallahar4650]

Bill Withers was so awesome, but I really have a great appreciation for his fellow musicians in the band. Watching his drummer groove on Use me is just a special thing. True musicianship.

[@FotoBaraza]

When music was music. If you were in the audience you were making history. 49 years ago

[@chrisgarza9626]

OK...9 people "disliked" this. I hope those are people I never meet. Great music and artist.

[@splortz]

+Chris Garza probably trying to like on their tiny phone screens...?

[@stewiepoohie2979]

We can only hope!

[@d.e.b.b5788]

Rap fans. They don't understand what real music is. Rap has: No melody.No notes. You can't play it on any instrument. You can't hum it or whistle it without sounding retarded. It's not music.

[@robwilson7324]

Those people need a hug!

[@gsmarin1]

They simply need to be thinned from the herd.

[@Duddie82]

My older brother introduced me to Bill WIthers music. He loved this band. He said he loved sitting in the shade in his car, and put on Bill Withers and relax. He loved his stories. He had a live album i think. He had other material too. But he is the one that caused me to really like Bill WIthers music. And to to this day, nothing has changed. I am so happy I found this video!

[@ryanmcallister2321]

This is called soul. It's something that's missing in almost all modern music. Bill Withers was a beautiful human and it came through in his music

[@wayne00k]

Yeah. Bill Withers is soul. I was boy when he was always found on a local Philly radio station. I grew up singing with him at the top of my lungs. I still play every song in this set and get choked up by the end of Granma's Hands

[@deedeeannash]

You should get out more. Soul is out here. Bill passed too soon and there's nobody like him. But there's plenty of soul to hear if you look around.

[@mm9773]

“Things people who don’t listen to music say, part XVII”

[@ryanmcallister2321]

@@deedeeannash The soul music now a days is few and far between kid. It's not like this anymore. There might be a few artists, but this is something that shows no signs of coming back.

[@biocykle]

@@mm9773 So you think most modern music has soul like this?

[@daviddow7803]

This is my first time listening to bill withers, I’m kicking myself for having gone this long. AMAZING!

[@generaljj577]

me too

[@davidallen346]

He wrote and sang some seriously timeless great songs

[@duanecostello2188]

He good for the soul bro, lyrics and melodies nothing better

[@richardyoung7415]

DAVID DOW MY FRIEND, WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN LISTENING TO, FIRST THINGS FIRST, YOU,V GOT TO GET IN THE GROVE WITH A LITTLE BIT OF SOUL MUSIC AND BILL IS ONE OF THE GREATEST SOUL SINGERS EVER SO I PREY YOU ENJOY. PEACE TO YOU MY FRIEND.🙏✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jenhasken]

Welcome to the tribe! He is so unique, such great songs! 💕💕💕

[@taleinz1]

A year ago today Mr Withers left us ❤️❤️❤️. I can’t remember the last dream I had , it’s been so long since I had a dream, but last night I dreamt of Mr Withers . I was at the airport and he was checking in . In all my excitement I couldn’t remember his name . He was frail and needed a hand to the plane . I along with another person helped him . Woke this morning remembering my dream so vividly . 🎶❤️

[@kvkcoils8011]

Bill Withers, what a class act ... I wish there were more human beings like him

[@paperstreetboyz]

I hope everyone enjoys this as much as I did. Such a blessing.

[@alvarhanso6310]

Bill Withers was one of the greatest singer/songwriters who has ever lived. Simple, emotive genius.

[@shagatron001]

This is so perfect it almost doesn't sound live

[@walliegirl2]

Thank you Bill Withers for your military service and your wonderful music.

[@Onionbaron]

The wonderful devotion and your musical treasures are a pinnacle in history, not so much your military service!!!

[@williambarney2874]

@@Onionbaron How was yours? Shit head!!!

[@ReltubTheWiz]

His voice is so musical, sounds like a whole spiritual orchestra!

[@cndluluv]

I couldn’t find these words myself- thank you.

[@_CAT-lg4sr]

We are so lucky to have this. I grew-up listening to his music on the radio when I lived on the east coast (and I was a young white kid, but I knew great music when I heard it ). I never knew about all the adversity he encountered in the music industry. Could you imagine what could have been, had he not encountered all the BS with the major labels? "Lean on me", reminds of another of my favorites "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" as performed by the Hollies sung by Allen Clarke (written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell. Originally recorded by Kelly Gordon in 1969 ). I remembered being so sad when I heard of Bill Withers passing away, another gifted legend lost.....

[@Nosaracasalaplaya]

Man I'm so glad I grew up in this Era. What a life I've had thus far ! I was 22 then and still going strong after all these years

[@jospinvanraat8730]

I actually saw him that year. A Beautiful man. Phenomenal! ...And those musicians!!

[@alibongo6660]

Dear oh dear....Absolutely Breathtaking.....How did we get from there to where we're at.

[@zaharib]

Via American Idol…

[@fictitiousfictitious8964]

The soul of life is always accessible, only have to go get it.

[@grassfedbull5245]

You should see where we're at in Sept '22 ... 🤣😂🤣

[@elinannestad5320]

@@fictitiousfictitious8964 yes. Sincerity is still here. Be sincere, don't have to go anywhere for that.

[@trathburn6353]

This was the music of my youth. Bill Withers, such a natural talent and wonderful human being.

[@Lukronius]

Years ago, my girlfriend at the time (gorgeous little English-American girl) told me (Irish-American guy that was raised on R&B and amongst black friends/family): “you are a very white man, but you have the soul of Bill Withers”. I knew then I would marry that girl, and I thank God I did! Find the one that gets you, and you’ll have no regrets! Bill brought me to tears during this whole performance! God bless you, Bill, and all you enjoying this show!

[@nevermindbycolors7204]

I love his voice, like his just simply speaking to you.

[@Onionbaron]

Grandmas hands, oh that's really something else!

[@TheBrad605]

He has a Pine Knob T-shirt on. How awesome.!! #puremichigan

[@ladyfitness67]

Jamming to this in November 2022 … loving it 🥰

[@belle2154]

Bill withers you breathed so much life and sunshine into my world as an adolescent. I love your sweet spirit ♥️

[@eddyruiz9014]

Perfect example of beautiful songs that are made using only two or three chords.

[@jryland6]

I love Bill Withers & I also have a VERY WIDE RANGE of every type/styles of music that I love. People need to broaden their horizons, music is beautiful!!!!! All kinds of music is beautiful!!!!!

[@tsharpe3555]

Bill Withers! Old school soul music! I love him!

[@luke-oakley]

One of the best performances ever recorded. What a gentle force of nature.

[@superfurrygaz1]

This guy had a voice that could melt an iceberg, proper soul. RIP 👏🍻❤

[@Sendzik23]

So did anyone else notice him break a string at 15:20 and power right through it! He is incredible

[@bryanmorgan758]

Great eye!

[@jeffbaggett291]

He chuckled a couple of times later in the song, must have been about that.

[@rafaelsilochi4364]

I did read before getting there. Well noticed. ✌️😊

[@afonsotatiano8239]

My God!!! Never noticed that. And he smiled gently as if nothing happened. PS. The black girl staring at him is priceless

[@garyturner7974]

Bill Withers is a great musician and a wonderful man. He will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, according to Rolling Stone magazine, issue #1231. There is a really great article on Bill in that issue.

[@Ruffnekk73]

Gary Turner Thanks for that info!

[@mbradfordknight5392]

Gary Turner moo

[@johnwayne2103]

Should have happened 25 years ago. The Rock and Hall of Fame is as bad as giving a new President a Nobel Peace Prize.

[@walliegirl2]

There is another musician with an honorable military career like Bill's that should be in the R&R Hall of Fame and that is Marty Robbins.

[@chrismcgady4978]

Great stuff, Bill W. You are still much appreciated in 2022!

[@AlexandraNevermind]

I’ve always loved Bill Withers. His style and sound was always authentic, down to earth.

[@montymartell2081]

I've been singing and tearing up and flat out balling to this song for 49 years now and it's just as good now as it was when I first heard it on the radio

[@williamparker6941]

This is what you would call art in music!!!

[@alanstewart7802]

I’ve always loved “Grandma’s Hands” and he performs it here faultlessly, brought a tear to my eye, so beautiful.

[@mattadrev471]

wow.... to be honest I thought Gil Scott Heron wrote it cause it was such a classic and so soulful. But I see the only other person that can do it is Bill.

[@brianwade879]

AMEN!

[@TheZzaak]

what a piece of art Right?

[@paulbolton7508]

So beautiful, so powerful, such ease and grace. I imagine Bill Withers and Terry Callier, together with their acoustic guitars, singing duets to the angels who are watching on in tears. RIP

[@guscairns1]

The power of simplicity in a song.

[@themountainsandthesea4121]

Comforting- especially the song where he is going love love love

[@djspproductions2799]

dig that pine knob t shirt, great place for a live performance for years now! Killer show here too!

[@clamzo1]

Pine Knob is awesome!! Been there many times, but not lately. Im diggin' that shirt, too.

[@willgillis4207]

Heard you got the name back too!!!!

[@ronaldlee2047]

a legendary artist,writer,performer....rare....

[@edwardmulholland7912]

Brilliant songwriter with a voice to die for. A great artist. Love this.

[@skylighting8623]

What a TRUE ARTIST

[@itsalladream1448]

I remember watching this with my Mum, she was cool. I was only eight years old but ever since I have thanked God for this amazing musician and beautiful soul. What a god given gift to the world.

[@chind1959]

I often come back to this and every time it blows me away. Such a talent. As a side note the fella on the drums is superb.

[@MrRioso-ry1hb]

Thes guys were real jammin` musicians. They still had Jazz in their bones. I love it !

[@zentiliano]

Wow, unbelievable performance. Can’t believe I’ve never seen this.

[@mattjames4978]

Seen what? The screen is literally black.

[@davidmaraisthecampfireguit2596]

One of my absolute all-time favorite artists of all time. Every song has such organic groove, potency, the blues and such soulful energy. Bill was a gift to us.

[@2024Shoesmith]

Excellent performance. Bill had such a great voice, unique phrasing and was a fantastic songwriter.

[@beyourself2444]

Truly amazing…

[@johnnoel8900]

The foot stomping on “Use Me” set it off for me

[@4thdimenional]

Grandmas Hand 😢😢😢 that song is still doing its thing

[@kennyalexander8412]

I get the chills listening to him and coming to read the comments about everyone who has precious memories and connections with his music during his time. I’m appreciative of his sound, it’s unlike anything I’ve heard before and it’s beautiful to sit back and listen to. May his music live onwards forever and ever.

[@jakelondon]

Guitar player backing Withers here later composed the soundtracks for the television shows Thirtysomething, The Wonder Years, Roseanne, Ellen, My So-Called Life, Felicity, Early Edition, Sports Night, The West Wing, George Lopez, I'll Fly Away, The Stand, Huff, Once and Again, Friday Night Lights and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.

[@bonytenn2908]

The BBC should release this on cd or vinyl.

[@robertyates9973]

It’s music like this that unites humanity.

[@amiwan9596]

when i was at school, must've been around 15-16 yrs old i discovered bill withers and dug thru his albums...i rarely listen nowadays but most of these songs give me chills now they really stick around inside you once you find them

[@bfmcndavidson8324]

Brother Bill left his inspiring music for us before he fly away. Respect Love and Blessings to his family.

[@robinjackson7540]

Crazy how so little views this video has. Great music going unnoticed is a shame. See how many views some songs (with no substance) get nowadays. A reason why a lot of us have lost our way.. reason being: because of the overall influence music has on our personalities and life style.

[@roysimmons7426]

Well damn, you have to share it around

[@racourdav]

What a talented man, his speaking voice is music! I love that he left us with such wonderful music, he was great…and articulate Jann Wenner!

[@janiemccaskill8996]

Wonderful voice!

[@doctorgenerous]

My goodness he is absolute magic personified. That voice. Those lyrics. The melodies. Absolute magic!

[@skylighting8623]

66 years old and I’m still loving it!

[@bco0t6]

Don’t think any ones wrote more simplistic yet raw lyrics as this man, managed to sum up emotions relegated to intense moments in 2 min songs

[@Bear2man858]

Always feel good when I listen to his music.

[@eartherskit]

Oh my lord! This is phenomenal!

[@lakrone1]

Absolutely incredible

[@MrScott156]

Bill is the man! Soulful and real. Also, I love his t-shirt in this video, Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston Michigan USA. I have seen many a concert there as it's 20 minutes from me. Sadly, I never saw Bill there :(

[@diamondladi5584]

I so Enjoyed this Bill Wither's concert!!! 😁💯💯👏👏👏 His demeanor & wisdom are a Real breath of fresh air! He is a very Blessed man with what seems to be countless talents & making Beautiful Soul Music was Absolutely one of them! Almighty God Bless you Mr. Withers!

[@karma4553]

Diamond Ladi no

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

The in concert series is a constant revelation. Every episode I've seen has been brilliant, from Joni Mitchell to John Sebastian. This is up there with the greatest piece of television from the early 70's. Thanks.

[@gilbertmcdaniel9373]

Down to Earth artist and music, totally relatable. Love it.

[@darrenwright3520]

Bill Withers is the guv’nor when it comes to writing and singing real life soul music R.I.P.

[@vivoenelinfierno6752]

Is this the only full concert from him on youtube? Can´t find more full concerts of his.

[@oregon32nursenurse43]

It’s about mom. This song is for you, mom. I miss you.✨

[@WanderingNC]

Love this. Haven't heard it in years.

[@juliannavarrete3701]

"let me in your life" made me tear up on this beautiful Monday morning

[@joynerhampton]

Excellent at the highest!! True Soul and healing music just real Soul!! Thank you Mr. Withers

[@bobbydavro3603]

Real music. Love it.

[@michaelc3676]

Truly a rare treat. So glad I ran across this wonderful Concert!

[@crypto.shinobi8928]

A legend then a legend now. such a good session of bill

[@jenniebigley3521]

Real deal, Bill. Telling us like it is. Deep soul felt & heart pounding music. So fortunate to know his music thru my teens till now, 68. Always perfect -anytime, any day.

[@richardsimpson5985]

Hey this is 2020 and we are listening to the most underrated Bill Withers. God bless you and may you rest in peace. Such beautiful and meaningful music. Much respect..

[@doylehargrave233]

Me and my sisters used to damn near pass out trying to keep up with his vocals…

[@herbertgaines4111]

Could listen to his lyrics at any time in my life.

[@michaelcristo9678]

Thank god for the BBC.

[@florenciaviana4223]

Thank you youtube for existing! Bill withers is a true talent!

[@jamcham100]

I don't think I've ever seen this caliber of live performance in my life. Absolutely beautiful!