Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine | REVIEW

[@tbone2071]

He has some great songs. Super voice! Check out "Use Me". That's my personal favorite. by Mr. Withers

[@stephenreiner1523]

Bill Withers was a phenomenal singer, songwriter. Once you heard him you never forgot it.

[@ORLOSTguy]

I think there is something just magical about how the strings just glide into this bluesy tune. I remember being a kid and hearing this song and thinking the "I know. I know. I know...." section break as so "odd". Of course, without having much musical structure based on the limited music I had heard at that young age, I knew it was at least something that caught me emotionally.

[@alchemy-oi8xf]

"Lean on Me", "Use Me", "Just the Two of Us", "Lovely Day". (Sorry; I just know his hits, but they're all terrific.) The Rolling Stones took their band's name from a line in a Muddy Waters' song, who was one of their blues idols.

[@okay5045]

Grandma's Hands is another great one.

[@okay5045]

He was amazing

[@vinniemoran7362]

Sublime. We will never see the likes of him again.

[@brianburton1843]

I worked with my stores night stocking crew. This song was playing on the PA system. One of the crew was walking past when the "I know" repeat was on. He pointed up and said. "22". I looked at him confused. Later he came past me again and said. "He says I know 22 times." Then added. "This song plays every night."

[@AmyW-qo4se]

Was in Fresh prince Will played it on the Juke box. Been in a lot of things . Good! Another one of his, Lean on me

[@palmyreatkinson518]

Great song. how about Paul Davis " I go Crazy" or "Cool nights." Also Billy Paul would be a good song for you to react to " Me and Mrs. Jones."

[@marinamartinez6886]

A HUGE hit and probably played on the radio every hour. 😊👍👍👍

[@deweyl3260]

Got to listen to Just the Two of Us and Lean on Me

[@missrachelreads]

This song is perfect, just wish it was longer!

[@mikekuhn214]

Bill Withers was awesome! Great song . When he passed away I wept. That’s how much of an impact he had on me. May Bill Withers RIP

[@davidhowe5415]

That kick drum... masterful.

[@tonyherrera9329]

( was 17 years old when this song was released, in 1971. It soared on the radio and was played a million times....and that wasn't enough. Such a simple masterpiece and the emotion to pull you in. I live about 100 miles from Seattle and in 2017 my sister and I decided, at the last minute, to drive down to Salem, Oregon to view the total eclipse. We arrived in Salem at about 3 am, pulled into a Walmart parking lot and slept it her car. We woke up at sunrise and turned on the radio after grabbing some breakfast at McDonalds. The DJ said that they would be playing eclipse related songs all morning until the eclipse concluded, before noon. The first song he played was "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers. We were tired and could not stop laughing at how apropos this selection was. The eclipse was awesome and this is a wonderful part of our experience. Check out his catalog for the other gems that it contains. Wonderful reaction guys.

[@mildredpierce4506]

A rolling stone is a person whose life is unstable. A person who has not set up roots anywhere. They are just drifting here and there. There’s an old saying “a Rolling Stone gathers no moss“. Moss doesn’t grow on a moving surface like a person who is constantly on the move doesn’t establish any roots or bonds.

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

" A rolling stone gathers no moss." (someone who never settles down...keeps moving..) Much much older than Indiana Jones! lol

[@flash1660]

Lovely day and hear him sing one note for about a week

[@lindastafford9548]

Great song.

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

"Grandma's Hands" is a great one by Bill.

[@michaelyount3176]

Humble beginnings in West Virginia -- amazing artist. Try "Lovely Day".....

[@johnwyatt9193]

Well said Nick . The simple guitar . The low string note.... Foundational to that amazing volce. This song does not grow old....

[@brucewozniak9473]

My kids use to call this the "I know" song.

[@StatsJedi]

I was a kid and counted 26 "I know"s.

[@sarahdixon1943]

Short but powerful song 🎵 ❤

[@kimberlyn.2096]

The Rolling Stone is a magazine guys. My favorite is Lovely Day, even though this is fantastic.

[@patrickjudd4575]

There was another song in the era this came out by Leon Russell called Tight Rope... Its definitely worth a listen

[@mariejustme]

I love that song but my favorite was Lady Blue. It always tugged my heart strings.

[@EarthVoyager-l7u]

This is such a great song. If you're looking for other suggestions have you ever heard Audioslave "I Am the Highway? One of my favorite songs.

[@hipsville]

"Gramma's Hands" never fails to make me cry. It's also Sting's favorite song. ❤️

[@l-bird]

The 3 bearded banditos!

[@markoconnor995]

Thanks! Hard breakups need Ain't No

[@lindasalvaterra1304]

One of the greatest songs of all time!

[@mariejustme]

There it is. Besides Color My World, Bill Withers mournful song was a fan favorite for slow dances. A song my generation will never forget-mainly because it was amazing and way too short. When one nailed the “I know’s” perfectly it was a great day to be alive. 🥰

[@ohyoullknowaboutit1823]

Love me some Bill Withers Thank you

[@Victorious-hg8cc]

Lovely day is one of his best

[@anitawright7169]

This is so very awesome! Bill Withers was phenomenal! Love Your reactions!

[@matzabean]

EVERYTHING Bill Withers did was special: the hits, the b-sides, the deep cuts, the conversations in elevators, whatever. He was a special human.

[@Chiari_Queen_T]

There's an amazing cover of this song by Shawn James. Between his voice & the fact thst hes a 1 man band & pulls off arguably the best cover, I hope you guys check it out!

[@emmathedoglover1973]

You guys have got to do some Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band …. You guys will love his music

[@markoconnor995]

One of the greatest recovery songs of all time. Such a great artist. He worked as an auto worker and was largely raised by his grandmother. Rolling Stone was one of the top music industry magazines for at least 3 decades. We miss ya, Bill.

[@penelopehornswaggle102]

You have to do USE ME!! It's my favorite 🔥 🔥🔥🔥

[@ElizasGrammy]

I played this cut so much, that I wore a groove in the vinyl, and it started skipping after that. Just about wrecked me. Love me some Bill Withers.

[@marybreiner5]

The Rolling Stone was a huge rock and roll magazine, and if you made it onto the cover, then you made it.

[@SMtWalkerS]

"A rolling stone gathers no moss". A very old saying. Dating from the 1500s and possibly earlier, from the Roman Empire era. That's what the names are from. Bill Withers was a great.

[@donalddixoninlou]

Oh boy, your gonna love this one.......

[@Linda-y9h]

Dear guys, highly recommend Junior Walker and the Allstars "Shotgun." Nothing like what you just played, which I loved, but honey, it hits hard n funky. ❤😂

[@chefskiss6179]

And of course, used to great effect in the 1999 film, Notting Hill. It's definitely worth looking up the moment its used.

[@ChristianK-z5g]

Hi guys! Great song... Bill Withers is awesome! If you showcase him again, try Lovely Day. Wonderful song and he holds on to a note for an unbelievable amount of time. It amazes me each time I hear it. Have a great weekend! Peace out. Christian K, NYS.

[@mokumboi19]

Just wait until you hear Use Me. One of the most slept on bangers of all time.

[@robinlowe2329]

I would suggest "Who is He (And What Is He to You)" for the best use of the word Dadgummit. And since we are in the general neighborhood of 70's blues/soul, I would throw in "You Need Love Like I Do (Don't You)" by Gladys Knight and the Pips. It is not the sweet ballad that she is primarily known for. It stomps.

[@mildredpierce4506]

The group the Rolling Stones got their name from the Muddy Waters song, like a Rolling Stone. It predates Bob Dylan.

[@dagmar.6954]

Such a great R&B soul singer songwriter from the 60's-80's. "Ain't No Sunshine" & "Lean On Me" are his 2 most famous songs but he had some other great hits such as "Grandma's Hands", "Use Me", "Lovely Day" & "Just The Two Of Us". Sadly we lost him recently in 2020. But he left a great legacy of music.

[@rosemarywatson1231]

I like so many other Bill Withers songs more than this one: Grandma’s Hands, Hello Like Before, I Can’t Write Left Handed, Who is He and What Is He To You, Lean on Me, Lovely Day, etc.

[@Jonathan-d1b3g]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@sherigrow6480]

Lots of guys of a certain age were in the armed forces because the draft was in effect. If your number was coming up you could voluntarily enlist in one of the services, or you could just wait to be drafted into the army. No choice if you didn't have a deferment,

[@danmayberry1185]

Military service might have been a plus to the fans of country artists, but not others, especially during Vietnam (Bill hit big in 1971).

[@SusanGarrett-xt8uh]

So many great songs 🎵 from him. Play them all!

[@NancyMoran-r3b]

I’ve heard a version of this song, sung by Bill, where he is just playing his guitar. I think there’s a drummer too. That’s all. It was beautiful.

[@scottjones758]

Lovely Day is my favorite

[@quietwoodworking]

My granddaughter is 25 and sings this song at Karaoke. I was shocked she knew it.

[@colleenmonfross4283]

Love Bill Withers!

[@BrentCox-m3r]

Such a soulful voice!! Killer lyrics and tone. Hope you try Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band! “Turn the Page” saxophone is awesome!🤘🔥

[@disneyworlddelights]

I think his best song is Lovely day

[@mamaflush9945]

Hello Ryan, Nick & Ty, I'm so glad you all enjoyed Bill Withers, he's an incredible storyteller and gifted musician. Since you enjoy his work, I thought I'd suggest another one of his songs. I believe this song is considered one of his "deep cuts." "Bill Withers - Grandma's Hands (BBC In Concert May 11, 1974)" (by the channel: Bill Withers) and I thought I'd suggest a new artist to give a listen, if interested. "Al Green - For the Good Times (Official Lyric Video)' (by the channel: Al Green) --Al Green is an American singer/songwriter, Pastor and record producer. He's known for his charismatic performances and incredible vocal range. He had several big hits throughout the 60's and 70's. It's great seeing the three of you back together doing reactions again. 💯🧔🏽‍♂🧔‍♂🧔🎶 And as always, I enjoyed rocking with you guys, Thanks for sharing. peace out~

[@sylvialopez5928]

He is the best ❤

[@jenniebirchfield7218]

Excellent choice 👍

[@heatherturner6955]

Another great one!

[@heatherturner6955]

I believe people knew you meant Rolling Stone magazine... You guys started with his biggest hit. Didn't realize it was so short! I did not care for it as a kid. But it was in the movie Knotting Hill and I began to like it. Love the strings in the background! It is so sad, sometimes you have to listen to get it out! Love: Lovely Day and Just The Two Of Us.

[@t.d.cartee2717]

That’s not what “Rolling Stone” means. It means you never stop traveling.

[@Rock_Snob]

It’s Rolling Stone Magazine, been around 50 years or so.

[@sheila1965troubles]

You guys just HAVE to do his best song, Use Me, you'll all love it!

[@chrisbradley1192]

The Jackson 5 do a great cover version of this.

[@karlschmitt6359]

Great song! Geoff Castellucci of Voice Play does this song (acapella) some major justice!

[@joekuul8769]

You guys should listen/watch his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech; very entertaining.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

Also, Bill was from my home state of West Virginia.

[@elainemarsh5170]

Lovely Day is my favorite from him.

[@markfadness9204]

Produced & arranged by Booker T. Jones of the Stax Records house band Booker T. & The MG's

[@sarahp9086]

Ain't no sunshine when Ty's gone, haha! Good to see you, man!

[@silverfox7673]

He knows !

[@quietwoodworking]

The lady I love is a flight attendant and I seldom get to see her, even though she live within walking distance from me. This song hits deep.

[@suzanneprock7286]

26 "I knows." I used to count the everytime this song came on, this is a good song, very popular in the 70's.

[@donalddixoninlou]

We counted the "I Knows" as well, trying not to laugh at each other as it got near the end. Great, great song!

[@suzanneprock7286]

@@donalddixoninlou And I thought I was the only one! Ha, ha!

[@donalddixoninlou]

@@suzanneprock7286 And I suspect many others did the same thing as we did...

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

Great 2-minute song, I'M HER DADDY is my favorite Bill song.

[@Ramona_A]

What a great song! Please check out - Lean On Me, Lovely Day and Use Me

[@michaeldudek7831]

That's 26 "I Know's" if you're counting. . The Temptations did a version of this song 1972 which is sublime. Ty: Your beard looks very distinguished..... you look like a bard.

[@nightthornkvala94132]

I'm sure Austin Brown (formerly) of Home Free brought this wonderful song to a younger generation.

[@wentibbetts7833]

"Use Me" I would love to see you react to that one. 🎉

[@angelagazzo4800]

Song in the movie, Notting Hill.

[@gregpusczek4473]

brilliant try lovely day

[@lisawicks8205]

Y’all gotta do Use Me and Lovely Day. You’re welcome.

[@lynosbourne2024]

❤

[@daventunes3822]

If you're into acapella music at all, you should check out Geoff Castelluci's cover of this song. It's incredibly good.

[@angelagazzo4800]

Oh yes, Lean on Me.

[@laurakali6522]

Use Me and Lovely Day.

[@vanessaseymour2634]

Check out 'Grandma's Hands' by Withers.

[@teensymom1420]

Love this song and many of his other hits. I know I have repeatedly asked you to get to George Michael again but doing a live performance and provided many ideas. I realize some videos might be difficult to get up on the channel but one that might not be a problem is his live performance of his song "A Different Corner" from the BBC Parkinson Show. If you watch this and don't come away appreciated the perfection of his voice, I will never request him again. Not enough people react to his music and I think it is a terrible mistake. Thanks.

[@loisr3970]

Yes, another epoc cut, you guys are gonna be shocked!

[@anncosby-hd8dq]

Marshall Tucker band. heard it in a love song

[@1939lb]

The man made classics..then he quit on his terms..try Kissing my love by Bill Withers

[@KAREZY18]

You guys need to review Michael Buble! Preferably Feeling Good 👍🏻

[@jimmysmith-xb7vm]

Now you need to check out “If you think you’re lonely now” Bobby Womack

[@harrietetter9321]

you guys should watch the video -- the drummer steals the show

[@laaulilinalauano6817]

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