He has some great songs. Super voice! Check out "Use Me". That's my personal favorite. by Mr. Withers
@stephenreiner15232 ай бұрын
Bill Withers was a phenomenal singer, songwriter. Once you heard him you never forgot it.
@ORLOSTguyАй бұрын
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-oi8xf2 ай бұрын
"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.
@okay504520 күн бұрын
Grandma's Hands is another great one.
@okay504520 күн бұрын
He was amazing
@vinniemoran73622 ай бұрын
Sublime. We will never see the likes of him again.
@brianburton1843Ай бұрын
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-qo4se2 ай бұрын
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
@palmyreatkinson5182 ай бұрын
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."
@marinamartinez688619 күн бұрын
A HUGE hit and probably played on the radio every hour. 😊👍👍👍
@deweyl32602 ай бұрын
Got to listen to Just the Two of Us and Lean on Me
@missrachelreadsАй бұрын
This song is perfect, just wish it was longer!
@mikekuhn2142 ай бұрын
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
@davidhowe54152 ай бұрын
That kick drum... masterful.
@tonyherrera93292 ай бұрын
( 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.
@mildredpierce45062 ай бұрын
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_Muse2 ай бұрын
" A rolling stone gathers no moss." (someone who never settles down...keeps moving..) Much much older than Indiana Jones! lol
@flash16602 ай бұрын
Lovely day and hear him sing one note for about a week
@lindastafford95482 ай бұрын
Great song.
@Friend_Of_The_Muse2 ай бұрын
"Grandma's Hands" is a great one by Bill.
@michaelyount31762 ай бұрын
Humble beginnings in West Virginia -- amazing artist. Try "Lovely Day".....
@johnwyatt91932 ай бұрын
Well said Nick . The simple guitar . The low string note.... Foundational to that amazing volce. This song does not grow old....
@brucewozniak94732 ай бұрын
My kids use to call this the "I know" song.
@StatsJedi2 ай бұрын
I was a kid and counted 26 "I know"s.
@sarahdixon19432 ай бұрын
Short but powerful song 🎵 ❤
@kimberlyn.20962 ай бұрын
The Rolling Stone is a magazine guys. My favorite is Lovely Day, even though this is fantastic.
@patrickjudd45752 ай бұрын
There was another song in the era this came out by Leon Russell called Tight Rope... Its definitely worth a listen
@mariejustme2 ай бұрын
I love that song but my favorite was Lady Blue. It always tugged my heart strings.
@EarthVoyager-l7u2 ай бұрын
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.
@hipsville2 ай бұрын
"Gramma's Hands" never fails to make me cry. It's also Sting's favorite song. ❤️
@l-bird2 ай бұрын
The 3 bearded banditos!
@markoconnor9952 ай бұрын
Thanks! Hard breakups need Ain't No
@lindasalvaterra13042 ай бұрын
One of the greatest songs of all time!
@mariejustme2 ай бұрын
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. 🥰
@ohyoullknowaboutit18232 ай бұрын
Love me some Bill Withers Thank you
@Victorious-hg8cc2 ай бұрын
Lovely day is one of his best
@anitawright71692 ай бұрын
This is so very awesome! Bill Withers was phenomenal! Love Your reactions!
@matzabean2 ай бұрын
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_TАй бұрын
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!
@emmathedoglover19732 ай бұрын
You guys have got to do some Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band …. You guys will love his music
@markoconnor9952 ай бұрын
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.
@penelopehornswaggle1022 ай бұрын
You have to do USE ME!! It's my favorite 🔥 🔥🔥🔥
@ElizasGrammy2 ай бұрын
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.
@marybreiner52 ай бұрын
The Rolling Stone was a huge rock and roll magazine, and if you made it onto the cover, then you made it.
@SMtWalkerS2 ай бұрын
"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.
@donalddixoninlou2 ай бұрын
Oh boy, your gonna love this one.......
@Linda-y9h2 ай бұрын
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. ❤😂
@chefskiss61792 ай бұрын
And of course, used to great effect in the 1999 film, Notting Hill. It's definitely worth looking up the moment its used.
@ChristianK-z5g2 ай бұрын
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.
@mokumboi192 ай бұрын
Just wait until you hear Use Me. One of the most slept on bangers of all time.
@robinlowe23292 ай бұрын
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.
@mildredpierce45062 ай бұрын
The group the Rolling Stones got their name from the Muddy Waters song, like a Rolling Stone. It predates Bob Dylan.
@dagmar.69542 ай бұрын
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.
@rosemarywatson12312 ай бұрын
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-d1b3gАй бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍
@sherigrow64802 ай бұрын
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,
@danmayberry11852 ай бұрын
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-xt8uh2 ай бұрын
So many great songs 🎵 from him. Play them all!
@NancyMoran-r3b2 ай бұрын
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.
@scottjones7582 ай бұрын
Lovely Day is my favorite
@quietwoodworking2 ай бұрын
My granddaughter is 25 and sings this song at Karaoke. I was shocked she knew it.
@colleenmonfross42832 ай бұрын
Love Bill Withers!
@BrentCox-m3r2 ай бұрын
Such a soulful voice!! Killer lyrics and tone. Hope you try Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band! “Turn the Page” saxophone is awesome!🤘🔥
@disneyworlddelights2 ай бұрын
I think his best song is Lovely day
@mamaflush99452 ай бұрын
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~
@sylvialopez59282 ай бұрын
He is the best ❤
@jenniebirchfield72182 ай бұрын
Excellent choice 👍
@heatherturner69552 ай бұрын
Another great one!
@heatherturner69552 ай бұрын
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.cartee27172 ай бұрын
That’s not what “Rolling Stone” means. It means you never stop traveling.
@Rock_Snob2 ай бұрын
It’s Rolling Stone Magazine, been around 50 years or so.
@sheila1965troubles2 ай бұрын
You guys just HAVE to do his best song, Use Me, you'll all love it!
@chrisbradley11922 ай бұрын
The Jackson 5 do a great cover version of this.
@karlschmitt63592 ай бұрын
Great song! Geoff Castellucci of Voice Play does this song (acapella) some major justice!
@joekuul87692 ай бұрын
You guys should listen/watch his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech; very entertaining.
@leisastalnaker37902 ай бұрын
Also, Bill was from my home state of West Virginia.
@elainemarsh51702 ай бұрын
Lovely Day is my favorite from him.
@markfadness92042 ай бұрын
Produced & arranged by Booker T. Jones of the Stax Records house band Booker T. & The MG's
@sarahp90862 ай бұрын
Ain't no sunshine when Ty's gone, haha! Good to see you, man!
@silverfox76732 ай бұрын
He knows !
@quietwoodworking2 ай бұрын
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.
@suzanneprock72862 ай бұрын
26 "I knows." I used to count the everytime this song came on, this is a good song, very popular in the 70's.
@donalddixoninlou2 ай бұрын
We counted the "I Knows" as well, trying not to laugh at each other as it got near the end. Great, great song!
@suzanneprock72862 ай бұрын
@@donalddixoninlou And I thought I was the only one! Ha, ha!
@donalddixoninlou2 ай бұрын
@@suzanneprock7286 And I suspect many others did the same thing as we did...
@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv2 ай бұрын
Great 2-minute song, I'M HER DADDY is my favorite Bill song.
@Ramona_A2 ай бұрын
What a great song! Please check out - Lean On Me, Lovely Day and Use Me
@michaeldudek783121 күн бұрын
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.
@nightthornkvala941322 ай бұрын
I'm sure Austin Brown (formerly) of Home Free brought this wonderful song to a younger generation.
@wentibbetts78332 ай бұрын
"Use Me" I would love to see you react to that one. 🎉
@angelagazzo48002 ай бұрын
Song in the movie, Notting Hill.
@gregpusczek44732 ай бұрын
brilliant try lovely day
@lisawicks82052 ай бұрын
Y’all gotta do Use Me and Lovely Day. You’re welcome.
@lynosbourne20242 ай бұрын
❤
@daventunes38222 ай бұрын
If you're into acapella music at all, you should check out Geoff Castelluci's cover of this song. It's incredibly good.
@angelagazzo48002 ай бұрын
Oh yes, Lean on Me.
@laurakali65222 ай бұрын
Use Me and Lovely Day.
@vanessaseymour26342 ай бұрын
Check out 'Grandma's Hands' by Withers.
@teensymom14202 ай бұрын
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.
@loisr39702 ай бұрын
Yes, another epoc cut, you guys are gonna be shocked!
@anncosby-hd8dq2 ай бұрын
Marshall Tucker band. heard it in a love song
@1939lb2 ай бұрын
The man made classics..then he quit on his terms..try Kissing my love by Bill Withers
@KAREZY182 ай бұрын
You guys need to review Michael Buble! Preferably Feeling Good 👍🏻
@jimmysmith-xb7vm2 ай бұрын
Now you need to check out “If you think you’re lonely now” Bobby Womack
@harrietetter93212 ай бұрын
you guys should watch the video -- the drummer steals the show
@laaulilinalauano68172 ай бұрын
Please React to New Song Of Burno Mars ft.Lady Gaga - Die with a smile