Bill Withers - Grandma's Hands

[@selectahhrecords]

"If I get to heaven, I'll look for grandma's hands." I hope he found them!! RIP, Bill Withers~

[@r.o.2407]

My thoughts exactly!💜

[@RodrigoMartinez-jc4jc]

Risa Branch ❗️❗️❗️❗️🙇🏻‍♂️

[@anthonywestjr1063]

I can relate to his song. My Grandmother raised me from 5 months old along with my father til I turned 18 and joined the Navy. She promised to buy me a bike one summer because my sister's had rec'vd bikes for Xmas. Summer came and true to her word as always we went to get it. Only problem being when we found one that I could ride, she didn't have enough to pay for it by a few dollars. $5.00 to be exact. She told me to sit on it and not to move off of it, she walked back home nearly 4 miles and returned with the money in dimes. Allie M. West May 9, 1902- Sept 26, 1986. *Grandma's Hands!* 📿☺📿

[@susse80]

God bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@susse80]

Anthony West Jr same here my grandma raised me because my parents was using heroin when I was from age 4 to maybe 9 years old , then she past away when I was 12 that totally crushed me. And now I’m 39 ... miss my granny a lot. Sry for my bad English I’m from Sweden ;-) Stay safe everyone ❤️🙏🏻

[@Itchiwat]

Grandma’s hands tenderly picked up his beautiful soul and carried her boy home. Rip wonderful man

[@lindalyte7307]

@Cat Bury/ How touching!!😥😪 Bless you💫💫

[@jamescalifornia2964]

💕😘

[@willythewave]

WTF??? I didn`t know he died. Aww man. I tried to get a song I wrote to him called "Dirty Black Man"...a coal miner song. I should have just went to his house, I just live in the adjoining state he lived in. Very sad.

[@billiemason9776]

😭😭😭❤️yes😭😭😭

[@jamescalifornia2964]

@@willythewave - Bill lived in Los Angeles

[@LRobertoG]

He is low key one of the absolute best composers that ever lived.

[@bamagirl1655]

One of the best composers! Nothing low-key about it❤️

[@djembethompson1899]

WELL SAID!👏💖👏💖👏💖👏💖😎

[@timrolls2854]

High key*

[@bkilg2509]

I only discovered him truly today. And I think so too

[@ASSman864]

And smokey robinson ❤

[@danwesche9266]

The art of the musician telling the story before the song is underappreciated. As part of a live act, it's integral.

[@funwithFred]

Was just thinking the same thing......so precious to hear the story behind the song. Priceless.

[@caden0622]

I didn’t even know about this song until after Bill passed. My grandmother raised me and this reduced me to tears. What wonderful tribute to his grandmother.

[@TheSakuragihanimichi]

Same, I didn't hear it until after he passed.

[@candace27co]

Madias family reunion for me

[@alisonclare7918]

such a beautiful tribute to our mothers' mothers xxx

[@aaronarredondo4977]

I don’t cry but man this song hits me like no other. My our grandmas Rest In Peace

[@StevenSimmonsVirtualCEOs]

My Grandmother raised me too. I quote her almost everyday!

[@Black_Lotus1337]

I hope he found Grandma's Hands in heaven

[@PrezzsSpinning12]

I hope I find my grandma hand as well when I'm gone

[@Ising0007]

@@PrezzsSpinning12 I hope I find my Grandma's hands, too🙏🏾

[@krissantos6624]

Sure Nana's hands are love 💓✌

[@TheDimachaerus]

Bill Withers was so underrated.

[@timdixon7561]

TheDimachaerus He wasn't underrated by those of us who knew his music!

[@ArtietheArchon]

It's certainly more than just the two of us...

[@shanemorgan4896]

Yes he is

[@godislove8740]

@@timdixon7561 it's some of my earliest musical memories

[@johndoe6047]

Wasnt so much underrated. The youth dont know anything about this man right here but in retrospect they know about all the great things he did. Now as for the music business he wrote countless hits great songs that will always go forever and song that have been re done and resampled by numerous artist. Ive always just loved that good blues n soul music he gave

[@reneroux2391]

if you have a grandma just give her a big hug and a kiss just show her some love man cause you are lucky to still have one

[@sahilkhan2470]

+Rene Roux i have one left but she lives 100000 miles away and probably dont know i exist and doesnt even talk, walk :(

[@reneroux2391]

Sahil Khan same here man but atleast u do have her in your heart

[@MrAaront39]

+Rene Roux Mine passed away a little more than a month ago. I miss her so much. This song makes me feel warm inside.

[@reneroux2391]

***** i lost mine too but may their souls rest in peace

[@packwood]

You could not enter my grandparents house without getting hugged. Grandma would mob the door, and grandpa would grab anyone trying to straggle past her. I'd give anything for one more hug 8(

[@lijojosepeter]

Grandma's hands Clapped in church on Sunday morning Grandma's hands Played a tambourine so well Grandma's hands Used to issue out a warning She'd say, Billy don't you run so fast Might fall on a piece of glass Might be snakes there in that grass Grandma's hands Grandma's hands Soothed a local unwed mother Grandma's hands Used to ache sometimes and swell Grandma's hands Used to lift her face and tell her She'd say, Baby, grandma understands That you really love that man Put yourself in Jesus' hands Grandma's hands Grandma's hands Used to hand me piece of candy Grandma's hands Picked me up each time I fell Grandma's hands Boy, they really came in handy She'd say, Matty don' you whip that boy What you want to spank him for? He didn' drop no apple core But I don't have grandma anymore If I get to heaven I'll look for Grandma's hands Hmm-mmh

[@joannehines7806]

Thank you for the lyrics!!

[@reneesmith3953]

Why do ppl insist on txt lyrics? We Hear Them!😂

[@lumanchu3386]

My Grandma passed away today at 101. I'm 49 and I have such beautiful memories of her. She taught me how to swim, play tennis and bought me my first turntable. I can't forget she bought me my first skateboard. When times got tough she let my wife and I move in with her. She always praised God and prayed for me. She will always be in my Heart. My friend sent me this song today and I had never heard it before. It hit real hard and it brought tears to my eyes, it's the truth and it is sung with so much soul..I hope everyone reading this as had a wonderful relationship with their Grandma like I did. Now I have to go out and find this on vinyl. LOVE. I WROTE THIS COMMENT 18 DAYS BEFORE MR. WITHERS PASSED. R.I.P

[@rato_rattatouille]

I just learned of Bill Wither's passing and came upon your post. It touched me as much as his songs have. May you have found peace since your post, and find comfort in knowing your grandmother is still watching over you and your family.

[@Bluelightcheaphotel]

Sounds like a beautiful lady-beautiful eulogy, sounds like she meant a lot to you. That’s a lot of life!! My grandma prayed for me too, through years of drug use, speedy lifestyle. Years later, and after coming to Christ-my wife and I were able to pray with her in her hospital bed before she passed. A good Grandma is a treasure we don’t celebrate enough!! Sorry for your loss-hope is heaven :)

[@Hope-Truth-Light]

R.I.P.

[@debbiederosa7250]

This came out after vinyl, it was on cassette tape. I know because I'm 71 & feel in love with his first recorded song, only recorded on a Grover Washington Jr. tape....had a heck of a time finding the song to buy " Ain't no Sunshine ". Still have the tape but nothing to play it on works anymore !!! Thank God for KZbin !!!

[@Jerriphillips504]

I'm 64 years old my grandmother passed away when she was 88 everything you wrote was like I was writing it. My grandmother was everything to me when I listen to Bill it's like he's singing about my Grandma's I love this song 😂 I hope everyone has a grandma like I wish everyone has a grandma like me and you God bless you

[@dailyequanimity]

I’m so sad to hear of Bill Withers passing and in any interview I saw, he radiated kindness, peace and love for all. The first time I heard his song “Ain’t No Sunshine” in 1971, I was captivated by his voice and his lyrics. Bill Withers was a powerful and quiet poet of emotions with a lush, beautiful voice. May this gifted man Rest In Peace. P. S. Regarding “Ain’t No Sunshine”...Yes, he sang “I know” 26 times. I loved the song that much.

[@Hibbs4Prez]

Thank you for sharing that.

[@mscutiepiebraynen]

Amen

[@billmcclintock1350]

Beautifully stated❣️

[@oceanecastelnau9821]

Amen.

[@richardmccormick859]

You a very pretty lady Vicki.

[@solomonecclesia5253]

My Grandmas hands made me the man I am today. She molded me from 6 years old till 18 years old. She's in Glory now, awaiting my arrival.

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

I have just heard this sad news, I never bought a record by this man, but the times I hear him talk or heard his music been played on the radio or the few times I got to see him on TV I knew immediately that this was one very fine and very decent and very great man, A very special man. What a world we would have if we have a few more Bill Witherers, Bill was a teacher of kindness, understanding and great open honesty, Rest In Peace Bill and I know that you will, I will use the works that other brilliant musician and very fine human person Rory Gallagher would say at the end of each gig he played, Thanks A Million, So I say Thanks A Million Bill for your music and the man you was

[@aconater]

One of the reasons why I love music was due to Bill Withers, growing up listening to him as my mother played his music

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

@@aconater Luck you Jason, Lucky me, Luck all of us who hear, was touched and greatly enjoyed the music Bill Withers.

[@rebeccatetteh8585]

He was truly one of a kind, may he R.I.P

[@thesoultwins72]

James bradshaw …...sad to hear that you never bought a record by Bill Withers - almost as big a tragedy as his passing. The man was, like Gil Scott-Heron, a true poet and free spirit unbridled by commerciality and fame. R.I.P Bill Withers - a giant of Soul Music

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

@@thesoultwins72 The reason who I never bought records was I never owned a player, but I do know a quite lot about Bill Withers also that other master Gil Scott-Heron, I clicked on to those 2 men imminently, I knew that they were very sincere and honest men I loved their music, it always meant something deep, always puts my mind working and thinking about things in life.

[@lolaj6308]

My grandmother passed away today. I was on my way to go see her for the last time and Bill Withers's Lovely Day came on the radio. I downloaded the song and listened to it for the rest of the day nonstop. The song really helped me celebrate my grandma's last day on earth. Just came back home and looked up Bill Withers and came across this song. Feels like a warm, big hug I've been needing all day. Thanks for uploading this video.

[@Texano5-0]

lola J :)

[@pappa_paulie]

my grandma (nana) used to squeeze my fingers and sit and talk with me for hours. miss her and love her xx

[@colsonhagan4620]

Yes sir.

[@jimmymartin3420]

One of my favorite's when I was a teen. 63 now and still love his stuff.

[@brownkemosabe]

I played this song when I miss her, every day.

[@nursefaithrn4321]

Still gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes. My Grandma was the epitome of perfect unconditional love. I could do no wrong in her eye's. She always found someone else to blame if i made a mistake. I was the youngest daughter of the youngest daughter so I was totally spoiled rotten. Only one girl and a bunch of boy's each generation. I was her last grandchild prior to her passing. She means everything to me and always will. My 'Happy place' is picturing myself with Grandma, sitting on her lap and snuggling with her. I have such pride when everyone in the family says that I look and sound just like her. She was a true lady. Cussed like a sailor hahaha but certainly a true lady. Grandma, I love you more than anything in the entire world!

[@pattyneff4624]

💖✨🤲

[@DrumminJoe]

"But I don't have Grandma anymore, If I get to heaven I'll look for Grandma's hands." Just tears.....

[@smcathe8754]

Yes

[@marquishalsell]

I know the feeling fr fr i miss mine

[@PURPLETOPZ]

Hit hard when I heard those lines.

[@angelofdeath275]

hit me too hard

[@kaydenpat]

Joseph Simon May he R.I.P.

[@bigfinewomanful]

Every time i hear this song I think about my grandmother who carried a roll of 5 flavored LifeSavers when she would have her grandchildren sit with her in church; she didn't play the tambourine, but she could sing; she had gnarled hands; and she made sure that all 22 of her grandchildren had a Christmas gift or two all on Social Security and a steelworker's pension. I'll make sure when I get to heaven I'll look for my grandma's hands......Love this song.

[@davionmeadows5016]

Yes!

[@uraharamitchell7250]

Shoutouts to your Old Moe!! She sound(ed) legendary

[@barbaramelville6110]

bigfinewomanful I remember my grandmother loved bingo she is gone April 30 1988 miss her to all sorry for your loss

[@kimberlychappell5555]

My grandma was the personification of beauty, strength and wisdom up until the end and beyond. 🌹

[@nancywoodward6989]

I cried for a loss of a boy, who fought for his addicted life, l cry, still for this boy, and so many others, that just gave-up, and flew away, from this world, but, one day, thanks to this beautiful song, my hands will brush away, all of his tears from yesterday. Thank you for a beautiful song, Nicks Grandmother

[@xcaluhbration]

Nancy Woodward Revelations 21:3,4 Yes ma'am.

[@janicedobyns7537]

Nancy Woodward I had to make my husband leave, he was addicted to crack, we had been together 35 years. We were both in our fifty’s. I just could watch him run off anymore. It was the hardest thing I ever did. I have no idea where he is now. I put him in God,s hands. In October, it been 6 years Hang in there, he is okay now. Your family member.

[@ericschmuecker5573]

I am sure Nicholas thanks love. Your love.

[@jasoneducator]

Woe to the 169 people that do not like "Grandma's Hands" or Bill Withers' introduction of a deeply personal track. What a poet!

[@lordhater2]

“But I don't have Grandma anymore If I get to heaven I'll look for Grandma's hands.” Hope you found her Bill...Rest in peace...

[@priztucker]

Real music. No fluff. No diggity ;-)

[@mrwinfield38]

true.

[@julzy07]

No doubt 😣😄

[@heartofthematter247]

I see what you did there 😏

[@priztucker]

Tammie Michelle UP!

[@munkybiz6737]

No doubt.. umm hmmmmm

[@dreal936]

I lost my grandmother last night and I've been thinking about this song since, miss you grandma, and this is a classic track BIll

[@GP1583]

sorry to hear that man. ain't no woman can ever compare to a grandmother.

[@MrBigtimers1]

so sorry for your loss

[@MisterDrGonzo]

Check me out on Twitter. Jonathan Gray @Buffet4one

[@keowathalewis8461]

U have my deepest sympathy & your family but she with in spirit !!♥️♥️👌

[@mommieshine]

💙🙏

[@serenametzler01]

This song reminds of my own grandma, she was from Mississippi, I love and miss u grandma, this is one of my favorite songs by bill withers along ain't no sunshine and lean on me.

[@iayyam]

I'm 51 years old and I can't get through this song without tearing up. I miss my grandmothers. I wish I had more time with them. My daughters all have their names.

[@angelcormier7028]

"Baby grandma understands, that you really love that man, put yourself in Jesus hands..." ❤️

[@mrhoffame]

In my mind..one of the most powerful lyrics in all music!!!

[@sayji5076]

When you can envision the lyrics...

[@superstarr631]

My favorite lyrics of this song.......Grandma saying I know you love that man but he ain't worth crying over........call on Jesus.

[@moonlitbalcony2861]

Sabrina Toles Yes Lord! She would tell me that a lot!

[@deandrarobinson2156]

Just thinking about my granny she died on Oct 3rd 2021. This song makes me think about her. Just heard this song tonight. Thanks Bill Withers

[@Reilly1962]

I hope and pray that as you said “when you get to heaven you will find grandmas hands” RIP Bill, you gave so many of us a soundtrack for our emotions. 😢.

[@stevedunn7140]

That is not quite what this humble man said. Rather, "if I get to heaven"

[@Reilly1962]

Steve Dunn . I know, Steve. I was just turning on the positive in these dark days. I was not implying that he or any of us ‘know’ we’re going to heaven. I pray and hope that he, you and all of us do get there. Peace ✌🏻

[@jazzmanchgo]

Eloquent and loving tribute -- not just to Withers' own grandmother but to all the strong Black women through the generations of struggle, victory, and yet more ongoing struggle, who've held families together, nurtured their communities, and conveyed their wisdom, life lessons, and blessings unto everyone whose lives they've graced with their presence and their power.

[@j.rollinsbrunson3671]

David Whiteis I think it's a tribute to strong women of all colors. Reminds me of my grandmother !

[@signalahead8865]

@@j.rollinsbrunson3671 Correct, black, white, has nothing to do with it in this case.

[@GomerfromIsaan]

Not to take anything away from your comment - I love those old strong black women. Our grandmas, whatever color they were, whatever language they spoke held our world together.

[@bluedanubeviolins344]

Well said!

[@AuntieMHere]

​@@j.rollinsbrunson3671 Amen. My (white) Grandmother was a single mother of 3 during the Great Depression, after her husband ran off with his secretary. She worked, scrimped, and saved, and raised them (and later me) with love and prayers. At her house one Halloween, I watched every kid in our little town calling her "Grandma" as she handed out pieces of candy.

[@brianmcintyre503]

Wow the guys speaking voice is almost as good as his singing. He's got a Morgan Freeman type relaxing voice. A true talent.

[@ricperry4016]

Fun fact: bill withers had a studder but signing helped him with it u can't tell really well I can't anyways

[@StonyRC]

What a fine poet ... what a beautiful song.

[@robertdore9592]

A genius songwriter and great performer

[@lynnekastner2299]

Reminds me of my Grandma, who lived to 101. She was the touchstone in my childhood. Loved her sweet smile and warm loving embrace!❤️❤️ Grandma

[@lulabattle7962]

Hi there is this still available ☺

[@Jamesgalc-gs8wu]

Mine too.

[@lindahuff8976]

My grandmother was bedridden and crippled by arthritis after working as hard as any man her entire life. This song I heard many, many years later. Applies to many of the "Grandmothers" in our lives. Bill Wither's music was colorblind and for everyone.

[@Nina513]

This song totally resonates with my childhood and relationship with my Great Grandma. I used to find her hands so fascinating. Old, wrinkled and dry, yet they told a story... Bill was ahead of his TIME! I'm telling y'all! One of the greatest story tellers of all time!

[@janiceharris5475]

Grandmothers hands felt so good when you were sick or not feeling well. Just to be rubbed down with her salves or lotions when you felt bad was so healing.

[@bvicc20]

Just saw a clip of Chadwick Bosemam singing this classic so I came here to reminisce on the joy he brought through his entertainment and the great person he was. God be with his family and friends 😔😥

[@charam.129]

Yesss

[@ashatuusmanu5952]

Same here

[@gmoney8585]

the depth of pain, sadness, and emotion can really be felt, one of the most distinctive voices in music history instantly recognizable

[@a.m.rivers3875]

RIP, Mr. Withers, my part time school bus driver in Brooklyn,1970’s. It was like having the person who sang from the living room record player, show up in my real life. I was in first grade.❤️🙏🏾👑🙏🏾❤️

[@philjohnson4607]

Funny thing is, my bus driver recommended this amazing song to me🙂

[@brooklynnewyawk]

Seriously? He drove your school bus? Wow--bet he was as nice to you kids as he was in his songs. I never met him, but I'll bet he was a very fine gentleman.

[@alexavitabile7036]

Sorry, but Withers never lived or worked in Brooklyn. He lived in California from 1965 until his death. H

[@darrenmorgan5340]

At the end he saw his grandma hands and they lifted him up to HEAVEN. RIP BILL WITHERS🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@justinburchette]

The first time I heard this song was, I guess ironically enough, right after my grandma passed away. That was... *easily* the most painful event / experience that I've had so far in my life. It was the first time I ever lost someone that I really loved. My grandma was like a second mother to me, and honestly she was my best friend. She's been gone for 6 years now and in all this time the only thing I've learned about death is that you never _really_ get over it- because you can't; you just learn to live with it as best as you can. That's really all we can do (or at least that's all I can do.) Anyways... I'm only bringing that up to highlight the influence this man has had on my life; and it's not _just_ with music, but even the way I view the world and other people. It's actually very hard for me to put into words lol, but I'll try 😉 I love music, I write and (sometimes) record my own- and it's amazing to me how *easily* he was able to convey his thoughts and feelings in such a natural & honest way through his lyrics... it's just something you don't see anymore. He really was such a talented songwriter- and (imo) so many of his songs are modern-day masterpieces: *Lean on Me, Grandma's Hands, Ain't No Sunshine...* I mean the list goes on and on. The fact that _so many people_ know his music, but don't know his name... is just unbelievable. He's made a lasting impact on contemporary music; to me, there will *never* be another Bill Withers. _RIP Bill, thank you for helping me through some really hard times & for inspiring me so much with your voice. I hope you got to see your grandma again man_ 🙏🏻🕊

[@esotericintrovert1669]

This has reduced me to tears. I was having this conversation with my mother the other day; I’ve never lost someone who I really truly love.. 3 of my grandparents I never got to meet before they passed (they lived in Different countries) but my maternal grandmother; I’ve had the privilege of knowing her and talking to her throughout my life.. she was a stern mother to my mum and her siblings, but to me she’s always been my sweet granny 🥰 she even lets me say a bad word here and there 🤭 and she’s at an age now where I’m terrified of “that time” coming 🥺 I don’t know what I’ll do.. it makes me break down just thinking about it 💔 I used to listen to this simply because it’s a beautiful song by one of my favourites, but these days I get a lump in my throat and fill up with tears 😭 Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. Sometimes we think nobody understands how we feel, but everybody goes through it! I hope you find peace and comfort in your memories of her ❤️

[@justinburchette]

@@esotericintrovert1669 Aw thank you for your comment 😊 I know how you feel 💯 it's very difficult to think about the inevitability of "that time" coming; one of my grandpa's has lung cancer and he's been in the hospital for the last three weeks getting progressively worse and worse (he actually just had a stroke the other day)- and the other is 86 (he'll be 87 this year) and I feel like I'm on the verge of losing both of my grandpa's in the next few years, if it even is that long... 😭 Like my grandma was a second mom to me, my grandpa (the one who's 86) has literally been the only father I've ever really known. I mean I have a father, but he sucks lol, and my grandpa has done for me way more than my real father could ever do or has ever done. I know eventually I'm going to lose everyone... life is so cruel like that. The only thing you can really do is spend as much time with them as you can, and let them know how much they mean to you. There really isn't enough time in the world to tell someone you love how much they mean to you; there just isn't and there never will be. I wish you and your family the best 🙂 take care, and thanks again!

[@StevenSimmonsVirtualCEOs]

❤️

[@lulabattle7962]

I am sorry for your loss

[@jgk20]

Thank you for this comment. I just lost my grandmother yesterday, who was my direct guardian growing up. I was fortunate to spend 28 beautiful years with her but when I saw her lifeless body yesterday cold and meaningless I cried like a baby. I haven’t cried like that since I was a child. It’s pain that will never go away. I’m even an atheist but I’m hoping as a one off I can meet her again and lay in her arms while she tells me how beautiful l am

[@heartnsoullove]

I was today years old when I learned that Blackstreet sampled this song with No Diggity. It must be an honor to have several of your songs sampled and covered by so many recording artists. RIH Bill! Thank you for leaving us your sunshine ❤️

[@lisanarcisistewart4080]

I just had the exact same experience! I always liked No Diggity, but the part of it I loved the best was the part they sampled from Bill Withers! What a beautiful song this is!

[@heartnsoullove]

Angel Johnson I’m sorry that you have no grandma 🤗🤗🤗 I have fond memories of both of mine. It’s incredible that I only heard this from Blackstreet. Yes, you’re right about not giving credit to the original writers. I know that many of the songs I grew up on were sampled or covered; it’s funny that I did not find out until much later 😅 I teach a spinning class and I’m putting together a mix called Old School vs New School. I have like 20 songs for the class right now. I’m going to have to do a Part 2!

[@lisanarcisistewart4080]

I love that you have a mix like that! It's such an interesting exercise to hear how musicians stand on the shoulders of giants. It's always good when they give credit where credit is due. I love that aha moment that happened to me yesterday when I started listening to Grandma's Hands and immediately recognized No Diggity. I went and listened to that song too- which I used to love. Grandma's Hands is such a beautiful, bittersweet, classy song. No diggity is all about getting laid! SMH... And Angel, I'm sorry you didn't know your grandma. I still have two- even though I'm 44, and I can't see either of them right now because of covid-19. What a sad time this is... I wonder sometimes if Bill Wither passed to remind us of how excellent his music is, so we'll have it to help get us through this time.

[@Dan_Frechette_Songwriter]

God Bless Bill Withers for quietly teaching everyone once again about giving mojo without pretense. REAL MUSIC.

[@yjohn7023]

I have one grandbaby and he came into my life because of his mama who was dating my son. I had him for 5 yrs when my son and his mom split up. It's been 2yrs since I saw him and I miss him dearly. I can't get mad at his mom because he's not mine by blood but by heart he's mine and he will forever be my 1st grandbaby and maws maws heart. I pray God will let me live long enough to see him again when he's at a age that I can reach out to him. If not if he ever hear this song I hope he will think of me and all the things we did together just like this song makes me think of my dear sweet Ma Bella as we called her. She loved all of her grandchildren. I love ginger snaps to this day because when she went to the store she always bought us back a bag of ginger snaps. The day came when she could no longer keep us because she lost her leg to diabetes and that hurt her so much. She's been gone a many years but she is still so missed. Love her and miss her and love and miss maws maws baby boy TJ

[@deloriswilliams7009]

This makes me think of my grandson T.,J.Tracy Whiting Jr. and me we had a special healing bond ❣️ grandma still got his hand and heart

[@Toemedicine]

Ain’t no lovin like a grandmas lovin ♥️ R.I.P. Nana 🥺

[@tammanthashaw5566]

You got that right. Love your reply.

[@KDIZZY1204]

My Grandma passed away Jan.25, 1995, when i was 12yrs old, still think of her often and still remember the date, damn leukemia, rest in peace !

[@ronniemayo2623]

Didn't know my grandma I was too young when she passed away but I heard a lot of beautiful things about her In her I watched my sisters become grandma's and how beautiful they were with their grandchildren I mean that now fully understand what grandma's hands mean but one day when I get to heaven I will meet my grandma and my mom then I will understand I will understand Grandmom's hands

[@emmettk]

Grandma's hands Clapped in church on Sunday morning Grandma's hands Played a tambourine so well Grandma's hands Used to issue out a warning She'd say, "Billy don't you run so fast" "Might fall on a piece of glass" "Might be snakes there in that grass" Grandma's hands Grandma's hands Soothed a local unwed mother Grandma's hands Used to ache sometimes and swell Grandma's hands Used to lift her face and tell her She'd say, "Baby, Grandma understands" "That you really love that man" "Put yourself in Jesus' hands" Grandma's hands Grandma's hands Used to hand me piece of candy Grandma's hands Picked me up each time I fell Grandma's hands Boy, they really came in handy She'd say, "Matty don't you whip that boy" "What you want to spank him for?" "He didn't drop no apple core" ....But I don't have Grandma anymore If I get to Heaven I'll look for- Grandma's hands

[@moonpie22399]

*"Nancy don't you whip that" Other than that, perfect. :)

[@emmettk]

moonpie22399 First, thanks for the compliment, but I'm pretty sure it's "Matty".

[@chrisnelson7458]

***** it is

[@bill65761]

***** In Bills' song, it is. In KalimbaKids' song (and mine), it's Nancy. Here's to all the parents who've made mistakes in disciplining their children ... we are legion. We have touched them too often and too harshly ... and too little. We have punished when we should have supported ... and stood by when we should have punished. We have corrected things that could have been turned into strengths and allowed flaws that did turn into tragedy. There are lots of ways to ruin a child and we've explored them all. Yeah ... it's Matty. And Nancy. And Bill. And Leonard. And .... For each of us, it's a different song and I think that Mr. Withers knew why.

[@emmettk]

bill65761 You meant in *moonpie22399*'s song, it's Nancy. But I totally get your point. This kind of song is personal. We each have our own story and it hits each of us where we live.

[@candacepattison5768]

I wasn’t grandma’s favorite. But I loved her dearly. And I hope to see her again one day. Great song.

[@Jim-ev2pg]

So 1,100 people gave this a “thumbs down” ... what is wrong with some people... thank you Mr. Withers RIP

[@reuireuiop0]

Expected the studio version ? No patience with his spoken tribute ? Some ppl judge vids in 7 seconds, their thumb has no real depth or meaning

[@amyselwyn]

I was wondering the same. I mean, SERIOUSLY? This is gorgeous.

[@MrJiinxit]

I wish this is 1,100 Grandma , wanted to thumps up , but man , .. Grandma Hands ...

[@kaylac8205]

THEY DO NOT APPRECIATE REAL MUSIC, THATS WHY THUMBS DOWN.... OLDER MUSIC IS WHERE ITS AT. BEAUTIFUL VERSES, EMOTIONAL, SOULFUL (THE ONES THAT ACTUALLY MAKE SENSE IF YOU WILL). 😍😍💚💚

[@mateoostojic5869]

The ones he said we won't talk about them

[@Littlehillsrejoice]

I miss you grandma. I can still see your hands when I close my eyes and think of your warm hug I love you. I’m glad papa is with you now thank you both for everything.

[@annavanloon8829]

I know you get to be held by those hands again. RIP Mr. Withers.

[@Thomaswilliamgmail]

how are you doing today?i hope you are having good time?👋👋

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

Dedicated to ALL the Grandmas around the world! His fans continue to state that ❤

[@NotaBot-iy5gc]

R.I.P Billie, you're with grandma again now.

[@valeriea783]

I miss my grandma so much.. If I can be half the lady she was, I'd be happy with myself..Hold on to your loved ones tight, they're what makes life worthwhile. 💕

[@Belioyt]

Valerie A live your life in such a way your grandchildren would say and feel the same thing about you

[@АнтониоРодригес-ф4т]

He's with grandma now... Rest in peace and thanks for your music!!

[@FunkyChild718]

BTW you can literally feel the soul of America in this song. I’m Asian American born and raised in Chicago and this represents the soul of America to me.

[@mandyjohnson1109]

Now I'm a Grandmother of nine I hope I'm remembered this way.

[@sw-nk6sf]

God bless all the Grandmas who take care of everyone around them

[@gtvelasco985]

Rest in paradise, Bill Withers. Your music is your legacy

[@sixstringedthing]

I honestly have no idea why KZbin has not already recommended this to me anytime in the past decade. But I'm very glad the algorithm finally got it's act together.

[@q.gaither8176]

My grandmother died in 1986, when I was 8 years old. I listened to this song for a month straight. his song still reminds me of her and brings a tear to my eye from time to time. #RIPBillWithers

[@John-mu2js]

I lost mine when I was 13. It changed my life.

[@keikeihurd33]

I understand exactly how you feel

[@dadiaz8]

Very sad, RIP Bill. You´re trully one of the best ever.

[@EdPawley]

RIP, Bill Withers. You will be missed. April 3, 2020. I love to sing this song.

[@tashastidwell6915]

Yep..Well said

[@FranniepoppinsVacationMagic1]

Oh Lord, protect us all like Grandma’s Hands always did. Heal the world today. 2020 COVID-19 Quarantine

[@lindalyte7307]

Amen😔😔

[@janicedobyns7537]

God Bless You in this time of pandemic. Stay safe and stay strong Francine. Janice Dobyns in Oklahoma. This too shall PASS, hopefully very soon! May all those who have family members who have perished God Bless You.

[@bobby3704]

much blessin to you and your family GOD Bless

[@janicedobyns7537]

bobby3704 has, God Bless You, bobby3704, we all need to lean on each other during this pandemic time, stay safe and stay strong. Janice Dobyns in Oklahoma.

[@angelsamspence3508]

God 🙏

[@behindmyeyesmusic]

How can you dislike that at all...he's just tellin' and then he's going into the song like nothin' ever happened before...he is a legend of that kind of music!!

[@expatcrypto]

Rest in Power ... hope you're chatting with grandma now

[@nacculatevassell8138]

Not until Jesus comes back for us

[@Mack-oo9xt]

Thank you God for this jewel from my beautiful people with so much power to heal and take away the pain of this cold, cruel,nasty, dog eat dog world. Y’all stay strong out there. God bless ya 👊

[@louisism]

You've changed the whole world, left it better than you found it. A true interpreter of the human experience, may you rest in peace.

[@normanhartley6359]

They don't make em like bill any more...love this song every time I hear it I think of mine... How I miss her it make me a little emotional too..grams I miss you love u see you in heaven..

[@anthonyjohns7384]

My grandma was my first love she was a good woman she was my favorite old lady I miss her a lot

[@IVodkaz]

Yet Another tragedy of 2020. RIP Bill. One of the greatest.

[@KarinaModie]

This one hurts this song has special meaning for me Rest In Peace Bill Withers. Thank you for sharing your incredible gift with the world you’ll be missed Sir.

[@ProducerNAM]

Facts!

[@stevemoe88]

Mary A Moore i miss you so much. You meant the world to me. I love you and every word of this songs reminds Me of you

[@tonyajones4724]

Rest in peace, Mr. Whithers. Thank you for such wonderful soulful music.

[@sipoway]

I know he was 81 and it shouldn't be considered a tragedy...But can't help, but feel sad about his death...Discovered him late in life 10 years ago with the excellent documentary Still Bill...Just a very warm person, who excemplified class...Sad Day RIP Bill.

[@sharonsparks900]

She doesn’t dent the loss. Gone is gone.

[@margiecrabtree6590]

The title of this reminded me of my grandmom. She raised many children, her mother died young and she raised the younger kids...She worked so hard but was always ashamed about her hands, tho she was a beautiful woman

[@lakeetathomas3494]

I've been thinking about my own grandmother and have been playing this so much lately. RIP sir. May you see your grandmother again now and hold those hands.

[@Thomaswilliamgmail]

how are you doing today?i hope you are having good time?👋👋

[@liliandicko3005]

My Grandma is such a blessing.may God grant her a long life🙏

[@stephenrobinson8249]

Grandma’s hands are always the best things to touch!

[@jstealth89]

Damn this guy was talented, been going through all his records haven't found a single one I didn't like. Quintessential Soul music.

[@Daring2Win]

The GOAT! And, the most perfect hair I've ever seen!

[@mosaic_fit]

Came here after seeing Chadwick Boseman singing the same song accompanied by his contagious laughter. May the King of Wakanda continue resting in peace; passed on on my birthday - I'll be celebrating his life and mine simultaneously till I join him.

[@AlecDrow]

"If I get to heaven I look for...." Miss my grandma.. Thank You so very much for this masterpiece!

[@UKISOCIETY]

Rest in Peace, Mr. Withers. Thank you for this song and all the others.

[@myronholmes]

This song reminds me of my grandmother who taught me how to ride a bicycle.. I love you Aria RIP!!!

[@billyblake9251]

It hits home every time I hear this song. Over 40 years and it still gets at me.

[@Angedoescoversongs]

My grandmother Emily died last week she was a beautiful woman great grandmother and provider she was strong and sacrificed everything so that her family will never have to be without she was truly a warrior, a gentle spirit. Since her death last Tuesday 5/5/2020 I have heard this song over and over again out at the store or on television, just randomly and it has been my comfort, to say the least. I miss her I wish she didn't have to go but it was her time my grandma was 92 man I was so sure she was gonna live forever......but that's ok I know she is with Poppi now.....Now she can rest. Thank you,, Mr. Bill Withers, for this great song throughout my life your music has always put me at ease bless you, and may you rip as well. To all the loved ones out there that have lost someone through this pandemic or plain old life. I dedicate this song to you may it bring you comfort as it has brought me. Peace & Love all.

[@virginiwoolf]

I'm lucky I had such a grandmother

[@akualayla6998]

He's looking for his Grandmom's hands now. In the 70's this song was one of my favorites

[@janetfannin3895]

Makes me miss my grandma that much more, I cry each time when I hear This beautiful song, and now that I am turning 60, and when I look at my own hands, I see MY grandma's hands.

[@Matches_Malone0]

I lost my grandma today. She was one of my best friends and favorite people in the entire world. I was always a grandma's boy growing up. Her prayers seen me through many dark times and kept me on the right path. I just wish I could have been there for her more or even close to as much as she's been there for me.

[@SuperPali666]

Condolences, man...

[@Matches_Malone0]

@@SuperPali666 thank you

[@Nyghtryder229AFN]

This song makes me wish I could've spent more time with my grandma's. One passed when I was 4 months old. The other passed when I was 11. I didn't get a chance to spend more time with her because of family differences. I love them both.

[@quillingmama]

Every great once anf a while as I start to fall asleep I almost feel those wonderful hands tucking the blankets around my shoulders. When I wake it will be tucked that way. I have never gotten it that way by myself when I am awake

[@darrylkee6689]

I just can't stop crying listening to this . What I would give for 'Grandmas Hands' right now, may God bless that lady. 🙏

[@dennismackey8169]

such an underrated performer......

[@jessestevens_aka_jesus]

The guy had a string of mega hits, influenced a generation of musicians, collected a raft of prestigious awards, is loved by people all over the world ... What does a musician have to do to be 'rated' in your estimation?

[@j.rollinsbrunson3671]

Lol... Artist don't get much bigger than "Still Bill" ! If you ever came in any club I ever dj'd in you heard his music !

[@relllogan8]

Dre OG’s channel brought me here from some young lady’s video, I’ve never heard this before and I miss my big momma.

[@rogeliochavez40]

Oh, boy. Grandma Quiquitos passed away at 2 AM on a really messy December 4th, 2018. I remember how I slept at 1 AM and something suddenly woke me up. She was really sick but, even on her last days, she still had that hard attitude and will to take care of every one around her and do what she loved: cooking and being with us. Oh, boy, if only I discovered this song one year ago, I wouldn't had felt so alone. Thanks for your sound, Billy.

[@williamhulser7354]

I was devastated when my own sweet grandma died. Even after all these years, I still feel the loss of her daily. RIP, Mr. Withers.

[@MrDanamp]

My granddaughter had just turned two at Bill Withers' passing, and I ran to youtube to hear this song. It is my favorite now for a whole different reason than it had been while I was growing up: My little girl had a very compassionate look on her face while this song played, took my gnarled, old hand and held it up to her face, then kissed it. (I have custody of her through Foster care and will be adopting her; she IS my biological granddaughter who calls me "Grandma," and I love it.)

[@MissEbeth22]

Always my FAVORITE song by Bill. My mom was a nurse, 40yrs old when she had me. Her hands healed me...miss ur hands mama ❤🦋🌹

[@gasparecusumano2351]

My grandmother passed away today, and this song is a blow to the heart

[@pattyneff4624]

💞