Bill Withers - Use me (Reaction)

[@ericgerber9751]

What. A. Band! The restraint shown by the band to not muddy it up with unnecessary notes is so badass. THAT’s funk. James Brown was the master, but Bill Withers is right there with him. Phenomenal version!

[@LeBluesDuRobot]

The drummer, James Gadson is a living legend. He played with Bill, Marvin Gaye,Aretha Franklin, Herbie Hancock, The Temptations and so much more. Closer to us he played with Beck, Justin Timberlake, Vulfpeck, D'Angelo. Living legend !

[@thomasfoot3023]

Hell yes. Gadson is so deep in pocket during this session he's practically bending timespace.

[@williammayer1742]

There isn't a cooler dude on the planet!!

[@matthewbarton782]

Bill had the unsung hero voice...you feel the struggle and uprising at the same time. ...beautiful soul voice.

[@trismaccarran9950]

Mmm.....sweeeet. This guy writes, sings, plays like a boss; love Bill Withers dedication to doing his own music his way 🎶

[@jacqueline4514]

YES!!!!! This song is so sexy; LOVE Bill Withers! Dad had the album. "Brother, if you only knew, you would wish you were in my shoes" 🔥 Bill Withers was a phenomenal talent; Got to listen to "Ain't No Sunshine"; a perfect song. Great one, Veronica!

[@retrocat1]

The studio version is a whole new piece, the slower pace, this voice, the isolation of the bass guitar, the paed-down purity of the drums. Did they know then what geniuses they were then, what a work of art they were creating?

[@thoughtsendprayers9712]

Bill Withers is one of my favorite singers of all time with some of the greatest songs ever. Just love the guy, R.I.P.

[@bugvswindshield]

one of the grooviest songs every... Totally LOVE this song, this man. What a terrible shame he passed so young.

[@stretchgilbert]

Dude was a bad, BAD man. Rock n Roll HOF member. RIP

[@kurtadams3021]

THE LEGENDARY ICONIC MR BILL WITHERS 💯

[@chops5853]

RIP....this man was truly a genius. Straight up soul ran through his veins. Such a pioneer and one my own favorite personal influences. This performance is legendary. The acoustic funk.

[@positivechris8914]

Man I didn't know anyone hadn't heard Bill Withers. The documentary "Still Bill" about him is required viewing. An amazing man.

[@sallyh5413]

Man his voice was special, along with the funky instruments, a perfect combination. 🔥🔥

[@mmccormick1065]

RIP Mr Withers.....one SPECIAL MAN!! Up there with Marvin Gaye....Delivers!!!!! Special brilliant

[@gregorybrown3272]

Featuring the World's Most Chillinest Drummer

[@ricmotta2495]

Bills greatest hits carried me through basic training some few decades ago.

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

He’s so great. They packed a lot of talent into one man. Love this song.

[@benheideveld4617]

After 50 years we finally see how great he was

[@stevewebster973]

Yeah. Bill Withers ~ dropped in briefly, dropped a few amazing songs that never grow old, dropped out

[@vruth23]

The syncopated beat in this song is so perfectly accentuated by his voice. You are going to like a LOT of the things on the lists I sent you!!

[@zerores2005]

Dude, love how you don't miss a word! I liked and subscribed.

[@1bigrowdy]

His live performances are energy charged

[@flash1660]

Great song another great song is lovely day !

[@benheideveld4617]

Bill Withers lit up the early 70’s all by himself

[@sharonannsharonann260]

So my daddy was in a band and he covered the song when I was like 5 years old I think and I still have the 45 and I like everything he does Ain't No Sunshine, Grandma's hands, lean on me.. But Bill Withers the original version the studio version the Baseline is incredible and that Melody will stick with you for the rest of your life I guarantee

[@Hot_Topic]

Ya mon. There are some good covers of this song like Lamont Sanders and Teddie Swims but nobody can beat the rawness of Bill Withers...true funk and a legend.

[@coolerking7427]

He wrote a lot of his songs when he was in the Navy.

[@johnnyhayhurst196]

So good to see you guys catching up…enjoy!😅

[@CA5124]

Great choice Veronica ! Ain't no Sunshine is the main one I know of Bill Withers!☀️ This was total fire 🔥 Such a cool vibe 😎

[@elysehfm8797]

I loved that scene from Notting Hill.

[@maine420grow]

I love this f- ing song

[@elysehfm8797]

Seconding "Ain't No Sunshine."

[@johnlucas9166]

If you haven’t already, listen to grandma’s hands. It’ll break your heart.

[@gg8194]

One of my favorites

[@vruth23]

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!! Awesome, Right?!!!

[@eileenflora]

Love your reactions.

[@TeezMcGee]

I appreciate you!

[@gavtoye9605]

Cheers, love Bill Withers. You should do some Curtis Mayfield. Look at the Old Grey Whistle Test Sessions.

[@user-ok7yk7jb7q]

Keep in mind now this is live. And I agree with whoever said the drummers got to be the coolest man on Earth I grew up listening to this man and others the whole '70s thing. So-called artists today they can stack up against this

[@solitudestanding1163]

Beautiful reaction. If you draw/doodle when you're paying close attention, don't stop. Literally. It humanizes you. You're a visua artsl guy. Looking fwd to more reactuons.

[@johnallard8140]

One of the tightest live performances ever.

[@thomasfoot3023]

Gadson is so deep in pocket he's practically bending timespace.

[@timetravellingone]

Some recommendations Player "Baby come back" Dr. Hook "Sharing the night together" Gary Wright "Dreamweaver" "My love is alive" Stephen Bishop "On and on" Atlanta Rhythm Section "So into you' "Imaginary lover"

[@TC-bj8pu]

Enjoyed ur reaction! Thx!!!

[@MrCzarGuy1]

Legend

[@marcvanderiet5592]

Bill is cool

[@traceygroomes9296]

Can we just have a moment of silence for the level of cool the drummer has?? These guitar riffs? Besides Bills vocals that you only have to listen fir 5-6 seconds and you know who it is? Very distinct tone. You always knew a bill withers Song. And soul oozing out of this one. Advice go listen to ‘who is he’ and ‘ain’t no sunshine’. An education on how to deliver a song with meaning.

[@user-ok7yk7jb7q]

On of my favorite artist. Come on now. What artist today can stand up against that?

[@NandR]

If you wanna see that drummer play on a modern track, here he is with Vulfpeck: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rafTfZ2Zjbpmnrs

[@ericgerber9751]

Thanks for that link! Killer song! I need to dive in to Vulfpeck!

[@mrsbullrhinerhine734]

🥁🥁🥁🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@watchwmn]

Awesome!

[@Wolfhoundfromthehighseas]

You should hear Teddy Swims cover if this. Crazy!!💙💙🙌🏼🙌🏼 Keep on using me til until you use me up🤪

[@knightngail1]

💕💕💕💕

[@stevenmonte7397]

Check out his I Can't Write Left-Handed....

[@ericgerber9751]

So powerful.

[@tmvga]

Sooooo good!

[@cayleyturner3556]

❤️💛🧡

[@patrickscutella836]

RIP Bill Withers. If you like this try Eric Bibb doing "Spirit I am."

[@terrishaw203]

If you like that 1, then who is he and what is he to you? Is one of my favorite Bill Withers songs.

[@solitudestanding1163]

You seem both cute and intelligent. You're right. He killed this and any other song he did. Bill Withers does not play.

[@goldboy150]

This is baby-making music.

[@traceygroomes9296]

Why not review peoples choice ‘do it any way you wanna’?? That is the definition of Philly soul.

[@gg8194]

Talking about you using me.. But I'm doing the same to U

[@jasonu3741]

Please dont call Bill Wither's boy, i know you meant well but damn it put me off