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[@snwdwg1]

the drummer in the shades never missed a beat in three minutes, solid

[@Bdoc76]

If this mans music doesnt speak directly to your soul it may be the case that you dont have one 😃

[@gailglover9787]

Amen!!!!

[@procvanhelsdingen]

So true

[@imacsmusic2581]

amen

[@outandaboutwithphil941]

Spot on

[@richardbailey1295]

Ya.

[@jarredsdad]

When asked why he stopped recording new music Bill said “I didn’t have anything else to say”.

[@dogsareprecious4842]

Ahhh, that makes me sad. It would have been great to hear more from him! RIP, Mr. Withers!

[@jaimepatena7372]

@@dogsareprecious4842To me its great...He was finished...He only did his best.

[@ldbagwell]

He went out with a bang and on top!

[@anslagstavlan]

That's a respectable point of view. Paul McCartney's new music just doesn't meassure up to his younger stuff, so I'd see him as a polar opposite.

[@dylanhendrix9527]

Thats beautiful man

[@MommyDawn1]

My favorite Bill Withers’ song! This groove is so good!! Love his song “Grandma’s Hands” too!!

[@gailglover9787]

Those are good ones. Jamal will like those too.

[@douglasmajeske1646]

I agree! heart felt!!

[@roz7056]

Grandma's Hands is so good.

[@mattconnors9419]

Best groove EVER!!!!!!

[@dawnbarnett7601]

Kissing My Love is one of my absolute faves ... check it out ... I know I'm a day late & a dolla short ... ✊😎✊

[@stevenlafrance5036]

if you can't groove to this"your dead inside"rip bill

[@janklebox7263]

RIP Bill Withers, one of my favorite vocalist/writers.

[@OneloveDC369]

This live “unplugged” version is 🔥

[@diehardnygiantsfan6569]

After discovering more of Bill's work with Use Me being my favorite tune, I can say this live version is better than the Still Bill version

[@georgeorwell4534]

Bill Withers was a genius, simple chords that he injected with so much heart and soul with that magnificent voice. Thank you Jamel.

[@remohio]

Just the Two of Us - Grover Washington Jr with Bill on vocals

[@jonesy3million26]

I was about to ask if he was involved with this song! Thanks.

[@tigerback62]

I love this song too!

[@chrisdinicola6611]

A lot of people covered this song but this is still the best R.I.P. Mr.Withers

[@alisonrodger3360]

Have you heard the Liza Minelli version? Incredible & unexpected :-)

[@LouieCaporussoJr]

Mick Jagger's version off of Wandering Spirit is a great version

[@mannymejia7972]

I Remember listening to him and the Reverend Al Green growing up. Also the Spinners Games people play and the Stylistics you make me feel brand new.

[@evhleppard]

Al Green is great too

[@edb6690]

Early 70's R&B and funk were at the peak of music talent. There were so many artists and bands that experimented and came up with the perfect recipes. I loved rock music but the funky bands were undeniable in their talent and passion, loved listening to them just as much.

[@charleenhagerty1180]

Yes Bill Withers, Al Green Best Old School Music it Takes You Back

[@maryroberts9233]

The Manhattans, The Chi-lites, The O Jays, Chaka Khan, The Brothers Johnson ....Strawberry Letter 22

[@Mojomatrix]

James Gadson, straight from the mothership, on drums !

[@timothyschomp5718]

“Brother if you only knew . . .😎✌🏼”

[@jerrypetrillo2903]

If you’re already familiar with Use Me , then this stripped down version is waaay cool. If not , then play the studio version - the up tempo and the groove are infectiously funky

[@jamelakajamal]

Yes I’m familiar🙏🏾

[@rosieohdonald1364]

@@jamelakajamal Thank you Mr. Rampage, such a good song and so funky. RIP Bill

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

@@jamelakajamal brother youve gotta reacte to gary clark jr. He a young african american dude who is doing some unreal things with music. Hes amazing singer guitar player you will not be dissapointed.

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

@@jamelakajamal please use this one. Its one of his most unreal performamces kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4rSc5x6obyJq5I

[@ErnieDouglas]

@@jamelakajamal Black people gotta get back to writing, singing and playing soulful music with deep human feeling (happy/joyful & blue/sad). Afro-Americanss have a rhythmic & musical (writing, playing, singing/dancing) special gift from God! Two or 3 generations of incredible black singing voices & soulful instrument players have been lost since just after the dawn of rap/hip-hop? What a loss for humanity. Then, there is the incredibly negative influence that gansta-ho-bling rap has had on the black community which has been the impetuous for many terrible problems there. Black rap did not start this way. The people with the money bankrolling groups like NWA and Death Row Records steered it that way. Rap started as happy music with pretty positive messages.

[@timetravellingone]

Lou Rawls "Lady Love", "You'll never find another love like mine","Natural Man"

[@adrianewton1192]

As a kid.. my dad played "lady love" to DEAF!!! Great Memories. :)

[@edb6690]

Lou Rawls had absolutely the smoothest voice I ever heard ever. Going from the 50's on.

[@AdrianDeVore]

Love is a hurting thing.

[@chrisv966]

Another song that kinda ties in with his passing is, "Grandma's Hands" Check it when you can!

[@nettiemac]

chrisv966 and part of it inspiring some of the same rhythm in “No Diggity”

[@douglasmajeske1646]

grandma's hands is probably as close as it gets to a song to play at a funeral for a loved person that meant so much, like bill! rip

[@msgillingham]

R.I.P Bill Withers a true soul brother.

[@metheus108]

This one is a solid favorite for me. "Lovely Day" is one where he just sustains the notes so long, but this one is dirty good soul for sure. Thanks!

[@darthuncle]

As a 49 year old, looking back at these old performances just brings joy to my heart. This dude was the stuff.

[@connieenglish6145]

Bill Withers was in a class of his own...When he sang it started somewhere in his soul and passed through his lips. He was the best of the best!

[@mannymejia7972]

You need to check out Billy Paul “Me and Mrs. Jones, Minnie Ripperton “ Loving you” , Roberta Flack “ Killing me softly” all from that same era

[@tigerback62]

I second your motion 😊

[@rik4369]

Jeffery Osborne too.

[@sweetpea1445]

Bill Withers is just amazing! This is a great loss. RIP Mr. Withers

[@damonbryan7232]

My favorite. Is lean on me. Just love the message of the song. An in times like this. It's fitting. R I P Bill. Thanks for the memories.

[@patrickjudd7001]

Here's an interesting song from back in that time period. Tightrope by Leon Russell

[@CrazyforDonnyOsmond]

Nobody had a style that came anywhere close to Leon's.

[@edb6690]

Dr John The Night Tripper, with Right Place, Wrong Time. He was close friends with Leon.

[@ronjm945]

Damn that brother had soul... R.I.P. Bill Withers 🎶

[@Goatboy73]

Bassist just sitting back like its a hot sunday afternoon and the drummer is the coolest, smiliest dude ever. They're all just "yeah I'm in Bill Withers' band"

[@suehunsinger9156]

OMG!!! You opened up a big 'ol can of funk!!!! Love it!!! Someday do Mr. Otis Redding

[@TheDivayenta]

Sue Hunsinger I saw him live at Monterey Pop Fest. Highlight, besides Janis!

[@joeday4293]

LOL@ "a big ol' can of funk." Can I get that by the 18 pack, please?

[@suehunsinger9156]

@@joeday4293 LOL

[@edh3709]

Feeling a little low here in Manhattan but these two Bill Withers reactions lifted my spirits. Keep up the good work bro.

[@Bdoc76]

Keep strong man. Love from Ireland.

[@sukie584]

Same here. We’ll get through it. We always do.

[@edh3709]

@@sukie584 Sounds great to me!

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Still Bill on loop. Goodd for the soul

[@sarahzentexas]

Hang in there! We’re on day 23 of lockdown here in Austin! 💜💜💜

[@fishbone8703]

Bill withers got me threw a bad patch when I was a teenager.

[@mr.h.36]

george benson "breezin" and benson and grover washington "two of us"

[@RightOnJonCrane]

Bill Withers is the Man! No one lays it down like that. Dude is off the charts! ✨🔥🔥🔥

[@chadandrew5386]

The drummer, James Gadson may have been the coolest cat to ever walk the earth. That smile he'd shine, that man is from Planet Funk.

[@ricobonifacio1095]

dude had soul that cant be taught. thats true soul!!!

[@matzabean]

Listen to everything he’s done, and learn everything about him. Guaranteed, he’ll be one if your heroes. No doubt. Never been a more genuine human. Started his career at 30, dipped at 45 after 3 Grammys, after having tired of the industry bs. No joke. Live at Carnegie Hall is gorgeous first cut to last.

[@patriciadavis1393]

I will have to check out if I can see the performance at Carnegie hall. I love Bill Withers from back in the day

[@rahlohmcdonogh4855]

And R&R HoF

[@janelledelaney4428]

He left us so many gifts. Rest in power Bill Withers.

[@MrSchism]

No drummer has ever played as deep in the pocket as James Gadson. Dude let the groove move through him and just enjoyed being taken for the ride.

[@jasonbabila6006]

I definitely recommend Barry White, Can’t get enough of your love baby

[@hillarychapman1]

The great James Gadson on the drums, one of the groove kings

[@rogerstarkey5390]

That look. "I've got this!" 😁👍

[@damonfriedburg7740]

Bill's music was dripping with soul. R.I.P.

[@jypziiatthecrossroads9047]

His jam with Grover Washington Jr - Just the Two of Us, two masters at work.

[@LadybugLuv]

I LOVE any Bill Withers song! Especially Who Is He And What Is He To You? Simply jams with the truth!

[@fishbone8703]

Great song.

[@pbthecool4946]

RIP Bill Withers

[@pcraig1383]

The drummer is James Gadson and he will be 81 years in June. He has played on some famous tunes. His discography is a mile long. According to Wikipedia he is "one of the most-recorded drummers in the history of R&B"...

[@Daddy53751]

Can’t decide who the coolest man alive is, Bill or the drummer. I’m gonna go with Bill, but the drummer is in the right room!

[@agentrobtaylor]

the re-mastered version of Lovely Day by Bill is ...playlist

[@1stsharkb8]

There will NEVER be anybody like this man right here! He is one of my all time favorites and I have a very hard time when someone covers a Bill Withers song. It just can't be done right!

[@almosthuman4457]

If you haven't listened to him sing "Grandma's hands" yet, it's time to do it.

[@chase9558]

Bill Withers, raised me!! Not literally but his music did!! RIP..brother Bill!!

[@LearnToRefine]

If you listen to Bill Withers' *"Grandma's Hands"*, you'll hear where Blackstreet and Teddy Riley got the sample for *"No Diggity"*.

[@nadinemarie3811]

Another great Bill Withers song. Keep them coming.

[@samtotor9287]

RIP Mr. Withers. He"ll be looking for "Grandma's Hands". Not as popular as his other hits, but a beautiful song. Check it out.

[@davidward3122]

I'm so much older now, with degenerative disc disease. Lots of operations, yet music like this music like mr. Bill s still makes me move around. What a blessing. Mrs Melissa Ward here. He was a true genius. And you are right, ,passionate musicians just do something good to you.

[@jgsrhythm100]

Now it's time for the Founding Fathers of Funk "Sly and Family Stone" Song "Thank You( falettinme be nice elf agin). Does it get any Funkier?!!,

[@mannymejia7972]

jgsrhythm100 “ Everyday People” is my favorite

[@ajschroetlin2196]

Them....and the Funky Meters.

[@sherrygarza3312]

Check out - "War" - Low Rider, Spill The Wine, Why Can't We Be Friends, Tobacco Road.......

[@armadillotoe]

Sly Stone's "If You Want Me to Stay," It always gets this old fat man moving.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

@@ajschroetlin2196 You're on the edge of that New Orleans funk whirlpool! Meters. Neville Brothers. Right through to Dumpstaphunk

[@davemadman7093]

The 70's vibes man the best of music to choose from. 🤙😃epic

[@G2thesecondpower]

One of my favourite songwriters/ musicians in the world. RIP Bill; thanks for all the music!

[@roberttompkins6489]

He was a freaking legend. No music today even holds a candle.Damn I am glad I was born in the 60s.

[@primitivochapa7837]

Me too man our music still appreciated

[@johnnekochheiser]

Love your Teach Peace shirt! Great song!

[@Nyxie-OT7]

Another sound of childhood ❤️

[@micahmaresca9763]

Bill Withers has more Soul and feeling than all of the artist today. When he comes on the radio you know it. We miss his raw talent

[@stebstebanesier6205]

James Gadson's shuffle is insanely complicated but so smooth and cool.

[@DetectiveH.]

Knew it. One of my favorite songs ever. RIP.

[@MarkTheLostTraveler]

Bill Withers - Lovely Day. This man can groove. Thank you.

[@kevinchenault8317]

One of the best song writers of all time and his voice is unbelievable love him

[@synesthesia.aesthetic]

Around this time last year I was a custodial worker and it was a pretty depressing time for me (it is hard work and those who do it well are amazing, especially right now). My depression was untreated and wreaking havoc. The work was isolated with a seemingly endless amount of bathrooms to clean. "Use Me" was one of the songs that could keep me up and moving, even get me in a good mood. Will always be a quintessential feel good jam that can raise my spirits. What a legacy to leave us with ❤ Thank you, Bill. Rest in peace 🌹 Ain't no sunshine without you

[@bekind6763]

This is an excellent song! Love it!

[@timothymcneil4383]

If you haven't done it yet, do Gordon Lightfoot's "Sundown". Love Bill Withers' music so much. Such a loss when he stopped, even more now that he's gone.

[@jerseyj2]

My favorite song from one of my favorite artists...this shit NEVER gets old!

[@jerryguajardo6367]

Mr Withers ends this song so damn cool 😎 what a smooth legend 👏🏽 rip The great Bill Withers

[@tobaobokoomi1693]

so good! that beat with that voice...the man's a National Treasure no question...

[@deckofcards87]

'Who Is He' is a great one, and of course 'Lovely Day'

[@dannymaguire879]

That drummer is cooler than the other side of the pillow

[@jonblystone7594]

I met James Gadson some years back. He is the drummer on this and was the nicest man. He has set a standard for so many. This song kills!!

[@eddietorres1000]

Jamal the song by Bill Withers called "Lovely Day" will always reminded me of the Movie "Roll Bounce" the soundtrack to that Movie was Kick Ass, those were songs of my Youth

[@Pyway100]

Bob Marley at the old grey whistle , Concrete jungle/ Stir it up. I got one rolled and waiting :)

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Whispering Bob introducing Mr Marley. "Bobfest"

[@lostgrenadier]

Love the whole groove of this tune, solid gold. Bill Withers, one of the greats!

[@sirjer73]

RIP Brother Bill!!! Shoutout 2 James Gadson on drums so damn funky

[@xcellent-records]

I hope "Just The Two Of Us" by Grover Washington Jr ft Bill Withers gets a reaction.

[@ninjasquid3194]

Yes!!! Now do "Just the two of us" "Lovely Day" and "Grandma's Hands". The last one was sampled by Blackstreet...

[@djmcg01]

Thank you sir! Amazing song RIP Bill

[@kathysanders6183]

Bill was and always will be old school funk. Jammed with him during the 70's and now. Please listen and watch the original video EWF "Let's grove tonight." You will shake your shoulders from beginning to end.

[@redxsage]

I think *BILL WITHERS* was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame within the past two years. So sad to lose him and Kenny Rogers so close together. Two men I would have loved to sing with live. Very inspirational voices. ;-)

[@jerryjenningsmusic]

Request: The Isley Brothers -- Who's that Lady. You'll love Ernie Isley's playing. And of course their vocals kick butt.

[@lcozzarelli]

Oh wow...great way to honor the late Bill Withers. He had such a powerful soul voice....his performance of his song “Hope She’ll be Happier” in the movie ‘Soul Power’ brought tears to my eyes. ‘Soul Power’ is a documentary of a three-day concert in Zaire preceding 1974's "Rumble in the Jungle" boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.

[@itsmommy100]

No auto tune. Just an amazingly versatile voice and a talented bunch of musicians.

[@budmaynard5952]

Love these live, raw performances. No Auto-tune needed. Just stick a mic in front of him and stand back! His pitch is perfect and his performance sends chills down your spine. R.I.P. Bill. Peace from SF

[@garyporter8153]

any "Lovely Day" in the Jamel Jukebox?

[@williamswiniuch7527]

Gary Porter my favorite by him

[@ericluttinger6546]

This song is so friggin' sick. I just want some whiskey and a one night stand. Love this singer, RIP brother Bill.

[@buddhastl7120]

My fav musician of all time. RIP ❤️

[@saintjohn6295]

Hey, I was blasting this outa my car window, driving through Sutton Coldfield town centre, only a few weeks back. Educating the masses! I'll dig out my old 'Still Bill' album, and give it a spin later. RIP Bill.

[@binopereira8531]

Bill Withers had one of the great voices in music . Thanks for the great videos you're putting out.

[@MultiLakewood]

He spent nine years in the US military and got out and had a regular job while writing and singing 🎤 So many song. So gifted.

[@inthebeast]

Bill Withers was a savant who recorded a hit record on an instrument he just learned, and distrusted the music business so much that he kept his factory job even after his record was a hit. The doorway he is standing in on the front of the record is the factory where he worked.

[@kevindraw314]

Uncle Bill was everyone's buddy. Love to hear you dig on Lean on Me from Live at Carnegie Hall..

[@barefootgroupie4504]

I'm go glad you chose Use Me to review. My personal favorite for his rawness, funky bassline, and the sections where it's just his voice and the snare. ❤

[@lordzhuge]

The groove and soul in the music from the 70s has never been matched

[@alexsmall5732]

Probably my favourite Withers tune. And this versions is just sooooo right. Also, the drummer is just loving it.

[@lincolnmurphy2468]

Give "I can't write left handed" a listen.

[@AustinG23]

Lincoln Murphy eye opening song

[@shanewray7595]

The live from Carnegie hall is str8 brilliant

[@kevindraw314]

@@shanewray7595 absolutely.. That whole record is beautiful..

[@auldthymer]

Lincoln Murphy OMG! I never heard this before. Thank you for telling us about it.

[@lorenzodicocco3748]

Who we kidding. This music is gone forever. TIME FOR A MUSIC RESET.....

[@dominicrossitto5890]

Bill Withers could ALWAYS be heard on the radio when I was growing up in the 70s. I remember my sister who is 18 years older than myself drive around in the car with my other sister and I and hearing him with the windows rolled down in the car in the summer. Priceless memories. And you are right, these artists HAD to put their heart and soul into WHATEVER genre of music they played. They didn't have anywhere near the opportunity to get noticed and, especially a record contract. 🎵🎶🎼🎤🎹🎸

[@biggeorgetx]

My generation was blessed with some of the greatest music ever. You needed talent, you couldn't fake it. Nowadays, it's mostly formulaic.