Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine (Old Grey Whistle Test, 1972)

[@blkcrownking]

This never gets old. I love seeing it. Pops over there getting it in on the bass. Love you Dad. Rest easy.

[@davidseach5417]

He is a great man of music an other many things

[@blkcrownking]

@@davidseach5417 thank you for that. 🙏🏾

[@tadialbert1036]

you look alot like your pops. R.I.P to him

[@blkcrownking]

@@tadialbert1036 thank you! i've actually been hearing that quite a bit lately. I guess the older i get, i begin to look like the younger him, so i've been told lol.

[@ArkAmps]

@@blkcrownking Are you also a musician?

[@SnailOink]

The drummer is called *James Gadson.* He made a song in 1972 called *Good Vibrations* and he is still alive today.

[@Yvesnein]

Good Vibrations from the beach boys

[@lucajack007]

Thanks

[@philthefluter1]

That’s so good to hear

[@gwendavishdz8804]

Tnx much Was looking for info.

[@jorjinawright2141]

you can find him drumming on many Playing for Change songs. I also read that he is one of the most prolifically recorded session drummers.

[@M.A-k6u]

*That drummer knows EXACTLY where she's gone.*

[@GurbetciAri]

adsadasdsadas

[@dilettavalbusa4134]

believe me, at least once a year I come to listen this marvelous song AND to read this exact comment...

[@sistertracy-thechurchofroc6574]

He looks like he may not know she's gone yet. 😂

[@Kibafan]

@@dilettavalbusa4134 no joke, i always remember it too xD

[@parveendosanjh7195]

😂too funny

[@kingadalou]

All jokes aside, the drummer looks so happy and at peace.

[@valerierechel8097]

Hope Bill is at peace as well. We all miss him😪.

[@pankakegodman5488]

🎉

[@gwendavishdz8804]

​@@valerierechel8097RIP BILL😊 TNX for a fabulously classic song.

[@ellispiper6313]

He’s chillin in the pocket

[@hard_at_work]

Cause people knew how to keep it groovy man far out cat you dig

[@davidhampton3333]

Man, that drummer.. he livin' his best life!

[@vikramr5601]

The drummer's smile is the best! he's either pure vibing or rather chuffed about something only he seems to know

[@datdus5524]

The drummer knows where she is haha

[@shaneharun9571]

Probably high af

[@missylilly739]

Maruana 😂🚬🚬🚬

[@paulkims1852]

No this guy knows where 'SHE ' whent.

[@zaidanhel7017]

He's probably hiding her in his basement.

[@LuMartinelli]

The amount of cool emanating from that backing band is stupendous

[@StormTrysail]

I said the same thing. Talk about cool, those boys were feeling it!

[@Aaronn-je8cx]

@@StormTrysail Thats what music is all about

[@anagram8]

Facts!!!

[@mMushiem]

omg. yes i want to be black and cool

[@blazeking5778]

Some things just can't be replicated. Them in this moment, that's one of the things.

[@rmoore1686]

Anyone who hasn’t listened to Bill Withers has missed a wonderful experience.

[@jeffwhite4782]

I am a 11 year old bone-white stick from the deep North. I have NO idea what "Soul" is. Then 2:00 minutes later, after hearing Mr Withers perform this song, I suddenly feel like I KNOW everything about Soul. I was wrong, but those 2 minutes were one the most eye opening events in my life. RIP.

[@Erinaaaaaaaa]

Glad you have good taste 💜 I'm a 19 year old white Mexican and I can tell you no matter where you're from or the race you're or the age this music will always accompany you, I send you blessings 💜💜💜

[@retomuller5817]

@@jeffwhite4782 got it!

[@retomuller5817]

@@Erinaaaaaaaa asi es, soy blanco y de Suiza, pero el alma y el corazón mandan... It doesn't matter, what skincolor, its your HEART and SOUL. Ich kenne weisse, schwarze, Latinos, Asiaten, es ist völlig egal, wir alle sind Human Beings, menschliche Wesen, überall gibt es solche und andere, der" Spirit" ist wichtig... SOUL matters.. 👍🏻

[@kazuyukihi1208]

歌っている姿を観たのはこの動画が初めてです。感動しました。ありがとうございます

[@chessmentor63]

This song came out when I was 9. Loved it then, love it now!!

[@sheilafruge60]

Same

[@red.46]

The drummer knows the funniest joke in the universe and wont tell us.

[@AllTingsJamaica]

Mans know where she went 😂😂😂😂 he aint saying

[@laurenr1417]

Ha! Ha! Exactly!

[@alcoza9196]

I think about this comment every now and then, and my imagination just makes it funnier each time. Lmao

[@behestmatshediso6908]

😂 😂 😂

[@aztro187]

He probably high AF hehe

[@邱阿貴-f5u]

Hollywood should make a movie for him, what a legend.

[@Stone8age]

Exactly his story is a perfect fit for a movie. Plus he needs his own Hollywood movie so even more people are acquainted with his songs.

[@spitfire6611]

There is a documentary, 'Still Bill' out there It's on prime, I believe.

[@AmandaWalker-lf6bp]

The blues have always spoken to me, such a painfully beautiful song!!!❤️‍🔥🎶

[@truthhurts228]

Bloody excellent. Not only a talented singer but he makes it look so easy. His band is just stellar, laid back and enjoying themselves!

[@grod1194]

Yup. I'm trying to learn it. It's hard to put that much emotion into a song and play a smooth bass line

[@debbyhenderson9076]

All of his music was so good..

[@shebagordon1558]

So relaxing 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@shebagordon1558]

I could sleep now ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dmxmrylxver]

i have lately become obsessed with this live version , it was a pleasant surprise to find this in the best quality from the official channel. Thank you.

[@TheSnowmanBKK]

It’s the best version of the song anywhere in my opinion.

[@Jimghost9529]

got me a few months ago and still here now looking at comments lol wow music man

[@samwayne5765]

Check out the hip hop version by fish le rouge Doesn’t ruin the beauty just compliments it

[@samwayne5765]

I can listen to them both on loop all day

[@jasonvoorhees895]

It's a song worth obsessing over. Sometimes....

[@AlexRutiaga]

Every time you hit replay Bill Withers sweats a bit more

[@ThePitochiquito]

😂😂

[@eldritchbeing2879]

Puttin' him to work.

[@yourcats-bestfriend]

Quit making that Man sweat so damn much 😂

[@emmillediogenes6768]

Hahahahaha

[@JoseHines-o5x]

No shit

[@nbcguitar]

So few instruments and yet is so damn full. Everything just works and meshes and no one overplays or underplays for that matter. It's just so damn good!

[@sgt.thundercok4704]

It's really lost anymore but the skill, ear and patience to not play is what I love to feel. A song breathes, instead of humping your leg.

[@stellacarrier8341]

This (Old Grey Whistle Test 1972 version) of Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers is spirited and soothing to listen to. The timing that the other band members coordinate their instruments to certain lyrical moments of this live version adds to the music enchantment of Ain't No Sunshine.

[@greghodges1786]

One of the greatest songs (and performances) ever...full stop.

[@claudiafritch-tornquist4975]

This song and his style of singing just grabs me deep inside. Takes me back to that very first love.❤

[@brucer1220]

Never again will music be this good.

[@TheMoneypresident]

I know, I know, I know, I know.

[@carolb.6350]

I totally agree.

[@jimminimac]

@@TheMoneypresident 26 times?

[@parisbeech2180]

Facts 100%

[@RonanSmith-wn5zl]

@@jimminimac34

[@jamescarrino3696]

This is the best recording of the song, hands down. The simple production and the sheer emotion on Mr. Withers' face is phenomenal.

[@milomartinez4241]

This song always reminds me of my mom when times were hard. RIP MOM gone but not forgotten

[@NatalieSeth]

I think drummers are massively underrated. Take them away n u have no beat rhythm and flow. Always showingly

[@mtonyjr4176]

RIP to "Mr. Keep it Simple" Bill Withers. You are deeply missed. Thank you for being an authentic artist.

[@rabinmaharjan9361]

Only the drummer know where she's gone 👨🏿‍🦱👍🏿

[@blejzmodesti2566]

😁

[@willow0910]

That’s why he is smiling

[@lakieshacassady8653]

😂😂😂

[@Cafaviero]

Kkkkkkkkkk

[@aritrachakraborty602]

🤣

[@pr0methian]

OGWT ...as an early teenager, I always used to watch it every Fri nights... saw all these great acts and didnt realise how significant they were at the time.. Bill Withers what a guy.

[@Donnagoogirl67]

This song is about my sweet Sage. Best dog in the world. I pray that the good Lord lets us be together in heaven❤

[@Tentacl]

I get you mate, not many people understand the bond between a dog and his master, they are soulmates.

[@JonesKohrman]

This is a great song to sing in concert and it feels great. My buffalos wrote “Bailey” a long time ago. RIP Bill Withers, you’ll be missed.

[@LangstoniusRex]

You are either in tears of sadness because of the song or laughter because of the drummer during this song.

[@j3suisd3]

🤣😂

[@tinabyers1619]

Got to have the bright sunshine!! Make my darkness fade away❤❤

[@gerretoutdoors3710]

I've heard this song before. But this was the first time I actually listened and felt it. Hot damn this is an amazing song

[@flaringuro]

My grandad just passed away, I can't stop listening to this... I love you grandad Dave 😢

[@lisagrant8502]

I'm sorry for your loss

[@proberts4243]

As a drummer I’ll say this…I love playing this home. Simplistic styling but when done with passion and soul it’s amazing.

[@HrLBolle]

Is it what is hiding in the details and accents? asking as a non-musician with a mind that is fascinated by the inner workings of what is broadly described as music

[@distortsequel]

@@HrLBolleit’s just a good song that’s fun to play, simple parts that require good feel rather than thinking really hard about it

[@be.the.light.2107]

I am slowly finding these live performance(s) old gems that I didn’t know existed. So thankful they were filmed.

[@photographerjonathan]

It doesn't get much better than that. an absolute classic done to perfection.

[@maxwelld1961]

The whole band is just awesome..Love Bill..never get tired of this performance

[@lindahendricks1868]

who still listening to this on repeat on month March 30, 2024. Indiana, USA. Great just great. My ex-husband and mine song. He's s passed on. I hope he's waiting for me. When the time comes.

[@renees1471]

👋

[@Christina-sf4py]

Aussie listening now...👍👌

[@callmewheels4806]

Just lovely. I’m 10 years old again and can remember how much this song made me feel just right. My youth was so special; largely in part due to the music my big brother and sister played. Love this song.

[@swapnilmuzik]

that drummer is reaching vibe levels never thought to be possible

[@pierssegal5910]

Bill delivered such a charismatic and iconic performance it took me countless listens before I spotted the worlds coolest rhythm section is playing with him.

[@JohnVander70]

This song puts me at the verge of tears.

[@MrBig913]

Same bro

[@ruhtraeregel]

Yep. Cheers to love lost yet the pain remains.

[@snakezase2998]

It’s just that good

[@SA-ff9uc]

It's not that bad.

[@benphillips7448]

Grandmas hands does it to me every time

[@percybriscoe9886]

Rest in peace Bill. Thanks for all the lovely music.

[@markgreene6349]

Does it get any better than this?.. the music of this area..the bar was set so high nobody's even approached it yet.. thank you for these live performances..

[@mrjon75]

Well, no, it probably doesn't get any better than this, but let's recognize that this was awesome for it's time as well. Really great music is always too rare.

[@Kfm7]

My fiancé and mom died in 2019 and this song really hits me because they’ve gone. I no longer see or feel the sunshine

[@louisesmith3997]

reminds me of my late daughter her favorite song

[@Kfm7]

@@louisesmith3997 I’m so sorry for your loss I truly am I can’t even imagine what it’s like losing a child . With that being said my song to my fiancé to her was with you I’m born again and hers for me is when you tell me you love me. Ever since her passing I’ve felt totally lost as I’m sure you feel for your daughter . I could tell you a story about my fiancé getting angry when she lost her son and a woman said I know how you feel I lost my mom . It’s in the noway the same thing.

[@ColyDubber]

Let them be your sunshine, from up above where they surely watch over you. Sending love your way, and one day you will be reunited.

[@jflanagan9696]

They weren’t the same person, were they??

[@thamuzkilo]

I'm sorry for your loss The amount of pain is unfathomable and I truly pray you'll find a way to keep going in their honor

[@ccromdome]

This the coolest session I've ever seen. This needs to be an EP.....could listen to it on a loop for hours.

[@mrjon75]

Now that's a bad ass. Bill built stuff in the physical world and the spiritual world.

[@frankie9652]

I just looked up who Bill Withers was because they mentioned him on the box my Mud/WTR drink came in. Wow, what a great song, glad I googled him!

[@Fitdude58]

Alright big BRUH! BRUH!! Congratulations on your accomplishments being recognized by the WORLD! Thanks for all the beautiful music may you continue to Rest in Peace🙏🏾💯💯💯💯

[@Leona000]

That drummer is the chillest dude ever. ❤

[@stephanevu-hoang1014]

A song for daydreamers in love such as myself, living in the north of France and coming from Manchester, we can definitely relate to sunshine on a cloudy day.

[@spirop]

theres something about the way Mr. Withers throws his soul into these songs that keeps me coming back.

[@TrevNasty00]

One of my favorite voices of all time. I can cry and get in the groove within half a second when the drummer and beautiful strumming starts slapping. Makes daddy wanna get down there amongst em, Jack

[@marionedyalkov5238]

Wow this is my first time ever that I've heard the original of this song. I know the DMX version. But this is classic... Old school is quality 🔥🔥🔥

[@crisbarrish7065]

was 14 when this came out. Still with me nearly a half-century later. So heartfelt always.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@phillipkalaveras1725]

I was 17 and living a dream

[@usacookie8288]

I came here to re-read the comments about the drummer.

[@shubhisharma4261]

hahaha. me tooo😂😂😂

[@joaomarcelino2836]

from Brasil, me too hahahaha

[@BlacksburgEV]

Rofl ive seen this video 30 tomes and never noticed the drummer ROFL. Now I cant see anything else after reading thr comments.

[@joebridges3165]

Man, I was maybe 12 when this song hit the airwaves. So good, to this day...one of the best songs ever sung and ever written.

[@LAFITZ10]

just wanted to say I LOVE BILL WITHERS was listening to him earlier in the morning w/my young grandson & grand daughter on face time when hours later i had learned he passed away. St Bill was WITH US that morning together listening. Welcome to Heaven in my heart where Heaven begins on earth.. or "heaven is at hand" (here) it sure does begin here & having Bill Withers alive in my heart w/God Is such an honor & a privilege that i love w/all my heart. Amen

[@fahadofr2bees571]

No auto tunes , just raw talents ❤

[@JoseHines-o5x]

Raw you say hmmm 🤔

[@misagh19]

Actually pretty refined talent…

[@amjadalkiswani1995]

I just wanna know why the heck this masterpiece is so underrated in views?!!

[@asya7341]

The drummer's smile is everything!!!

[@jrandallsr6913]

This right here is music from the heart personified and I can only hope that future generations can emulate a fraction of this masterpiece

[@monke9527]

How do you turn a duck into a soul singer? Put it in the microwave until its bill withers.

[@naomijones1850]

EXEMPLARY rendition of one of the BEST songs of ANY century. Everything here is on point - the look, the feel, the great musicians hip, the great emotive and melancholy mood and most of all......the beautiful voice of the late, great Bill Withers. It's so nice to hear it again...for great songs like this, I always purposely not play it for a certain period of time, then play it again when "that need" tells me it's time. It fulfills a need in me. So many of his songs strike a cord within me - this one, Grandma's Hands and (surprise) Steppin' Right Along. I miss him So Much😢.. but thank God, I still have his music. R.i.P., Mr. Withers and God Bless to all who loved him and his music, too.

[@GRIZLYFISH]

Real songs like this one are forever echoing in universe

[@kelleymandolins6519]

Billy was a treasure. His music will never get old.

[@rarepair3171]

Best version of this timeless classic

[@zk420zk]

Jelly Roll just got so famous that he's on the jukebox in my local pub, in the UK. I've spent so much money tonight, trying to get him on the top 10 played. Had this song on about 14 times. Hungover in a church pew is getting played too. I got all the old folks singing along. Well done man, proud to see you make it.

[@ThomasField-ex5ob]

That was the best two minutes, ten seconds of my day!

[@brunorafaelsantos7168]

i need the vibe and coolness of this song concentrated in a pill to take it every day 🦄

[@Auntkekebaby]

Right?

[@Frip36]

Ain't no A/C in this place Only hot lights on my face

[@TheBamaKid1962]

No doubt!!!

[@johnnydelap4490]

That's way funny. The man is wearing a wool turtle neck

[@janeboyd4558]

My family shares group text about all sorts of topics, a lot related to music and my brother just shared this: Someone was telling Bill Withers that ain't no sunshine when she's gone is bad grammar and he said "I know, I know, I know, I know..." so I had to listen to and share this terrific performance. It’s the epitome of cool.

[@lucydayLucida]

Haha I like that!

[@SteveRaab100]

What an "Evergreen Classic"...Thanks, Bill Withers 🤘

[@mattbennett7036]

Every couple of years I check back in to this video so I can get a bit of that drummers chill

[@guilhermevarella7821]

Cara o instrumental da banda ficou simplesmente perfeito, bem tocado demais! Em 2 minutos os caras entregam música com um peso por um álbum inteiro

[@tragicx4075]

A truly heartbroken man yet he managed to make something of it.

[@josephcarl4167]

Ever since the first time I saw this when it first aired on TV it has always given me goosebumps

[@NadegeGouyet-j5u]

Salut Frank. J'adore cette chanson ! Je ne comprends pas pourquoi elle n'est pas diffusé plus que ça ! Mon fils, ses pots adorent... Comme il l'a dit elle donne la pêche ! J'ai fait ecouter ta chason à beaucoup de monde et tous sont OK avec moi.

[@jw-w99]

One of my favorite all time songs, grew up as a child listening to this. He is so incredibly talented. I love Bill Withers!

[@feralbluee]

one of my very favorite songs. The instrumentation perfectly blends with his voice and the song. 🌷🌱

[@Johhny-gw9oj]

Salute to Bill! I never realized how passioned he was singing this song until i went on stage to perform last week in front of one big light and the small crowd. I couldn't even blink at all because I was over sweating but words of lupe the show goes on!

[@totalmobiletyres2392]

When music and lyrics hit differently. I’m 40 and love this song❤

[@albarc100]

Amazing how music can make you feel happy

[@mumu5033]

I'm in love with the drummer. So much coolness about them...❤

[@bazookabonsai8818]

My Mom loved this song, she passed away a month ago from complications due to lung cancer. Rest in peace, Mom. I miss you dearly.

[@revmaillet]

[@gabrielwake8710]

Sorry for your loss ❤xxx

[@cb9018]

Your dear mother lives on ❤

[@bazookabonsai8818]

Thank you. I appreciate the support

[@keithrockwell9009]

Sorry for your loss

[@lisamariefitzgerald5703]

Never heard this live version yet. But it’s a banging CHOON I absolutely love it. ❤🎉

[@brunobauer3833]

Best version of this song

[@diceyending4622]

The drummer’s having the time of his life

[@makeshiftmiki]

Bill Withers and Charles Bradley are my favorite singers and it might just be because they literally sweat soul

[@thepoetsway]

I am officially addicted to this master piece.

[@rrbf1666]

I am speechless.

[@badd_dogg]

I love this song, childhood memories

[@niquisharuff3718]

The drummer is clearly the star😂 I remember my grandma introducing me to this song and so many other . Great music with a great lady, man I miss her 🥺

[@Mo.1988]

I was born in 1988 & I love this song… such a classic🧡

[@NedimTabakovic]

I was born 1977 and ❤️ 🎵

[@x2amazing]

Born in 2005 and i love this song too

[@Smokeyjoedamanedamythdalegend]

I worked fast food for a few years and when I first started we had a cook who’d sing this everytime we’d get a rush. I’d be baked as fuck and out of nowhere we’d get like 10 orders back to back and we’d be out of meat to make the shit. It’d be a stressful ass moment and out of nowhere from the kitchen you’d hear, “ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone” and everyone would bust out laughing and forget just for that split second the situation we were in. Dude looked like a 20 year old young chop but he had the voice of an angel and perfect comedic timing, no clue where he is now but I hope he’s doing good

[@brettspencer2102]

One of the best songwriters and musicians of all time, period.

[@Derrickwilliams09090]

Hello Brett

[@dulceelainecristaldo7167]

Brasileiros pfv curti esse comentário pra saber quantos apreciadores de blues ainda temos

[@Andrea97726]

Estou aqui pelo Blues!!!!

[@KOurTNeeSHeRi]

I’m from Louisiana and all I can say is WOW!! 😮😊!!!🎉

[@Maddy-1029]

I didn’t lose a family member to cancer like so many of you, but an outside cat that eventually become a member of our family was run over this morning. She was always happy and would always say hi and come running when I yelled for her. You’ll forever be in my heart Scooter, love you sweetie pie.

[@nikolai6489]

Old comment, but my dog got ran over when I was leaving states. She escaped the yard and came after me and got ran over. Luckily, no broken bones. She eventually died of cancer. I sadly like to think I should have stopped to get her inside.but she kept escaping because she thought I wouldn’t come back. Never saw her again.!

[@elLocodelsubte]

my man in the drums, having a goooood ol time