If this mans music doesnt speak directly to your soul it may be the case that you dont have one 😃
@gailglover97874 жыл бұрын
Amen!!!!
@procvanhelsdingen4 жыл бұрын
So true
@imacsmusic25814 жыл бұрын
amen
@outandaboutwithphil9413 жыл бұрын
Spot on
@richardbailey12953 жыл бұрын
Ya.
@MommyDawn14 жыл бұрын
My favorite Bill Withers’ song! This groove is so good!! Love his song “Grandma’s Hands” too!!
@gailglover97874 жыл бұрын
Those are good ones. Jamal will like those too.
@douglasmajeske16464 жыл бұрын
I agree! heart felt!!
@roz70564 жыл бұрын
Grandma's Hands is so good.
@mattconnors94194 жыл бұрын
Best groove EVER!!!!!!
@dawnbarnett76014 жыл бұрын
Kissing My Love is one of my absolute faves ... check it out ... I know I'm a day late & a dolla short ... ✊😎✊
@snwdwg14 жыл бұрын
the drummer in the shades never missed a beat in three minutes, solid
@janklebox72634 жыл бұрын
RIP Bill Withers, one of my favorite vocalist/writers.
@georgeorwell45344 жыл бұрын
Bill Withers was a genius, simple chords that he injected with so much heart and soul with that magnificent voice. Thank you Jamel.
@sweetpea14454 жыл бұрын
Bill Withers is just amazing! This is a great loss. RIP Mr. Withers
@stevenlafrance50364 жыл бұрын
if you can't groove to this"your dead inside"rip bill
@chrisdinicola66114 жыл бұрын
A lot of people covered this song but this is still the best R.I.P. Mr.Withers
@alisonrodger33604 жыл бұрын
Have you heard the Liza Minelli version? Incredible & unexpected :-)
@LouieCaporussoJr4 жыл бұрын
Mick Jagger's version off of Wandering Spirit is a great version
@jarredsdad4 жыл бұрын
When asked why he stopped recording new music Bill said “I didn’t have anything else to say”.
@dogsareprecious48424 жыл бұрын
Ahhh, that makes me sad. It would have been great to hear more from him! RIP, Mr. Withers!
@jaimepatena73724 жыл бұрын
@@dogsareprecious4842To me its great...He was finished...He only did his best.
@ldbagwell3 жыл бұрын
He went out with a bang and on top!
@anslagstavlan3 жыл бұрын
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.
@dylanhendrix95272 жыл бұрын
Thats beautiful man
@mannymejia79724 жыл бұрын
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.
@evhleppard4 жыл бұрын
Al Green is great too
@edb66904 жыл бұрын
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.
@charleenhagerty11804 жыл бұрын
Yes Bill Withers, Al Green Best Old School Music it Takes You Back
@maryroberts92334 жыл бұрын
The Manhattans, The Chi-lites, The O Jays, Chaka Khan, The Brothers Johnson ....Strawberry Letter 22
@connieenglish61454 жыл бұрын
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!
@darthuncle Жыл бұрын
As a 49 year old, looking back at these old performances just brings joy to my heart. This dude was the stuff.
@OneloveDC3694 жыл бұрын
This live “unplugged” version is 🔥
@diehardnygiantsfan65692 жыл бұрын
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
@jerrypetrillo29034 жыл бұрын
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
@jamelakajamal4 жыл бұрын
Yes I’m familiar🙏🏾
@rosieohdonald13644 жыл бұрын
@@jamelakajamal Thank you Mr. Rampage, such a good song and so funky. RIP Bill
@blindmelonlemonjello4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@blindmelonlemonjello4 жыл бұрын
@@jamelakajamal please use this one. Its one of his most unreal performamces kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4rSc5x6obyJq5I
@ErnieDouglas4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@msgillingham4 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Bill Withers a true soul brother.
@damonbryan72324 жыл бұрын
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.
@metheus1084 жыл бұрын
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!
@RightOnJonCrane4 жыл бұрын
Bill Withers is the Man! No one lays it down like that. Dude is off the charts! ✨🔥🔥🔥
@1stsharkb84 жыл бұрын
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!
@Goatboy734 жыл бұрын
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"
@Mojomatrix4 жыл бұрын
James Gadson, straight from the mothership, on drums !
@chase95582 жыл бұрын
Bill Withers, raised me!! Not literally but his music did!! RIP..brother Bill!!
@remohio4 жыл бұрын
Just the Two of Us - Grover Washington Jr with Bill on vocals
@jonesy3million264 жыл бұрын
I was about to ask if he was involved with this song! Thanks.
@tigerback624 жыл бұрын
I love this song too!
@davidward31224 жыл бұрын
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.
@LadybugLuv4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE any Bill Withers song! Especially Who Is He And What Is He To You? Simply jams with the truth!
@fishbone87034 жыл бұрын
Great song.
@Retractor693 жыл бұрын
This...truly love this. Bill was the coolest of all. This song is tremendous......that voice...wow.!!
@matzabean4 жыл бұрын
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.
@patriciadavis13932 жыл бұрын
I will have to check out if I can see the performance at Carnegie hall. I love Bill Withers from back in the day
@rahlohmcdonogh48552 жыл бұрын
And R&R HoF
@MadAnthonyI Жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite artists!
@ronjm9454 жыл бұрын
Damn that brother had soul... R.I.P. Bill Withers 🎶
@G2thesecondpower4 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite songwriters/ musicians in the world. RIP Bill; thanks for all the music!
@davemadman70934 жыл бұрын
The 70's vibes man the best of music to choose from. 🤙😃epic
@janelledelaney44284 жыл бұрын
He left us so many gifts. Rest in power Bill Withers.
@nadinemarie38114 жыл бұрын
Another great Bill Withers song. Keep them coming.
@alexsmall57324 жыл бұрын
Probably my favourite Withers tune. And this versions is just sooooo right. Also, the drummer is just loving it.
@ricobonifacio10954 жыл бұрын
dude had soul that cant be taught. thats true soul!!!
@lcozzarelli4 жыл бұрын
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.
@edh37094 жыл бұрын
Feeling a little low here in Manhattan but these two Bill Withers reactions lifted my spirits. Keep up the good work bro.
@Bdoc764 жыл бұрын
Keep strong man. Love from Ireland.
@sukie5844 жыл бұрын
Same here. We’ll get through it. We always do.
@edh37094 жыл бұрын
@@sukie584 Sounds great to me!
@rogerstarkey53904 жыл бұрын
Still Bill on loop. Goodd for the soul
@sarahzentexas4 жыл бұрын
Hang in there! We’re on day 23 of lockdown here in Austin! 💜💜💜
@dominicrossitto58904 жыл бұрын
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. 🎵🎶🎼🎤🎹🎸
@chrisv9664 жыл бұрын
Another song that kinda ties in with his passing is, "Grandma's Hands" Check it when you can!
@nettiemac4 жыл бұрын
chrisv966 and part of it inspiring some of the same rhythm in “No Diggity”
@douglasmajeske16464 жыл бұрын
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
@jerseyj24 жыл бұрын
My favorite song from one of my favorite artists...this shit NEVER gets old!
@tobaobokoomi16934 жыл бұрын
so good! that beat with that voice...the man's a National Treasure no question...
@roberttompkins64894 жыл бұрын
He was a freaking legend. No music today even holds a candle.Damn I am glad I was born in the 60s.
@primitivochapa78374 жыл бұрын
Me too man our music still appreciated
@HarryDetective4 жыл бұрын
Knew it. One of my favorite songs ever. RIP.
@jonblystone75944 жыл бұрын
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!!
@SF_Bud4 жыл бұрын
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
@terryr.t.21134 жыл бұрын
What a talent Bill was! Itsa spiritual place they go to.
@MarkTheLostTraveler4 жыл бұрын
Bill Withers - Lovely Day. This man can groove. Thank you.
@lostgrenadier3 жыл бұрын
Love the whole groove of this tune, solid gold. Bill Withers, one of the greats!
@binopereira85314 жыл бұрын
Bill Withers had one of the great voices in music . Thanks for the great videos you're putting out.
@robertperrella41944 жыл бұрын
how would i describe bill withers: passion,authenticity and brilliance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@timothyschomp57184 жыл бұрын
“Brother if you only knew . . .😎✌🏼”
@retired43654 жыл бұрын
Growing up in the early 70's was a blessing, Bill taught me what a groove truly was in music.
@hillarychapman14 жыл бұрын
The great James Gadson on the drums, one of the groove kings
@rogerstarkey53904 жыл бұрын
That look. "I've got this!" 😁👍
@vickiconley36384 жыл бұрын
Love his voice! How could you not?
@timetravellingone4 жыл бұрын
Lou Rawls "Lady Love", "You'll never find another love like mine","Natural Man"
@adrianewton11924 жыл бұрын
As a kid.. my dad played "lady love" to DEAF!!! Great Memories. :)
@edb66904 жыл бұрын
Lou Rawls had absolutely the smoothest voice I ever heard ever. Going from the 50's on.
@AdrianDeVore4 жыл бұрын
Love is a hurting thing.
@teeevans87183 жыл бұрын
One of my all time slow jam groove songs. Danced to this with me and my husband on a cruise ship with no one else even dancing.......We only needed Bill!!! Oh Baby, Baby Baby, when you use me I can't get enough!!!! Sang it Bill!!!!
@saintjohn62954 жыл бұрын
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.
@benheideveld46172 жыл бұрын
There is a re-appreciation going on of Bill Withers’ music and singing and playing. And you’re in its vanguard!
@eddietorres10004 жыл бұрын
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
@paulaguenon16604 жыл бұрын
Bill Withers rip. Thanks for the joy you gave us with your magic. I was so glad I was alive during this time with incredible music, including Bill Withers. I listen to him all the time.
@barefootgroupie45044 жыл бұрын
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. ❤
@charlottegillespie68094 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh. Jamel.The first time I heard this song, in 1971-72,I had to pull off the road to just sit and focus on it. I was enthralled!!! The syncopated rhythms and rawness of it.....nothing compares. So glad you appreciate it,too!!
@mannymejia79724 жыл бұрын
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
@tigerback624 жыл бұрын
I second your motion 😊
@rik43694 жыл бұрын
Jeffery Osborne too.
@maureenwagg53054 жыл бұрын
My song. This is my fave. Bill Withers song ever. So funky and as fresh today as it was in the seventies. Stands the test of time. RIP to a wonderful musician.
@Nyxie-OT74 жыл бұрын
Another sound of childhood ❤️
@juliehorsley48394 жыл бұрын
Just gotta love Bill Withers, what a voice! Great reaction!
@redxsage4 жыл бұрын
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. ;-)
@tigerback624 жыл бұрын
RIP Mr Withers, Thank You for all your beautiful music. My condolences to Mr. Withers family, friends, loved ones and fans.
@bekind67634 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent song! Love it!
@kevinchenault83173 жыл бұрын
One of the best song writers of all time and his voice is unbelievable love him
@johnnekochheiser4 жыл бұрын
Love your Teach Peace shirt! Great song!
@SL1PPYx2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love bill withers, In my opinion one of the greatest singer songwriters of all time, I love how everytime you see him you can tell he's experienced the same or very similar to the things he wrote songs about, you can see it in his facial expressions
@Schweinehaus4 жыл бұрын
Uncle Bill was everyone's buddy. Love to hear you dig on Lean on Me from Live at Carnegie Hall..
@roberth22274 жыл бұрын
Great on you Jamel to cover this cat. One of the greatest. "Use me", "Just the two of us", "Lovely Day'. One of the coolest dogs around. You will be missed Bill!. RIP..
@jasonbabila60064 жыл бұрын
I definitely recommend Barry White, Can’t get enough of your love baby
@chadandrew53864 жыл бұрын
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.
@fishbone87034 жыл бұрын
Bill withers got me threw a bad patch when I was a teenager.
@micahmaresca97634 жыл бұрын
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
@patrickjudd70014 жыл бұрын
Here's an interesting song from back in that time period. Tightrope by Leon Russell
@CrazyforDonnyOsmond4 жыл бұрын
Nobody had a style that came anywhere close to Leon's.
@edb66904 жыл бұрын
Dr John The Night Tripper, with Right Place, Wrong Time. He was close friends with Leon.
@stebstebanesier62054 жыл бұрын
James Gadson's shuffle is insanely complicated but so smooth and cool.
@deckofcards874 жыл бұрын
'Who Is He' is a great one, and of course 'Lovely Day'
@bethanysockel40404 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites of his. The most soulful sound in this universe. RIP Bill. 🙏🏼
@jgsrhythm1004 жыл бұрын
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?!!,
@mannymejia79724 жыл бұрын
jgsrhythm100 “ Everyday People” is my favorite
@ajschroetlin21964 жыл бұрын
Them....and the Funky Meters.
@sherrygarza33124 жыл бұрын
Check out - "War" - Low Rider, Spill The Wine, Why Can't We Be Friends, Tobacco Road.......
@armadillotoe4 жыл бұрын
Sly Stone's "If You Want Me to Stay," It always gets this old fat man moving.
@rogerstarkey53904 жыл бұрын
@@ajschroetlin2196 You're on the edge of that New Orleans funk whirlpool! Meters. Neville Brothers. Right through to Dumpstaphunk
@kathysanders61834 жыл бұрын
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.
@LearnToRefine4 жыл бұрын
If you listen to Bill Withers' *"Grandma's Hands"*, you'll hear where Blackstreet and Teddy Riley got the sample for *"No Diggity"*.
@diggerdad32914 жыл бұрын
Love this song....and that drummer is too cool for school... thanks for the reaction!
@theangelalien32583 жыл бұрын
Yeah facts
@timothymcneil43834 жыл бұрын
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.
@onenone32094 жыл бұрын
Real Love Real Music RIP to Mr. Bill Withers no one can do it better!!!!
@ninjasquid31944 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! Now do "Just the two of us" "Lovely Day" and "Grandma's Hands". The last one was sampled by Blackstreet...
@buddhastl71204 жыл бұрын
My fav musician of all time. RIP ❤️
@agentrobtaylor4 жыл бұрын
the re-mastered version of Lovely Day by Bill is ...playlist
@lordzhuge4 жыл бұрын
The groove and soul in the music from the 70s has never been matched
@pbthecool49464 жыл бұрын
RIP Bill Withers
@deanamorgan26434 жыл бұрын
Love Some Bill Withers Indeed🎶♥️☮️ And Yes love the power of our brothers and sisters when they go to that place. It's Real. He speaks of the trap he's in with just about anyone. Especially his lady. Whew! All her high class friends he ain't nothing but she gets him behind closed doors and he can't say no.
@jerryjenningsmusic4 жыл бұрын
Request: The Isley Brothers -- Who's that Lady. You'll love Ernie Isley's playing. And of course their vocals kick butt.
@lynruebush63354 жыл бұрын
there will NEVER be singing and talent like this again!! No stage gimmicks ...just pure beautiful voice and the deepest soul!!
@garyporter81534 жыл бұрын
any "Lovely Day" in the Jamel Jukebox?
@williamswiniuch75274 жыл бұрын
Gary Porter my favorite by him
@denatokaya3154 жыл бұрын
He was such a clean, smooth, singer. It is sad that he is gone but, he did leave such a legacy behind. Great reaction, Jamel. Thank you!
@mr.h.364 жыл бұрын
george benson "breezin" and benson and grover washington "two of us"
@synesthesia.aesthetic4 жыл бұрын
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