This Man Has A great catalog of music #RIPBILLWITHERS Here’s the video link • Bill Withers - Ain't N...
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@morganriney39884 жыл бұрын
My grandma passed, my grandpa told me to put this song on. The moment he sang the first line, he started screaming balling crying. You never know the true hurt of a real man.
@Mr05Chuck4 жыл бұрын
Hooked! Made me tear up just reading your post
@carlhicksjr84014 жыл бұрын
When my mom passed, we played 'Grandma's Hands' at her funeral... I feel ya.
@bobmcsnark4 жыл бұрын
I don't know how I'll handle it if my SO dies before me when we're old. I'll probably die within a week if so.
@joantrotter30054 жыл бұрын
@@bobmcsnark, my maternal grandfather didn't make it 6 months. She was his world.
@catherinemcdade95184 жыл бұрын
Poor man, music is the quickest way to the heart.
@brucegrossman35314 жыл бұрын
When Bill Withers was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Paul McCartney sought him out for a photo.
@ezwriter55894 жыл бұрын
Ringo Starr was inducted that same year (Paul was there to give the induction speech), and in an interview he gushed about being inducted with Bill Withers. He may not have been a mega superstar, but he was a musician's musician, a singer's singer, and a writer's writer. He was the real deal, and all his peers knew it and recognized it.
@vagabondwastrel23614 жыл бұрын
No shade on Withers but the Rock and Roll hall of fame has snubbed a lot of great singers and bands. While giving the nod to a lot of trash.
@alansmollen4 жыл бұрын
A musicians man!
@loosieclocker3 жыл бұрын
Stevie inducted him
@Rebel-cd6gc3 жыл бұрын
@@vagabondwastrel2361 Your not wrong. Alot get left out. We end up getting other shitty bands in there
@Laura-rm6us4 жыл бұрын
I’m so grateful to have grown up in the 70s, the soundtrack of my youth is amazing
@normawinton68324 жыл бұрын
Me too
@TheDwarf19623 жыл бұрын
Amen,we had the best and we had The Midnight Special!!!
@robins52483 жыл бұрын
so true ❤
@anitacampbell78823 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree
@stevenkmenge16743 жыл бұрын
So happy we grew up 70's
@evangeline31524 жыл бұрын
He was a class act, Rest In Peace Bill Withers. Thanks Jamel.
@truthstillmatters594 жыл бұрын
Bill Withers voice was as smooth as silk. There aint no sunshine when he has gone away.
@agirlfromcapella4 жыл бұрын
Bill Withers, rest in peace...his music is just so moving. His voice is gorgeous. This song just tears my heart out!
@christinerobinson5484 жыл бұрын
Dag. I didn't know he was gone.
@agirlfromcapella4 жыл бұрын
@@christinerobinson548 It's only been a few days ago since he passed. He was a great man with a beautiful soul and incredible talent.
@Mariko06243 жыл бұрын
With his song, "Lovely Day", he set the record for the longest sustained note on a chart hit on American charts, holding a high E for 18 seconds.
@galpalsal4 жыл бұрын
Prided myself on nailing the "I know, I know......" part, every time!
@samanthawylie8934 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Knowing the right amount I knows and the right way to sing them in tune! Then... bam, that finale.
@gymeni4 жыл бұрын
I know that’s right, Sister! ☺️
@anaityketihw4 жыл бұрын
Me to!!!!
@KevinHilley4 жыл бұрын
26 times he did it! A tidbit I've known forever...
@gotsnogroovecheryl4 жыл бұрын
Yep! Errrrtime! 💖
@sweetpea14454 жыл бұрын
I live in WV and Bill Withers is from Slab Fork, WV. He has been a state treasure, and this state has been very proud of him and his career. Amazing artist! My middle son got to meet him a few years ago when he was being honored at West Virginia University, he said he was a class act. Very sad news, RIP Mr. Withers.
@jimfoley80144 жыл бұрын
Slab Fork, Cabin Creek,... West V. has some cool cities.
@ClifDickens4 жыл бұрын
The repeated "I know" part was filler because he'd planned to write another verse. Others suggested he not change it. Bill Withers: "I was this factory worker in here, just sort of puttering around. So when their general feeling was, ‘leave it like that,’ I left it like that."
@conniefarmer35574 жыл бұрын
I have always been a Bill Withers fan! We listen to an oldies radio station at my office. I hear my Bill. Who sings that I ask.. they know the songs. Not the artist. My coworkers always know if I ask it's Bill ...weathers. RIP MR BILL WITHERS
@lonniekiser36124 жыл бұрын
RIP Bill Withers , proud to say he From my home state WV. Soul out of a coal mining town . Lean on me brother, love it
@yomogami45614 жыл бұрын
yep slab fork. man had soul
@jessiejones91964 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know that! What town?
@lonniekiser36124 жыл бұрын
@@jessiejones9196 Yeah, yomogami is right slab fork ,Raleigh Co.
@yomogami45614 жыл бұрын
@@lonniekiser3612 i grew up in beckley
@stevenkmenge16743 жыл бұрын
If you ever heard his ❤ then you would know side b
@tootalljones774 жыл бұрын
"Killing Me Softly"--Roberta Flack
@belindascott69164 жыл бұрын
He'll love that!
@kathrynallyn4 жыл бұрын
YAS - That nearly made me drive off the road.
@kelvancro4 жыл бұрын
He can't not know that one
@johncarpenter9874 жыл бұрын
Yes, great song; but, killing me softly should be there too.
@janelledelaney44284 жыл бұрын
And The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face.
@scottstanton21184 жыл бұрын
Love Bill Withers man, he’s from a little town here in my State of West Virginia. Thank you for giving him some love, Rest In Peace to one of the Greats!
@Uthgardloki4 жыл бұрын
he grew up in beckley
@b.rodclark73494 жыл бұрын
Born in Slab Fork, West Virginia.
@Uthgardloki4 жыл бұрын
@@b.rodclark7349 yup yup
@diverdiva784 жыл бұрын
Yes we are very proud to call him a fellow Mountaineer
@Gashouse694 жыл бұрын
This song has been covered by many, but nobody did it like Bill!
@DreamsSketcher4 жыл бұрын
May I introduce you to the OUTSTANDING rendition by Matt Andersen-who blows audiences away around the world. Hang on to your hat.....and RIP Bill. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH3WqpiVga-SgdU
@Satrana1004 жыл бұрын
@@DreamsSketcher HERE HERE.
@nathanharrison89014 жыл бұрын
Zakk Wylde has one of the best. Amazing cover
@herrbonk36354 жыл бұрын
I discovered the song as a latin flavoured version with accordionist Sivuca from Brazil.
@jcurtis55844 жыл бұрын
I'd love to hear Stapleton take a shot at it.
@jguitarz14 жыл бұрын
Motown of the 60s early 70s was some of the greatest music then.Everyone should indulge into some Percy Sledge,Ottis Redding,Sam Cooke and Bill Withers.
@IshiAndNomyJackson3 жыл бұрын
None of those are Motown artists
@karleneblaser12613 жыл бұрын
Correct. Most were taken advantage of by Atlantic and Columbia Records
@IshiAndNomyJackson3 жыл бұрын
@@karleneblaser1261 Sad but true
@jguitarz13 жыл бұрын
@@IshiAndNomyJackson Yeah, just have always referred to that type of music as Motown.
@susanparnell87324 жыл бұрын
The depth of emotion heartfelt agony his feeling when his womens gone, its raw. Not huge lyrical content in this song but enough to put a knot in your stomach.
@nicom62864 жыл бұрын
bill withers made music for the soul, the emotion he put into his music is indescribable, rest easy bill you will be greatly missed.
@kevinlane75554 жыл бұрын
I'm old enough to remember when this song was current and on the radio all the time....lots of memories there!.....RIP Bill.....
@nettyred10284 жыл бұрын
Everyone loves this song. Because yes, it's raw. RIP Bill, a great loss.
@artisanstone35184 жыл бұрын
Bill is one of my favorites... He was over 40 when he Became a recording artist... awesome story, look into it!
@JuanShanzerelli4 жыл бұрын
RIP Bill Withers, "Use me" is a great funky song by him if you fancy trying that one as well.
@agentrobtaylor4 жыл бұрын
Bill was most certainly an awesome soul...his music is unparalleled. Many don't know he was a Navy man during Vietnam. I believe it was also there he came up with blessed lyrics. RIP Bill
@pjj94914 жыл бұрын
Bill Withers Sunshine been my ringtone for awhile...love him rip
@onusgumboot55654 жыл бұрын
I love this so much more than the studio version. Just a band playing, no string section tacked on. Raw. Love it
@victoriabaker44003 жыл бұрын
Plus there was a tear on his cheek.
@ronjm9454 жыл бұрын
I came up listening to Bill Withers in the days when AM radio played all genres of music and you didn’t know what they were called. You just knew that it was great music 🎶. R.I.P. Bill Withers...
@lisaannbarriner96334 жыл бұрын
Ron JM , Amen. We didn’t have a clue about “genre”, just loved the music.
@DoppelgangerShockwave4 жыл бұрын
Bill Withers passed away on March 31st at the age of 81, but his family didn't let anyone know until after the funeral. And yes, please do more. My personal favorite is, 'Who Is He (And What Is He To You)?'
@wyldeyouth4 жыл бұрын
What? I just watched a documentary about him, and he looked fine in the interviews. But it didn't say he was gone.. Perhaps I missed that part.. Edit: oh so they didn't tell anyone, ok. Rest in peace Bill
@deedranicolehooks4 жыл бұрын
This is one of my all time favorite songs. Its such a MOOD.
@ToddDolce4 жыл бұрын
OK (white guy here) ...so I grew up hearing this guy's music since my dad was a musician and I remember him telling me that there is quality music and you will know it when you hear it. Quality is color blind. It's either quality or it's not. I remember playing his Bill Wither's album one day on his stereo and I said, "This guy is so good!" and he just winked at me and said, "Now you are getting the picture!" As an added bonus, Bill Withers was a class act as a person too. This music is just pure perfection!
@davidtester32394 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget “Lean on Me”, a great song for our time.
@wilfbentley67384 жыл бұрын
I agree, TOTALLY!
@coolcpa33214 жыл бұрын
Aint No Sunshine and Lean on Me. God he was a talented soul. The ability to hold a note was mind boggling. Makes me light-headed just listening to him. May he rest peacefully in music heaven.
@honeysucklemoon62514 жыл бұрын
Bill Withers had so much soul. Every one of his songs is amazing!!
@777petew3 жыл бұрын
Do you know what I like about this performance? Everything. Bill's voice, emotion, the utterly professional guitar players and the lovely friendly and laid-back smile of the drummer. Class.
@pmrich70354 жыл бұрын
Those songs you hear, and you just start singing... Every song by Bill Withers. He sang so smooth
@Herkyismyhomeboy4 жыл бұрын
You need to rock out Bill’s song “Use Me” , if you haven’t just trust me.
@sylviafarese88374 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@allisonyoung40074 жыл бұрын
If it feels this good getting used.....use me UP!😅👊👍
@kitoyobeni14 жыл бұрын
Always reminds me of the "premature" scene in She's Out Of My League", lol...
@green9174 жыл бұрын
One of the best songs ever written
@slotho1224 жыл бұрын
Grandma’s Hands are is my Mom’s favorite from Bill.
@VerchielxKanda4 жыл бұрын
He sings with such SOUL. I miss him. =(
@1teela4 жыл бұрын
I am 56, and grew up my whole life with this man's music. I wish I could share with what it was like to hear these songs as a young child when they were being played on the radio. Grandma's Hands., Use Me. The man was roots, and never left them. A man who could not be bought;. Peace
@gunnerysgthartman92634 жыл бұрын
The drummer in this video always cracks me up! Ain't nobody loving life more than that dude!
@TheRequiemOfficialReal4 жыл бұрын
The man is a legend. "Lovely Day" is a dope jam.
@ninabooker29044 жыл бұрын
His voice is pure, no frills and studio manipulation. Just so full of soul and emotion. Gives me chills. Wow.
@lamech0064 жыл бұрын
SOUL FOLK MUSIC. An Original. No one like him. Will Never Be Replaced. RIP.
@tigerback624 жыл бұрын
RIP Mr. Withers! This is my favorite video of this song!
@chriscollesano84634 жыл бұрын
The lyrics in this song couldn’t be anymore truer.
@jeffvomero12424 жыл бұрын
Pure talent. No autotune. So much sole.
@georgiabailey1844 жыл бұрын
Bill Withers was so good. I loved his music.
@nadinemarie38114 жыл бұрын
More Bill Withers please. This is my favorite song by him. Do Lean on Me next please.
@bcleone4 жыл бұрын
I loved the use of this song in the movie "Notting Hill" I'd love to see reaction on "Grandma's Hands" It's my favorite. I loved all his work.
@mountainbikemayhem18334 жыл бұрын
Definitely Grandma's Hands, my absolute favorite from Bill
@bcleone4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Enjoy your program. You're the same age as my oldest son. We introduce music to each other all the time. I introduced him to Johnny Cash, Dirty Vegas and Marty Robbins, and he introduced me to the White Stripes! He's even told me about songs from Led Zeppelin I didn't know (you did too!) Thank you. Bc
@judyjones10444 жыл бұрын
Grandma's Hands is my favorite also
@bathory3134 жыл бұрын
I love, love, love, love this song. Bill Withers had an amazing voice. Jamel, I love your channel so much. Thank you for taking me back to my formative years.
@loveit74844 жыл бұрын
Always thought Bill Withers never got his dues! Amazing song, singer. This is a classic!
@Guy_de_Loimbard4 жыл бұрын
A sadly appropriate time for this song. Then there's the counterbalance tune, "Lovely Day."
@descendantoffools97674 жыл бұрын
Plus it has that part at the end where he holds a note 18 seconds! RIP
@dmelvinable4 жыл бұрын
One of the most long-winded singers ever.
@cherrymcgregor5354 жыл бұрын
DescendantofFools I think you’re thinking of lovely day .... the breath bit on her is the I know I know ....
@descendantoffools97674 жыл бұрын
@@cherrymcgregor535 Yes, DroverChicago mentioned Lovely Day, that's why I mentioned to end of that song where he holds the note.
@cherrymcgregor5354 жыл бұрын
DescendantofFools apologies I misunderstood.i used to try and sing that note ,I got very lightheaded!
@duchesstw4 жыл бұрын
"Can I experience this with this man?" Exactly the right reaction all have when they hear Mr. Withers. He was absolutely amazing. Much missed. Thank you for your music #RIP Bill Withers.
@waynehauser3611 Жыл бұрын
What a song and what an artist Bill Withers is ! Raw, passion, and real ! Love your work brother ! Peace n love from down under 😎
@carlajolly24804 жыл бұрын
Bill Withers. One of my favorite artists from the early 70s. Amazing.
@mondecello4 жыл бұрын
I was a little girl when this song came out.... reminds me of good times.
@StanleyRodgers4 жыл бұрын
OUt of all of the live clips of this song, this is my favorite. This lineup just drive the mood of this song home. It seemed that he was never ashamed to admit vulnerability as a man. He is sad and lonely and that is okay. Oh and that drummer is MONEY!
@burningstar17934 жыл бұрын
"I know" That is my actual favorite lyrics from any song ever
@beoz6584 жыл бұрын
I grew up with these songs and Bill Withers is one of the greats great voice his songs are timeless I have watched this concert a few times
@joemcgraw55294 жыл бұрын
Man we lost a good musician and songwriter ,I have recently played along with alot of his songs and he was awesome basic chords but placed very stategically got to love his music !!!
@diannabennett17694 жыл бұрын
Just the two of us w/Grover Washington Jr. Sure you've heard that one too. He had such a wonderful voice
@rhondaharmon7243 жыл бұрын
I was in high school in 1972 and always loved Bill Withers who grew up in a West Virginia coal mining camp. He was raised by his grandmother and he sings a song grandma’s hands which is fabulous.
@juanaboynkin11963 жыл бұрын
Blessings to all that knew and loved the great Bill Withers. Rest in peace, sir.
@grendelz4 жыл бұрын
Brother Bill had some classics. Use Me is my fav.
@lissaracine45674 жыл бұрын
I agree 100% with Michael Murillo's suggestion "Use Me"; it's one of my favorites since I was a kid. R.I.P. Mr. Withers ... Your music & your legacy will live on ... 😔
@Escotch774 жыл бұрын
You should see the documentary on him "Still Bill" it is amazing. He talked a lot about why he wasn't touring, recording. He just didn't feel it but he wanted to badly. He just didn't want to do something that his heart was not into. He wanted to tour and make new music but just couldn't bring himself to do it. It broke my heart. He's my favorite singer of all time.
@theothercrowd47463 жыл бұрын
I could watch this video every single day and never grow tired of it. I remember when it was first released back in 71. Sounds even better to me now.
@colleenmahony88034 жыл бұрын
I'ma just go ahead and hit "like" before I even watch this one. 💔
@jimmayors23154 жыл бұрын
"Hey, I ought to leave that young thing alone...." Reoccuring theme in many a classic soul and blues songs!
@donalddeorio22373 жыл бұрын
Raw emotion and pure talent. No gimmicks or nonsense. Amazing stuff
@joelliebler56904 жыл бұрын
One of his soulful best.This song just takes you to another spiritual world!
@aerynsunx4 жыл бұрын
Bill Withers is important to me because he was one of my Dad's most favorite singers. I was introduced to his music in the family living room where Dad used to play his records. After Dad passed away, Bill Withers music brought him back to me. Now they're both gone. But I'm not sad. The music keeps them both alive in my life.
@Seekingsmiles214 жыл бұрын
AerynSunX It’s wonderful how songs/artists can connect us with our loved ones passed on.
@donaldleider73824 жыл бұрын
I’m still trying to figure out how he breathes during the I know lyrics, unbelievable!!!
@barbarahostler95368 ай бұрын
I absolutely loved bill love this song I’m 66 and still remember every word to this song and others rip dear bill.
@becksullivan47964 жыл бұрын
Simply sung. Simply played. Simply beautiful.
@rokkkrinn27934 жыл бұрын
Great to see you getting here. Bill was fantastic. Genesis - Tonight, Tonight, Tonight
@patrickjudd70014 жыл бұрын
"Use me" has a groove....
@patrickjudd70014 жыл бұрын
Thanks from Iowa!!!!
@MaryMartinez-xt5eb Жыл бұрын
My favorite song. This is a perfect song. Short and to the point. It does what it needs to do. It is absolutely gorgeous.
@donnabellido13784 жыл бұрын
The soundtrack of my high school years “15 times he knows” so much real pure living soul! Rest In Peace his soul went straight up.
@mrs.kitsch81274 жыл бұрын
I love "Who Is He and What is He to You"
@TheLastBoomerLeft4 жыл бұрын
Damn!! Every man on this earth can relate to those lyrics.
@angelataylor45404 жыл бұрын
1972 year I was born, my parents played this and we all love Bill Withers today
@denatokaya3154 жыл бұрын
I love this man’s music, may he Rest In Peace! I loved hearing his songs since I was very young. Great reaction, Jamel. I am waiting for more.
@MK3844 жыл бұрын
When i grow up I wanna be just like the drummer in this video.
@MsPrincesspaulina4 жыл бұрын
I think this sums up the feelings of the world right now. Love that shirt, Jamel.
@Delanemoser4 жыл бұрын
We all need a shirt like that!
@lauragardner72104 жыл бұрын
there is nothing more pure than a person with a guitar or a piano!!!
@bellariaakros75044 жыл бұрын
That right there is one of my all time favorite songs. That voice...heaven
@MM-bn9dm4 жыл бұрын
You’re not alone, I often know the songs, but not the artist’s name. “Lean On Me” has a very special place in my heart. My dad was a Lutheran minister in the 70’s. Our congregation sang it a lot. It was, and still is, a hymn to me.
@the_comedycritic60664 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid and this came on the radio I would try and count the “I know”s
@msMissy6994 жыл бұрын
Hey I know we all did...im still counting them
@leonardmilne86344 жыл бұрын
i know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@tjl45224 жыл бұрын
23? 27?
@maryroberts92333 жыл бұрын
Try Rufus with Chaka Khan...Tell Me Something Good....Sweet Thing
@kateringo31113 жыл бұрын
One of the very best songs of all time. I never get tired of it.
@NicolePoliskey4 жыл бұрын
Definition of smooth harmony. That voice is like butter xx
@kaustik1854 жыл бұрын
ALso, "What am I gonna do with you" aaand Grover Washington Jr.s "Just the two of us" with Bill on Vocal! Great stuff!
@deborahcornell1714 жыл бұрын
Jamel, please do "Grandma's Hands", one of his most heartfelt & beloved songs.💙
@juanaboynkin11963 жыл бұрын
I still cry to that song. Deep and from the heart.
@rhondaroddy83473 жыл бұрын
Love that song too!
@reverendsquirrel2 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite Bill Withers songs. I love that man. That vox gets into my soul.
@susanmcgovern62573 жыл бұрын
What a voice Bill Withers had! Beautiful.
@tais13554 жыл бұрын
the “I know I know” part was originally a mistake of some kind on Withers part, he didn’t like it but the other folks in the recording studio insisted he keep it.
@Punnybone554 жыл бұрын
1972 Was a GREAT Year for music! Nilssons "Without You", Main Ingredients "Everybody Plays The Fool", etc.
@sandyshoenberger26973 жыл бұрын
1972 and 1973 are my favorites
@dlpowers38984 жыл бұрын
just love this song....great sound and artist...RIP Bill Withers
@margiegreen78863 жыл бұрын
Singer Songwriter Producer Mr Bill Withers Beautiful RIP sir
@victorsixtythree4 жыл бұрын
"Grandma's Hands" - but you might need tissues...
@judyjones10444 жыл бұрын
My favorite Bill Withers song. Love his music. RIP
@vivianjones97494 жыл бұрын
Definitely need the tissues for “Grandma’s Hands”. Mad respect and Rest in Power Mr. Withers!
@rollomaughfling3804 жыл бұрын
/\ This, Jamel.
@TheCrawling_Eye4 жыл бұрын
What up Victor!
@victorsixtythree4 жыл бұрын
Kimberly Scheper Haha! Hello Kimberly!
@undercovergardener56324 жыл бұрын
I just looked up all his hits and im ashamed that I didnt really know who he was even through i knew all his song's
@charlescoleman31683 жыл бұрын
Bill Withers was a immensely talented songwriter and storyteller, who was blessed with a incredibly magnificent voice that enabled him to have you see what was in his (💓) heart and soul along with his thoughts and emotions, nevermore so than two heartfelt songs called "Let Me In Your Life" plus " Hope She'll Be Happier" *