When Bill Withers was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Paul McCartney sought him out for a photo.

@ezwriter5589

4 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.

@vagabondwastrel2361

4 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.

@alansmollen

4 жыл бұрын

A musicians man!

@loosieclocker

3 жыл бұрын

Stevie inducted him

@Rebel-cd6gc

3 жыл бұрын

@@vagabondwastrel2361 Your not wrong. Alot get left out. We end up getting other shitty bands in there

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.

@Mr05Chuck

4 жыл бұрын

Hooked! Made me tear up just reading your post

@carlhicksjr8401

4 жыл бұрын

When my mom passed, we played 'Grandma's Hands' at her funeral... I feel ya.

@bobmcsnark

4 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.

@joantrotter3005

4 жыл бұрын

@@bobmcsnark, my maternal grandfather didn't make it 6 months. She was his world.

@catherinemcdade9518

4 жыл бұрын

Poor man, music is the quickest way to the heart.

I’m so grateful to have grown up in the 70s, the soundtrack of my youth is amazing

@normawinton6832

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@TheDwarf1962

3 жыл бұрын

Amen,we had the best and we had The Midnight Special!!!

@robins5248

3 жыл бұрын

so true ❤

@anitacampbell7882

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree

@stevenkmenge1674

3 жыл бұрын

So happy we grew up 70's

He was a class act, Rest In Peace Bill Withers. Thanks Jamel.

Bill Withers voice was as smooth as silk. There aint no sunshine when he has gone away.

Bill Withers, rest in peace...his music is just so moving. His voice is gorgeous. This song just tears my heart out!

@christinerobinson548

4 жыл бұрын

Dag. I didn't know he was gone.

@agirlfromcapella

4 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.

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

@yomogami4561

4 жыл бұрын

yep slab fork. man had soul

@jessiejones9196

4 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know that! What town?

@lonniekiser3612

4 жыл бұрын

@@jessiejones9196 Yeah, yomogami is right slab fork ,Raleigh Co.

@yomogami4561

4 жыл бұрын

@@lonniekiser3612 i grew up in beckley

@stevenkmenge1674

3 жыл бұрын

If you ever heard his ❤ then you would know side b

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.

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.

@jimfoley8014

4 жыл бұрын

Slab Fork, Cabin Creek,... West V. has some cool cities.

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!

@Uthgardloki

4 жыл бұрын

he grew up in beckley

@b.rodclark7349

4 жыл бұрын

Born in Slab Fork, West Virginia.

@Uthgardloki

4 жыл бұрын

@@b.rodclark7349 yup yup

@diverdiva78

4 жыл бұрын

Yes we are very proud to call him a fellow Mountaineer

Prided myself on nailing the "I know, I know......" part, every time!

@samanthawylie893

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Knowing the right amount I knows and the right way to sing them in tune! Then... bam, that finale.

@gymeni

4 жыл бұрын

I know that’s right, Sister! ☺️

@anaityketihw

4 жыл бұрын

Me to!!!!

@KevinHilley

4 жыл бұрын

26 times he did it! A tidbit I've known forever...

@gotsnogroovecheryl

4 жыл бұрын

Yep! Errrrtime! 💖

"Killing Me Softly"--Roberta Flack

@belindascott6916

4 жыл бұрын

He'll love that!

@kathrynallyn

4 жыл бұрын

YAS - That nearly made me drive off the road.

@kelvancro

4 жыл бұрын

He can't not know that one

@johncarpenter987

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, great song; but, killing me softly should be there too.

@janelledelaney4428

4 жыл бұрын

And The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face.

RIP Bill Withers, "Use me" is a great funky song by him if you fancy trying that one as well.

This song has been covered by many, but nobody did it like Bill!

@DreamsSketcher

4 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. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nICn28eYfK3Fe9Y.html

@Satrana100

4 жыл бұрын

@@DreamsSketcher HERE HERE.

@nathanharrison8901

4 жыл бұрын

Zakk Wylde has one of the best. Amazing cover

@herrbonk3635

4 жыл бұрын

I discovered the song as a latin flavoured version with accordionist Sivuca from Brazil.

@jcurtis5584

4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to hear Stapleton take a shot at it.

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.

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.

@IshiAndNomyJackson

3 жыл бұрын

None of those are Motown artists

@karleneblaser1261

3 жыл бұрын

Correct. Most were taken advantage of by Atlantic and Columbia Records

@IshiAndNomyJackson

3 жыл бұрын

@@karleneblaser1261 Sad but true

@jguitarz1

3 жыл бұрын

@@IshiAndNomyJackson Yeah, just have always referred to that type of music as Motown.

bill withers made music for the soul, the emotion he put into his music is indescribable, rest easy bill you will be greatly missed.

I'm old enough to remember when this song was current and on the radio all the time....lots of memories there!.....RIP Bill.....

Everyone loves this song. Because yes, it's raw. RIP Bill, a great loss.

Bill is one of my favorites... He was over 40 when he Became a recording artist... awesome story, look into it!

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...

@lisaannbarriner9633

4 жыл бұрын

Ron JM , Amen. We didn’t have a clue about “genre”, just loved the music.

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

Bill Withers Sunshine been my ringtone for awhile...love him rip

I love this so much more than the studio version. Just a band playing, no string section tacked on. Raw. Love it

@victoriabaker4400

3 жыл бұрын

Plus there was a tear on his cheek.

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."

@conniefarmer3557

4 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

Don’t forget “Lean on Me”, a great song for our time.

@wilfbentley6738

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, TOTALLY!

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.

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.

Those songs you hear, and you just start singing... Every song by Bill Withers. He sang so smooth

You need to rock out Bill’s song “Use Me” , if you haven’t just trust me.

@sylviafarese8837

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@allisonyoung4007

4 жыл бұрын

If it feels this good getting used.....use me UP!😅👊👍

@kitoyobeni1

4 жыл бұрын

Always reminds me of the "premature" scene in She's Out Of My League", lol...

@green917

4 жыл бұрын

One of the best songs ever written

@slotho122

4 жыл бұрын

Grandma’s Hands are is my Mom’s favorite from Bill.

This is one of my all time favorite songs. Its such a MOOD.

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.

The man is a legend. "Lovely Day" is a dope jam.

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.

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!

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.

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)?'

@wyldeyouth

4 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

The drummer in this video always cracks me up! Ain't nobody loving life more than that dude!

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

My favorite song. This is a perfect song. Short and to the point. It does what it needs to do. It is absolutely gorgeous.

RIP Mr. Withers! This is my favorite video of this song!

More Bill Withers please. This is my favorite song by him. Do Lean on Me next please.

Always thought Bill Withers never got his dues! Amazing song, singer. This is a classic!

Bill Withers. One of my favorite artists from the early 70s. Amazing.

The lyrics in this song couldn’t be anymore truer.

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.

@mountainbikemayhem1833

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely Grandma's Hands, my absolute favorite from Bill

@bcleone

4 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

@judyjones1044

4 жыл бұрын

Grandma's Hands is my favorite also

Pure talent. No autotune. So much sole.

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" *

"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.

I was a little girl when this song came out.... reminds me of good times.

His voice is pure, no frills and studio manipulation. Just so full of soul and emotion. Gives me chills. Wow.

SOUL FOLK MUSIC. An Original. No one like him. Will Never Be Replaced. RIP.

A sadly appropriate time for this song. Then there's the counterbalance tune, "Lovely Day."

@descendantoffools9767

4 жыл бұрын

Plus it has that part at the end where he holds a note 18 seconds! RIP

@dmelvinable

4 жыл бұрын

One of the most long-winded singers ever.

@cherrymcgregor535

4 жыл бұрын

DescendantofFools I think you’re thinking of lovely day .... the breath bit on her is the I know I know ....

@descendantoffools9767

4 жыл бұрын

@@cherrymcgregor535 Yes, DroverChicago mentioned Lovely Day, that's why I mentioned to end of that song where he holds the note.

@cherrymcgregor535

4 жыл бұрын

DescendantofFools apologies I misunderstood.i used to try and sing that note ,I got very lightheaded!

Just the two of us w/Grover Washington Jr. Sure you've heard that one too. He had such a wonderful voice

What a song and what an artist Bill Withers is ! Raw, passion, and real ! Love your work brother ! Peace n love from down under 😎

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

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!

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 !!!

I absolutely loved bill love this song I’m 66 and still remember every word to this song and others rip dear bill.

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.

I'ma just go ahead and hit "like" before I even watch this one. 💔

Brother Bill had some classics. Use Me is my fav.

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.

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.

"Hey, I ought to leave that young thing alone...." Reoccuring theme in many a classic soul and blues songs!

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.

@Seekingsmiles21

4 жыл бұрын

AerynSunX It’s wonderful how songs/artists can connect us with our loved ones passed on.

One of his soulful best.This song just takes you to another spiritual world!

Aint no sunshine is just one of those great great songs Jamel. I had to listen again as soon as I saw you’d reacted to it. So good, so damned good, this song always did get to me and nothings changed over the years (tears in my eyes as I type this) .... the great late Bill Withers..... let me listen one more time. Thank you and damn you for playing this.

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 ... 😔

"Use me" has a groove....

@patrickjudd7001

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks from Iowa!!!!

Been watching you all day. Love ya! So much of this is right in my groove. Thanks!

Bill Withers had so much soul. Every one of his songs is amazing!!

I think this sums up the feelings of the world right now. Love that shirt, Jamel.

@Delanemoser

4 жыл бұрын

We all need a shirt like that!

I’m still trying to figure out how he breathes during the I know lyrics, unbelievable!!!

This is one of my favorite Bill Withers songs. I love that man. That vox gets into my soul.

Bill Withers❤️ This is one of my all time favs! I’m from Chicago and I love that blues sound!

Great to see you getting here. Bill was fantastic. Genesis - Tonight, Tonight, Tonight

Jamel, please do "Grandma's Hands", one of his most heartfelt & beloved songs.💙

@juanaboynkin1196

3 жыл бұрын

I still cry to that song. Deep and from the heart.

@rhondaroddy8347

3 жыл бұрын

Love that song too!

Thank you for bringing this back up. Great memories of my childhood. New subscriber love, man!

Another icon RIP- thanks for doing this tribute Jamel. You are doing great work here and helping a lot of people

"I know" That is my actual favorite lyrics from any song ever

ALso, "What am I gonna do with you" aaand Grover Washington Jr.s "Just the two of us" with Bill on Vocal! Great stuff!

I need to get to sleep… it’s 1am and I’m bingeing on Jamal - again!! Love Bill Withers in this recording. He also sings Grandma’s Hands in the same set which is one of my favourites. What a class act.

That right there is one of my all time favorite songs. That voice...heaven

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.

I love "Who Is He and What is He to You"

I’m 46 yo and music is my life, it’s taken me through good times and bad and I have playlists for what mood I’m in. I was lucky to be introduced to Motown and a lot of music from the 70s, at a young age. Even at aged 10 I was into Michael Jackson and other artists but I still took my mums and stepdads records and listen to the classics, I would play Simon and Garfunkel, ABBA, Rolling Stones, and other various albums I could find but Motown was always my favourites. I was brought up with my gran as well so I heard a lot of stuff from the 40s & 50s too like the Rat pack etc..and I still love them all today. Beautiful and timeless Nina Simone, Al green, Marvin Gaye, Stevie wonder 😍 Diana Ross and the supremes, Roberta flack, the Jackson 5 omg so so many. Music has saved me many times and I feel it’s a universal love for everyone ❤️

Thank You Bill Withers You're Great Legend And Will Truly Be Missed You Brought The World Some Great Music,R.I.P Bill Withers Rest Easy My Brother

Damn!! Every man on this earth can relate to those lyrics.

When I was a kid and this came on the radio I would try and count the “I know”s

@msMissy699

4 жыл бұрын

Hey I know we all did...im still counting them

@leonardmilne8634

4 жыл бұрын

i know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@tjl4522

4 жыл бұрын

23? 27?

@maryroberts9233

3 жыл бұрын

Try Rufus with Chaka Khan...Tell Me Something Good....Sweet Thing

I graduated from high school in '72. I remember how big this song was. We loved it and trying to sing along with him was son fun. such great music that year. Maggie May too.

He sings with such SOUL. I miss him. =(

When i grow up I wanna be just like the drummer in this video.

1972 Was a GREAT Year for music! Nilssons "Without You", Main Ingredients "Everybody Plays The Fool", etc.

@sandyshoenberger2697

3 жыл бұрын

1972 and 1973 are my favorites

Definition of smooth harmony. That voice is like butter xx

Great song ! And another very good reaction ! Thanks for your time you put in for us !

"hey Bill, ain't no sunshine isn't proper grammar..." "I know, I know, I know..."

@image3320

4 жыл бұрын

Klassic

@wilfbentley6738

4 жыл бұрын

GRAMMAR! Who cares. Its great art.

@richardnanian6075

3 жыл бұрын

I’m an English professor. We had a meeting. Bill Withers had a lifetime exemption from criticism regarding grammatical correctness. (We did the same for James Joyce.) Rest in peace.

@andyskurna1407

3 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@andydurazo5337

3 жыл бұрын

There isn't any sunshine isn't a hit! :D

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.

Bill Withers was so good. I loved his music.

Simply sung. Simply played. Simply beautiful.