Magnebro
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I'm betting most of us rarely go a month without hearing some snippet of Bill Withers somewhere, yet... you rarely seem to hear his name.
Yup, still Bill
Yup, this one too
Let's face facts. The drummer knows where she's gone.
I CANNOT get a clavinet to sound that good, and I've tried.
90s hip hop kids - play that beginning again. Yup, it's what you think.
keppler38
No diggity.
Causeitsmadeofmeat
Use me up is timeless
Streborel
Superior breath control. I’m 67 and I’ve spent a significant chunk of my life loving this sound.
OutoftownerRed
Don't forget 'Grandma's Hands'. Luckely Bill Withers didn't.
ThatMangoAteMyBabyy
The breath control on Lovely Day is hella impressive!
Festerboob
Holy Jebus fuck. This bloke fucks. Such a musician...
ButteryBiscuitBass
Just a great fucking voice, no histrionics.
Festerboob
Amazing talent. I love how he surrounded himself with awesome taleny. Maybe they were such awesome musicians. Maybe they detected him and zoomed over. That drummer was effortless, obviously just twatting about...
noReallyIamPrincessBob
Wow, I think I’ve only heard some of these, but such an awesome groove. Does he have a greatest hits album? Which album would you recommend?
Magnebro
https://www.amazon.com/S-U-L-Bill-Withers/dp/B004M3PU6A apologies for the amazon link, i'm sure there are better sources
TheMurderousCricket
What a lovely collection. Thank you for educating us!
MrSpookywasagoodboy2
Would've been nice to have song titles on all those
Magnebro
They're in the videos
thecowkingdom
My Bill Withers playlist on Spotify gets some use, I won't lie.
Lun4ticH1gh
Hope you've got "I Can't Write Left-Handed" on that list. The Roots w/ John Legend covered it a while back on the album "Wake Up!", and that version is also excellent.
LeYuno
Ain't no sunshine is just such a genious song. It's incredibly simple and yet it's timeless. Only thing about it, is that it's too short lol
BmoreBrewer
"Live At Carnigie Hall" is one of the greatest albums ever in the history of ever.
Zuegma197777
Awesome post! He cool to try artists for people to re-discover... Otis redding, Donny Hathaway.. Here's my tune from Isley brothers if anyone recognizes the sample. https://youtu.be/Pf_si60K9nM?si=djcgbRNSuG3Sh9NM
NorrinxRadd
Is this not common knowledge? I know I live in a bubble but honestly I thought everyone knew Bill Withers and the amazing, beautiful, loving music he made?
Magnebro
What inspired the post was that 100% of the times I have company and put on Bill, someone ALWAYS says some form of "oh I didn't realize this song was him too!"
bugblattet
Q: How do you turn a duck into a soul singer?
A: Put it in a microwave until it’s Bill Withers
henrypmahone
josefrijoles
IMO Lean on me should be the US national anthem. That’s the sort of country we should strive to be.
InfocalypseRising
DeadnCold
Bill Withers is one of those true greats whose works will always be remembered even when his name is lost to history.
PinkyTheUnicorn2
If people like Bill Withers, I highly recommend Sam Cooke, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, The Isley Brothers, Lionel Richie/The Commodores, and Curtis Mayfield.
ObiWanKenobitch
Oh my god yes. All of these. Also Marvin Gaye. I’m a big, big fan of Brenton Wood as well. RIP.
Magnebro
/gallery/you-already-like-him-even-if-you-dont-know-his-name-wilson-pickett-v3OI9p4
spooktree
i know i know i know i know i know
everyfreakntime
https://youtu.be/WIZE64DcoV8?si=NkK7trBiEVP11NKJ
Magnebro
i know i know i know i know i know
thelionandtheloon
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AngryBisexualWithAKeyboard
I just had an unexpected Bill Withers experience. Lovely, thanks OP!
ShitIstoleFrom4chan
No diggity, no doubt, that's him.
SarkastikWizard
My favorite things about him have to do with the Gloden Toilet, and him leaving the music business because it basically sucked, and he walked away.
MadKraken
4thwalled
Dudes got a hella good stank face
bkcantthinkofanythingclever
Lol ever time I see this. The looks of the others. Kills me!
plumtonPickwash
Came to the comments for Mr. Bynoe and am not disappointed
ItHappenedInThe20thCentury
love this guy's vibes :)
MotherEffinSatan
I'm ashamed to say, I didn't know who he was until seeing this piece of content like a year ago. I'm older than 35...
MadamPuddifoot
I love this guy so much
Niagaran
99% of that song would be a breeze to do in karaoke.
Guess why I don't do it.
burningcouchwv
A West Virginian.
CorgisButtsDriveMeNuts
He was fantastic! And said "fuck you" to all publisher industry assholes!
keyblader1985
Damn; I've heard both songs before, but I just picked up on the beginning of that last one.
nothingelsetodo
Yes but how much diggety were you using the first time?
Magnebro
Yo Key, drop the verse
epertyufi
https://open.spotify.com/track/7wqwI7qWV9QFr4iKADCc3D?si=z8bTLGjvRXGv7JwGT4fg5Q
Magnebro
Never knew that existed, cool!
epertyufi
glad you like it, took some while to dig up but its such a nice tribute for such a great musician
IronCore
#6
I'm somehow missing this 90s hip hop reference, but let me offer this. Here is the sample for My Name Is by Eminem from 1999. Link should timestamp to the relevant part, but I enjoy the entire song. https://youtu.be/xKISdd2mKzU?si=FyyfxzCl8kO9ACCs&t=126
sittingherethinkingthinkingimsittingherelisteningtoyou
It's almost as if Dre didn't use that Era for like, oh I don't know, everything.
NinjaCongo
Wicka wicka Slim Shady
thedeliciousGOD
I knew this and I absolutely adore this song. Such a banger.
TheWorldAccordingToAtlas
Let's just say, we like the way he works it.
necroticon
JPRiddles
No diggity
badcode4o4
no doubt
trinabollina
Uh
Magnebro
Ohh never knew that one, thanks! And... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KL9mRus19o
MayMayz4DayzYo
That’s the one came to my mind straight away too!
IronCore
Ah, yes. Of course. Thanks.
NinjaCongo
Genius cover by Chet Faker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIfFA8-RaHQ&ab_channel=njamesmurphy