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cutzcutz Posts: 11,836
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‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81

Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “ Lean on Me, ” “Lovely Day” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died from heart complications, his family said in a statement to The Associated Press. He was 81.

Full story here:  https://apnews.com/e19138ee60f29a319e45bcfba3e39331

One of my FAVS:

https://youtu.be/CICIOJqEb5c

Comments

  • jjflashjjflash Posts: 4,957
    It doesn't get much better than his Carnegie album. I'm saddened to hear of his passing. RIP to one of the great ones.
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,033
    Such a great singer.  Very sad.  R.I.P. Mr. Withers.
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  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain Posts: 31,266
    I don't have to even click on your YouTube link to know what performance that is.  Watched it so many times.
    A loss, wrote some great songs.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • cutzcutz Posts: 11,836
    F Me In The Brain said:
    I don't have to even click on your YouTube link to know what performance that is.  Watched it so many times.
    A loss, wrote some great songs.
    Same here as I've watched it too many times to count.
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,355
    My favorite Live Bill Withers performance.

    https://youtu.be/qTVEIOOBD6Q

    He was on Soul Train for this one.  There is an extended version with him talking about "writing and ladies" but it was taken down...

    RIP
  • dankinddankind Posts: 20,839
    Love Withers! RIP.
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • goldrushgoldrush Posts: 7,538
    What a voice.
    R.I.P.
    “Do not postpone happiness”
    (Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)

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    (Tim Rogers)
  • ed243421ed243421 Posts: 7,659
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O4RyYtkifTM
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