So sad! Still play and sing one of his songs in a group I'm in. Just so hard to see these amazing artist pass from this world.
RIP Bill.
RIP Bill.
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Bill Withers R.I.P.
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RIP Mr. Withers, thank you for all the great music you shared. Sincere condolences to your family and friends.
Such a bummer. So much groove in those tunes. That clavinet (I think?) line in Use Me is a go-to soundcheck line for me.
A lot of us feel his loss; but still, at 81, he had a good run.
It's always been a pleasure to hear and play his songs.
RIP Mr.Withers
RIP Mr.Withers
That was a really nice piece of documentary work. It must have been fascinating to be involved with the project. I got a kick out of Withers' saying "Boy, you sure get a lot better looking when you have a hit record, I'll tell you that!" So much talent, and such a humble, down to earth guy who was true to his own principles and had a strong enough sense of self-worth that he could walk away from the business at his peak because he didn't buy into the idea that fame was the be-all-end-all. Sad to hear he's gone, but incredibly grateful that he was here in the first place. RIP Bill...
One of the funkiest grooves ever in this tune. The studio version might a hair tighter, but this is cool too. A great man and an artist whose integrity I will continue to admire.
Edit: ah what the heck, here's the one that made my ear smile so many years ago:
youtube.com/watch?v=HKXoYz_891A
Edit: ah what the heck, here's the one that made my ear smile so many years ago:
youtube.com/watch?v=HKXoYz_891A
I am listening to Bill Withers Live at Carnegie Hall to celebrate his life, songs and incredible talent at delivering truth and beauty through song. Thank you for sharing your love and passions with us Bill - until we meet again and hear you sing for us again.
Bill withers live @ carnegie hall full album - YouTube
Bill withers live @ carnegie hall full album - YouTube
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A late start, and an early finish to a career packed with so many great songs, a terrific documentary, and a classic joke.
Will be fondly remembered.
Will be fondly remembered.
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"Humph Bo, he's wond!" - John Lennon
I told my buddy to grab his dad and drive up to see his mom today. It'll be from Burbank to Seattle, but gas is cheap right now
I told him maybe a 44yo would like to have a day with his parents if they can keep it together for 1 afternoon. He had that until he was 1 or 2, so it's been bugging him a long time
Life is short, things are unsure, don't let a day go by assuming you can get to it tmw
I told him maybe a 44yo would like to have a day with his parents if they can keep it together for 1 afternoon. He had that until he was 1 or 2, so it's been bugging him a long time
Life is short, things are unsure, don't let a day go by assuming you can get to it tmw
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A wonderful album and I love the story he tells before “Grandma’s Hands”; I listened to that track again today and it brought tears to my eyes.
Such a wonderful musician and human being whose music touched me deeply. I hope he found his grandma’s hands again up there.
. At least the Corona didn’t kill him.
