Withers was born the youngest of six children in the small coal-mining town of Slab Fork, West Virginia. He was born with a stutter and has said he had a hard time fitting in. Raised in nearby Beckley, he was thirteen years old when his father died. Withers enlisted with the United States Navy at the age of 18 and served for nine years, during which time he got over his stutter and became interested in singing and writing songs. Discharged from the Navy in 1965, he relocated to Los Angeles in 1967 for a musical career. Withers worked as an assembler for several different companies, including Douglas Aircraft Corporation, while recording demo tapes with his own money, shopping them around and performing in clubs at night. When he debuted with the song "Ain't No Sunshine" he refused to resign from his job because of his belief that the music business was a fickle industry.
Still Bill is a 2009 documentary film about musician Bill Withers. It received its world premiere at the 2009 South by Southwest Film Festival. The title is a reference to Withers' 1972 album of the same name.
Plot
The film follows the life of Bill Withers, from his roots in West Virginia to his career in the United States Navy, to his famed musical career and post retirement family life.
The film received mostly positive reviews. Review aggregator website Metacritic gave the film a 76 out of 100, indicating "generally positive reviews."
Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 3½ out of 4 stars and wrote positively about the film except for one set up interview with Cornel West and Tavis Smiley in the film:
Mike Hale of The New York Times also thought the film was well done and mirrored Ebert's position on the interview with West and Smiley:
A short documentary looking back at tAS I AM, Bill Wither's debut album on Clarence Avant's Sussex Records.. If you enjoyed The Black Godfather on Netflix, this gives you just a little bit more to enjoy.
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William Harrison Withers Jr. (born July 4, 1938) is an American singer-songwriter and musician who performed and recorded from 1970 until 1985. He recorded several major hits, including "Lean on Me", "Ain't No Sunshine", "Use Me", "Just the Two of Us", "Lovely Day", and "Grandma's Hands". Withers won three Grammy Awards and was nominated for four more. His life was the subject of the 2009 documentary film Still Bill. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. - wikipedia
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published: 20 Aug 2019
Bill Withers - Lean on Me (Official Audio)
"Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
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Lyrics:
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
#BillWithers #LeanOnMe #Blues #Soul
published: 13 Jun 2015
Harlem - Bill Withers, "Just As I Am"
Bill Withers – Just As I Am Vinyl LP Release Date: May 1, 1971
In a career laden with highlights and hallmarks in the annals of soul history, Just as I Am gets rather overlooked as one of the best soul debuts ever issued. Remastered and repackaged as a part of Sony's DualDisc series, Just as I Am gets cleaned up and presented to a new generation of listeners who may have missed out the first time. And with this remastering comes an intimacy, warmth, and immediacy to the recordings that was only hinted at with previous versions; it's almost as if Withers is in a living room singing to a small group of people, rather than making a record. Of course, the instantly recognizable anthem "Ain't No Sunshine" gets all of the acclaim it so richly deserves, but tracks like "Harlem" and "Better Off De...
published: 18 Nov 2018
Better Off Dead - Bill Withers, "Just As I Am"
Bill Withers – Just As I Am Vinyl LP Release Date: May 1, 1971
In a career laden with highlights and hallmarks in the annals of soul history, Just as I Am gets rather overlooked as one of the best soul debuts ever issued. Remastered and repackaged as a part of Sony's DualDisc series, Just as I Am gets cleaned up and presented to a new generation of listeners who may have missed out the first time. And with this remastering comes an intimacy, warmth, and immediacy to the recordings that was only hinted at with previous versions; it's almost as if Withers is in a living room singing to a small group of people, rather than making a record. Of course, the instantly recognizable anthem "Ain't No Sunshine" gets all of the acclaim it so richly deserves, but tracks like "Harlem" and "Better Off De...
A short documentary looking back at tAS I AM, Bill Wither's debut album on Clarence Avant's Sussex Records.. If you enjoyed The Black Godfather on Netflix, thi...
A short documentary looking back at tAS I AM, Bill Wither's debut album on Clarence Avant's Sussex Records.. If you enjoyed The Black Godfather on Netflix, this gives you just a little bit more to enjoy.
Shared for historical purposes. I do not own the rights.
Feel free to like/comment/subscribe.
William Harrison Withers Jr. (born July 4, 1938) is an American singer-songwriter and musician who performed and recorded from 1970 until 1985. He recorded several major hits, including "Lean on Me", "Ain't No Sunshine", "Use Me", "Just the Two of Us", "Lovely Day", and "Grandma's Hands". Withers won three Grammy Awards and was nominated for four more. His life was the subject of the 2009 documentary film Still Bill. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. - wikipedia
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A short documentary looking back at tAS I AM, Bill Wither's debut album on Clarence Avant's Sussex Records.. If you enjoyed The Black Godfather on Netflix, this gives you just a little bit more to enjoy.
Shared for historical purposes. I do not own the rights.
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William Harrison Withers Jr. (born July 4, 1938) is an American singer-songwriter and musician who performed and recorded from 1970 until 1985. He recorded several major hits, including "Lean on Me", "Ain't No Sunshine", "Use Me", "Just the Two of Us", "Lovely Day", and "Grandma's Hands". Withers won three Grammy Awards and was nominated for four more. His life was the subject of the 2009 documentary film Still Bill. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. - wikipedia
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"Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
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"Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
Listen to Bill Withers: https://BillWithers.lnk.to/listenYD
Subscribe to Bill Withers on YouTube: https://BillWithers.lnk.to/subscribeYD
Watch more videos by Bill Withers: https://BillWithers.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube
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Lyrics:
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
#BillWithers #LeanOnMe #Blues #Soul
"Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
Listen to Bill Withers: https://BillWithers.lnk.to/listenYD
Subscribe to Bill Withers on YouTube: https://BillWithers.lnk.to/subscribeYD
Watch more videos by Bill Withers: https://BillWithers.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube
Follow Bill Withers:
Facebook: https://BillWithers.lnk.to/followFI
Website: https://BillWithers.lnk.to/followWI
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Lyrics:
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
#BillWithers #LeanOnMe #Blues #Soul
Bill Withers – Just As I Am Vinyl LP Release Date: May 1, 1971
In a career laden with highlights and hallmarks in the annals of soul history, Just as I Am gets ...
Bill Withers – Just As I Am Vinyl LP Release Date: May 1, 1971
In a career laden with highlights and hallmarks in the annals of soul history, Just as I Am gets rather overlooked as one of the best soul debuts ever issued. Remastered and repackaged as a part of Sony's DualDisc series, Just as I Am gets cleaned up and presented to a new generation of listeners who may have missed out the first time. And with this remastering comes an intimacy, warmth, and immediacy to the recordings that was only hinted at with previous versions; it's almost as if Withers is in a living room singing to a small group of people, rather than making a record. Of course, the instantly recognizable anthem "Ain't No Sunshine" gets all of the acclaim it so richly deserves, but tracks like "Harlem" and "Better Off Dead" also warrant kudos for the intensity and maturity of their performances. Even when he's doing covers, Withers treats them as if they are his own compositions and handles them with great delicacy. And while the audio performances are top-notch, the new documentary on the making of the record, as well as rare performances of "Ain't No Sunshine," "Ain't Her Daddy," and "Harlem" are the icing on the proverbial cake. Kudos to Sony for not only reissuing a long lost masterpiece, but for doing it in such a classy fashion. AllMusic Review by Rob Theakston
Track Listing:
Side A:
1. Harlem
2. Ain't No Sunshine
3. Grandma's Hands
4. Sweet Wanomi
5. Everybody's Talkin'
6. Do It Good
Side B:
1. Hope She'll Be Happier
2. Let It Be
3. I'm Her Daddy
4. In My Heart
5. Moanin' and Groanin'
6. Better Off Dead
Copyright Disclaimer:
Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes suchrein belong to their respective copyright holders, I do not claim ownership over any as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All copyrighted materials contained hereof these materials. I realize no profit, monetary or otherwise, from the exhibition of this video.
Bill Withers – Just As I Am Vinyl LP Release Date: May 1, 1971
In a career laden with highlights and hallmarks in the annals of soul history, Just as I Am gets rather overlooked as one of the best soul debuts ever issued. Remastered and repackaged as a part of Sony's DualDisc series, Just as I Am gets cleaned up and presented to a new generation of listeners who may have missed out the first time. And with this remastering comes an intimacy, warmth, and immediacy to the recordings that was only hinted at with previous versions; it's almost as if Withers is in a living room singing to a small group of people, rather than making a record. Of course, the instantly recognizable anthem "Ain't No Sunshine" gets all of the acclaim it so richly deserves, but tracks like "Harlem" and "Better Off Dead" also warrant kudos for the intensity and maturity of their performances. Even when he's doing covers, Withers treats them as if they are his own compositions and handles them with great delicacy. And while the audio performances are top-notch, the new documentary on the making of the record, as well as rare performances of "Ain't No Sunshine," "Ain't Her Daddy," and "Harlem" are the icing on the proverbial cake. Kudos to Sony for not only reissuing a long lost masterpiece, but for doing it in such a classy fashion. AllMusic Review by Rob Theakston
Track Listing:
Side A:
1. Harlem
2. Ain't No Sunshine
3. Grandma's Hands
4. Sweet Wanomi
5. Everybody's Talkin'
6. Do It Good
Side B:
1. Hope She'll Be Happier
2. Let It Be
3. I'm Her Daddy
4. In My Heart
5. Moanin' and Groanin'
6. Better Off Dead
Copyright Disclaimer:
Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes suchrein belong to their respective copyright holders, I do not claim ownership over any as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All copyrighted materials contained hereof these materials. I realize no profit, monetary or otherwise, from the exhibition of this video.
Bill Withers – Just As I Am Vinyl LP Release Date: May 1, 1971
In a career laden with highlights and hallmarks in the annals of soul history, Just as I Am gets ...
Bill Withers – Just As I Am Vinyl LP Release Date: May 1, 1971
In a career laden with highlights and hallmarks in the annals of soul history, Just as I Am gets rather overlooked as one of the best soul debuts ever issued. Remastered and repackaged as a part of Sony's DualDisc series, Just as I Am gets cleaned up and presented to a new generation of listeners who may have missed out the first time. And with this remastering comes an intimacy, warmth, and immediacy to the recordings that was only hinted at with previous versions; it's almost as if Withers is in a living room singing to a small group of people, rather than making a record. Of course, the instantly recognizable anthem "Ain't No Sunshine" gets all of the acclaim it so richly deserves, but tracks like "Harlem" and "Better Off Dead" also warrant kudos for the intensity and maturity of their performances. Even when he's doing covers, Withers treats them as if they are his own compositions and handles them with great delicacy. And while the audio performances are top-notch, the new documentary on the making of the record, as well as rare performances of "Ain't No Sunshine," "Ain't Her Daddy," and "Harlem" are the icing on the proverbial cake. Kudos to Sony for not only reissuing a long lost masterpiece, but for doing it in such a classy fashion. AllMusic Review by Rob Theakston
Track Listing:
Side A:
1. Harlem
2. Ain't No Sunshine
3. Grandma's Hands
4. Sweet Wanomi
5. Everybody's Talkin'
6. Do It Good
Side B:
1. Hope She'll Be Happier
2. Let It Be
3. I'm Her Daddy
4. In My Heart
5. Moanin' and Groanin'
6. Better Off Dead
Copyright Disclaimer:
Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes suchrein belong to their respective copyright holders, I do not claim ownership over any as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All copyrighted materials contained hereof these materials. I realize no profit, monetary or otherwise, from the exhibition of this video.
Bill Withers – Just As I Am Vinyl LP Release Date: May 1, 1971
In a career laden with highlights and hallmarks in the annals of soul history, Just as I Am gets rather overlooked as one of the best soul debuts ever issued. Remastered and repackaged as a part of Sony's DualDisc series, Just as I Am gets cleaned up and presented to a new generation of listeners who may have missed out the first time. And with this remastering comes an intimacy, warmth, and immediacy to the recordings that was only hinted at with previous versions; it's almost as if Withers is in a living room singing to a small group of people, rather than making a record. Of course, the instantly recognizable anthem "Ain't No Sunshine" gets all of the acclaim it so richly deserves, but tracks like "Harlem" and "Better Off Dead" also warrant kudos for the intensity and maturity of their performances. Even when he's doing covers, Withers treats them as if they are his own compositions and handles them with great delicacy. And while the audio performances are top-notch, the new documentary on the making of the record, as well as rare performances of "Ain't No Sunshine," "Ain't Her Daddy," and "Harlem" are the icing on the proverbial cake. Kudos to Sony for not only reissuing a long lost masterpiece, but for doing it in such a classy fashion. AllMusic Review by Rob Theakston
Track Listing:
Side A:
1. Harlem
2. Ain't No Sunshine
3. Grandma's Hands
4. Sweet Wanomi
5. Everybody's Talkin'
6. Do It Good
Side B:
1. Hope She'll Be Happier
2. Let It Be
3. I'm Her Daddy
4. In My Heart
5. Moanin' and Groanin'
6. Better Off Dead
Copyright Disclaimer:
Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes suchrein belong to their respective copyright holders, I do not claim ownership over any as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All copyrighted materials contained hereof these materials. I realize no profit, monetary or otherwise, from the exhibition of this video.
A short documentary looking back at tAS I AM, Bill Wither's debut album on Clarence Avant's Sussex Records.. If you enjoyed The Black Godfather on Netflix, this gives you just a little bit more to enjoy.
Shared for historical purposes. I do not own the rights.
Feel free to like/comment/subscribe.
William Harrison Withers Jr. (born July 4, 1938) is an American singer-songwriter and musician who performed and recorded from 1970 until 1985. He recorded several major hits, including "Lean on Me", "Ain't No Sunshine", "Use Me", "Just the Two of Us", "Lovely Day", and "Grandma's Hands". Withers won three Grammy Awards and was nominated for four more. His life was the subject of the 2009 documentary film Still Bill. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. - wikipedia
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"Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
Listen to Bill Withers: https://BillWithers.lnk.to/listenYD
Subscribe to Bill Withers on YouTube: https://BillWithers.lnk.to/subscribeYD
Watch more videos by Bill Withers: https://BillWithers.lnk.to/listenYD/youtube
Follow Bill Withers:
Facebook: https://BillWithers.lnk.to/followFI
Website: https://BillWithers.lnk.to/followWI
Spotify: https://BillWithers.lnk.to/followSI
Lyrics:
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
#BillWithers #LeanOnMe #Blues #Soul
Bill Withers – Just As I Am Vinyl LP Release Date: May 1, 1971
In a career laden with highlights and hallmarks in the annals of soul history, Just as I Am gets rather overlooked as one of the best soul debuts ever issued. Remastered and repackaged as a part of Sony's DualDisc series, Just as I Am gets cleaned up and presented to a new generation of listeners who may have missed out the first time. And with this remastering comes an intimacy, warmth, and immediacy to the recordings that was only hinted at with previous versions; it's almost as if Withers is in a living room singing to a small group of people, rather than making a record. Of course, the instantly recognizable anthem "Ain't No Sunshine" gets all of the acclaim it so richly deserves, but tracks like "Harlem" and "Better Off Dead" also warrant kudos for the intensity and maturity of their performances. Even when he's doing covers, Withers treats them as if they are his own compositions and handles them with great delicacy. And while the audio performances are top-notch, the new documentary on the making of the record, as well as rare performances of "Ain't No Sunshine," "Ain't Her Daddy," and "Harlem" are the icing on the proverbial cake. Kudos to Sony for not only reissuing a long lost masterpiece, but for doing it in such a classy fashion. AllMusic Review by Rob Theakston
Track Listing:
Side A:
1. Harlem
2. Ain't No Sunshine
3. Grandma's Hands
4. Sweet Wanomi
5. Everybody's Talkin'
6. Do It Good
Side B:
1. Hope She'll Be Happier
2. Let It Be
3. I'm Her Daddy
4. In My Heart
5. Moanin' and Groanin'
6. Better Off Dead
Copyright Disclaimer:
Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes suchrein belong to their respective copyright holders, I do not claim ownership over any as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All copyrighted materials contained hereof these materials. I realize no profit, monetary or otherwise, from the exhibition of this video.
Bill Withers – Just As I Am Vinyl LP Release Date: May 1, 1971
In a career laden with highlights and hallmarks in the annals of soul history, Just as I Am gets rather overlooked as one of the best soul debuts ever issued. Remastered and repackaged as a part of Sony's DualDisc series, Just as I Am gets cleaned up and presented to a new generation of listeners who may have missed out the first time. And with this remastering comes an intimacy, warmth, and immediacy to the recordings that was only hinted at with previous versions; it's almost as if Withers is in a living room singing to a small group of people, rather than making a record. Of course, the instantly recognizable anthem "Ain't No Sunshine" gets all of the acclaim it so richly deserves, but tracks like "Harlem" and "Better Off Dead" also warrant kudos for the intensity and maturity of their performances. Even when he's doing covers, Withers treats them as if they are his own compositions and handles them with great delicacy. And while the audio performances are top-notch, the new documentary on the making of the record, as well as rare performances of "Ain't No Sunshine," "Ain't Her Daddy," and "Harlem" are the icing on the proverbial cake. Kudos to Sony for not only reissuing a long lost masterpiece, but for doing it in such a classy fashion. AllMusic Review by Rob Theakston
Track Listing:
Side A:
1. Harlem
2. Ain't No Sunshine
3. Grandma's Hands
4. Sweet Wanomi
5. Everybody's Talkin'
6. Do It Good
Side B:
1. Hope She'll Be Happier
2. Let It Be
3. I'm Her Daddy
4. In My Heart
5. Moanin' and Groanin'
6. Better Off Dead
Copyright Disclaimer:
Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes suchrein belong to their respective copyright holders, I do not claim ownership over any as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All copyrighted materials contained hereof these materials. I realize no profit, monetary or otherwise, from the exhibition of this video.
Withers was born the youngest of six children in the small coal-mining town of Slab Fork, West Virginia. He was born with a stutter and has said he had a hard time fitting in. Raised in nearby Beckley, he was thirteen years old when his father died. Withers enlisted with the United States Navy at the age of 18 and served for nine years, during which time he got over his stutter and became interested in singing and writing songs. Discharged from the Navy in 1965, he relocated to Los Angeles in 1967 for a musical career. Withers worked as an assembler for several different companies, including Douglas Aircraft Corporation, while recording demo tapes with his own money, shopping them around and performing in clubs at night. When he debuted with the song "Ain't No Sunshine" he refused to resign from his job because of his belief that the music business was a fickle industry.
Well I was the youngest of thirteen children We lived in a little country town Never had much to eat The first words I could speak were patch 'em up and hand-me-downs Well my daddy hauled bills for the textile mills to pick up the little money we made Had a three room shack with a john out back We only had paper when daddy got paid Well somehow i grew up a really fat kid Though we never had that much to eat Those rich kids laughed and they beat on me And their dogs chased me up and down the street They bite my ankles and tear my pants Yeah they all had fun with me And as got fatter those dogs got madder Things were bout as bad as they could be Well I always wanted me a puppy Daddy said there wasn't no way There wasn't near enough food to feed our crew There wasn't none to give away One night a drunk in a poker game He won ole Bill Tedder's hog I kinda liked that ole pole shiner so i raised him like a dog Those rich kids all had puppies But I never had no dog It was always me and bill bill The old fat boy and his hog Well he'd follow me to school most every day And he'd waller outside and wait Yeah sometimes I'd take him fishing with me But he ate up all my bait He wasn't much good at hunting either Cause everything I shot he ate He was so doggone slow that everywhere we go We always got there late But all my troubles they ended one day When ole Bill Bill got full grown They waited for us one day after school And jumped us as we headed home When the dust had settled and the fur stopped flying Ole Bill Bill sorta grinned at me Cause screaming youngins and the howlin dogs, was all there was to see Well I guess they learned a good lesson Cause they never bothered us after that day Those rich kids called us the two tongue terror And stayed out of our way And they all disappeared to fancy schools and the town got kinda dry of dogs It's only me and Bill Bill The ole fat boy and his hog Those rich kids all had puppies But I never had no dog It was always me and bill bill The old fat boy and his hog That was all many years ago And ole Bill Bill is a long time gone See things are a whole lot different now About the best I've ever known You see Bill Bill got a little lonesome and brought him a lady friend home one day Now I've got 2872 hogs and several more on the way Got a thirteen thousand dollar pick em up truck Making money so doggone fast Yeah married me a fine southern woman She's teaching me a little bit of class Well she just had a little baby boy about as round as he is tall And I think I'll call him Bill Bill If he's got any spunk at all Those rich kids all had puppies But I never had no dog It was always me and bill bill The old fat boy and his hog