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‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81
AP ^ | 04-03-2020 | By MARK KENNEDY

Posted on 04/03/2020 7:56:20 AM PDT by Red Badger

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.

The three-time Grammy Award winner, who withdrew from making music in the mid-1980s, died on Monday in Los Angeles, the statement said. His death comes as the public has drawn inspiration from his music during the coronavirus pandemic, with health care workers, choirs, artists and more posting their own renditions on “Lean on Me” to help get through the difficult times.

“We are devastated by the loss of our beloved, devoted husband and father. A solitary man with a heart driven to connect to the world at large, with his poetry and music, he spoke honestly to people and connected them to each other,” the family statement read. “As private a life as he lived close to intimate family and friends, his music forever belongs to the world. In this difficult time, we pray his music offers comfort and entertainment as fans hold tight to loved ones.”

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; History; Music/Entertainment; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: aintnosunshine; billwithers; justthetwoofus; leanonme; withers
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To: IronJack

Yeah, quit at like 45?


21 posted on 04/03/2020 8:15:56 AM PDT by JohnnyP (Thinking is hard work (I stole that from Rush).)
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To: Red Badger

RIP


22 posted on 04/03/2020 8:16:05 AM PDT by EdnaMode
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To: Red Badger

Frankly I found Lean on Me to be quite tedious back in the day when it was in hot rotation.

But he was a very talented man. RIP.


23 posted on 04/03/2020 8:17:31 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog (Patrick Henry would have been an anti-vaxxer)
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To: Red Badger

RIP.

24 posted on 04/03/2020 8:22:49 AM PDT by Songcraft
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To: Red Badger

Damn. RIP Mr. Withers.

L


25 posted on 04/03/2020 8:24:07 AM PDT by Lurker (Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.)
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To: Red Badger
"Just the two of us". 🎶 I love Bill Withers' music.
26 posted on 04/03/2020 8:27:02 AM PDT by smvoice (I WILL NOT WEAR THE RIBBON.)
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To: Buckeye McFrog
Frankly I found Lean on Me to be quite tedious back in the day when it was in hot rotation.

I remember the Club Nouveau remake in the 80s, it was huge.

27 posted on 04/03/2020 8:28:27 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Red Badger

He made some great music. RIP Bill Withers.


28 posted on 04/03/2020 8:28:54 AM PDT by Rummyfan (In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel.)
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To: smvoice

Yep, that was actually Grover Washington, Jr. with Bill providing the guest vocals.


29 posted on 04/03/2020 8:28:56 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: dfwgator

I did not know that. Thanks. Just a GREAT song


30 posted on 04/03/2020 8:33:51 AM PDT by smvoice (I WILL NOT WEAR THE RIBBON.)
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To: Red Badger

Reminds me that those who can, sing. Those who can’t, rap.


31 posted on 04/03/2020 8:37:22 AM PDT by odawg
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To: dfwgator

Lean On Me made its way into every high-school talent show between 1973 and 1984. AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!! Pass the brain bleach!!!


32 posted on 04/03/2020 8:41:08 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog (Patrick Henry would have been an anti-vaxxer)
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To: odawg

I remember back in the early 90’s, there was a story that MC Hammer was talking the some rap guys, like 2 live Crew or other, and told them he was think about including some rap in his next album and show.

They said, “Why?...The only reason we ‘rap is because we can’t sing!”.....................


33 posted on 04/03/2020 8:41:35 AM PDT by Red Badger (If people were to God like dogs are to people, the world would be a really great place..............)
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To: Red Badger

“A lovely daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa- aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

(Lovely day, lovely day, a lovely day)

A lovely daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa- aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa- aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa- aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay“


34 posted on 04/03/2020 9:20:14 AM PDT by FoxInSocks ("Hope is not a course of action." -- M. O'Neal, USMC)
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To: Red Badger

He was wonderful ...


35 posted on 04/03/2020 9:42:09 AM PDT by BunnySlippers (I love BULL MARKETS!!)
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To: Red Badger

my favorite was Use Me.


36 posted on 04/03/2020 10:28:40 AM PDT by ronniesgal (so I wonder what his FR handle is????)
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To: Red Badger

One of his lesser known songs, but a good one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vlM1ekJ144


37 posted on 04/03/2020 10:44:13 AM PDT by Boogieman
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To: Red Badger

RIP


38 posted on 04/03/2020 11:44:08 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: Red Badger

My daughter can stand it when I sing that. In her defense, I do tend to get stuck in the “I know” loop until she screams.


39 posted on 04/03/2020 11:51:08 AM PDT by MisterArtery
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To: Red Badger

Wonderful songwriter and performer. RIP Bill.


40 posted on 04/03/2020 8:06:19 PM PDT by Blue Collar Christian (I'm a nationalist.I'm white.Does that mean I'm racist?)
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