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BILL WITHERS

Oznell — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:06:43 GMT

So sorry to hear of Bill Withers' death from heart complications. Wonderful, irreplaceable singer-songwriter. Most people love "Lean on Me"; I also love "Ain't No Sunshine":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuKfiH0Scao

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jeanlake — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:12:43 GMT

Thank you, sir, for your music and sharing your gift. My daughter's generation loved him, too. May he feel no pain and only joy.

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sunshine45 — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:10:02 GMT

a long time favorite of mine!

may he rest in peace.......my favorites include JUST THE TWO OF US and LOVELY DAY.

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Cakers3 — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:14:25 GMT

"Just the Two of Us" another favorite.

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Mz iMac — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:17:31 GMT

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on the bay — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:33:59 GMT

I was thinking the other day that we will sadly hear more and more about those we "know" both from fame and friends who have died from this awful thing.

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Pearlee — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:43:03 GMT

I didn't even know he was still alive! I loved his songs, esp Ain't No Sunshine. This past winter I went to a concert of college students in the area and a group of students performed that song, which pleasantly surprised me since it's a song from my generation. The lead singer, an extremely talented African American student, sounded exactly like Withers when he sang the song, so much so that if I closed my eyes I couldn't tell the difference. I praised him profusely during the afterwards refreshment time and told him he "did justice" to Bill Withers. He took that as I intended it --- high praise.

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spiderw — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:49:21 GMT

For all he contributed to the music world, I am thankful. May he be at peace with God.

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Oznell — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:51:40 GMT

He must have been a fabulous young talent, @Pearlee , to have that rich, haunting vocal ability to evoke echoes of Bill Withers! I'm sure he was very complimented.

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golding76 — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:53:17 GMT

Another favorite of mine now gone. I thank him for his fine music.

May he rest in peace.

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sunshine45 — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:55:23 GMT

@on the bay wrote:
I was thinking the other day that we will sadly hear more and more about those we "know" both from fame and friends who have died from this awful thing.

@on the bay

i have not read anything that states he died from complications from covid-19?

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Oznell — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:58:40 GMT

No, nor had I, @sunshine45 . I just supposed that this particular passing had prompted @on the bay to reflect on losses in general, and then to think we will be hearing more and more in future about those who have succumbed because of the virus.

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on the bay — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:04:32 GMT

@Oznell @sunshine45 ,

you're right. Sorry i guess my brain lately has a one track when I see someone died☹️

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Tique — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:52:30 GMT

Thank you Mr. Withers for so many beautiful tunes. Some not as well known as others like "Who is He and What is He to You", "Grandma's Hands" and one of my favorites:

Let Me Be The One You Need

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roster — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:57:44 GMT

RIP Mr. Withers. "Use Me Up"! Great tune.

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Deree — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 22:09:52 GMT

How apropos......

Lean on Me, Bill Withers

Sometimes in our lives, we all have pain

We all have sorrow

But if we are wise

We know that there's always tomorrow

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

Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you won't let show

You just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on

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

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Pearlee — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 22:32:51 GMT

I saw several recent photos of Withers online today and gosh he aged well.

By the way, he is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee so I'm sure it will do a tribute to him.

A fun Monk episode is Mr. Monk Goes To Las Vegas in which Stottlemeyer (Ted Levine) sings Ain't No Sunshine.

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Pearlee — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 22:43:56 GMT

@Oznell Thanks for posting the YouTube link. I've listened to the song a few times today. It made me think again how funny it is that some things seem like they happened just yesterday (like listening to that song on the radio) and at the same time so long ago (like listening to that song on the radio!) 🙂

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Mary Bailey — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 23:00:00 GMT

the statement from his family is "Heart Complications"

I listen to at least one of his songs every. single. day.