Bill Withers with Stevie Wonder & John Legend - "Lean On Me" | 2015 Induction

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  • Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder and John Legend perform "Lean On Me" at the 2015 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
    Dive into Bill Withers' full Induction Ceremony video collection at rockhall.com/inductees/bill-withers and watch all videos, read from his official Hall of Fame program bio and view his image gallery from the big night and archival materials.
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  • @tennythompson850
    @tennythompson850 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6236

    We need this song more than ever right now. RIP Mr. Withers.

    • @MiaEZ
      @MiaEZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      We love you Mr. Withers our dear unifying strong brother 🙏🏼✨💜

    • @teamheat_travel
      @teamheat_travel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Tennicesha Thompson best song 👍🥰

    • @haikat4
      @haikat4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Agreed. Soul, funk and R&B has really been lifting my spirits thru all this. I was listening to Bill this morning and then saw the news while at work :(

    • @natedicamillo3440
      @natedicamillo3440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Metaphorically 😂

    • @rajivradha
      @rajivradha 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Of course! We will get through this. RIP BW.

  • @lawrencebisagni3460
    @lawrencebisagni3460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7747

    When we lose an artist, we don’t cry because we knew them personally.
    We cry because they helped us know ourselves.
    Every person listening to this has leaned on Bill Withers. #RIPBillWithers

  • @stonehouseguitars3869
    @stonehouseguitars3869 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Stevie Wonder opened up and it literally brought me to tears. People these days just can't compete with that. Absolutely legendary

  • @mapitsop44
    @mapitsop44 2 ปีที่แล้ว +419

    I lost my dad a decade ago, when I watched this. I couldn't help but break down. He was my hero, still is. He took a part of me when he went home the day God called him home. I will always miss him.

    • @vmaultsby
      @vmaultsby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      🙏🏾 🙏🏾

    • @claireryan2641
      @claireryan2641 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My dad passed 18th February this year hun xxx

    • @mapitsop44
      @mapitsop44 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@claireryan2641 I am so sooorry to hear know that, strongs for what you went through. We never heal from loosing a parent we just learn how to leave without them. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    • @colinvagues911
      @colinvagues911 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's a prayer for all of us. Just call him in faith even if he is gone, he will be there to lean on

    • @doofusboy7054
      @doofusboy7054 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I lost my dad six years ago when I was 11, and this song and performance definitely made me feel the same way. Now I’m turning 18 in a couple months and I miss him more than ever in my transition to adulthood. This gets a lump in my throat every time, love it 🙏

  • @KAS6558
    @KAS6558 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1969

    Only his body is gone. He left us his soul in his music.

    • @dianesanchez6781
      @dianesanchez6781 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    • @michaelcolbourn6719
      @michaelcolbourn6719 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @sup Yeshualover he ain't in heaven

    • @juliarudolph363
      @juliarudolph363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Totally agree!!

    • @willsmith238
      @willsmith238 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@michaelcolbourn6719 Brother, life is short. Enjoy his legacy instead of spreading negativity 🙏

    • @michaelcolbourn6719
      @michaelcolbourn6719 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@willsmith238 just saying

  • @leoguevara17
    @leoguevara17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5002

    It is just me? or Bill Withers and John Legend look like father and son!

    • @ubself
      @ubself 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Leo Guevara bill looked nothing like him when he was young! Smh legend can’t sing, he’s anything but a legend

    • @leoguevara17
      @leoguevara17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +186

      @@ubself Obviously you didn't get the point of my comment. I'm not comparing these two gentlemen.
      For me Bill Withers is Unique, a real legend i love his music. And on the other side; i don't like John Legend at all (no disrespect to his fans).
      I just made a simple comment cause I really dee some resemblance.

    • @aidangomez5537
      @aidangomez5537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +197

      Genevieve Hansen you know id actually have to disagree. I think John legend has a great voice. And with someone like myself who studied music and takes vocal lessons his voice is phenomenal you just don’t understand music.

    • @barbarasnetiker3452
      @barbarasnetiker3452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I just said the same thing, 2 weeks after you wrote your comment, but before I saw your comment!🤣🤣🤣

    • @lamafauche46
      @lamafauche46 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Maybe we don't know what happened 40 years ago...

  • @jasonkhangle
    @jasonkhangle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +495

    Two legends standing next to each other, with Stevie Wonder, a legend also in his own right. This can’t get any better. Even if you don’t like them, the respect is definitely needed

    • @sophoniempela1224
      @sophoniempela1224 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's kinda nice seeing the two R&B legends singing a duet and meeting each other

    • @j2theosh6969
      @j2theosh6969 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Stevie the biggest legend here

    • @jrgenlinnerud8103
      @jrgenlinnerud8103 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      By a loong mile steve wonder is the best Male singer and songwriter

    • @Drenwickification
      @Drenwickification ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jrgenlinnerud8103 nonsense, no one is better than all others by a long mile

    • @pjmoneybags2780
      @pjmoneybags2780 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jrgenlinnerud8103 My all time favorite. I still listen to all of Stevie's music. I have been a fan since "Fingertips". Stevie is one of those artists I can listen to all day and never get tired of hearing his voice, music and messages.💛

  • @juice9457
    @juice9457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    I feel like everyone listening to this has leaned on bill withers throughout a point in their lives whether that be through the hard times or the happy times
    we do love you bill
    rip

    • @theafrocentricchef
      @theafrocentricchef 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true!

    • @j.c7719
      @j.c7719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Such an incredible songwriter and that voice 😩 left such a gift to the world

    • @fionam7768
      @fionam7768 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is a beautiful way of thinking of it - I certainly have, more times than I can count. Thanks for posting this

  • @lanlipe
    @lanlipe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +368

    R.I.P BILL WITHERS
    God bless you

  • @glynncolwell1966
    @glynncolwell1966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +373

    I'm glad he got his flowers while he was alive!!

    • @lindalyte7307
      @lindalyte7307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @glynn colwell/Yes!!😪😥....So glad!!

    • @ubself
      @ubself 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      glynn colwell yes!

  • @lmn1966
    @lmn1966 2 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    "Lean on me" best performance. All legends right here! Gave me the chiils.
    RIP Mr. Withers 🕊🕯✝️❤️

    • @lampardscott2580
      @lampardscott2580 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure you're really right thanks for your compliment and understanding God bless you please can we be friends together

  • @bigbadbrother
    @bigbadbrother ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Wow, I’ve never realized John Legends’ range till now. What a great performance.

  • @kelsmichelle932
    @kelsmichelle932 4 ปีที่แล้ว +949

    I'm in tears. RIP and fly high! You will be missed by the world and everyone will be calling you to lean on in prayers, especially during this pandemic. Such a sweet man and kind soul, even though I'm only 28 I've been listening to your music since I was 10. I loved every song. This breaks my heart. We love you!

    • @MiaEZ
      @MiaEZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Me too it's hitting me

    • @classicalretroback
      @classicalretroback 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      We really miss this great music talent. It's time to lean on each other for help & the Lord will greatly bless us.😔

    • @teamheat_travel
      @teamheat_travel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Kels Michelle RIP best song 👍

    • @tgree18
      @tgree18 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      RIP Bill Withers We will get through this!

    • @peterfromport6979
      @peterfromport6979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Those are such lovely words Kels ...Beautiful lyrics by someone who is so sentimental, passionate and humble. As a older person, I too, love this song as it expounds what is so important in life which is giving of oneself for whatever reason and thinking of others. Bill may have been a private man but he saw the virtues of sharing and the beauty that surrounds us that we sometimes choose not to see.

  • @NevadaBoss
    @NevadaBoss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +395

    if ever there was an anthem for 2020...proof that truly great music is always timeless and timely. RIP to one of the true greats.

    • @VMCHANCE
      @VMCHANCE 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You said it the best

  • @catherinewilliams9680
    @catherinewilliams9680 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Is it weird that I love John Legend singing other musicians' song more than I like listening to his own songs?

    • @lampardscott2580
      @lampardscott2580 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure you're really right thanks for your compliment and understanding God bless you please can we be friends

  • @deejayee
    @deejayee 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    To me this is by far the best version of the song just by the way John starts it off and everytime I think of the song his voice rings loudly in my ear ❤

  • @ABCannon
    @ABCannon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +643

    2:13 This man was 65 and was singing like that. Legend.

    • @kitrodriguez992
      @kitrodriguez992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Only Stevie Wonder can take a relatively low song and make it go a thousand octaves higher. hahaha.

    • @tinzalix8624
      @tinzalix8624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@kitrodriguez992 and still make it sound fucking amazing

    • @vickiecrawford8227
      @vickiecrawford8227 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Iam Vickers I need call all

    • @vickiecrawford8227
      @vickiecrawford8227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am hurting I need amazing grace now

    • @huynhthethong9276
      @huynhthethong9276 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Indeed. This man is really strong and I also admire that he can stand on the large stage and sing in front of the audiences

  • @sauquoit13456
    @sauquoit13456 4 ปีที่แล้ว +453

    Bill Withers passed away on March 30th, 2020 at the age 81 {heart failure}...
    Between 1971 and 1985 the Slab Fork, West Virginia native had twenty three records on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart, seven made the Top 10 with one reaching #1, "Lean On Me", for one week in June of 1972...
    Three of his twenty three charted records were duets, one each with Bobby Womack {"It's All Over Now", #68 in 1975}, Grover Washington, Jr., {"Just The Two of Us", #3 in 1981} and Ralph McDonald {"In The Name of Love", #13 in 1984}...
    Besides "Lean On Me", his six other Top 10 records were "Ain't No Sunshine" {#6 in 1971}, "Use Me" {#2 in 1972}, "Make Love Your Thing" {#10 in 1975}, "Lovely Day" {#6 in 1977}, the above "Just The Two of Us", and the above "In The Name of Love"...
    May he R.I.P.

    • @bo24.u.98
      @bo24.u.98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      THANK u. Thank u.

    • @thatguyelias173
      @thatguyelias173 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Man

    • @lovemesumjesus7276
      @lovemesumjesus7276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Sad.... if you guys need some one to lean on then lean on Jesus ❤ I know the world is chaotic right now and a lot of people are scared and without hope .. but there's hope in Jesus ❤ God can transform you into a new creature with his love. 2 Corinthians 5:17 therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away, behold; all things are become new. If God can save a wretch like me then he can save u too! Accept Jesus as your savior today and be born again 💓he loves u so much!!!!!!

    • @blessedandfavored9242
      @blessedandfavored9242 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lovemesumjesus7276 I need prayer.....I want to quit because of fear of success and I need faith to conquer my fear

    • @lovemesumjesus7276
      @lovemesumjesus7276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@blessedandfavored9242 praying for u beloved!!!!

  • @keithhaynes9559
    @keithhaynes9559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I was listening to this when I a little boy 50 years ago and it's still brilliant 👏 👌

  • @linavelasco0
    @linavelasco0 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    This is so beautiful. Made me miss my dad

    • @NathanLione
      @NathanLione 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They have a wonderful voice I love listening to them.. sorry for the loss where are you listening from

  • @jimiclemente1
    @jimiclemente1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +838

    When I was was a boy.....the radio was nonstop
    Bill, stevie Marvin Aretha James Gladys roberta donny, spinners , war, Ohio players, ojays.....to name a very few
    I mean it was relentless. ..I'm so lucky...

    • @fedor6595
      @fedor6595 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      jimiclemente1 using their first names! You’re so fucking cool!

    • @fostermac7170
      @fostermac7170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You are right, I remember it well. I'm from Texas and NOBODY had air conditioning in those early days. While you were out playing, you heard this music wafting out of the windows of almost every house you passed by. (You also smelled whatever that family was having for dinner____shout out to FRIED CHICKEN!). If they had the radio on, here's the call letters we would hear in Texas: WLAC from Nashville Tenn, WNOE from New Orleans, WOAI from San Antonio, and the mighty KOKA_____K.O.K.A. in Shreveport Louisiana. These stations broadcast signal would reach us in East Texas, and we heard every one of those artists and dozens more ALL THE TIME. sadly, we had no idea this would change. If we did, we would have stopped it.

    • @gaileantroutman627
      @gaileantroutman627 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      OMG, you took me there. Real music, real performers, music that we allllllllllllll was able to relate to in one way or another. I tell you we are losing them. Whose going to carry the torch? This mess they call music now. SMH! Young people you better grab hold and get with the real "PERFORMING ARTISTS."

    • @larryw5355
      @larryw5355 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Amen! Bill Withers and all those soul full groups will live forever! A most remarkable time in Music!

    • @grilslatin
      @grilslatin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes indeed. Those were the days in Roxbury, Ma

  • @bigworm68
    @bigworm68 3 ปีที่แล้ว +728

    2:15 Stevie just went back in time with that run

    • @iamhere1315
      @iamhere1315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      SINGING OUT.... HOW LOVELY WAS BILL WITHERS?... FINE LIKE WINE⚘.. 🕊PEACE&LOVE🕊 AS ALWAYS🦋

    • @KarlSchoenefeld4
      @KarlSchoenefeld4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Stevie coming through clutch like a true veteran.

    • @shaebryant1916
      @shaebryant1916 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      His voice never left. He’s still got a crazy good voice

    • @kevinghill8669
      @kevinghill8669 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙃

    • @frito48girl
      @frito48girl ปีที่แล้ว

      He's amazing!

  • @kimperrin9458
    @kimperrin9458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Its one of his songs that goes straight to my heart and means a lot to me

    • @lampardscott2580
      @lampardscott2580 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure you're really right thanks for your compliment and understanding God bless you please can we be friends together

  • @scopex2749
    @scopex2749 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    How can everyone NOT love black people? They sing like ANGELS! RIP Bill, a truly great man.😔😢 Let this world be at peace we are all brothers and sisters. Love each other.

    • @ajy0301
      @ajy0301 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Jim Boak ...

    • @aja7887
      @aja7887 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jim Boak that goes for all people Jim.

    • @aja7887
      @aja7887 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jim Boak so you’re just a racist? Okay no need for further conversation then

  • @ellea.8768
    @ellea.8768 4 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    Rest in peace, beautiful angel!!! I'm sad beyond words😭

  • @ryansyd4224
    @ryansyd4224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +408

    From Lean On Me to Ain’t No Sunshine, this man was an incredible music artist. His music got me through some tough and difficult times. You just can’t find music like that anymore, god bless him. Although he is gone his legacy and music lives on in all of us. RIP Bill Withers, you will be forever missed.

    • @bylemanskes
      @bylemanskes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      U can find some music like that. U just have to look hard enough ;)

    • @jackiemannion6887
      @jackiemannion6887 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bylemanskes e

  • @Rhythmicons
    @Rhythmicons 3 ปีที่แล้ว +516

    John Legend looks like he could BE Wither's son or play him in a movie.

    • @aliciag946
      @aliciag946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Stop it 😫

    • @Rhythmicons
      @Rhythmicons 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@aliciag946 haha He'd have to get bulked up to play the young BW.

    • @aliciag946
      @aliciag946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Rhythmicons He doesn't have the right facial features

    • @Rhythmicons
      @Rhythmicons 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@aliciag946 He could have his mother's nose, not that shit matters in biopics.

    • @terry.c8133
      @terry.c8133 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lowkey

  • @adday925
    @adday925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    ... Nigeria really need this now, civil unrest, political instability, religious violence... God save Nigeria

  • @uli4106
    @uli4106 4 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    Rip a true legend Mr. Withers. He will never be forgotten.

  • @awesomejayden600
    @awesomejayden600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1494

    Don't be sad he died
    Be thankful he was born

    • @DeeDee-nj1xe
      @DeeDee-nj1xe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      And that he shared his gift with us.

    • @bikkun5594
      @bikkun5594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He’s the most known person why? Cause he is so good and was born nice

    • @lunarbeatsoffical
      @lunarbeatsoffical 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But your sad he died because you are thankful he was born so like...

    • @tiedyedakman017
      @tiedyedakman017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen

    • @natashacolcombe2679
      @natashacolcombe2679 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen!

  • @shady_loni
    @shady_loni 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    LEGENDS NEVER DIE, THEY LIVE ON FOREVER.

    • @edwardkimlee8324
      @edwardkimlee8324 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi beautiful, how are you doing today I hope everything is going absolutely perfect with you?

  • @mgray3130
    @mgray3130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Wonderful, both of them, but no one can sing it like Bill Withers!

    • @bimatvug
      @bimatvug 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Who was trying to sing it like Withers. Sparking an unnecessary emotion.

  • @jake.debnam24
    @jake.debnam24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    This is one of the most legendary performances I’ve ever seen! RIP Bill Withers 🇺🇸✌️🙏

  • @Fidelis1776
    @Fidelis1776 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I love the crowd getting louder when they hear the first notes, knowing what song is coming.

  • @yomomma30021
    @yomomma30021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This mans song made my dad cry. He had a horrible life and this sing helped my dad so much R.I.P he was a special man bill withers if you hear me. Thank you.

    • @jameshunter9732
      @jameshunter9732 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh... Same here his song has not made only your dad cry he has made us cry all around the world 🌎 because I have lost everything in life but when I listen to this song I found the energy to overcome all that I have lost and start of over again

  • @proneczarniecki2833
    @proneczarniecki2833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    John legend and Stevie wonder showed the song some love to the original writer

  • @shellstewart6712
    @shellstewart6712 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    We know what John will look like at that age ....wow twins in my eyes

    • @RellDevon
      @RellDevon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      They really do favor truly.

    • @cicicovington1414
      @cicicovington1414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I never noticed the resemblance before Omgoodness, they are definitely twins! LOL

    • @yvonnegraham5728
      @yvonnegraham5728 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      NAW BILL WAS FINE AND.MANLY LOOKING. JUST LOOK STRONG SEXY

    • @chosenfew3040
      @chosenfew3040 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was thinking the same lol

  • @chris-mv7xq
    @chris-mv7xq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    R.I.H BILL WITHERS HEAVEN COULDN'T WAIT ANY LONGER😪

    • @ericmoore9863
      @ericmoore9863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

  • @PaganMinn
    @PaganMinn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Bill withers didn't die. the next realm needed this song to help them. he just moved.

  • @MarkSmith-zc7qu
    @MarkSmith-zc7qu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Truly amazing! Tears in the eyes, just a wonderful performance from 3 of the best of all time. RIP Bill Withers ❤️

  • @michelleworsham3404
    @michelleworsham3404 4 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    This song is so fitting at such a time as this. RIP BILL WITHERS

    • @willmcbill1929
      @willmcbill1929 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why did so sad for everybody he only died at 1 months ago

    • @jamesemerson1614
      @jamesemerson1614 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Michelle

    • @lampardscott2580
      @lampardscott2580 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure you're really right thanks for your compliment and understanding God bless you can we be friends

  • @jgunnels6773
    @jgunnels6773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    When Bill started to sing...it gave me chills.

  • @joelsicherman3194
    @joelsicherman3194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Note to John Legend: for all your appearances and talent, I'll remember you most for inducting Mr Withers into Rock Hall. We were there that night and it was galactic.
    Thank you.

  • @dinisibiya7493
    @dinisibiya7493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Had a privilege saw John Legend when he came to the mother land, South Africa 2010😚❤..

  • @kendrixologidi6746
    @kendrixologidi6746 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Rest In peace sir......❤️❤️❤️

  • @marcoseesmarcoshares
    @marcoseesmarcoshares 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    *Fly high Bill Withers! Finding strength through this song in the middle of troubling times.🙏❤*

    • @bigtastyaxoltls2130
      @bigtastyaxoltls2130 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was a man of god so he isn’t gone. I cant wait to meet him and heaven 😊 he has such a good soul

  • @nathanschraml7059
    @nathanschraml7059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    My cousin passed away in February of this year, and Bill Withers was his favourite artist. It makes me very happy knowing he never had to live in a world where Bill wasn’t around

  • @user-rf8dn8zq4e
    @user-rf8dn8zq4e 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Dear Lord, what a lift when your not well-THANK YOU❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @arladicey
    @arladicey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    RIP, Bill Withers. Thank you for gifting us with your music. Blessings to your family.

  • @suwxvyx4426
    @suwxvyx4426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Rest in peace bill 🙏🏾💜😇

  • @kirstencon
    @kirstencon ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Still can’t believe he’s gone 😢 easily one of my favorite artists

    • @bigtastyaxoltls2130
      @bigtastyaxoltls2130 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He was a man of god so he isn’t gone. I cant wait to meet him and heaven 😊 he has such a good soul

    • @kirstencon
      @kirstencon 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very true I still listen to him daily

  • @vladimir_tretiy
    @vladimir_tretiy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Rest and peace Mr. Withers - your songs so fresh through all this year ... 🙌🏻

  • @himbol7531
    @himbol7531 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    RIP from Asmara, Eritrea.

    • @no1nestandsalone387
      @no1nestandsalone387 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Himbol where is that located?

    • @gashafashi08
      @gashafashi08 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@no1nestandsalone387 Horn of Africa. It’s Neighbors with Ethiopia

    • @GrumpyStormtrooper
      @GrumpyStormtrooper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no1nestandsalone how can you not know that? they destroyed italy several times before the war

    • @ATLaughs
      @ATLaughs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GrumpyStormtrooper Ethiopia defeated Italy twice. It's not Eritrea.

    • @GrumpyStormtrooper
      @GrumpyStormtrooper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Atnatewos Bekalu yeah you're right i got confused. but the campaign to eritrea still was successful, but with a ton of sacrifices. also there was some kind of misunderstanding in the treaty of Uccialli, italy thought they had the good part of the deal, when in the translation it seemed otherwise.

  • @BenaOmondi
    @BenaOmondi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    RIP Bill Withers....your songs were some of my favorites of all time especially Lean on Me

  • @pererik6731
    @pererik6731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This reminds me of an angel singing this song every day at school. 😢

  • @michaelnotes8707
    @michaelnotes8707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    'Lean on me' is a song that also shows how much there's power in simplicity!

  • @jayrod9002
    @jayrod9002 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1031

    Bad week for musical legends: Kenny Rogers, Ellis Marsalis, now Bill Withers.

    • @jhanaharris8849
      @jhanaharris8849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Reggae Icon Bob Andy as well

    • @harryiyke6125
      @harryiyke6125 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Really sad. I already miss them all. All my legends growing up- Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Kenny Rogers, Don Williams, George Michael, Bill Withers, Aretha Franklin. They all made me love music.

    • @josteinv.jordet257
      @josteinv.jordet257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I didn't know Ellis Marsalis and Kenny Rogers died! All of the corona-shit?

    • @robertr2129
      @robertr2129 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@josteinv.jordet257 no

    • @josteinv.jordet257
      @josteinv.jordet257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@robertr2129 good

  • @kimberleypex
    @kimberleypex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼THANKS ! R I P Bill Withers , your lovely voice is in my heart
    forever. Kim , the Netherlands🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱

  • @t.s.t.4085
    @t.s.t.4085 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mr. Legend, a literal grandchild/representation of decades of open doors (fought for with blood).
    You've been passed the torch by an American icon.
    Yeah: We expect a lot--just as you've been blessed by our love.
    We love you Mr. legend: Move it forward.
    We look to you.

  • @veyger1970
    @veyger1970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The amount of Love that he had when a society was ready to put him away and he ran like the care that he knew would capture a world . He was ahead of his time. A real in depth with all that was around him and he used it with just being him and noticed . He should be in a hall of fame for his art and it does not matter , that man will always be in mine for the music and the lyrics that he wrote.

  • @brownie6784
    @brownie6784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    You are one of my favorite artists and you always will be Bill.
    R.I.P Thank you for everything

  • @_adeniyi_
    @_adeniyi_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Rip sir. Legends never die

  • @nataliejones6424
    @nataliejones6424 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Amazing, amazing, RIP Bill Withers

  • @blindkimberly1360
    @blindkimberly1360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My first John Legend exposure. Legend with legends. I’ve got to hear more from John. Bill Withers was golden. And being blind now I appreciate Stevie Wonder even more. Awesomeness. Tyvm

    • @jameshunter9732
      @jameshunter9732 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, because he's a legend and that makes a true legend be with legend

  • @AngeloVOfficial
    @AngeloVOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    We lost one of the most soulful singers that ever lived. Rest in peace Bill. Thanks for touching my soul

  • @jojosmooth
    @jojosmooth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    :( crying my heart out...another special soul has left us...

  • @rhondaboncutter5812
    @rhondaboncutter5812 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The people of this world need this song today, more than ever! The end is coming! God be with us all! God Bless and be ready!

  • @nikkid.1277
    @nikkid.1277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bill Withers was such a good singer. Wish he was still here.

  • @sgtquig9040
    @sgtquig9040 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    My heart is even heavier right now after hearing the news. RIP

  • @giovannipeirone3915
    @giovannipeirone3915 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I always teach this song to my students: we all need him and his precious songs.
    May God receive him in His glory

  • @nyashascottnyandoro5709
    @nyashascottnyandoro5709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Im I the only one who is watching this during quarantine because it reminds me of better days and better days to come

  • @wvob6752
    @wvob6752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We in West Virginia sure do miss our fellow West Virginian Bill Withers. Rest in Peace.

  • @ilianasoriano6328
    @ilianasoriano6328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    R.I.P To the legend of all time....Love you Bill Withers. Prayers to your family and that you enjoy in the heavens above

  • @Jgilmer42
    @Jgilmer42 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    I'm so glad that Mr. Withers lived to see his induction and this beautiful tribute. Rest In Power Bill Withers!

  • @pagesofmydiary1160
    @pagesofmydiary1160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Such amazing vocals. I love
    this song and i can listen to it everyday

  • @mauenobio5525
    @mauenobio5525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Oh my God, I’m crying with this song! I love them so much.

  • @VILJL
    @VILJL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Bill Withers, was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He died from heart complications on Monday March 30, 2020 He was 81.
    The West Virginia native was born on July 4, 1938. Known for recording some of the most beloved songs in the American songbook, he created the incomparable Lovely Day, Lean On Me, Ain’t No Sunshine, Use Me and Just the Two of Us. He won three Grammy awards and entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.

    • @dorothywalker411
      @dorothywalker411 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Q

    • @dorothywalker411
      @dorothywalker411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rip bill withers

    • @khaldoonaljerian8452
      @khaldoonaljerian8452 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      RIP 🙏

    • @sandilenzama3245
      @sandilenzama3245 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      On my birthday it was really sad 😢 I grew up listening to this song for inspiration when ever I was down or me my bro was going through problems with nothing to eat at times

    • @HarryPotter-bc8ff
      @HarryPotter-bc8ff 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice job

  • @patrickwong4824
    @patrickwong4824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This song is needed more than ever. RIP Bill Withers.

  • @ambaluwanga
    @ambaluwanga 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Powerful...the two Legends must've been greatly impressed by John Legend's powerful delivery...just like a doting dad would...knowing their their son is firmly following in their footsteps!

  • @pjmoneybags2780
    @pjmoneybags2780 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Stevie and Bill are always on my playlists. John has a great voice my favorite from him is "Glory".

  • @helios7034
    @helios7034 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    U are in heaven. Make god happy now.

  • @ProTreeVideos
    @ProTreeVideos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2007

    Hey random person scrolling down the comments..
    Have a wonderful day :)

    • @yeetboi0069
      @yeetboi0069 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      don’t tell me how to live my life

    • @enniomojica7812
      @enniomojica7812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh, thanks you too. :)

    • @mihaibujor8109
      @mihaibujor8109 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I love you :)

    • @ninabonnerrrr
      @ninabonnerrrr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This made my day

    • @Mike-wm4qx
      @Mike-wm4qx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks man, I needed that

  • @mariebettynoncent829
    @mariebettynoncent829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    John Legend always make me cry. Love from Haïti

  • @tincat2173
    @tincat2173 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It will never get any better than this!

  • @estarling8766
    @estarling8766 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I am glad to have him between the giants.

    • @themajicman745
      @themajicman745 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      John Legend isn't a giant, because he has to earn it over time.

    • @KJ-kw7gh
      @KJ-kw7gh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bill Withers was the giant!

    • @shellywecker5818
      @shellywecker5818 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      His legendary music lives on forever 🦅🇺🇲♥️ We will never forget you ♥️

  • @farellp9698
    @farellp9698 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    3 MEN WHO HAS MADE MUSIC THAT WILL LIVE FOREVER..
    3 MEN WHO WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR EVER

  • @jonathanfalkowsky672
    @jonathanfalkowsky672 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    After more than 45 years, Stevie still has it

  • @terryoko-odion248
    @terryoko-odion248 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel so Hyped watching this video... like I wish i had seen that performance live!

  • @marcojuan2975
    @marcojuan2975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Last time it was kenny and now another legend left us.

    • @mmorley8686
      @mmorley8686 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      RIP Kenny and Bill, both amazing singers and people

    • @frederickhoward5598
      @frederickhoward5598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To leave is to arrive😉😎

  • @TheJuiceOjSimpson
    @TheJuiceOjSimpson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Rest in peace bill there truly ain’t no sunshine when your gone and it’s no lovely day but I hope you are resting high offering your shoulder for those who need someone to lean on. You have left behind a legacy that won’t be forgotten and we all are truly blessed to have the music you left us bill we all love you and we will miss you ❤️❤️

  • @patricianorales920
    @patricianorales920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    No way can you get better than this performance!! Thank the Higher Power for Musicians like these MEN!!! Sharing their Amazing Talent with the World!!

    • @lampardscott2580
      @lampardscott2580 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure you're really right thanks for your compliment and understanding God bless you please can we be friends

  • @rozaidasokolic4635
    @rozaidasokolic4635 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you guys to exist - your performance is fantastic!!!

  • @dougm5697
    @dougm5697 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    When I was a young man, I would listen to Bill Wither's music and sip beers with my college friends. Now, I am a much older man and Bill just left us all for heaven. Rest well Bill, you left us with such a wonderful gift, your music. A bit of heaven on earth.

    • @elizaokeeffe163
      @elizaokeeffe163 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said Doug, it makes this journey through life so pleasurable, to have a little bit of escapism, and have memories of brilliant singers Bill in particular R.I.P. Mr Withers.

  • @kie1996
    @kie1996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    If they ever make a movie about Bill Withers, John Legend should definitely play him!

  • @edwconr
    @edwconr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The respect is palpable. Thanks for posting.

  • @kadijahhall1317
    @kadijahhall1317 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watch this n this broke me all the way down remembering my mum past a few months ago... sigh💔🕊

  • @MM-gf5vm
    @MM-gf5vm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +741

    No offense to Stevie and John...but I like Bill Withers solo on this song ALL DAY LONG.

    • @azznbad1
      @azznbad1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      No one can cover the voice Bill had back in the day. So sad those strong ass voices grow old like the rest of us. They should get a pass just for being great.

    • @ep-ou7sc
      @ep-ou7sc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yup

    • @x-x101
      @x-x101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      It's not a competition

    • @Jrecon96
      @Jrecon96 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Its a tribute, not a contest

    • @callmemorganbishhh9791
      @callmemorganbishhh9791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Jrecon96 😂😂😂

  • @GuantanamoBayBarbie2
    @GuantanamoBayBarbie2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    So glad he got this recognition before he died.
    Can we talk about how good Stevie still sounds at this age? And while he may not have much hair left on TOP, what he DOES have goes way down past the middle of his back.

    • @keamoussaoui13
      @keamoussaoui13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Preach!

    • @jameshunter9732
      @jameshunter9732 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      When will touch the heart of so many people one way or another make the feel-good with whatever we do God will always replace them before he takes them. I've always listened to his song ever since I was a kid and his voice and melody as always touch my heart and give me hope through life.

  • @DMAN-oe3mh
    @DMAN-oe3mh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    How could anybody dislike this? This world is full of haters

    • @findingjayden587
      @findingjayden587 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a tribute to him but I love both takes

  • @Mohalilo360X
    @Mohalilo360X 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    😩 I just can't these hits me every single time 🖤