Bill Withers In Conversation With Aloe Blacc At ASCAP EXPO 2015

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  • @williamnorvell
    @williamnorvell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Love the bible quote. He will be missed. Hope he is in his grandmas hands

  • @oakboyh
    @oakboyh 9 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    We better cherish him while he's with us.

    • @acajudi100
      @acajudi100 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I do!

    • @daveowens
      @daveowens 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ...and keep that vibe rolling for the next generations.

    • @irisis4019
      @irisis4019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      :(

    • @colguy17
      @colguy17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@irisis4019 :/

    • @irisis4019
      @irisis4019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @colguy17 haha I see someone doing a Bill Withers session 🙏 RIP

  • @AdanBean
    @AdanBean 9 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    How can you not love this man?

  • @mizzterE
    @mizzterE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    "Let your reward be in the doing of it." Maybe the single most valuable piece of advise for any artist, anywhere.

  • @cinni6826
    @cinni6826 5 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    He is the most interesting artist of all time, so wise and intelligent

    • @kingoftheseamusic
      @kingoftheseamusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cinni he’s not though, he’s among many

    • @rasheeda1303
      @rasheeda1303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sound like he practiced what he preached 🙂

  • @isaiahangelo
    @isaiahangelo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    This brother dropped mad jewels! Blessed my spirit

    • @simphiwek6321
      @simphiwek6321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My hands are reaching the floor and I'm picking up these jewels brother.

  • @thelmajjones2414
    @thelmajjones2414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    My Condolences to His Family Friends and All of His Fans that Loved Him and His Music
    Rest In Heavenly Peace We Will You and Your Music

  • @datjoy4437
    @datjoy4437 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I love the way he straight blunt and to the point and the wisdom that comes out of his mouth I would have loved to had him as a grandfather

  • @cabanpl
    @cabanpl 8 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    He did not sale his soul . Like many artists.. Strange but very wise

    • @magnaviator
      @magnaviator 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      wisdom is knowing when to walk away when you're happy.

  • @nomorewar333
    @nomorewar333 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Bill Withers. True class act. As good as it gets. Very special human being. Thank you, Bill, for sharing your gift.
    "If you feel like you have the gift, make yourself available and the world will let your know.... There are happy people that top out playing at holiday in... but they are happy people..... don't value your gift according to where you fall on the scale of professional commercialism... Don't confuse music with the music business..."

  • @thomasroby5273
    @thomasroby5273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Great conversation. So cool for Aloe Blac to interview him, from one artist to another. R.I.P Mr. Withers. Thank you for your gifts to the world. Thank you for your music.

  • @vanvann2008
    @vanvann2008 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I loved Bill Withers I never knew this man but. Just to listen to his music and to listen to him speak. You know while he was here on this Earth he left an incredible impact on us all. God thank you for the time we had him. Rest in peace

  • @harlemstutter
    @harlemstutter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I adore him, I'm so sad right now. RIP Mr. Withers.

  • @PhillipAnsell
    @PhillipAnsell 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    A great quote @garyvee from Bill Withers - "If you feel like you have the gift and you want to find out, make yourself available and the world will let you know."

  • @nappyscribe1987
    @nappyscribe1987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I loved him. Been crying and my husband bought me pizza and shrimp to cheer me up.
    We didn’t know this had happened. I was paying a bill and got the news on the computer about his death.

  • @n2lrecords775
    @n2lrecords775 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    RiP legend of soul Bill withers
    Your legacy will always be caried by us

  • @TOTayo-
    @TOTayo- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    R.I.P. to Singer/Songwriter/Musician, Mr. Bill Withers.
    #RIPBillWithers

  • @JenKlarfeldjenuineindigo1
    @JenKlarfeldjenuineindigo1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Smiling tuning into this beautiful man, the legendary Bill Wither's gifted heart, music, wisdom, wit, and soul. Grateful for every drop of Sunshine he gifted us, and while sad for all the beloved family, friends, and fans worldwide, his dimensional leap home to the light, is a gift to Heaven, as we was to Heaven on Earth. May you be lovingly welcomed by Grandma's hands, Spirit, heart, and more, Beautiful Spirit. Thank you for who you are, and for so many easy to treasure, deeply personal, spiritual, beloved gifts alighted in this world. There's something so poignant in his passing at this time marked by many currently at home, and simultaneously as we protect health, love, family and privacy, simultaneously connecting with the whole world. So much synchronicity!

  • @reddrw1
    @reddrw1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You have to Love him for being Honest,
    And very intelligent. R.I.P Brother..R.I.P.

  • @kateyray6126
    @kateyray6126 9 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    A gentle and wise prophet he is! Love this.

  • @phoenixrising_1973
    @phoenixrising_1973 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    OMG!!! He's wearing a T-Shirt with CLARENCE AVANT picture!!!! RIP MR BILL WITHERS. Sending love & appreciation to Mr. Avant everything you Both have done is hitting me like a tons of bricks talk about the "REAL QUIET STORMS"...#humbled

  • @louderthanabomb
    @louderthanabomb 9 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Still Bill

  • @crystalj9725
    @crystalj9725 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    one of my favorite interviews of Mr. Withers. He made me smile while hearing him sharing his stories and life.

    • @lu.chris2002
      @lu.chris2002 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He made u smile for him

    • @crystalj9725
      @crystalj9725 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lu.chris2002 listening to him and all of his stories just make me happy and of course I think he had one of the best Smiles ever. Extremely comforting

    • @lu.chris2002
      @lu.chris2002 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@crystalj9725 i started to listen to his songs since 4-5 months circa. 2 days ago i heard the news about his death and it's been heartbreaking

    • @crystalj9725
      @crystalj9725 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know what you mean. I cried big tears when I heard. I've loved his music for years. Funny that in all that I'd been listening to I had never come across "I Wish You Well" it is now another of my favorite Bill Withers tracks.

  • @wikkedchik90
    @wikkedchik90 9 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    first rate human being

  • @phil5301
    @phil5301 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow!! I never checked out many of his interviews. I would've love to sit on the porch in the country with him in his later years and talk just for an hour.

  • @donaldcurry9472
    @donaldcurry9472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That man was the absolute truth. When he said "I didn't know a dam thing about the Ghetto & either did Elvis that was as real as it gets.

  • @craigdavis5407
    @craigdavis5407 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    R.I.P. Mr. Bill Withers!!!🎹🎹🎹🎸🎸🎸🎵🎵🎵🎤🎤🎤🎧🎧🎧🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @iPursueHappiness
    @iPursueHappiness 9 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I love this! Bill is one of my favorite artists of all time.

  • @mikesharpsongs
    @mikesharpsongs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was a real blessing, thanks for posting

  • @lauramason9735
    @lauramason9735 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Speak the truth Billy! So intelligent, wise and real!

  • @ValenNitto
    @ValenNitto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    RIP to the legend. Will always continue listening to you on sunny days in my car with the windows down.

  • @stedye
    @stedye 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love his response to Roses are Red Violets are Blue ! “ How in the world did end up talking to a brother like you “ . You see in that response why he was a legendary songwriter.

  • @cinni6826
    @cinni6826 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man what a treasure to be lost! I love him so much!!

  • @tvlchic
    @tvlchic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love Bill Withers! He is the best!! So talented and honest.

  • @paulx873
    @paulx873 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    he always was true to him self never said what people wanted him to say

    • @brainsareus
      @brainsareus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not trying to be an asshole, but, it's himself.

  • @craigdavis5407
    @craigdavis5407 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    True Legend!!!

  • @Rexjunett
    @Rexjunett 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Talent and Wisdom normally dont go together. Very few people have this Gift, Bill has it in spades...

  • @wuodbonde
    @wuodbonde 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A rare and beautiful interview with a rare and beautiful artist. RIP Bill Withers, thank you for the music

  • @richiebeard994
    @richiebeard994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just for the record In The Getto is a Mac Davis song Elvis covered it. Moving on... The first six notes I ever heard Bill Withers sing over the radio was "Ain't no sunshine when she's gone" and, I was sold. Somebody played his first album for me and when I heard Gramma's Hands I knew that he was just gettin' started, he wasn't even warmed up yet!!! God Speed Dear Sir.

  • @rainbowbrite621
    @rainbowbrite621 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I loved this so much!!! I wish it was longer!!!!

  • @karlarunnels7626
    @karlarunnels7626 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was a great interview! Loved every minute of it.

  • @keemyfoke
    @keemyfoke 9 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Will they release the full interview? this is really good?

    • @soulman5665
      @soulman5665 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I would like to see the full thing myself.

  • @vaskey784
    @vaskey784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can't believe he is not here anymore

  • @dhess140
    @dhess140 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The reward is in the doing. Perfect!

  • @J-Hue
    @J-Hue 8 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    4:33-4:55. People laughed, but I think he was being serious there.

    • @unique74muzik
      @unique74muzik 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You have to think quick with him in terms of wit and honesty.

    • @unique74muzik
      @unique74muzik 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      great observation

    • @emergencyian5198
      @emergencyian5198 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most certainly serious and right on!

    • @DebraLove888
      @DebraLove888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is a complicated book 🌹

  • @coldwinter5710
    @coldwinter5710 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent! RIP fine Sir...your brilliant music will live on forever! 🙏💗

  • @omarpasha2968
    @omarpasha2968 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I learned a lot about Bill! And, I'm glad I listened to this video! It was a blessing!

  • @elizabethdentis8598
    @elizabethdentis8598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was a great interview. I've always lice Bill Withers' music, style and voice. His music speaks to your soul. He's definitely in his "Grandma's Hands". May he RIHP
    You Are Sorely Missed ⚘⚘❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @SophiaFletcherMusic
    @SophiaFletcherMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We love you, Bill. Our hearts go out to your family.
    Vale profound Maestro ✨💗🎶💗✨

  • @velvetindigonight
    @velvetindigonight 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How I wish I'd met this man................ Where ever his sprit is now I'm sure he is making music............... Great man and I do not type that lightly. Be Blessed and Thank you for 'Lovely Day'......................................

  • @garybritton2274
    @garybritton2274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man of honor dignity and grace courage to say what we felt in our hearts and mind became the strength and truth we seek for generations .

  • @Auntkekebaby
    @Auntkekebaby 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love this man!!

  • @bertha528
    @bertha528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing man and amazing soul❤️God bless Bill Withers and May he rest in eternal peace 🕊I listen to his music when I was little and loved 🌻He left a mark in me since Ain’t no Sunshine touched my heart and soul as if it was written for my mother❤️‍🩹

  • @abrahamjackson6019
    @abrahamjackson6019 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Bill Withers is the truth.....

  • @SleepingSoldier
    @SleepingSoldier 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That ghetto statement was straight up truthful. I think the same way when going to see my grandmother. Any stops I make in between, I don't want some lowlife trying to sell me a bad mixtape or drugs. *Just passing through*.

    • @donaldcurry9472
      @donaldcurry9472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You absolutely missed his point about the Ghetto. He said that it pissed him off when they asked him to do the song because he never lived in a Ghetto or was raised in one & neither was Elvis's ass, so how could they &/or he sing about something he doesn't have first-hand knowledge of. Look at Elvis. Here's this white man singing a song that he knows nothing about to sell records always trying to emulate a black man. Bill was the pure "truth". R.I.P Brotha Bill. They don't make men like Bill too often.

    • @lorraynebartley5168
      @lorraynebartley5168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@donaldcurry9472 well said!

    • @donaldcurry9472
      @donaldcurry9472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lorraynebartley5168 for you to call the people in the Ghetto low-lifes, there are lowlifes in all parts of this Society & the conditions that many of those people were "born into" created those low-lifes. It started from Slavery to this day. It was created by "racism", "capitalism" & inhumane subspecies called " The European".

    • @donaldcurry9472
      @donaldcurry9472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My apologies Lorane. My comments were meant for Justin. He called them low-lifes.

  • @iamtheuse6321
    @iamtheuse6321 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember watching the documentary Still Bill and thinking what a down to earth and decent human being Bill Withers is (was) The world needs more guys like him, he was thoughtful, smart and caring a man RIP brother and thanks for touching our lives.

  • @Maxx_Tax
    @Maxx_Tax 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    R.I.P. 🙏🏿BILL WITHERS

  • @georgetitusglover4560
    @georgetitusglover4560 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Legendary

  • @mgmassey174
    @mgmassey174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love getting to see Withers playing licks..i wish that I could play
    What a lovely human..
    Love what he said about playing music cause you love it..
    Not denying yourself..
    Just brilliant

  • @angelagoodwin5758
    @angelagoodwin5758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love his philosophy about life and success. R.I.P. to one of the most poetic and soulful singer- songwriters.

  • @Hueyfreeman24
    @Hueyfreeman24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    :( R.I.P sir you will be missed

  •  9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is awesome!

  • @rickyarme7393
    @rickyarme7393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn brings a tear to my eyes. We'll miss you

  • @Warp75
    @Warp75 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve always said when Bill goes we will all be in deep shit. We are RIP ✌️

  • @jtothecfanclub
    @jtothecfanclub 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Waw. Really really like this video. Thanks, Mr. Withers!

  • @itsYarni
    @itsYarni 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The way Aloe looks at Bill, knowing that he is a genius and that it is an honour to be in his company. Beautiful.

  • @freespiritwithnature4384
    @freespiritwithnature4384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh God ,your with the Angels now love !

  • @soulman1419
    @soulman1419 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Seems like the real deal to me 👍🏻r.i.p bill withers ✌🏻

  • @AaronOptimal
    @AaronOptimal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rest In Peace Legend❤️💯

  • @nicolelallawmawmi2426
    @nicolelallawmawmi2426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rest well🥀

  • @larz2649
    @larz2649 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bill Withers is a man of the dozen people - or so - I always wanted to meet and have a conversation with.included in my short list is the likes of a _sweet_ man who is a Lama, a former POTUS that honestly likes to be called Billy by other Fellow Americans and who could deny a place on a shelf for my favorite female singer of the 1960's, who called out to my young mind about peace, love and respect.

  • @isobellamobimobi1789
    @isobellamobimobi1789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God bless you Bill x

  • @sherigentry4955
    @sherigentry4955 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    RIP Bill 💔

  • @christopherwithers9019
    @christopherwithers9019 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bill putting the “wit” in Withers😎 RIP to a TRUE LEGEND. My soul brother from another mother🙏🏻

  • @BigTwill0218
    @BigTwill0218 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Bills an o'l country boy

    • @zatiticherry3421
      @zatiticherry3421 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      BigTwill0218 A real one for sure!!! Thank God for that!!

    • @allen6924
      @allen6924 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's way more intelligent than an ol' country boy. That's why he never returned.

    • @winniejohnson5559
      @winniejohnson5559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Allen C. Being a country boy is more than your physical location.. it’s a mindset also.. he is still a country boy at heart.. you take that with wherever you go..He has been all over the world most likely and still at this age , he still a good ole country boy so to speak and he is proud of it for sure.. I know a few of his cousins and they are pretty much the same..

  • @americanshyster
    @americanshyster 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A true legend !

  • @bennyjazzful
    @bennyjazzful 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    From a mad keen 74yo Aussie fan
    Amazing man & musician.
    Try & listent to Carmen McRae perform Bill's song " Paint Your Pretty Picture,With A Song "---It's brilliant .

  • @plantbased5673
    @plantbased5673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "I don't know nothin' about no ghetto and Elvis don't either." 😂

  • @jmobass
    @jmobass 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    God blessed US with the wit, wisdom, soul and MUSIC of Bill Withers - thank you Bill!!!!!

  • @TOMKHOMION
    @TOMKHOMION 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rest in peace....bill

  • @zikfocus
    @zikfocus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    True Legend, AMAZING 😎 person

  • @jameskeeney2032
    @jameskeeney2032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To escape a life in the coal mines of Slab Fork WVA and touch the lives of so many millions of people is an amazing accomplishment. Bill Withers was an extraordinary man who made some unforgettable music. God rest.his soul he was a gift to the Human Race . James Keeney

  • @carlborman5165
    @carlborman5165 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you thank you thank you.

  • @stevepabb
    @stevepabb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great man, rest in peace....

  • @wandabrown1544
    @wandabrown1544 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love all His 🎤🎼🎹🎶. In my Playlists, 💯🙋😍💖💖💖👌👋

  • @christopherward5065
    @christopherward5065 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He makes such pungent observations, no wonder he wrote and played music where each song was as bright and complete as a pearl.

  • @zatiticherry3421
    @zatiticherry3421 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love how he shut Aloes pretentious intelluctuallizing down with with and wisdom; and didn't set the tone for the interviewer, while humbling him too. Respect to Bill for that;we have to treasure the wisdom of the elders!

    • @ewunikeaminata
      @ewunikeaminata 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think Aloe was being pretentious.

  • @rcthomas6925
    @rcthomas6925 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The drummer in the video on Ain't no Sunshine is Mr. James Gadsen. Traveled all over the world with him ...

  • @lindalyte7307
    @lindalyte7307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He was one deep intellectual, with a profound opinion on various matters🤔🤔
    Oh yeah....... and a
    gifted singer/ songwriter/and composer.....as well !!😎😉
    R.I.P. Brother William Harrison Withers Jr.😔😔
    4/2020

  • @mysticman9331
    @mysticman9331 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    RIP Bill. You were a funny man at times.

  • @diamondlil597
    @diamondlil597 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello like before 🍸 Mr Withers, you are so centered, your time is forever, thank you for your common

  • @JesgateOnDown
    @JesgateOnDown 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ....more innuendo..
    Bill said "You come up with a thing, then you
    fill it in."
    (@one3dsoul on Twitter)

  • @dexterjames6768
    @dexterjames6768 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Experience and Wisdom...

  • @aarifleander1179
    @aarifleander1179 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Funny as always and ever...lmao..I will miss you....

  • @riffmaster5805
    @riffmaster5805 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    it's always a lovely day with you man.... it's always a lovely day... Rip

  • @Catchmarley
    @Catchmarley 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is epic ! Real ones know!

  • @justinwmusic
    @justinwmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much wisdom, wit and talent in one human.

  • @spacediva
    @spacediva 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hallelujah

  • @djbabyj
    @djbabyj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RIP... Damn

  • @theresafox2816
    @theresafox2816 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This dude is smooth like butter.😂😂🤣🤣😀🙄