Bill Withers Acceptance Speech at the 2015 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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- Bill Withers Acceptance Speech 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 an image gallery from the big night and archival materials. - เพลง
Withers: Hold on that teleprompter.
Stevie Wonder: I didn't use it!
hahahahah
That has to be one of the best lines ever at an induction. Stevie still got it going on. lol
I love it!
I was wondering what Stevie said. Thanks.
"Stevie Wonder knows my name, and the brother just put me in the hall of fame." Beautiful.
I was going to write that one down. Good one! :)
The best induction speech ever. So eloquently written and spoken.
Nothing written about that.
Fiona, there was minimal written, the rest came from the heart.
he’s the real deal. i get warm happy tears thinking about him
Bruce's intro to U2 is very good too.
What a man, the kind of man you could spend every lazy afternoon with and always walk away soulfully enriched. His work his truly special.
If Bill Withers is not the definition of "cool" then I don't know cool.
You can say that again my friend. Bill is the coolest of the coolest. RIP Bill.
Right. Cause he smooth as hell.
@@rooseveltdavis9559 I was going to say the same thing. I bet if you look in the dictionary under cool Bill Withers picture will be there.
Handsome too. RIP Bill 💗
@@rooseveltdavis9559 emotional.
I will never stop telling people how they should listen to this gentleman’s music
Br Greg me either. People are missing out
People are missing out
53 years old . Known a few of his songs , but boy I will look more into his music
Even his deep cuts like Sweet Wanomi .. Bill was the real deal
That is the most incredible, beautiful, straightforward, no bullshit, honest, down to earth, funniest, and touching speech that has ever been recorded. And of course those adjectives can be applied to the man who gave that speech.
The best acceptance speech ever. Class act . Rest In Eternal Peace Still Bill
@AfroSoul👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I agree ....Best ever!! Mr.William Harrison WithersJr.( One Cool Brother😎😎, who in my most humble opinion.... was very underrated!!) " Lean on me" Use me", " Ain't no sunshine when she's gone", Grandma's Hands", Lovely Day".....just to name a few💫💫
An intellectual, humorous man... with a Soulful voice, an individual who came on the scene in his 30' s left the recording industry not to long after....this honor was ....well deserved. His songs are.....Timeless🍃🍃
Rest in Peace, my Brother😔😔
Amin AfroSoul Amin!
Linda Lyte You ain’t never lied 🤥
K Nazir Ingram Ameen
@@lindalyte7307 PREACH⚘
"Who else came here with a Legend and a Wonder?" what a classic line.
Yes!
the charisma is just insane
Just one of the greatest acceptance speeches EVER
I love this man. I aspire to be this kind, articulate and authentic.
THE BEST ACCEPTANCE SPEECH IVE EVER HEARD, ANYWHERE!...I had no fuckin' idea, Bill Withers was a stand up comic...God knows, I thought he was a world reknown, music icon. His music catalogue is the stuff of legend, and its a body of work that a serious fan can EASILY attach a lifetime's worth of memories, to. I love the man to death....he looks just like my Uncle Jim. And I know whereever Mr Withers is, in the after-life, he is making music and making folks double over in laughter.
Mr. Bill was such a profound musician and songwriter, and his songs are still relevant today. “Besides who else came here with a legend and a wonder”. RIP
Bill is one smooth cat, man. Respect to the legend.
"Lean on me, when you're not strong and I'll be your friend and I'll help you carry on".
Thanks Mr Withers for being my hero.
When you think and talk like a poet your probably Mr Bill Withers RIP Bill
His music is like poetry, he’s so beautiful, earthy and amazing.
My God.. He may have started his career later than most but the talent and genius was already in him. What a wonderful singer/song writer. To have graced us with his presence. You don't need to be a Stevie Wonder or Whitney Houston to hear a gifted artist. They may have one more accolades early in their lives but it does not take away from this LEGEND.
Never is late. The age doesn't define what you want to do
Love his phrase : Each form of music has its own constituency. Well deserved honor to this Brilliant songwriter.
Bill Withers Acceptance Speech is something we rarely hear or see, HUMBLE. My legends don't tell you they were great because the listening public knows it.
Your music will help us get through these times
Amen
"Who else came here with a legend and a wonder"- Brilliant remark
I would have loved to have seen this a while back, but now he's gone. Why now? My condolences to the family of Mr. Bill Withers. I've loved your work since the early 70s. Rest in peace and thanks man.
They are posting it now because the Hall is a crock of shit, they truly don't care. It seems they purposefully wait until the inductees die to post their inductions.
@TineCrine C Right on! You know you're right! It's just exploiting the death of a well loved artist to get views. I'm sure the members of his family that could not be there that night would have loved to see this in 2015!
I saw it on TH-cam back then. This quality is definitely better.
Yeah could we please not use this as yet another means to vent and rant? TH-cam has enough of that. Just celebrate the artist.
@@trysometruth you are clueless
That's how you tell a story.
"Used to babysit the Melvoin sisters." Wow. Those kids were lucky.
An ordinary man that created extraordinary songs RIP. STILL BILL
The sun will ALWAYS shine for you Mr. Withers! Time for you to rest now. Your job is done here...and your work will live on forever. 🙏💗
Bill was an amazing storyteller. Spoke from the heart...no script or hesitation. Brilliant man R.I.P.
I love being around old people like him who can spin a yard so great.
This is one of those “ ABOUT GD TIME” moments!! How Mr Withers took this long is mind blowing!” RIP YOU WONDERFUL LEGEND
Truly a master class on how to give an acceptance speech.
I had no idea Bill Withers was so witty, but also likeable. I really enjoyed this.
what a special man, I could listen to him going off script all day long. and you can't get more classic than his songs.
I'm so glad he was alive to receive his induction into the Hall of Fame!!
I could listen to that voice for hours.
So witty, down to earth and on the ball! Condolences to his family, rest in peace Mr. Withers!
You mean America's "Sir Bill", cause he deserves it.
@@locadisa absolutely!
I like the way his acceptance speech gives people outside the industry a glimpse of what its like behind the scenes in the recording business. That its not all glamor and tabloid magazines. A lot of collaboration that goes on to create that winning hit that consumers dont know about.
Man, that's the best speech of all times. RIP. BILL WITHERS
Glad he was alive to see this, great, humble man
This man was an incredible wordsmith. Proper play with words
This is a man that has lived his life to the fullest. Slow and steady and just an all around cool cat.
One of the few times the R&R HOF got it right & put this underrated legend in his rightful place before it was too late!!
Absolutely!
Man , his family are so proud of him . The look of love and happiness on their faces was brighter than sunshine .... Beautiful .
Man, what a songwriter and singer.
Eloquent, classy, smooth, warm and funny. His style of communication in both music and speech.
That is how you deliver a speech! Bill Withers' music will live on.
Coolest cat that ever lived. Telling the story of his success and all the people and coincidences involved in the journey made for such a meaningful and useful speech for other aspiring pros.
"Stevie wonder knows my name, and the brother inducted me into the hall of fame." what a line
Both these legends need a biopic soon.
RIP William Harrison Withers Jr.
July 4th 1983 -March 30th 2020
A true Legend Never is forgotten!
My daughter said he is an Angel
Yes he is!
Pardon my triviality: There's no comparison to his coolness and to the warmth of this man. It goes to the intimate. Raw yet so smooth, raw because stripped bare of any pretentiousness and gimmick. To me, putting on his music is like the ritual of going down to the cellar and choosing a fine wine to be shared with the only the finest of friends. His Carnegie Hall Concert? Oh the gem!!! Really miss him as some and I would have loved to see him. Luckily, I still listen to him and my gorgeous daughter and wife cherish the moments. I wouldn't have had it any other way! I absolutely love watching beat the rythm as Stevie plays his tune. Gorgeous moment!
what an acceptance speech...the coolest cat around...thx Bill Withers..RIP
I love Bill!!! I saw a documentary on him . I think it was called Still Bill.
Its hidden away on you tube(for now) for those who havent seen it.
Akoben Renaissance I loved it!!!! I really got to know Bill and why he didn’t create more music.
platinumblondie I saw it,!it was touching, magnificent and marvellous.
@@aubreyscott4979 Me too. Was sad to see he couldn't find his own father's grave due to neglect.
RIP Mr. Withers....Thank you for you Lovely songs!
This man had SO much class... and talent to boot. RIP.
R.I.P. Brotha...Your Music will live on Forever.
This man is a Father to so many men. God Bless him.
Best speech I've ever heard.❤
I know you're in heaven Bill....it's a LOVELY DAY!!!
Can't get enough of that voice. A most cool dude. RIP
You know a guy is good when you actually forget some of his hits. And remember, he walked away from the business on his own terms. I, of course, have my favorite: "Use Me." However, that is only one gem in a mine and mind of a creative force. Rest in peace and power brother.
…a brilliant man…thanks for all your music inspiration…🙏
"I will always remember the good things." Bill Wither
Thank you sir for your MAGNIFICENT music
Bill is the coolest man to ever live. I hope a movie of his life is made one day!
Rest in Power Bill Withers. So glad you got your flowers while you were alive..
Wow never knew he was in the Navy thank you for your service sir.
julieo6266 .......and he served before his music career...bet he was thinking of all kind of lyrics on the job...
They don’t make ‘em like Bill anymore ❤ what a speech!!!
Still can't believe he's gone, RIP legend
I know that my dad, my brother and Bill are in paradise forever
I'm in tears. What a story - what a legacy.
Thank you Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for this post... RIP Bill
My father introduced me to this man and his music! "Grandma's Hands" is my favorite of his. It reminds me of my two grandmothers who are gone now, especially my father's mother, who I called Grammie. It was her favorite song as well. Thanks Bill! RIP, and I hope you are singing to my Grammie up there in Heaven.
What a great storyteller! I could listen to him telling his tales for hours. A true legend! RIP, sir 🙏🏻
I am honored to hear this man's speech and am glad that he was still alive to accept it 🙏.
RIP See ya when I get there . You were a great man. I grew up in southfield. And your music. ❤
@Peggy Latham Oneill YES! Remember CKLW?
I may have gotten into Bill’s music WAY too late, but at least, I enjoy his records as if they were released today. This man was a diamond. Sweet as sugar can be.
What a absolute legend xx
He was such a talented good man❤
Rest in peace Legend!💞...Your music lives on....
Yes Bill. You made your mark in this world while some of us are still struggling to find it. Thank you for the wonderful soundtrack of my life! RIP Sir Bill
ain't no sunshine until this VIRUS goes away.........RIP, but your music shall never die......
Great Words
in god,s time this too shall pass
Renounce that surname
Rest in peace Bill Withers! Thank you for blessing us with an incredible catalog of music that will live forever. From Ain't no sunshine to Grandma's Hands, Use Me, Just the two of us, and the amazing war song I Can't write left handed, we will remember your poetic songwriting / story telling simple yet profound. A man of wit, charm, humility, and class, your gift will continue to be treasured throughout many genre's of music forever.
wo i never heard I Can't Write Left Handed before - thank you
RIP Bill Withers . The true mark of a musician .Induction into the Music Hall of Fame. The songs will live forever
The coolest 75 yr old ever
That is hell of a great speech: Mr Bill Withers. You will be missed: *****Rest*In*Heavenly*Peace*****
Old school soul storytelling by the late Bill Withers. He is a legendary soul treasure, legend. Watts 103rd Street Band is legendary too. I love him going off script and given all genres of music their props. 🙏 Mr. Withers, RIH and to Stevie Wonder for being a classic Soul Brother as always.
Real Bill. Gonna miss you.
Talent PERSONIFIED...RIH Mr.Withers,Your voice and songs will live on forever.That smooth,cool voice will be imitated but never duplicated.
What graceful, humble gentelman.
The has got to be the largest AA meeting in the Western Hemisphere...
Wow! Where I'm in 2015 that I miss this show.
What an unbelievably great presence!
RIP Bill Withers
old bill withers in the words of smokey robinson really gonna miss you
The LEGENDARY Mr. BILL WITHERS
I like how much you can tell he loves song writing... He started rhyming his speech
"Stevie Wonder knows my name, and the brother just put me in the hall of fame."
- Bill Withers, 2015.
Bill Withers makes me smile. One of my favorite performers who I miss on a daily basis. Fortunately he left behind wonderful music that will live on. Thank you!!
One of the realist people ever.. down to earth and just seems like an old friend.. even if we never met.
You know he kept his job at the aircraft plant. Even when he got famous...
@@janjanet8045 yes I was aware😁