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Bill Withers
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▸ Artist · 1971–1972

Bill Withers

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OriginUnited StatesGenrepop music, soul, rhythm and bluesLabelSussex, Columbia Records

Imagine the soulful croon of a voice that captures both heartache and joy, a sound that feels like a warm embrace on a chilly day. Bill Withers, hailing from the small town of Slab Fork, West Virginia, is the genius behind timeless classics like "Ain't No Sunshine," "Lean On Me," and "Use Me." With a blend of pop, soul, and rhythm and blues, his music resonates with the human experience, offering solace and connection when we need it most. Withers poured his heart into every lyric, creating anthems that still echo through our lives. Though he stepped back from the spotlight in the mid-'80s, his legacy lives on, reminding us all that sometimes, we just need someone to lean on.

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Ain't No Sunshine
Bill Withers
1971
Lean on Me
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1972

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