In the 1981, I co-owned a record store in Wenatchee WA. It was roughly a couple of hours away from Seattle. We sold tickets to every concert in Seattle and the surrounding cities. One day as I’m opening up the store, by myself, I’m 19 yrs old at the time, a Man approached me and asks if he can browse the store quickly as he and his friends are on their way to a show in Seattle. I said sure, come on in. I keep looking at this man, I knew I recognized him but I just couldn’t be sure. I had a pile of personal albums that I kept at the store. Something told me to pull out the Bill Withers album, and I’ll be damned! Here stood Bill Withers! We visited for a bit, he was incredibly gracious and a very kind man. He autographed all my albums, and also autographed a few copies we could then sell as collectibles. I’ve never forgotten that day, never will. RIP Mr. Bill Withers, you honored a young woman with such kindness, humility and grace. ❤️☮️🙏
The timing, syncopation (playing a variety of different rhythms), and the funky feel make this incredible. There are many drummers who can play fast but not many who can groove consistently like this.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I wish we could sing, together! I'm good. U bring me joy, Sir. Rest, My Love...u, ROASTING Mona Lisa, is all the laughter I need, now! 😆💕👏
He is in * Grandmas hands no doubt. So authentic a musician he was everything in the 70’s I still have album or two of his. You see the joy he found in music , you fly high Mr. Withers☮️☮️
I ALWAYS LOVED THIS SONG!!! FROM LITTLE WILLIE JOHN! LITTLE MILTON! BONNIE RAITT!! BEAUTIFULL!! BILL PUT HIS MAGNIFICENCE!! ALL OVER THIS SONG!! LORD! HAVE MERCY!!! #2020!!
@@IvanMPylypchuk Unlikely - source is a BBC TV concert. Back then it would be good old mono straight to videotape, so unless someone thinks to remaster in stereo for CD release or 5.1 for DVD release, or someone is a wiz in Audacity or similar this is it.
STERIOAPPLE!! LITTLE WILLIE JOHN!! LITTLE MILTON!! BONNIE RAITT!! ALL DIFFERENT!!! BUT!! GREAT!! BUT!! IM REALLY ENJOYING!! BILL'S IT' TOTTALY UNIQUE!!!#2020!
Can someone please tell me what is he singing exactly? The lyrics are different - groovier than the original, and I want to cover the song like him. Please help !
I guess you could call it a confirmation by way of the negative comparison. Like when someone says, "If I'm lying, I'm flying!" In other words, "I'll complete all these incredible tasks just because of how much I love you. And if that ain't love; the Pope don't wear a pointy hat, and a bear don't crap in the woods, and all sorts of things we know to be true, just aren't true".
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In the 1981, I co-owned a record store in Wenatchee WA. It was roughly a couple of hours away from Seattle. We sold tickets to every concert in Seattle and the surrounding cities. One day as I’m opening up the store, by myself, I’m 19 yrs old at the time, a Man approached me and asks if he can browse the store quickly as he and his friends are on their way to a show in Seattle. I said sure, come on in. I keep looking at this man, I knew I recognized him but I just couldn’t be sure. I had a pile of personal albums that I kept at the store. Something told me to pull out the Bill Withers album, and I’ll be damned! Here stood Bill Withers! We visited for a bit, he was incredibly gracious and a very kind man. He autographed all my albums, and also autographed a few copies we could then sell as collectibles. I’ve never forgotten that day, never will. RIP Mr. Bill Withers, you honored a young woman with such kindness, humility and grace. ❤️☮️🙏
That’s a wonderful story! Thank you for sharing! ❤❤❤
James Gadson funking it up on drums like always:):)
The great James Gadson on drums. He is a human funk time machine.
Bill Withers was the Denzel Washington of R&B hell music in general.
That drummer is amazing. Rip Bill Withers, music will miss you.
James Gadson at his finest.
Can you explain why that is? I hear how pleasant his drums sound, but what makes it special?
@Mitch Kelley you won’t understand unless you start drumming
The timing, syncopation (playing a variety of different rhythms), and the funky feel make this incredible. There are many drummers who can play fast but not many who can groove consistently like this.
FUCK MUSIC,...THE WHOLE DAMN WORLD MISSES THE FLYING SHIT OUTTA' BILL.
one of the most authentic musicans ever
Originally recorded 1955 by Little Willie Johns in Detroit Michigan
this man was amazing check out his story. and these guys are killing it
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I wish we could sing, together! I'm good. U bring me joy, Sir. Rest, My Love...u, ROASTING Mona Lisa, is all the laughter I need, now! 😆💕👏
Can't decide which version I like more .This or Little Milton's both phenomenal!
Bill was to music what Tesla was to physics and science...a brilliant star who blazed our skies and lit our worlds...Bill will NEVER be forgotten...
Drew Shourd Beautifully said, mate. Xox
rest in pease bill😭😭😭
Legends never die
this comparison is just everything! so true! He fills my soul everytime i hear him
Einstein haha not !!!
Literally anything live from him and his band in the 70's will be the smoothest, coolest thing you'll ever see and just perfection.
Omg ssssoooooo trueee!!!
I love everything about this man's music.
This is soooo good. I love the Little Milton vesrion but this is some deep soul.
He is in * Grandmas hands no doubt. So authentic a musician he was everything in the 70’s I still have album or two of his. You see the joy he found in music , you fly high Mr. Withers☮️☮️
This is on the album "Stay For Happiness" for anyone interested.
Bill Whethers saved my life. Enough said. Love you man ❤
Unbelievably amazing cover. How did I not know about this?
Omg I’m asking myself the same question!!! Thank God for UA-cam algorithm
The number one in R&B music❤🙌
Lovely!! Rest in peace, Bill
This song's is really good and fire
1:48 got dammit that groove.
Rest in peace Bill ❤️😔
The percussion effect with his guitar is gold!
A young gadson with those sick beats as per usual. Bernard and Melvin killing it. RIP Bill
Never has someone made such an impact after their passing. RIP Bill
Bill we love you!
🎶😭🎶💔I'm broken 💔
R.I.P. 🌿
Another classic. RIH Bill
This is Soul!!!!❤
You can tell they was all feeding off one another’s energy, watch the drummer, and key boardist, they became one in the groove… fly af!👏👏👏
The bass players glasses might be responsible for 66% of the groove in this room. lol
I've heard the popular tracks hundreds of times but his live stuff is soul changing
I ALWAYS LOVED THIS SONG!!! FROM LITTLE WILLIE JOHN! LITTLE MILTON! BONNIE RAITT!! BEAUTIFULL!! BILL PUT HIS MAGNIFICENCE!! ALL OVER THIS SONG!! LORD! HAVE MERCY!!! #2020!!
This performance is from the variety program Soul! (with the exclamation). It’s on Amazon Prime
I love you and your music, beautiful man. Vale. Fly high with the other angels. 🧡
Much love! In our hearts forever!
Yesss💃🕺🎶🎤🎙. GREAT SINGER 😊
superb
At 3:10 the keyboard and the drummer are on the same wavelength. Watch how they’re moving.
I love his voice
Bill, rest easy brother, there will never be another like you! Just a CLASS ACT...my man
nice
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Billy said. I do t need no stinking kapo. I'll just rock it
Wish I could download this song just Awesome perfectly Done
Why not download it?
@@PickIeMike right?
wow,,,just wow
I love this song ❤
Brazil na area galera
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Grits aint groceries babbaaaaaaayyyy when I'm kissing my loooooooveeeee😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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Not complaining
Rare and unreleased cover from a musical genius.
Any idea if this recording is available anywhere in higher quality?
@@IvanMPylypchuk Unlikely - source is a BBC TV concert. Back then it would be good old mono straight to videotape, so unless someone thinks to remaster in stereo for CD release or 5.1 for DVD release, or someone is a wiz in Audacity or similar this is it.
I love you bb
Ayeeee
What concert and what year if anyone knows please? Great music
This is real black music. Not the incoherent rap s*** that comes out these days.
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Love you b! Who’s on drums?
The Great James Gadson!
STERIOAPPLE!! LITTLE WILLIE JOHN!! LITTLE MILTON!! BONNIE RAITT!! ALL DIFFERENT!!! BUT!! GREAT!! BUT!! IM REALLY ENJOYING!! BILL'S IT' TOTTALY UNIQUE!!!#2020!
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Hi fans ! album version of this?
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Can someone please tell me what is he singing exactly? The lyrics are different - groovier than the original, and I want to cover the song like him.
Please help !
Puta que pariuuuu topppppp🎉
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Why did you delete all the songs on this channel?
Did he say Mona Lisa was a full grown man Lmao hey I believe it Lol
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Clarence avant is the reason!!!!!
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I've only heard Savoy Brown do this.
alguien q hable español?😓
Who voted down? I want names AND addresses!
Lol
A Trump Supporter...
Junglemann Entertainment DJ Services stfu only a liberal would bring something like that into something that has nothing to do with politics
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Wonder who disliked?
cade poha do brasileiro aqui nos comentarios
He's alive?
Great version.. I prefer Little Milton's version
NO VOLUME VERY LOW VOLUME
Is he just singing ANYTHING? It sounds good. It just doesn't make sense.
You don’t deserve a name✌🏽
Lol
I guess you could call it a confirmation by way of the negative comparison. Like when someone says, "If I'm lying, I'm flying!" In other words, "I'll complete all these incredible tasks just because of how much I love you. And if that ain't love; the Pope don't wear a pointy hat, and a bear don't crap in the woods, and all sorts of things we know to be true, just aren't true".
@marcusmarcuso6840 You gave a great explanation of the lyrics. Therefore, grits ARE groceries and Mona Lisa was NOT a full grown man!!
I meant @marcuscross6840