Bill was 31, working in a factory building toilets for aeroplanes when he wrote this song. When the song hit gold, he was gifted a gold toilet to celebrate the start of his new career. Quite the change of career!
I always hate when people say this. Hell, I practised my ass off for over 10 years to get here and then when people here the result of that they have the nerve to say “damn you’re so talented”
Who's here because they're celebrating a truly incredible songwriter and human being? I recorded my own little tribute as he was one of my biggest influences as a Songwriter. I wish I had 10% of his talent. Thanks for the music Bill ❤️🎼🙏
if you listen long enough to him saying it over and over again, it starts to sound like he's saying "why now???"- as though he's crying to someone he's lost. Powerful song.
Please take a few minutes here in 2022 and listen to the this now “senior” man and his music… I promise you will not be disappointed. Simply a National treasure… bless you Sir
Its *2017- & Radio personalities , is* Missing out in* playing good Music that was Recorded & Song by Bill Withers, Inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of fame in 2015 , Congratulation! On good Music back n the day.who us still living , in California!
Thank goodness for the gift of musical talent displayed artistically. It seems an era of Greatness has passed. Perhaps it’s just been “lost” in the era of commercial profits…laying in wait to be “discovered” again.
remember this song in between tv programms they,d play vid song clips in the 70s bill withers was singing this song, still love bill today xlent artist!
I sampled this song for a friend of mine's rap song , but he never went through the proper channels to clear the sample so the song was never released. this is an amazing piece of musical history.. this is a classic in all its right. music like this never dies and will live on forever .. too bad music now is just trash and bubble gum crap.
My heart can't take anymore...it's broken. My Dad would play this loud. He wasn't the best husband all the time and I'm not sure how my Mom put up with him so much. I get now why he'd play this so loud...💔😭
this man is full of such passion....the kind of passion that current music is lacking horribly. all of today's electronics have turned everyone and every sound into robots. It saddens me :'(
This song was released two years before my son was born. Nevertheless, the classics and the crooners seem to never go out of style.' A few years back, I visited my son and he began singing "Ain't No Sunshine" (and doing it quite well, I might add). I did a double take. "Where did you hear THAT song?" I asked. "Oh man, Bill Withers is one of the best," he said. My son has eclectic tastes in music. *smile*
Everything is beautiful about this short song.Lyrics,his voice, and the orchestra. When man used to show real feelings for woman and wasn't afraid of showing .Love or sadness.💟
Looking at this video of mr. Bill Withers remind me of yesterday and how time has gone by so quickly. Another era has ended for me. Thank you sir for giving us heart and soulful music. Rest in peace.
Ain't no sunshine when he's gone.
Audrey Mum OF Twins sad day
Audrey Mum OF Twins even worse when all the things happening right noe
💯💯💯
The only thing wrong with this song is that it’s only 2 minutes long. What a timeless classic.
That's it's charm, good things don't last long.
He was going to write another verse to replace the "I knows." They were just spontaneous.
Bill was 31, working in a factory building toilets for aeroplanes when he wrote this song. When the song hit gold, he was gifted a gold toilet to celebrate the start of his new career. Quite the change of career!
Thomas Jaques : Great story... all these years later I can remember his perfect lyrics.🍁🇨🇦
I bet he kept it. Just for shits & giggles of course.
@@jasondesselles9168 rimshot
Great music ain't no expiry date. It shines forever.
Spot On Ash :-)
neil b Happy Birthday Bill :-)
So true
Well said.
I know I know I know I know I know I know I know I know I know I know I know I know I know I know I know I know I know I know
March 30, 2020 Ain't No Sunshine That He's Gone.
Bill, Know ing you when you were with us, it was a "Lovely Day"
My heart is broken. Goodbye Bill.
I agree 100%. I hear his voice and think of great times during the 70's. Heartbroken!
best 2 minute song ever made
Vincent Lopez I know I know I know I know that to be true
I actually also had the same thought about it that it ends so quick! very fine song indeed.
Damn... That way of singing effortlessly really shows some people are born with that gift.
I always hate when people say this. Hell, I practised my ass off for over 10 years to get here and then when people here the result of that they have the nerve to say “damn you’re so talented”
Someone asked Pavarotti how he could sing the way he did and he replied something like, "6 hours a day for 20 years."
the violins make it soo much better just love the song
Withers does have a soulful voice, but the violins just lift it to another level adding so much poignancy.
Do you prefer this version over the studio recording?
The violins make the song cry! It’s such a perfect touch.
He'll be missed. One of the great voices of all time.
Ain't no sunshine today! Rest in piece, Mr. Withers.
This song always gives me chills
Bill's voice and the violins....need I say more....perfection personified.RIP Bill Withers.
Ain't no sunshine, when he's gone. One of the greatest classical R&B who lives. RIP
Who's here because they're celebrating a truly incredible songwriter and human being?
I recorded my own little tribute as he was one of my biggest influences as a Songwriter.
I wish I had 10% of his talent.
Thanks for the music Bill ❤️🎼🙏
May 2024
6-5-2020 coronavirus pandemic lockdown playlist
Many thanks for the calm
THANK YOU!
August, 2020 ... ain't hardly any sunshine with this coronaviruses still here ... and taking our beloved's.
😢
if you listen long enough to him saying it over and over again, it starts to sound like he's saying "why now???"- as though he's crying to someone he's lost. Powerful song.
Nice catch. I never noticed that. I'll hear it with more emphasis from now on.
#RIP Bill Withers. He's gone Home today.
His voice is so smooth
Please take a few minutes here in 2022 and listen to the this now “senior” man and his music… I promise you will not be disappointed.
Simply a National treasure… bless you Sir
Great stuff when released in 1971. Great stuff today in 2014. Thank you Mr. Withers !
And Great stuff today in 2019 :)
@@david2776 ...and great stuff ... even today August, 2020
@@sheilacooley5783 even more in 2022
@@andresmedina6586, but better in 2024, and I remember 1971, imagine my age!
And this house just ain't no home... rip nana we gon miss u forever
that song made me think of my dead grandma I cried
Same here.. I miss my mother... xox
Awwh man! Another legend's gone. Your music lives on and will continue giving us sunshine in these dire times. RIP Bill.
What a beautiful 2 minutes
Rest In Peace Bill, you love on through your music🌎
All these years and still "WOW" simple but great
Actually heard this on the radio on the way to mom house when she died. So much for stoicism.
I remember this song when I was in bootcamp. I thought about my girl frend. Will never forget.
RIP Mr. Withers...
いい曲です。💘🎶👂👍
Ain’t no Sunshine now he’s gone.
RIP Bill.
One of the greatest voices in music(Real Music-Not fluff of today)!
Made in 1972 the year I was married....timeless music!! May have been 1971, but doesn't matter....one of the best songs ever written!
The best ain't no sunshine, period...
Its *2017- & Radio personalities , is* Missing out in* playing good Music that was Recorded & Song by Bill Withers, Inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of fame in 2015 , Congratulation! On good Music back n the day.who us still living , in California!
This man was one of the very best Ever. R.I.P the world loves U.
ill is getting inducted into the rock n roll hall of fame this year..well deserved one of my favorites..
Zach Metzgar he deserved to be in the hall of fame
Thank goodness for the gift of musical talent displayed artistically. It seems an era of Greatness has passed. Perhaps it’s just been “lost” in the era of commercial profits…laying in wait to be “discovered” again.
I was in boot camp back in the nearly 70s and heard this song always was my favorite cause that's when I missed my high school sweetheart.
This song never gets old
remember this song in between tv programms they,d play vid song clips in the 70s bill withers was singing this song, still love bill today xlent artist!
Everyone mourning the women in their life who have passed on is bringing me too tears... I am just trying to listen to the music! 😭
Rest in peace 🙏🏼
When my grandmother would make trips halfway across the state, my grandfather would play this song over and over and over
Saw him 1973 at mscw now muw amazing concert
I sampled this song for a friend of mine's rap song , but he never went through the proper channels to clear the sample so the song was never released. this is an amazing piece of musical history.. this is a classic in all its right. music like this never dies and will live on forever .. too bad music now is just trash and bubble gum crap.
One of a kind.
A natural. A classic. This was ALL Bill.
R.I.P. Bill! Ain't no sunshine like you gave us!
Love this song of the total eclipse of the sun 🌞🌝🌑
My heart can't take anymore...it's broken. My Dad would play this loud. He wasn't the best husband all the time and I'm not sure how my Mom put up with him so much. I get now why he'd play this so loud...💔😭
this man is full of such passion....the kind of passion that current music is lacking horribly. all of today's electronics have turned everyone and every sound into robots. It saddens me :'(
Why is this not 2000 minutes long. Greatest strong part in a pop song ever. RIP Bill you beauty.
I always love that song
One of the finest songs ever composed
One of the best songs ever written
no words to describe this.
I know I know I know I know.
Man. Goosebumps. RIP Bill. Deeply missed.
Classic! This is music right here. Up there with all the greats
You already know Bill went to heaven... I hope I’ll join him up there one day. Rip to my great grandma too I know she’s up there as well.
Bill Withers = Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone
I remember this song in boot camp and getting a dear John letter from my high school girlfriends. My heart was broken.
Dude you commented like 5 times the same shit. Get over you 12 year old childhood dream
These strings harmonies 🥺
This song was released two years before my son was born. Nevertheless, the classics and the crooners seem to never go out of style.'
A few years back, I visited my son and he began singing "Ain't No Sunshine" (and doing it quite well, I might add). I did a double take. "Where did you hear THAT song?" I asked. "Oh man, Bill Withers is one of the best," he said. My son has eclectic tastes in music. *smile*
He's gone and there is no more sunshine. 😭
R.I.P Bill withers.You were always a lengend
Legend sorry
Everything is beautiful about this short song.Lyrics,his voice, and the orchestra.
When man used to show real feelings for woman and wasn't afraid of showing .Love or sadness.💟
a legend was lost today. rest easy bill
Ti sia lieve la terra Bill, tks!
Great memories.... thanks Bill Withers
Haven't gone away...❤
Beautiful music.
that's music kiddos rest mr withers ty for your music!
when music was pure. RIP Mr. Withers...,
RIP Mr Withers. A true legend.
Bill Withers is awesome. He isn't lip-syncing either like so many others did on Midnight Special.
The guitarist on the right around 1:00 looks EXACTLY like a guy I went to high school with. Class of '74. You probably went to school with him too...
Incredible story
I DIIID jk lol
A legend passes on today.
Looking at this video of mr. Bill Withers remind me of yesterday and how time has gone by so quickly. Another era has ended for me. Thank you sir for giving us heart and soulful music. Rest in peace.
no one like him hes amazing this song has memories for me
2021~ and still giving me the chills, emotions on another level 😭
R.I.P. Bill Withers
Everyone says 'best version'...but this one IS the best live version...
Thank you, Ripshade20.
Timeless Song 🎶👌
Incredible singer song writer
This. I feel it in my bones.
Beautiful timeless classic 💖🎶
Such a classic, beautiful song that reminds me of the Beautiful colors of the 1970's.
1:14 WoooooooooooooooooW
So smooth. RIP Bill.
One of my favorites! Love it!
the violins just make it sound so much more better.
Honest and Sincere Music! 🙏🙏🙏🙏! 😢😢😢😢
Chills momma …… chills
so buttery with the string section! mr withers belts another one
RIP Bill Withers
Absolutely legendary.we will love forever sir.😘😘😘
Hermosa voz, hermosa canción
The best version ever !
It is clear that Bill created it ...
Great voice, great song writer.
Super Klasse , sehr Ausdrucksvoll ....