Bill Withers was an iconic American singer-songwriter, known for his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Born on July 4, 1938, in Slab Fork, West Virginia, he gained fame in the 1970s with timeless hits like "Ain't No Sunshine," "Lean on Me," and "Lovely Day." Withers' music often explored themes of love, resilience, and the human experience, resonating deeply with listeners. His unique blend of R&B, folk, and soul earned him multiple Grammy Awards and a lasting legacy in the music industry. This mix features covers of his famous compositions and some tracks by the man himself.
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Playing tracks by Bobbi Humphrey, Grover Washington Jr. & Bill Withers, RAD, Robert Glasper Experiment, Gil Scott-Heron and more.
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I did a bill withers episode back in 2020 after he passed. got taken down by mixcloud I think cause it's not there any more! annoyingly don't have an archive of it. so great to hear your selection mate!
found a playlist so I know I did it. lol!
I have had a lot of stuff taken down retrospectively by Mixcloud, including some mixes that had been on the platform for years! 🤬
@tony-todd This is amazing, I love this session, I hope it will stay!!
Big time grooves !!! 👍👏🙏🎉🍷
Thanks for listening.