Early 70's R&B and funk were at the peak of music talent. There were so many artists and bands that experimented and came up with the perfect recipes. I loved rock music but the funky bands were undeniable in their talent and passion, loved listening to them just as much.
If you’re already familiar with Use Me , then this stripped down version is waaay cool. If not , then play the studio version - the up tempo and the groove are infectiously funky
@@jamelakajamal brother youve gotta reacte to gary clark jr. He a young african american dude who is doing some unreal things with music. Hes amazing singer guitar player you will not be dissapointed.
@@jamelakajamal Black people gotta get back to writing, singing and playing soulful music with deep human feeling (happy/joyful & blue/sad). Afro-Americanss have a rhythmic & musical (writing, playing, singing/dancing) special gift from God! Two or 3 generations of incredible black singing voices & soulful instrument players have been lost since just after the dawn of rap/hip-hop? What a loss for humanity. Then, there is the incredibly negative influence that gansta-ho-bling rap has had on the black community which has been the impetuous for many terrible problems there. Black rap did not start this way. The people with the money bankrolling groups like NWA and Death Row Records steered it that way. Rap started as happy music with pretty positive messages.
Listen to everything he’s done, and learn everything about him. Guaranteed, he’ll be one if your heroes. No doubt. Never been a more genuine human. Started his career at 30, dipped at 45 after 3 Grammys, after having tired of the industry bs. No joke. Live at Carnegie Hall is gorgeous first cut to last.
There will NEVER be anybody like this man right here! He is one of my all time favorites and I have a very hard time when someone covers a Bill Withers song. It just can't be done right!
Bassist just sitting back like its a hot sunday afternoon and the drummer is the coolest, smiliest dude ever. They're all just "yeah I'm in Bill Withers' band"
Bill was and always will be old school funk. Jammed with him during the 70's and now. Please listen and watch the original video EWF "Let's grove tonight." You will shake your shoulders from beginning to end.
Bill Withers could ALWAYS be heard on the radio when I was growing up in the 70s. I remember my sister who is 18 years older than myself drive around in the car with my other sister and I and hearing him with the windows rolled down in the car in the summer. Priceless memories. And you are right, these artists HAD to put their heart and soul into WHATEVER genre of music they played. They didn't have anywhere near the opportunity to get noticed and, especially a record contract. 🎵🎶🎼🎤🎹🎸
I'm so much older now, with degenerative disc disease. Lots of operations, yet music like this music like mr. Bill s still makes me move around. What a blessing. Mrs Melissa Ward here. He was a true genius. And you are right, ,passionate musicians just do something good to you.
One of my all time slow jam groove songs. Danced to this with me and my husband on a cruise ship with no one else even dancing.......We only needed Bill!!! Oh Baby, Baby Baby, when you use me I can't get enough!!!! Sang it Bill!!!!
My song. This is my fave. Bill Withers song ever. So funky and as fresh today as it was in the seventies. Stands the test of time. RIP to a wonderful musician.
Jamal the song by Bill Withers called "Lovely Day" will always reminded me of the Movie "Roll Bounce" the soundtrack to that Movie was Kick Ass, those were songs of my Youth
Absolutely love bill withers, In my opinion one of the greatest singer songwriters of all time, I love how everytime you see him you can tell he's experienced the same or very similar to the things he wrote songs about, you can see it in his facial expressions
Oh my gosh. Jamel.The first time I heard this song, in 1971-72,I had to pull off the road to just sit and focus on it. I was enthralled!!! The syncopated rhythms and rawness of it.....nothing compares. So glad you appreciate it,too!!
Great on you Jamel to cover this cat. One of the greatest. "Use me", "Just the two of us", "Lovely Day'. One of the coolest dogs around. You will be missed Bill!. RIP..
Love these live, raw performances. No Auto-tune needed. Just stick a mic in front of him and stand back! His pitch is perfect and his performance sends chills down your spine. R.I.P. Bill. Peace from SF
Hey, I was blasting this outa my car window, driving through Sutton Coldfield town centre, only a few weeks back. Educating the masses! I'll dig out my old 'Still Bill' album, and give it a spin later. RIP Bill.
I think *BILL WITHERS* was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame within the past two years. So sad to lose him and Kenny Rogers so close together. Two men I would have loved to sing with live. Very inspirational voices. ;-)
I'm go glad you chose Use Me to review. My personal favorite for his rawness, funky bassline, and the sections where it's just his voice and the snare. ❤
If you haven't done it yet, do Gordon Lightfoot's "Sundown". Love Bill Withers' music so much. Such a loss when he stopped, even more now that he's gone.
Thank you brother. This live version is THE ABSOLUTE BEST LIVE BASS performance I can recall. This whole instrumental hits so much different than the regular version
such a unique voice, instantly recognizable as Bill. i hate all the legends are leaving us! i admire him so greatly as a human...he never compromised his music to make a buck!
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the drummer in the shades never missed a beat in three minutes, solid
If this mans music doesnt speak directly to your soul it may be the case that you dont have one 😃
Amen!!!!
So true
amen
Spot on
Ya.
When asked why he stopped recording new music Bill said “I didn’t have anything else to say”.
Ahhh, that makes me sad. It would have been great to hear more from him! RIP, Mr. Withers!
@@dogsareprecious4842To me its great...He was finished...He only did his best.
He went out with a bang and on top!
That's a respectable point of view.
Paul McCartney's new music just doesn't meassure up to his younger stuff, so I'd see him as a polar opposite.
Thats beautiful man
My favorite Bill Withers’ song! This groove is so good!! Love his song “Grandma’s Hands” too!!
Those are good ones. Jamal will like those too.
I agree! heart felt!!
Grandma's Hands is so good.
Best groove EVER!!!!!!
Kissing My Love is one of my absolute faves ... check it out ... I know I'm a day late & a dolla short ... ✊😎✊
RIP Bill Withers, one of my favorite vocalist/writers.
Bill Withers was a genius, simple chords that he injected with so much heart and soul with that magnificent voice. Thank you Jamel.
if you can't groove to this"your dead inside"rip bill
A lot of people covered this song but this is still the best R.I.P. Mr.Withers
Have you heard the Liza Minelli version? Incredible & unexpected :-)
Mick Jagger's version off of Wandering Spirit is a great version
I Remember listening to him and the Reverend Al Green growing up. Also the Spinners Games people play and the Stylistics you make me feel brand new.
Al Green is great too
Early 70's R&B and funk were at the peak of music talent. There were so many artists and bands that experimented and came up with the perfect recipes. I loved rock music but the funky bands were undeniable in their talent and passion, loved listening to them just as much.
Yes Bill Withers, Al Green Best Old School Music it Takes You Back
The Manhattans, The Chi-lites, The O Jays, Chaka Khan, The Brothers Johnson ....Strawberry Letter 22
This live “unplugged” version is 🔥
After discovering more of Bill's work with Use Me being my favorite tune, I can say this live version is better than the Still Bill version
Bill Withers is just amazing! This is a great loss. RIP Mr. Withers
If you’re already familiar with Use Me , then this stripped down version is waaay cool. If not , then play the studio version - the up tempo and the groove are infectiously funky
Yes I’m familiar🙏🏾
@@jamelakajamal Thank you Mr. Rampage, such a good song and so funky. RIP Bill
@@jamelakajamal brother youve gotta reacte to gary clark jr. He a young african american dude who is doing some unreal things with music. Hes amazing singer guitar player you will not be dissapointed.
@@jamelakajamal please use this one. Its one of his most unreal performamces ruclips.net/video/YYoBiDlWVu0/видео.html
@@jamelakajamal Black people gotta get back to writing, singing and playing soulful music with deep human feeling (happy/joyful & blue/sad). Afro-Americanss have a rhythmic & musical (writing, playing, singing/dancing) special gift from God! Two or 3 generations of incredible black singing voices & soulful instrument players have been lost since just after the dawn of rap/hip-hop? What a loss for humanity.
Then, there is the incredibly negative influence that gansta-ho-bling rap has had on the black community which has been the impetuous for many terrible problems there. Black rap did not start this way. The people with the money bankrolling groups like NWA and Death Row Records steered it that way. Rap started as happy music with pretty positive messages.
James Gadson, straight from the mothership, on drums !
My favorite. Is lean on me. Just love the message of the song. An in times like this. It's fitting.
R I P Bill. Thanks for the memories.
Bill Withers, raised me!! Not literally but his music did!! RIP..brother Bill!!
Just the Two of Us - Grover Washington Jr with Bill on vocals
I was about to ask if he was involved with this song! Thanks.
I love this song too!
R.I.P Bill Withers a true soul brother.
Another song that kinda ties in with his passing is, "Grandma's Hands" Check it when you can!
chrisv966 and part of it inspiring some of the same rhythm in “No Diggity”
grandma's hands is probably as close as it gets to a song to play at a funeral for a loved person that meant so much, like bill! rip
This...truly love this. Bill was the coolest of all. This song is tremendous......that voice...wow.!!
Bill Withers was in a class of his own...When he sang it started somewhere in his soul and passed through his lips. He was the best of the best!
This one is a solid favorite for me. "Lovely Day" is one where he just sustains the notes so long, but this one is dirty good soul for sure. Thanks!
Lou Rawls "Lady Love", "You'll never find another love like mine","Natural Man"
As a kid.. my dad played "lady love" to DEAF!!! Great Memories. :)
Lou Rawls had absolutely the smoothest voice I ever heard ever. Going from the 50's on.
Love is a hurting thing.
As a 49 year old, looking back at these old performances just brings joy to my heart. This dude was the stuff.
I met James Gadson some years back. He is the drummer on this and was the nicest man. He has set a standard for so many. This song kills!!
Damn that brother had soul... R.I.P. Bill Withers 🎶
Listen to everything he’s done, and learn everything about him. Guaranteed, he’ll be one if your heroes. No doubt. Never been a more genuine human. Started his career at 30, dipped at 45 after 3 Grammys, after having tired of the industry bs. No joke. Live at Carnegie Hall is gorgeous first cut to last.
I will have to check out if I can see the performance at Carnegie hall. I love Bill Withers from back in the day
And R&R HoF
The LEGENDARY Iconic Mr Bill Withers
One of my favourite songwriters/ musicians in the world. RIP Bill; thanks for all the music!
I LOVE any Bill Withers song! Especially Who Is He And What Is He To You? Simply jams with the truth!
Great song.
“Brother if you only knew . . .😎✌🏼”
There will NEVER be anybody like this man right here! He is one of my all time favorites and I have a very hard time when someone covers a Bill Withers song. It just can't be done right!
RIP Mr Withers, Thank You for all your beautiful music. My condolences to Mr. Withers family, friends, loved ones and fans.
Feeling a little low here in Manhattan but these two Bill Withers reactions lifted my spirits. Keep up the good work bro.
Keep strong man. Love from Ireland.
Same here. We’ll get through it. We always do.
@@sukie584 Sounds great to me!
Still Bill on loop.
Goodd for the soul
Hang in there! We’re on day 23 of lockdown here in Austin! 💜💜💜
dude had soul that cant be taught. thats true soul!!!
My fav musician of all time. RIP ❤️
Bassist just sitting back like its a hot sunday afternoon and the drummer is the coolest, smiliest dude ever. They're all just "yeah I'm in Bill Withers' band"
The great James Gadson on the drums, one of the groove kings
That look.
"I've got this!"
😁👍
He left us so many gifts. Rest in power Bill Withers.
Bill was and always will be old school funk. Jammed with him during the 70's and now. Please listen and watch the original video EWF "Let's grove tonight." You will shake your shoulders from beginning to end.
You need to check out Billy Paul “Me and Mrs. Jones, Minnie Ripperton “ Loving you” , Roberta Flack “ Killing me softly” all from that same era
I second your motion 😊
Jeffery Osborne too.
Another great Bill Withers song. Keep them coming.
Bill Withers could ALWAYS be heard on the radio when I was growing up in the 70s.
I remember my sister who is 18 years older than myself drive around in the car with my other sister and I and hearing him with the windows rolled down in the car in the summer.
Priceless memories.
And you are right, these artists HAD to put their heart and soul into WHATEVER genre of music they played. They didn't have anywhere near the opportunity to get noticed and, especially a record contract.
🎵🎶🎼🎤🎹🎸
I'm so much older now, with degenerative disc disease. Lots of operations, yet music like this music like mr. Bill s still makes me move around. What a blessing. Mrs Melissa Ward here. He was a true genius. And you are right, ,passionate musicians just do something good to you.
The 70's vibes man the best of music to choose from. 🤙😃epic
so good! that beat with that voice...the man's a National Treasure no question...
Bill Withers is the Man! No one lays it down like that. Dude is off the charts! ✨🔥🔥🔥
Real Love Real Music RIP to Mr. Bill Withers no one can do it better!!!!
Bill Withers - Lovely Day. This man can groove. Thank you.
Knew it. One of my favorite songs ever. RIP.
One of my all time slow jam groove songs. Danced to this with me and my husband on a cruise ship with no one else even dancing.......We only needed Bill!!! Oh Baby, Baby Baby, when you use me I can't get enough!!!! Sang it Bill!!!!
My song. This is my fave. Bill Withers song ever. So funky and as fresh today as it was in the seventies. Stands the test of time. RIP to a wonderful musician.
Now it's time for the Founding Fathers of Funk
"Sly and Family Stone"
Song "Thank You( falettinme be nice elf agin).
Does it get any Funkier?!!,
jgsrhythm100 “ Everyday People” is my favorite
Them....and the Funky Meters.
Check out - "War" - Low Rider, Spill The Wine, Why Can't We Be Friends, Tobacco Road.......
Sly Stone's "If You Want Me to Stay," It always gets this old fat man moving.
@@ajschroetlin2196
You're on the edge of that New Orleans funk whirlpool!
Meters.
Neville Brothers.
Right through to Dumpstaphunk
Here's an interesting song from back in that time period. Tightrope by Leon Russell
Nobody had a style that came anywhere close to Leon's.
Dr John The Night Tripper, with Right Place, Wrong Time. He was close friends with Leon.
The drummer, James Gadson may have been the coolest cat to ever walk the earth. That smile he'd shine, that man is from Planet Funk.
Love the whole groove of this tune, solid gold. Bill Withers, one of the greats!
I definitely recommend Barry White, Can’t get enough of your love baby
Love your Teach Peace shirt! Great song!
My favorite song from one of my favorite artists...this shit NEVER gets old!
There is a re-appreciation going on of Bill Withers’ music and singing and playing. And you’re in its vanguard!
OMG!!! You opened up a big 'ol can of funk!!!! Love it!!! Someday do Mr. Otis Redding
Sue Hunsinger I saw him live at Monterey Pop Fest. Highlight, besides Janis!
LOL@ "a big ol' can of funk." Can I get that by the 18 pack, please?
@@joeday4293 LOL
Jamal the song by Bill Withers called "Lovely Day" will always reminded me of the Movie "Roll Bounce" the soundtrack to that Movie was Kick Ass, those were songs of my Youth
Absolutely love bill withers, In my opinion one of the greatest singer songwriters of all time, I love how everytime you see him you can tell he's experienced the same or very similar to the things he wrote songs about, you can see it in his facial expressions
Oh my gosh. Jamel.The first time I heard this song, in 1971-72,I had to pull off the road to just sit and focus on it. I was enthralled!!! The syncopated rhythms and rawness of it.....nothing compares. So glad you appreciate it,too!!
Another sound of childhood ❤️
This is an excellent song! Love it!
One of the best song writers of all time and his voice is unbelievable love him
Great on you Jamel to cover this cat. One of the greatest. "Use me", "Just the two of us", "Lovely Day'. One of the coolest dogs around. You will be missed Bill!. RIP..
Love these live, raw performances. No Auto-tune needed. Just stick a mic in front of him and stand back! His pitch is perfect and his performance sends chills down your spine. R.I.P. Bill.
Peace from SF
Bill Withers had one of the great voices in music . Thanks for the great videos you're putting out.
One of my all time favorite artists!
You are right....this is "back in the day talent"! Bill Withers is an icon!
Hey, I was blasting this outa my car window, driving through Sutton Coldfield town centre, only a few weeks back. Educating the masses! I'll dig out my old 'Still Bill' album, and give it a spin later. RIP Bill.
Bill withers got me threw a bad patch when I was a teenager.
No auto tune. Just an amazingly versatile voice and a talented bunch of musicians.
Such a epic funk!! RIP sir Bill. The world is a better place for you being in it.
I think *BILL WITHERS* was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame within the past two years. So sad to lose him and Kenny Rogers so close together. Two men I would have loved to sing with live. Very inspirational voices. ;-)
I'm go glad you chose Use Me to review. My personal favorite for his rawness, funky bassline, and the sections where it's just his voice and the snare. ❤
R.I.P. What an awesome man with such an incredibly soulful voice. Greatly missed. 💔
James Gadson's shuffle is insanely complicated but so smooth and cool.
'Who Is He' is a great one, and of course 'Lovely Day'
RIP Bill Withers
Just gotta love Bill Withers, what a voice! Great reaction!
He was a freaking legend. No music today even holds a candle.Damn I am glad I was born in the 60s.
Me too man our music still appreciated
If you listen to Bill Withers' *"Grandma's Hands"*, you'll hear where Blackstreet and Teddy Riley got the sample for *"No Diggity"*.
Uncle Bill was everyone's buddy. Love to hear you dig on Lean on Me from Live at Carnegie Hall..
Probably my favourite Withers tune. And this versions is just sooooo right.
Also, the drummer is just loving it.
Bill's music was dripping with soul. R.I.P.
Request: The Isley Brothers -- Who's that Lady. You'll love Ernie Isley's playing. And of course their vocals kick butt.
If you haven't done it yet, do Gordon Lightfoot's "Sundown".
Love Bill Withers' music so much. Such a loss when he stopped, even more now that he's gone.
Bill Withers, musical singer songwriter extrordinare. Groovin with one of the best.
Thank you sir! Amazing song
RIP Bill
the re-mastered version of Lovely Day by Bill is ...playlist
Yes!!! Now do "Just the two of us" "Lovely Day" and "Grandma's Hands". The last one was sampled by Blackstreet...
Big Bill... what a legend...so many classics...songs will last forever.
Thank you brother. This live version is THE ABSOLUTE BEST LIVE BASS performance I can recall. This whole instrumental hits so much different than the regular version
george benson "breezin" and benson and grover washington "two of us"
Bob Marley at the old grey whistle , Concrete jungle/ Stir it up. I got one rolled and waiting :)
Whispering Bob introducing Mr Marley.
"Bobfest"
such a unique voice, instantly recognizable as Bill. i hate all the legends are leaving us! i admire him so greatly as a human...he never compromised his music to make a buck!
Artists like this, they were all about the message. Bill withers and Barry White in my opinion our national treasures.
I hope "Just The Two Of Us" by Grover Washington Jr ft Bill Withers gets a reaction.