Bill Withers passed away on Monday from "heart complications". I've no idea what "heart complications" means (heart attack?), but it wasn't the corona virus. Not that that makes it easier. Withers is a tough one. I'm not sure whether it's an age thing or not. I mean, I remember hearing him on the radio, and as good as his two biggest hits were ("Lean on Me" and "Ain't No Sunshine"), the third hit, "Use Me" is an all time favorite. A large part of the reason is the drums and clavinet, but it was written by Withers, sung by Withers and the phrasing is all his, and it is a stealthly funky masterpiece.
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Listen:
Bill Withers - Lean On Me mp3 at Mis Reflexiones
Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine mp3 at Amps (?)
Bill Withers - Use Me (streaming) at YouTube
Junior Wells - Use Me mp3 at Internet Archive
Holly Golightly - Use Me (streaming) at YouTube Pick to click.
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