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Title: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Lols on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 4:37pm

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http://youtu.be/22HQEA7E7oM
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Two great songs I loved from this soul legend.
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http://youtu.be/f7P8wusL1Z0
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http://youtu.be/CICIOJqEb5c

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Gordon on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 4:42pm

Ahhh....

Just told 13 year old and she got upset and is now playing his songs.

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Gordon on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 4:44pm

My fav

https://youtu.be/7s6VbOEnsgk

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by cods on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 5:05pm

sorry never heard of him
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but RIP as many of you have..

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Carl D on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 5:19pm

RIP, Bill Withers.

"Lean On Me" and "Ain't No Sunshine" are classics.

I still have the 7" single of Lean On Me in my old record collection somewhere.

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by .JaSin. on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 9:44pm

Never heard of him. I think I've heard the song 'Lean on Me'.

VALES go in Chat Lols.

I am sorry for your loss Lols. :(
Sounds like you were both close.

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Lols on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 11:05pm

Jasin wrote on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 9:44pm:

Never heard of him. I think I've heard the song 'Lean on Me'.

VALES go in Chat Lols.

I am sorry for your loss Lols. :(
Sounds like you were both close.

Oh okay, maybe board bloss man can move it in there?

And yes, as close as what my record player was to me 😇 music from the soul, always as close as it is far reaching beyond all corners of the the globe 💕 sang that we can lean on him 👍

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by .JaSin. on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 11:19pm

I kinda like Nana Mouskouri myself.
Her sound was like China Bells ringing in my ears.

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by .JaSin. on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 11:23pm

Oh and Gmods. Please move this VALE to Chat.
*JaSin reaches for the Imperial Leather.
Jolly good fellas.

With this Topic in Chat. I could at least slip into something a bit more comfortable when attending to it.

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Lols on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 11:25pm

Jasin wrote on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 11:19pm:

I kinda like Nana Mouskouri myself.
Her sound was like China Bells ringing in my ears.

I think I have her vinyl album in my collection too!
Along with Demis Roussos!
Oh but I do have an amazing record collection 😍
Even a EP record playing OMT jukebox. Trouble is, something on it needs repairing.
If anyone knows of a reasonably priced juke box repair man in Melbourne and surrounds, give us a hoy.

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Lols on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 11:30pm

Jasin wrote on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 11:23pm:

While you slip into something like comfy dance wear, let’s crank up the record player! 🤭🤗

http://youtu.be/l_IkorfW6Dw

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by .JaSin. on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 11:34pm

I lived in Melbourne for 7 years and and I can't remember anywhere good for Records. Maybe they didn't make their comeback then?

I have a very good and eclectic Record Store in my Shire. Heaps of stuff that is so broad-ranged.
I like collecting the old 'brick' records - far higher quality of sound on those. I don't care what genre or style - as long as it is 'good'.

I remember being in a Leeton Museum and the guy put on his 'Gramophone' and I instantly looked for the surround speakers it was almost like being in a Movie Theatre. But it all came from the small box speaker. Amazing.

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by .JaSin. on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 11:39pm

Sophia wrote on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 11:30pm:

Jasin wrote on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 11:23pm:

While you slip into something like comfy dance wear, let’s crank up the record player! 🤭🤗

http://youtu.be/l_IkorfW6Dw

I can't dance like him! I dance like Herman Munster. $800 Dance lessons just made things feel worse.

No. I was thinking more like wearing my wetsuit (pyjamas).

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Lols on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 11:45pm

🤭
Herman Munster 😂

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by .JaSin. on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 11:57pm

And you dance like...? :-?

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Lols on Apr 5^th, 2020 at 12:35am

Quote:

And you dance like...? Huh

Moiye? I have got the rhythm babe! 😂 Love dancing.
It comes from Ricky Martin genes you see, in my family tree from the 1700s!
My daughter does dance, performs etc.
I used to love ballet.
But I drew and did paintings of ballerinas.
My parents never took me to dance. Would have loved to be a ballerina.
I was taken to music lessons when I was younger, instead.
Nowadays, kids do multiple things! Parents running around all the time.i

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Gnads on Apr 6^th, 2020 at 11:09am

Sophia wrote on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 4:37pm:

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http://youtu.be/22HQEA7E7oM
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Two great songs I loved from this soul legend.
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http://youtu.be/f7P8wusL1Z0
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http://youtu.be/CICIOJqEb5c

I missed that :'(

two great songs

but I particularly like Aint no Sunshine.

And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know .........

I know....... gotta leave young things alone

Aint no sunshine when she's gone.

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Gnads on Apr 6^th, 2020 at 11:22am

Jasin wrote on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 11:19pm:

I kinda like Nana Mouskouri myself.
Her sound was like China Bells ringing in my ears.

;D ;D And Demis Rousos ;D

I'd be avoiding all things China. LOL.

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Gnads on Apr 6^th, 2020 at 11:32am

Jasin wrote on Apr 4^th, 2020 at 9:44pm:

Never heard of him. I think I've heard the song 'Lean on Me'.

VALES go in Chat Lols.

I am sorry for your loss Lols. :(
Sounds like you were both close.

Lots of famous people did covers of his tunes.

Deni Hines did a version when she was with The Rockmelons.

Here she sings it with her more famous mum Marcia Hines.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU55yVBokmo

And Stevie Wonder doing it with the man himself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCnVrjdgyAk

That was at Bill Withers induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of fame in 2015.

And John Legend with Stevie Wonder doing Lean on Me with Bill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YapAxPfRyI

But I like originals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CICIOJqEb5c

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Gnads on Apr 6^th, 2020 at 11:52am

John Mayer cover

You heard of this bloke Dustbin?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktyhXq00RxQ

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Gnads on Apr 6^th, 2020 at 12:30pm

ED Sheeran?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUQK0RgQDi4

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Gnads on Apr 6^th, 2020 at 1:33pm

The Bill Withers Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0thRH4qucU

Quote Bill Withers:

Quote:

"We are so remiss in overvaluing entertainers - of which I am one - no problem - and athletes & undervaluing the people among us who have less obvious gifts".

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Lols on Apr 6^th, 2020 at 1:57pm

Good musics vids Gnads 👍

Thinking of these times all are going through, the lyrics of this song seem so apt for now.

Lean On Me
Bill Withers

Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you won't let show
You just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
You just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
If there is a load you have to bear
That you can't carry
I'm right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me (call me)
If you need a friend (call me) call me uh huh(call me) if you need a friend (call me)
If you ever need a friend (call me)
Call me (call me) call me (call me) call me
(Call me) call me (call me) if you need a friend
(Call me) call me (call me) call me (call me) call me (call me) call me (call me)

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Gnads on Apr 6^th, 2020 at 7:30pm

Sophia wrote on Apr 6^th, 2020 at 1:57pm:

Yeah great tune ;)

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 6^th, 2020 at 7:31pm

Gnads wrote on Apr 6^th, 2020 at 12:30pm:

ED Sheeran?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUQK0RgQDi4

Jesus ::)

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Fuzzball on Apr 6^th, 2020 at 7:42pm

Bill Withers one of the greats.....R.I.P.

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by greggerypeccary on Apr 6^th, 2020 at 7:53pm

Fuzzball wrote on Apr 6^th, 2020 at 7:42pm:

Bill Withers one of the greats.....R.I.P.

Something they'll NEVER say about ED Sheeran.

Title: Re: Vale Bill Withers
Post by Gnads on Apr 7^th, 2020 at 10:42am

greggerypeccary wrote on Apr 6^th, 2020 at 7:31pm:

Gnads wrote on Apr 6^th, 2020 at 12:30pm:

ED Sheeran?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUQK0RgQDi4

Jesus ::)

Says he who like weird Tnucs like Tism.

He was used as an example as to someone famous that the person I was addressing knows that has covered Bill Withers songs.

You ass.

Sheeran is still a better singer than you & considerably wealthier.

He's done very well and isn't up himself.

His music isn't my favourite style but credit where it's due. ::)