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"Lean on Me" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Bill Withers. It was released in April 1972 as the first single from his second album, Still Bill . It was a number one single on both the soul and Billboard Hot 100 charts, the latter chart for three weeks in July 1972. [ 2 ]
The rhythmic music produced for the record features soul, funk, and blues sounds, backing lyrics that explore themes of human nature, emotion, and sex from a middle-class male perspective. It also features some of Withers' most popular songs, including the hit singles "Lean on Me" and "Use Me".
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Although the lyrics call out to a woman, the song is actually about a man who came from great money and privilege. Reportedly, he knows the song is about him. ... "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers (1972)
There's much more to Bill Withers' catalog than his immortal hits "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Lean on Me." Here, a deeper dive into his short but brilliant career. Bill Withers' 10 greatest songs
"Lean on Me" captures both the grief that comes with painful periods and the beauty of being supported, and giving support in kind. Music legend Bill Withers, who has died at 81, wrote the perfect ...
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The group's version of "Lean on Me" was its most celebrated hit, resulting in a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year in addition to winning the Grammy for Best R&B Song that same year. [3] "Lean on Me" was also nominated for two American Music Awards, nominated and won a Bammy Award, a BRE Drummer award, a Bay Area Star award and it won two ...