This week in 1972, LEAN ON ME by BILL WITHERS hit No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 (Jun 28, 1972) This track, penned and performed by Withers, was the inaugural single from his sophomore album, "Still Bill," and swiftly became emblematic of his career. The song not only dominated the soul charts but also held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks in July 1972, securing the position of Billboard's seventh-ranked song of the year. Its influence was further immortalised when it was

On this date in 1972, LEAN ON ME by BILL WITHERS hit No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 (Jun 28, 1972) This track, penned and performed by Withers, was the inaugural single from his sophomore album, "Still Bill," and swiftly became emblematic of his career. The song not only dominated the soul charts but also held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks in July 1972, securing the position of Billboard's seventh-ranked song of the year. Its influence was further immortalised when it

God bless Bill Withers. “Grandma’s Hands” is an absolute treasure of a song 🙏🙏 If you’ve never listened to the 1973 ‘Live At Carnegie Hall’ Bill Withers album, go listen to it right now (especially the performance of this song) and bask in the sonic ecstasy. | Larkin Poe

Did you ever see Bill Withers in concert? Tell us about it! | Legacy Recordings