He has also worked as an assembler for several companies among them, Douglas Aircraft Corporation.Ī small excerpt of lyrics of one of his most loved songs “ Lean on Me. Withers was the youngest of six children in their family and he was born with a stutter which gave him a hard time fitting into society.Īpart from his music career, the famous singer enlisted with the US Navy where he served for nine years and overcame his stutter before he began his singing career. RIP,” Samira Ahmed’ twitter post with a clip video of “lean on me” reads. “I listened to this song maybe a billion times when I was a kid. He not only leaves behind Marcia Johnson, his wife and their two children as his core family but also an extended family of his fans who took his music as a nourishment for their souls, paid their tributes through social media.
Life wouldn't be the same without him,” tweeted singer John Legend. I'm so glad he shared his gift with the world. G C G D Sometimes in our lives, we all have pain, we all have sorrow G C G G/F G But if we are wise, we know that theres always tomorrow G C G Lean on me when youre not strong and Ill be your friend D G C G Ill help you carry on, for it wont.
He was such an incredible songwriter and storyteller. Im not saying this is completely right, this is just how I play it. "Mourning the loss of my friend and inspiration, Bill Withers. They have powerful melodies and perfect grooves melded with a smooth voice that conveys honesty and complex emotions without vocal extravaganza. During his brief career, quitting the music industry 15 years after his debut album, his songs have become the soundtracks of countless engagements, weddings and parties.
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