We are so excited to share the news! Bill Withers earns his FIRST PAIR of RIAA Platinum Certifications! It’s his first RIAA update in nearly 25 years! Bill’s iconic debut single, “Ain’t No Sunshine,” is now certified 4x platinum!
Tag Archives: Bill Withers
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Aug
Aug
We’re thrilled to announce the release of our beautifully illustrated book, “Grandma’s Hands,” painted by multiple award-winning artist R. Gregory Christie and published by Joel Harper’s Freedom Three Publishing in collaboration with the Withers Family’s Mattie Music Group. The stunning 32-page picture book brings the iconic Bill Withers song “Grandma’s Hands” to life with vivid, […]
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MOBILE FIDELITY SOUND & LEGACY RECORDINGS TO REISSUE BILL WITHERS’ STILL BILL FOR THE SOUL MASTERPIECE’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
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May
May
As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, Bill Withers’ Still Bill still stands as the greatest male-fronted soul album not made by a singer named Marvin, Al, Sam, James, or Ray.Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi), a company delivering the foremost audio technology and specializing in high-quality reissues, in partnership with Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of […]
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Mar
Mar
Remembering legendary singer / songwriter Bill Withers on the two year anniversary of his passing. Gone, but not forgotten.
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Mar
Mar
The Songwriters Hall of Fame recently announce that a Bill Withers Scholarship will now be included in its scholarship program. The scholarships are presented prior to the SHOF’s June 16th Annual Induction & Awards Gala being held in New York City.
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May
May
This past month marks 50 years since Bill Withers’ debut Just As I Am. Apple Music is celebrating the release, lauding it as “one of the greatest, most personal soul LPs ever recorded.”
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Jan
Jan
Demi Lovato was among the performers at President Joe Biden’s Celebrating America inauguration event (January 20). Lovato did a rendition of Bill Withers’ classic single “Lovely Day.” She performed in front of a panel of screens, where a number of people (including some celebrities) helped her with backing vocals. Watch it all go down below. “Lovely Day” […]
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Jan
Jan
Donors to provide marker honoring singer Bill Withers. The legendary Bill Withers once said, “The biggest challenge to the world is to take anything that’s complicated and make it simple so it can be understood by the masses.” The West Virginia native was an extraordinarily talented musician who was wise beyond his years. He […]
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Jul
Jul
A commentary by Jody Rosen in the LA Times recently suggested a change to the National Anthem: A Bill Wither’s Classic, “Lean On Me” We share this as it’s such a kind thought. Bill would truly be humbled by this. Read excerpts from the article below: The Francis Scott Key monument in San Francisco’s Golden […]
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Apr
Apr
We are devastated by the loss of our beloved, devoted husband and father. A solitary man with a heart driven to connect to the world at large, with his poetry and music, he spoke honestly to people and connected them to each other. As private a life as he lived close to intimate family and […]