Bill Withers remembered as a ‘songwriter’s songwriter’ after death at 81

Wonder paid tribute to the late soul singer

By Anita Bennett

Stevie Wonder joined an all-star bill of performers for the broadcast of One World: Together at Home. He sang “Lean on Me,” the classic song by the late Bill Withers. He also performed his own song “Love’s in Need of Love Today.” Watch it below.

Stevie Wonder honored his late friend Bill Withers during the One World: Together at Home concert on Sunday (April 18). Withers died from heart complications on March 30 at age 81.The legendary Wonder, sitting at his home piano, told viewers: "During hardships like this, we have to lean on each other for help.

Bill Withers, who died of heart complications on March 30, leads Billboard's R&B Songwriters chart (dated April 18) for the first time, as two of his iconic hits debut on the Hot R&B Songs chart."Ain't No Sunshine," which he solely wrote, and "Lean on Me," which he co-wrote with Ray Jackson, debut at Nos. 6 and 7, respectively, on Hot R&B Songs.The tracks are concurrently the top-selling hits in the U.S., as "Lean on Me" takes over the No.

Glass Animals' Dave Bayley paid tribute to one of his musical heroes, Bill Withers, over the weekend by performing a cover of his seminal hit "Lean On Me."As the third episode of the English indie rock band's "Quarantine Covers" series, the frontman picked the fan's song request because, "He's one of my favorite songwriters of all time....

Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Angel Olsen, Margo Price, Jessie Reyez, Finneas, the Secret Sisters, Soccer Mommy, Norah Jones, Justin Moore, Jeff Tweedy and Kim Petras are some of the artists performing this weekend.

Thanks to modern technology, NHS Lanarkshire’s staff choir have been able to join together to sing a song of hope and friendship.

NHS Lanarkshire staff defied the lockdown to come together in song earlier this week and bring hope and joy to locals.

Spotted! Jennifer Aniston left a comment on her ex-boyfriend John Mayer’s Instagram Live as he shared a story in tribute to the late Bill Withers.

As all the late night shows have pivoted to remote broadcasts where the hosts are at home and the guests are also at home, last night’s Late Show With Stephen Colbert featured an at-home Colbert remotely interviewing Chance the Rapper and hosted a remote performance from musical guest Jim James. Chance discussed his Punk’d reboot, and the My Morning Jacket frontman covered “Lean on Me” by the late Bill Withers. Watch it happen below.

Sheryl Crow has paid a musical tribute to Bill Withers by teaming up with Citizen Cope for a cover of his tune Lonely Town, Lonely Street.

Following Bill Withers' death last week, there has been an outpouring of love and tributes to the legend, showing just how influential he was in music and beyond.

For several decades, perplexed interviewers had been asking Bill Withers, the great, reclusive soul singer, variations of the same questions: Did he miss the musical life he’d once had and did he ever imagine returning to it? In 1985, having already built an impressive legacy—Gold plaques, Hot 100 hits, Grammy wins—he left the industry and never looked back. The answer was always firm, unsentimental, and unambiguous: No.

The world is mourning the death of legendary soul singer Bill Withers, who died from heart complications. He was 81 years old.

The world is mourning the death of legendary soul singer Bill Withers, who died from heart complications. He was 81 years old.

John Legend is mourning a longtime legend who had inspired him and many others in the music world, soul singer Bill Withers. The Grammy-wining artist, known for '70s hits such as "Lean on Me," "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Lovely Day," died at age 81 from heart complications on Monday in Los Angeles, multiple reports said on Friday.

Patti LaBelle is mourning the loss of fellow soul singer-songwriter Bill Withers, who died Monday (March 30) in Los Angeles from heart complications at 81 years old."I am deeply saddened by the passing of Bill Withers, a musical genius and trailblazer who has inspired so many! But, I know his spirit lives on through his beautiful music!" LaBelle tells Billboard by email.

Prayers Up: Roommates, we are praying for the friends and family of soul singer and legend Bill Withers, who has reportedly passed away due to heart complications. According to his family, Bill passed away on Monday.