Ain't No Sunshine

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Year
1971
Peak Position
#3
Weeks on Chart
16
Total Ratings
0

Song Info:
"Ain't No Sunshine" is a soulful song by American singer-songwriter Bill Withers. It was released as a single in 1971 from his debut album, "Just As I Am." The song went on to become one of Withers' most iconic tracks, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and winning a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 1972.


Artist Bio:
Bill Withers was born on July 4, 1938, in Slab Fork, West Virginia. Before pursuing a career in music, he served in the United States Navy and worked various odd jobs, including as a factory worker and assembler for the Boeing Company. Withers didn't start his music career until he was in his thirties, but quickly rose to fame with hits like "Ain't No Sunshine," "Lean on Me," and "Lovely Day." Withers' soulful voice and poignant lyrics resonated with audiences, earning him three Grammy Awards during his career. He retired from music in the mid-1980s but left a lasting impact on the music world with his timeless classics. Bill Withers passed away on March 30, 2020, leaving behind a legacy of soulful, heartfelt music.

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