Lean On Meby Bill Withers

Song Info:
"Lean On Me" is a soulful and uplifting single by American singer-songwriter Bill Withers. It was released in April 1972 as the lead single from his second studio album, "Still Bill." The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming Withers' first and only number one hit.

Artist Bio:
Bill Withers was born on July 4, 1938, in Slab Fork, West Virginia. He began his music career relatively late, releasing his debut album, "Just As I Am," in 1971 at the age of 32. Withers' soulful voice and poignant songwriting quickly garnered critical acclaim and commercial success. Throughout the 1970s, he released a string of hit singles, including "Ain't No Sunshine," "Use Me," and "Lovely Day." Withers retired from music in the mid-1980s but left a lasting legacy as a soul music icon. He passed away on March 30, 2020, at the age of 81.