Bill Withers 1973 BBC Concert Rare Complete 

I'm pretty sure it was Sting who said no one ever wrote more simplistic and yet more powerful melodies and lyrics than Bill Withers....we miss you so much Bill. RIP

This should be studied by all young singer songwriters to understand the magic that can be created with a voice and an acoustic guitar. Of course he makes it look so easy.

I was seven in 1973. My mother had to have a certain female operation. In those days, that meant a hospital stay of 2-3 weeks. Dad ran the needle through this song every evening after we came home from visiting her. There were five kids at home, so he needed to be there to get us off to school. They are both gone, now, but I can't hear this song, without thinking how much he loved her.

The song about his grandmother makes me cry all the time about my grandma in small place in northern Ghana. I don’t have her anymore. May her soul Rest In Peace.

Such a shame how Columbia records treated him. I completely understand his disdain for the music industry there are nothing but a bunch of greedy and controlling bastards that just wanna use you and cash in. We could’ve had so much more great music from Bill but I’m glad he stayed true to himself & lived his life the way he wanted. Truly talented and special man.

What an enjoyable evening. I’m a 52 year old hard rock guy, but greatly enjoyed this. I knew of him vaguely, but never really heard him before tonight. He has a new fan in me now, long after his time. Light actually shined upon me tonight listening to this👍

“This house just ain’t no home”👏👏

Dear 1973, 2016 really sucks. Dear You Tube, Thank you for existing.

My first concert. Bill opened for the fifth dimension, in Detroit. With my parents. Bill was great. Best part of the night.

Bill Withers proved that you do not need to be a music degree graduate or a guitar virtuoso (who knows all the chords, the scales, the licks and riffs) or a multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire to craft meaningful songs with simple but poetic lyrics and without complicated chord changes and kilometric solos. Bill is one of the best singer-songwriters ever.

My Grandmother transitioned in August 2022. This is the first time I have ever heard "Grandma's Hands". It hit me DEEP.

This is soul. No show boating. Just sitting there playing and singing soulful expressions.

When music was music. If you were in the audience you were making history. 49 years ago

My older brother introduced me to Bill WIthers music. He loved this band. He said he loved sitting in the shade in his car, and put on Bill Withers and relax. He loved his stories. He had a live album i think. He had other material too. But he is the one that caused me to really like Bill WIthers music. And to to this day, nothing has changed. I am so happy I found this video!

A year ago today Mr Withers left us ❤️❤️❤️. I can’t remember the last dream I had , it’s been so long since I had a dream, but last night I dreamt of Mr Withers . I was at the airport and he was checking in . In all my excitement I couldn’t remember his name . He was frail and needed a hand to the plane . I along with another person helped him . Woke this morning remembering my dream so vividly . 🎶❤️

This is so perfect it almost doesn't sound live

Bill Withers was one of the greatest singer/songwriters who has ever lived. Simple, emotive genius.

WOW! studio quality sound from a live set. Pure Talent.

Man I'm so glad I grew up in this Era. What a life I've had thus far ! I was 22 then and still going strong after all these years

Bill Withers, what a class act ... I wish there were more human beings like him

Grandmas hands, oh that's really something else!

The great Mr. Withers is no longer with us,and his music becomes more precious and beautiful by the second. Why can't we fully appreciate each other fully while we're still with each other? There's too many around us day in and day out who aren't 'celebrities' who need appreciation now. We can't appreciate each other enough.

Bill Withers’ entire band was perfect. His lead guitarist played some of the tastiest licks I’ve ever heard.

I actually saw him that year. A Beautiful man. Phenomenal! ...And those musicians!!

He has a Pine Knob T-shirt on. How awesome.!! #puremichigan

His voice is so musical, sounds like a whole spiritual orchestra!

This is my first time listening to bill withers, I’m kicking myself for having gone this long. AMAZING!

I love Bill Withers & I also have a VERY WIDE RANGE of every type/styles of music that I love. People need to broaden their horizons, music is beautiful!!!!! All kinds of music is beautiful!!!!!

Bill withers you breathed so much life and sunshine into my world as an adolescent. I love your sweet spirit ♥️

Thank you Bill Withers for your military service and your wonderful music.

This was the music of my youth. Bill Withers, such a natural talent and wonderful human being.

Perfect example of beautiful songs that are made using only two or three chords.

Bill was one of the greats. Truly underrated. Rest In Peace

Jamming to this in November 2022 … loving it 🥰

Great stuff, Bill W. You are still much appreciated in 2022!

Comforting- especially the song where he is going love love love

I love his voice, like his just simply speaking to you.

Bill Withers was so awesome, but I really have a great appreciation for his fellow musicians in the band. Watching his drummer groove on Use me is just a special thing. True musicianship.

Thes guys were real jammin` musicians. They still had Jazz in their bones. I love it !

This is what you would call art in music!!!

Bill Withers! Old school soul music! I love him!

One of the best performances ever recorded. What a gentle force of nature.

The power of simplicity in a song.

I've been singing and tearing up and flat out balling to this song for 49 years now and it's just as good now as it was when I first heard it on the radio

OK...9 people "disliked" this. I hope those are people I never meet. Great music and artist.

This guy had a voice that could melt an iceberg, proper soul. RIP 👏🍻❤

So beautiful, so powerful, such ease and grace. I imagine Bill Withers and Terry Callier, together with their acoustic guitars, singing duets to the angels who are watching on in tears. RIP

Dear oh dear....Absolutely Breathtaking.....How did we get from there to where we're at.

I’ve always loved Bill Withers. His style and sound was always authentic, down to earth.

Thank god for the BBC.

Wow, unbelievable performance. Can’t believe I’ve never seen this.

This is called soul. It's something that's missing in almost all modern music. Bill Withers was a beautiful human and it came through in his music

a legendary artist,writer,performer....rare....

I often come back to this and every time it blows me away. Such a talent. As a side note the fella on the drums is superb.

I’m a professional tattooer and metalhead through and through. I have a snake named Bill Slithers, named after one of my favorite artists of all time.

Wonderful voice!

It’s music like this that unites humanity.

Excellent performance. Bill had such a great voice, unique phrasing and was a fantastic songwriter.

dig that pine knob t shirt, great place for a live performance for years now! Killer show here too!

The BBC should release this on cd or vinyl.

I get the chills listening to him and coming to read the comments about everyone who has precious memories and connections with his music during his time. I’m appreciative of his sound, it’s unlike anything I’ve heard before and it’s beautiful to sit back and listen to. May his music live onwards forever and ever.

I don't think I've ever seen this caliber of live performance in my life. Absolutely beautiful!

So did anyone else notice him break a string at 15:20 and power right through it! He is incredible

Brilliant songwriter with a voice to die for. A great artist. Love this.

Don’t think any ones wrote more simplistic yet raw lyrics as this man, managed to sum up emotions relegated to intense moments in 2 min songs

I so Enjoyed this Bill Wither's concert!!! 😁💯💯👏👏👏 His demeanor & wisdom are a Real breath of fresh air! He is a very Blessed man with what seems to be countless talents & making Beautiful Soul Music was Absolutely one of them! Almighty God Bless you Mr. Withers!

Bill is the man! Soulful and real. Also, I love his t-shirt in this video, Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston Michigan USA. I have seen many a concert there as it's 20 minutes from me. Sadly, I never saw Bill there :(

Bill Withers is a great musician and a wonderful man. He will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, according to Rolling Stone magazine, issue #1231. There is a really great article on Bill in that issue.

Crazy how so little views this video has. Great music going unnoticed is a shame. See how many views some songs (with no substance) get nowadays. A reason why a lot of us have lost our way.. reason being: because of the overall influence music has on our personalities and life style.

66 years old and I’m still loving it!

Truly a rare treat. So glad I ran across this wonderful Concert!

BW is the GOAT. Salutations to him for sharing with us his enormous talent.

My goodness he is absolute magic personified. That voice. Those lyrics. The melodies. Absolute magic!

70's is so very fucking great! What's magica time!!! Amazing!

Real deal, Bill. Telling us like it is. Deep soul felt & heart pounding music. So fortunate to know his music thru my teens till now, 68. Always perfect -anytime, any day.

Brother Bill left his inspiring music for us before he fly away. Respect Love and Blessings to his family.

First unplugged Event ever 💗 So Wonderful, Bill is one of the greatest Musicians ever!

This is music you actually "feel" Great stuff

Love this. Haven't heard it in years.

Excellent at the highest!! True Soul and healing music just real Soul!! Thank you Mr. Withers

He could play a tin can with a drum stick and would still come up with better songs than most people of the world. The soul just flows.

This is the bomb!!!! Greatest.

when i was at school, must've been around 15-16 yrs old i discovered bill withers and dug thru his albums...i rarely listen nowadays but most of these songs give me chills now they really stick around inside you once you find them

I still get goosebumps listening to his songs, so mesmerizing and meaningful yet so simple..and his voice ….just awesome 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Thank you youtube for existing! Bill withers is a true talent!

The in concert series is a constant revelation. Every episode I've seen has been brilliant, from Joni Mitchell to John Sebastian. This is up there with the greatest piece of television from the early 70's. Thanks.

Oh my lord! This is phenomenal!

Me and my sisters used to damn near pass out trying to keep up with his vocals…

The foot stomping on “Use Me” set it off for me

One of my absolute all-time favorite artists of all time. Every song has such organic groove, potency, the blues and such soulful energy. Bill was a gift to us.

I have his greatest hits LP. It’s just masterful. He was so fantastic. I’m glad his music lives on.

Best thing I've seen all day

Guitar player backing Withers here later composed the soundtracks for the television shows Thirtysomething, The Wonder Years, Roseanne, Ellen, My So-Called Life, Felicity, Early Edition, Sports Night, The West Wing, George Lopez, I'll Fly Away, The Stand, Huff, Once and Again, Friday Night Lights and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.

Real music. Love it.

I’ve always loved “Grandma’s Hands” and he performs it here faultlessly, brought a tear to my eye, so beautiful.

What a great performance!

Such a huge warm, and comforting voice.

If only I had a time machine, this time and place would be on my must visits.

A legend then a legend now. such a good session of bill

The words He say are dancing with The groove. They complete each other in such Nice way. Just perfect! I did know only The first Music. All of them are great. His voice 👏