February 1971 – a song popular in this month – Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers
This was Withers’ first hit. After spending nine years in the US Navy, he had a job at a factory making parts for airplanes when he was introduced to Booker T. Jones from Booker T. & the MG’s.
Interesting facts about Ain’t No Sunshine & Bill Withers –
“Ain’t No Sunshine” peaked at #3 in the US and won a Grammy award for Best Rhythm and Blues Song (1972).
On its first release, this song did not chart in the UK, but Michael Jackson’s cover hit #8 there in 1972. Withers original version eventually made its first entry into the UK singles chart in May 2009 after being performed on Britain’s Got Talent by contestant Shaun Smith.
This was used in the movies Girls Town (1996), Notting Hill (1999), Old School (2003) and Munich (2005). TV shows to use the song include Monk (2005), CSI: NY (2009) and Scandal (2013).
Withers was born on the Fourth of July, 1938. He was the youngest of six children.
In 2015, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with Stevie Wonder giving the induction speech.
This information was provided by Songfacts.com
Great Post , this a family favourite even with my 14 year old daughter:-)
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Wonderful, glad you enjoy! Thanks for reading and commenting, hope your day is going well for you! 🙂
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Love this song, thanks for the reminder!
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You are welcome David, thanks for stopping by today. Have a great day friend! 🙂
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thanks for bringing back memories dear friend! Have a lovely Sunday!
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Thank you Lynn and a lovely Sunday to you as well! 🙂
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One of my husband’s favourite songs – he is in the habit of playing it whenever he flies away from me and owned up that he had worn out the loop-repeat whilst I was away just now. Thank you … I love it too 🙂
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Glad you enjoy Osyth, hope all is well with you. I haven’t seen you lately, have a happy day! 🙂
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Apart from travelling I’ve had a couple of not so good things to deal with but all is well again now and the sun is getting warmer …. Brace yourself for a more vocal me again 🙂
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Looking forward to seeing you – I missed you! Hope all is well with you and hubby. Happy day my friend! 🙂
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I know, I know, I know, I know–infinity! Great song!
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LOL! Thanks, yes a great song indeed! Appreciate the comment – have a great Sunday! 🙂
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One of my favourites, a classic, lovely memories !!
Brooke
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Yes, this song brings lots of good memories! Thanks for stopping by Brooke, hope the weekend was good to you. 🙂
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I LOVE this song, brings back lots of lovely memories.
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Yes Kerry, I agree, it is a great song as well as the memories that come along with it! Appreciate you – I hope your weekend is good. 🙂
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I’m a big music fan, so thank you for this great post!
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You are welcome, thank you for stopping by today! Have a great day, appreciate your comment. 🙂
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Tune!!!
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:), thanks Cameron!
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I think I am feeling old 🙂
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Lynne, your are not old, just wise – like me! Thanks dear, Happy Monday! 🙂
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I always think of Notting Hill movie when I hear this song 🙂 Beautiful.
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It certainly is a beautiful song – thank you and have a wonderful day! 🙂
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