Bill Withers
Bill Withers was an American singer-songwriter known for soul and R&B classics including "Lean on Me," "Ain't No Sunshine," and "Lovely Day." His music is characterized by spare arrangements and emotional directness.
Withers came to music late, releasing his first album at thirty-two, and retired from recording in 1985 while still commercially successful.
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