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.

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

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.

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👍

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

This is so perfect it almost doesn't sound live

Wonderful voice!

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

Dude was real AF

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

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

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

66 years old and I’m still loving it!

Jamming to this in November 2022 … loving it 🥰

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

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

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

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

Love this. Haven't heard it in years.

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!

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

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 . 🎶❤️

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

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

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

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

The power of simplicity in a song.

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

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

Oh my lord! This is phenomenal!

Real music. Love it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

Thank god for the BBC.

It’s music like this that unites humanity.

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.

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

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 :(

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

Such a huge warm, and comforting voice.

Grandmas hands, oh that's really something else!

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

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

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

“This house just ain’t no home”👏👏

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

The BBC should release this on cd or vinyl.

This is music you actually "feel" Great stuff

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

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Always loved his music! Great to see him actually playing. Thanks for posting this!

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

What a great performance!

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

Best thing I've seen all day

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

Staggeringly good setlist. Thanks for the upload.

Wow this is an amazing concert

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.

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.

The performance of Harlem is really phenomenal!

Just amazing, Bill Withers! ...not many artists are even in the same league

Whoa! Fabulous 💫 thank you for posting. What a great songwriter, singer, musician and beautiful human being ✨

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

What a TRUE ARTIST

Marvelous!! Bravo Bill Withers!!!