We need this song more than ever right now. RIP Mr. Withers.

When we lose an artist, we don’t cry because we knew them personally. We cry because they helped us know ourselves. Every person listening to this has leaned on Bill Withers. #RIPBillWithers

I lost my dad a decade ago, when I watched this. I couldn't help but break down. He was my hero, still is. He took a part of me when he went home the day God called him home. I will always miss him.

Stevie Wonder opened up and it literally brought me to tears. People these days just can't compete with that. Absolutely legendary

Only his body is gone. He left us his soul in his music.

It is just me? or Bill Withers and John Legend look like father and son!

Two legends standing next to each other, with Stevie Wonder, a legend also in his own right. This can’t get any better. Even if you don’t like them, the respect is definitely needed

Dear Lord, what a lift when your not well-THANK YOU❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I'm in tears. RIP and fly high! You will be missed by the world and everyone will be calling you to lean on in prayers, especially during this pandemic. Such a sweet man and kind soul, even though I'm only 28 I've been listening to your music since I was 10. I loved every song. This breaks my heart. We love you!

I'm glad he got his flowers while he was alive!!

This is so beautiful. Made me miss my dad

I feel like everyone listening to this has leaned on bill withers throughout a point in their lives whether that be through the hard times or the happy times we do love you bill rip

R.I.P BILL WITHERS God bless you

2:13 This man was 65 and was singing like that. Legend.

"Lean on me" best performance. All legends right here! Gave me the chiils. RIP Mr. Withers 🕊🕯✝️❤️

Is it weird that I love John Legend singing other musicians' song more than I like listening to his own songs?

if ever there was an anthem for 2020...proof that truly great music is always timeless and timely. RIP to one of the true greats.

Bill Withers passed away on March 30th, 2020 at the age 81 {heart failure}... Between 1971 and 1985 the Slab Fork, West Virginia native had twenty three records on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart, seven made the Top 10 with one reaching #1, "Lean On Me", for one week in June of 1972... Three of his twenty three charted records were duets, one each with Bobby Womack {"It's All Over Now", #68 in 1975}, Grover Washington, Jr., {"Just The Two of Us", #3 in 1981} and Ralph McDonald {"In The Name of Love", #13 in 1984}... Besides "Lean On Me", his six other Top 10 records were "Ain't No Sunshine" {#6 in 1971}, "Use Me" {#2 in 1972}, "Make Love Your Thing" {#10 in 1975}, "Lovely Day" {#6 in 1977}, the above "Just The Two of Us", and the above "In The Name of Love"... May he R.I.P.

Wow, I’ve never realized John Legends’ range till now. What a great performance.

To me this is by far the best version of the song just by the way John starts it off and everytime I think of the song his voice rings loudly in my ear ❤

2:15 Stevie just went back in time with that run

When I was was a boy.....the radio was nonstop Bill, stevie Marvin Aretha James Gladys roberta donny, spinners , war, Ohio players, ojays.....to name a very few I mean it was relentless. ..I'm so lucky...

... Nigeria really need this now, civil unrest, political instability, religious violence... God save Nigeria

Its one of his songs that goes straight to my heart and means a lot to me

Rest in peace, beautiful angel!!! I'm sad beyond words😭

From Lean On Me to Ain’t No Sunshine, this man was an incredible music artist. His music got me through some tough and difficult times. You just can’t find music like that anymore, god bless him. Although he is gone his legacy and music lives on in all of us. RIP Bill Withers, you will be forever missed.

We in West Virginia sure do miss our fellow West Virginian Bill Withers. Rest in Peace.

LEGENDS NEVER DIE, THEY LIVE ON FOREVER.

This is one of the most legendary performances I’ve ever seen! RIP Bill Withers 🇺🇸✌️🙏

R.I.H BILL WITHERS HEAVEN COULDN'T WAIT ANY LONGER😪

Wonderful, both of them, but no one can sing it like Bill Withers!

John Legend knows best how to support his people through music, and create special connection with those who are just a bit ahead of our generation.. Amazing song and colaboration! #BillWithers #StevieWonders #JohnLegend #Leanonme #Intro #2015 #2024USA❤🧡💛💚💙💜

RIP from Asmara, Eritrea.

We know what John will look like at that age ....wow twins in my eyes

I was listening to this when I a little boy 50 years ago and it's still brilliant 👏 👌

How can everyone NOT love black people? They sing like ANGELS! RIP Bill, a truly great man.😔😢 Let this world be at peace we are all brothers and sisters. Love each other.

When Bill started to sing...it gave me chills.

Rest In peace sir......❤️❤️❤️

Still can’t believe he’s gone 😢 easily one of my favorite artists

Note to John Legend: for all your appearances and talent, I'll remember you most for inducting Mr Withers into Rock Hall. We were there that night and it was galactic. Thank you.

This song is so fitting at such a time as this. RIP BILL WITHERS

Rest in peace bill 🙏🏾💜😇

Bill withers didn't die. the next realm needed this song to help them. he just moved.

Mr. Legend, a literal grandchild/representation of decades of open doors (fought for with blood). You've been passed the torch by an American icon. Yeah: We expect a lot--just as you've been blessed by our love. We love you Mr. legend: Move it forward. We look to you.

Rip a true legend Mr. Withers. He will never be forgotten.

*Fly high Bill Withers! Finding strength through this song in the middle of troubling times.🙏❤*

Had a privilege saw John Legend when he came to the mother land, South Africa 2010😚❤..

Bill Withers was such a good singer. Wish he was still here.

You are one of my favorite artists and you always will be Bill. R.I.P Thank you for everything

I love the crowd getting louder when they hear the first notes, knowing what song is coming.

My first John Legend exposure. Legend with legends. I’ve got to hear more from John. Bill Withers was golden. And being blind now I appreciate Stevie Wonder even more. Awesomeness. Tyvm

'Lean on me' is a song that also shows how much there's power in simplicity!

RIP Bill Withers....your songs were some of my favorites of all time especially Lean on Me

RIP, Bill Withers. Thank you for gifting us with your music. Blessings to your family.

This mans song made my dad cry. He had a horrible life and this sing helped my dad so much R.I.P he was a special man bill withers if you hear me. Thank you.

Powerful...the two Legends must've been greatly impressed by John Legend's powerful delivery...just like a doting dad would...knowing their their son is firmly following in their footsteps!

Rip sir. Legends never die

Bad week for musical legends: Kenny Rogers, Ellis Marsalis, now Bill Withers.

The amount of Love that he had when a society was ready to put him away and he ran like the care that he knew would capture a world . He was ahead of his time. A real in depth with all that was around him and he used it with just being him and noticed . He should be in a hall of fame for his art and it does not matter , that man will always be in mine for the music and the lyrics that he wrote.

My cousin passed away in February of this year, and Bill Withers was his favourite artist. It makes me very happy knowing he never had to live in a world where Bill wasn’t around

We lost one of the most soulful singers that ever lived. Rest in peace Bill. Thanks for touching my soul

This song is needed more than ever. RIP Bill Withers.

Amazing, amazing, RIP Bill Withers

Missing Bill right about now loved still Loving the voice of such a 1.Lean on me..We all in. Need 2021 70th Birthday Season Yes

❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼THANKS ! R I P Bill Withers , your lovely voice is in my heart forever. Kim , the Netherlands🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱

Don't be sad he died Be thankful he was born

John legend and Stevie wonder showed the song some love to the original writer

The best Bill songs....full stop.

3 MEN WHO HAS MADE MUSIC THAT WILL LIVE FOREVER.. 3 MEN WHO WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR EVER

I’m only 23 but I’ve been listening to his music for as long as I can remember. Legends never die.

Watch this n this broke me all the way down remembering my mum past a few months ago... sigh💔🕊

No way can you get better than this performance!! Thank the Higher Power for Musicians like these MEN!!! Sharing their Amazing Talent with the World!!

When I was a young man, I would listen to Bill Wither's music and sip beers with my college friends. Now, I am a much older man and Bill just left us all for heaven. Rest well Bill, you left us with such a wonderful gift, your music. A bit of heaven on earth.

:( crying my heart out...another special soul has left us...

John Legend looks like he could BE Wither's son or play him in a movie.

Truly amazing! Tears in the eyes, just a wonderful performance from 3 of the best of all time. RIP Bill Withers ❤️

R.I.P To the legend of all time....Love you Bill Withers. Prayers to your family and that you enjoy in the heavens above

Look at the legend Bill Withers and John Legend up there looking like a powerful father and son duo 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

John Legend always make me cry. Love from Haïti

Chills when Bill Withers comes forward and sings.

True legends together on stage!

RIP Bill

Stevie and Bill are always on my playlists. John has a great voice my favorite from him is "Glory".

That is some serious talent to share time with. What a wonderful moment and memory!

Lyrics: Sometimes in our lives we all have pain We all have sorrow But if we are wise We know that there's always tomorrow Lean on me, when you're not strong And I'll be your friend I'll help you carry on For it won't be long 'Til I'm gonna need Somebody to lean on Please swallow your pride If I have things you need to borrow For no one can fill those of your needs That you won't let show You just call on me brother, when you need a hand We all need somebody to lean on I just might have a problem that you'll understand We all need somebody to lean on Lean on me, when you're not strong And I'll be your friend I'll help you carry on For it won't be long 'Til I'm gonna need Somebody to lean on You just call on me brother, when you need a hand We all need somebody to lean on I just might have a problem that you'll understand We all need somebody to lean on If there is a load you have to bear That you can't carry I'm right up the road I'll share your load If you just call me (call me) If you need a friend (call me) call me uh huh(call me) if you need a friend (call me) If you ever need a friend (call me) Call me (call me) call me (call me) call me (Call me) call me (call me) if you need a friend (Call me) call me (call me) call me (call me) call me (call me) call me (call me)

I am glad to have him between the giants.

This reminds me of an angel singing this song every day at school. 😢

As a new soldier in Germany, I had big adjustments not only to being in the Army but also a new country. I was a perfectionist and always wanted to do everything right. That made me miserable and likely made those close to me miserable as well. I remember 4 young enlisted soldiers in my battery came into my room didn't say a word, began singing this song and didn't say anything afterwards and left. I sat there and enjoyed the song and was shocked and in awe of the whole message. This was a gift from them to me. I was more bearable and allowed myself to be more relaxed after that. Thank you, you know who you are!!!

I always teach this song to my students: we all need him and his precious songs. May God receive him in His glory

Miss him already...

Rest and peace Mr. Withers - your songs so fresh through all this year ... 🙌🏻

Legendary❤😇

I’m an American teacher living far from home, on my own and away from family and friends... this song is hopeful and heartbreaking right now.

Rest in peace bill there truly ain’t no sunshine when your gone and it’s no lovely day but I hope you are resting high offering your shoulder for those who need someone to lean on. You have left behind a legacy that won’t be forgotten and we all are truly blessed to have the music you left us bill we all love you and we will miss you ❤️❤️

3 legends on one stage at one time 🥰❤️🖤💚 I love you guys and bless your soul brotha Bill❤️🖤💚

A heavenly trio 😊

I'm so glad that Mr. Withers lived to see his induction and this beautiful tribute. Rest In Power Bill Withers!

The legendary Bill Withers. A man of integrity.

Bill Withers. Truly, a legend in his own time!!!

Bill Withers, was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He died from heart complications on Monday March 30, 2020 He was 81. The West Virginia native was born on July 4, 1938. Known for recording some of the most beloved songs in the American songbook, he created the incomparable Lovely Day, Lean On Me, Ain’t No Sunshine, Use Me and Just the Two of Us. He won three Grammy awards and entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.