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Rhythmatism - by Cheryl J

Lean On Me - Bill Withers

Lean on Me is a classic hit song written and performed by Bill Withers on the 1972 album Still Bill. Ranked number 205 on the Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time the original version of the song has become a popular inspirational anthem and would be Withers' first, and as it turns out - only, Billboard Hot 100 number one single.

There have been a number of cover versions recorded in Mud (1976), Al Jarreau (1985), Club Nouveau (1987), dc Talk (1992), Michael Bolton (1994), Bonnie Tyler (1999), Anne Murray (1999), and Limp Bizkit (2005). Country singer Kenny Rogers has performed the song at his concerts, but has not released a recording. R&B group Club Nouveau covered the song and took it to number one on the Billboard charts in 1987. The 1987 Club Nouveau version won a Grammy award.


It's one of only nine songs to have hit number one with versions recorded by two different artists.

Bill Withers - Still In Cover Art





This is for a very special friend...




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1. January 12th 2009 @ 12:56. Morgan Bell Says:
what i lovely tribute!

i wish there were more songs written about friendship!
2. January 12th 2009 @ 13:11. Cheryl J Says:
Thanks Morgan. There are plenty of love songs out there, I don't know why there aren't more about the importance of friends!
3. January 12th 2009 @ 23:10. Hatchy Says:
thank you friend. xo
4. January 13th 2009 @ 00:56. Cheryl J Says:
Always Hatchy, always xx
5. January 13th 2009 @ 11:10. Jarrah Says:
A true classic.

I have this in my playlist titled - The Best Songs EVER
lol
6. January 13th 2009 @ 11:36. Cheryl J Says:
Hi Jarrah, absolutely one of the best all time songs ever, I have to agree with you there! I also love Ain't No Sunshine and can't believe it never reached number one on the Billboard charts. Go figure

Thanks for stopping by.
7. January 19th 2009 @ 11:17. Wilson Pon Says:
Cheryl, instead of Lean on Me, I also loved BIll's other songs, such as Ain't No Sunshine (My top choice), Use Me, Lovely Day and Just the Two of Us.

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