Michael Kiwanuka – Lean On Me (Jools' Annual Hootenanny 2020/21)

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2020 Mercury Prize winner Michael Kiwanuka takes on a song written by his idol Bill Withers, accompanied by Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.

[zatopek]

It’s very hard not to try and imitate Bill, but you could believe this was one of Michael’s own songs

[gavrob]

Still a hootenanny preformance that I remember. He nailed this

[bearbrad]

I was lucky to catch him live he is such a talent

[gavrob]

Absolutely captured the soul of this song and owned it for his moment in time. Loved it

[kuddkrigable]

Love the fact that he was clapping his hands. That, on it's own, shows his love for music.

[nathanu]

Wow the talent on show last night in terms of singers and musicians was something else. The power of the voices amazing top marks to Jools Holland and the production team. Also London fireworks and Alecia Keys.

[bobjones]

gorgeous. one of the best covers i’ve ever heard

[techtipsuk]

Best thing to come out of 2020, sung with feeling.

[ce]

Loved this 🤍 wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year

[MrGaryswan]

Wow!! Love this song and this artist, What a combo 👌👌

[KrisGraney]

A beautiful rendition. Well done Michael!

[proudirishman]

Michael should release this as a single.

[ChrisWain]

Gave me chills...stay strong everyone.

[desjPol]

Even tho they dont have the same vocal range, that interpretation was really really good ! His grain of voice added something to the song which I really enjoyed ! Withers would be proud

[andylloyd]

who are the 3 that dislike this, i need to understand there mind set

[tylerburton]

Brilliant rendition of this great song.

[Discobiscuit]

Great show...loved every performance including this

[RICKSTA]

Smashed it right out of the park, quality right there

[kiranbhopal]

Would love it if you can upload "You Ain't The Problem" from the show too, it was incredible!

[gemxx]

Ngl I got emotional when this was live the song choice really said something with the year we had