Bill Withers - Use Me (Later Archive)

Bill Withers performs Use Me live on The Old Grey Whistle Test.

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[DidYouReadEULA]

Bill could have had any drummer he wanted, he chose the human metronome that is smiling James Gadson; licks, groove and dynamics I can only dream of.

[kipdaly]

One of the best singer songwriters of all time.

[Iunio]

Definitely one of those rare cases where an already-terrific song is lifted to new heights when performed live. This version needs to be on spotify

[Arxytash]

Hahahaha I love how the drummer flashes his grill everytime the camera is on him. Can't let all the I C E go to

[handmetheaxe]

Love the performance of Aint No Sunshine from this Old Grey Whistle Test session, happy to see more from the same set. Incredible performance. RIP Bill Withers

[craig]

It's so sad that Bill is no longer Withers.

[bajadock]

This recording is a treasure, thank to musicians and crew!

[jospinvanraat]

Tight tight !!! RIP Brother Bill. 💖 Fabulous musicians!!

[matthewcollins]

It’s always just so refreshing and inspiring to be reminded of how great music can really move the soul, rest easy Bill Withers!

[briankeegan]

This version rules, including the awesome footage. It's on my list of clips to never go a month without watching again.

I feel the drummer somehow knew that in the distant future people would still need his groove. He's looking into the camera, receiving our signal, and saying "OK I got you."

[alexandersmith]

I love to hear real artist live. Especially that good old soul music, I can feel it so much that I can damn near touch it.

[heartgenerator]

Literally the coolest song ever, swagger off the charts with that guitar and that snare, piping hot

[mc]

Everything about this video is absolutely perfect. Thanks to the BBC for making this available in high quality!

[TheFreeman]

One of the most soulful songs ever made.

[giaimo]

Live, tight, amazing version of an amazing tune.

[henp]

The Godfather of funk in my opinion hats off Mr Withers

[smilingdog]

This songs set the mood many evenings in my youth. The lyrics eluded me till recently.

[colesweat]

Country ass soul on lead guitar... Bernarce kills it ...& James Gadson !!

[gregmuscovalley]

Those r the cats from Watts 103rd street rithym band, so tight

[KarlyBoy]

I think this is the Old Grey Whistle test, not Later with Jools Holland, still EPIC regardless ….