Cool version of the Lovely Day, yes-yes 80s were A LOT OF FUN and I am missing it SO MUCH! Gloomy 21c ... wanna be back in time to the 80s with all that stuff... no fun anymore, just total fuckup...............
You guys are talking as though you know Bill Withers like your own blood where else, you're just assuming and judging by his looks.
How do you know he's pissed by just looking at the video? Look at the rest of Bill's video, he looks the same here. The problem is, you're not supposed to look at the music but hear the music. Just enjoy the song man!
I love this guy, but its sad to say that he was actually not even singing, he tried to sync his sound with the song.. look how far hes holding the mic.. c'mon u wont even hear him if hes holding it that far from his mouth..
@Littlewater Actually, this was normal for many performances back in the 60's- 80's before all the fake crap, like Auto Tune, that non singers used today. Back then when an Artist went on AB, Soul Train, Top of the Pops, or other venues like this, unless they could bring their bands and set up, they had to lip synch to their own music. Once in awhile Soul Train or some of the other venues mentioned, would allow the artist to actually set their band up, but in most cases,,,, cont,
@Littlewater cont, most cases it was such a brief performance it was not worth the time or money to bring your band and set up. They were just dance shows, which had Dj's and played from records, 8 tracks, etc. I guess you would have to have been from that genre to know how entertainment really went down. Also, Artist showed their true feelings when they went on stage, no fakeness as today. If they were not happy about something backstage, or that day, their face showed it. But the show went on
Despite it all, this has always been one of the most uplifting and encouraging songs ever made! Bill, if you read this, thanks for such wonderful music!
This is a horrible version of the song. Those 2 women in the back can't even dance, why aren't there 3 of them? What is up with these camera angles showing his back? His outfit? There isn't a better video of him performing this song? On top of that he looks pissed.
@granadanils He probably hated having to perform a crappy remix for a nearly perfect song... and he's mad they gave him one of Al Jarreau's old polo shirts to wear.
I LOVE YOU BILL. <3<3
OCButterfly99 3 days ago
yea Bill Withers was awesome in the 70's.He had some great songs from back then.Ain't No Sunshine
Lean On Me
Use Me
this song
and just the two of us from 1981.
He should get more credit for his great voice and songs he made.This version is ok but prefer original from the 70's
Joethemithra 1 week ago
im searching this beat ..but what is the title ?to download it??
vasanoole 1 month ago
amazing sound
DobroBad 1 month ago
No bueno .......the beat sucks
HONDONAY 2 months ago
Good to find a video of Bill.
alastairjr40 2 months ago
That guy can hold just one note for a long time
purtykitty007 3 months ago
I'm expecting Will, Carlton, and Jazz to come dancing across the stage!
BruceJC75 4 months ago
man this version sounds corny
biffbuttsavage 4 months ago
I don't care if he's ass syncing..this song is great !!
4444ThinLizzy 5 months ago
where can i find this version on youtube. please!!!!!!!
takisM 5 months ago
he's totally lip syncing
droELIZA 5 months ago
i know, lets stick a shitty 80s beat onto a awesome 70s soul song... oh no wait, now it sounds shit,what a fucking surprise
nickgloucester 5 months ago
this is a great tune, but it was released in 1977 and was top forty in 1978. if you were listening to it as a kid, it meant you had cool parents.
imabating 6 months ago
Anyone else look this up just to see the "Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay" bit?
Justdoitnaow 6 months ago
It is the only live video of this song!
gustavitolp 7 months ago
Cool version of the Lovely Day, yes-yes 80s were A LOT OF FUN and I am missing it SO MUCH! Gloomy 21c ... wanna be back in time to the 80s with all that stuff... no fun anymore, just total fuckup...............
AlexRaxwell 7 months ago
I mixed this song with David Dundas' "Jeans On" :P
DoomDodgers 8 months ago
This is the biggest hunk of shit version of this song. Garbage!!!
rodbuster63 11 months ago
Love Bill, Love this song, mics don't work that well.
NotRightN0w 1 year ago
he is deff lipping that shit!
slash0479 1 year ago
You guys are talking as though you know Bill Withers like your own blood where else, you're just assuming and judging by his looks.
How do you know he's pissed by just looking at the video? Look at the rest of Bill's video, he looks the same here. The problem is, you're not supposed to look at the music but hear the music. Just enjoy the song man!
IwasBannedfromYtube 1 year ago
this is why he Bill left
BIGZphillybirdfan 1 year ago
Lovely song of a lovely singer
dakarlion1 1 year ago 3
I liked this version. Its very rithmic. The women dancers are sexiest.
What a another times!
TremendoGallo 1 year ago 2
I love this guy, but its sad to say that he was actually not even singing, he tried to sync his sound with the song.. look how far hes holding the mic.. c'mon u wont even hear him if hes holding it that far from his mouth..
markbashta 1 year ago
Jeff & Jer theme song. I've listened 5 times already. I love it. Thanks,
Dhyana92177 1 year ago
I hated teh fact that they use to lyp synch on Soul Train...and this sounds lik eLovely day meets Sesame Street...
Littlewater 1 year ago
@Littlewater Actually, this was normal for many performances back in the 60's- 80's before all the fake crap, like Auto Tune, that non singers used today. Back then when an Artist went on AB, Soul Train, Top of the Pops, or other venues like this, unless they could bring their bands and set up, they had to lip synch to their own music. Once in awhile Soul Train or some of the other venues mentioned, would allow the artist to actually set their band up, but in most cases,,,, cont,
cammicty 1 year ago
@Littlewater cont, most cases it was such a brief performance it was not worth the time or money to bring your band and set up. They were just dance shows, which had Dj's and played from records, 8 tracks, etc. I guess you would have to have been from that genre to know how entertainment really went down. Also, Artist showed their true feelings when they went on stage, no fakeness as today. If they were not happy about something backstage, or that day, their face showed it. But the show went on
cammicty 1 year ago
Rip the audio from this track at soundnabber doht cohm.
SybillaMenninger176 1 year ago
Of course hes pissed.
Look where he's at.
Ichigo2507 1 year ago
wonderful song, horrible production (but then again we all did this kind of thing back then and dosent take away from the amazing original)
ledwatch 1 year ago
Despite it all, this has always been one of the most uplifting and encouraging songs ever made! Bill, if you read this, thanks for such wonderful music!
majormadmax 1 year ago
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AUTOMATICBOOTS 1 year ago
i know why he looks pissed. its playback!
Chrisoccer83 1 year ago 12
One of the most underrated artists!
10bjerg10 1 year ago
Dang, I'm convinced it's possible to ruin perfection
arma10 1 year ago
This is a horrible version of the song. Those 2 women in the back can't even dance, why aren't there 3 of them? What is up with these camera angles showing his back? His outfit? There isn't a better video of him performing this song? On top of that he looks pissed.
DanielSchmidt94521 1 year ago 2
@DanielSchmidt94521 give em a break it was the 80s looks like they were doin the wop!!!
kidd72bc 1 year ago
Sing it Bill! This brings me back to growin' up in the 80's--such a positive song :D
curlygrl31 1 year ago 10
@curlygrl31
agree.
IgorShtik 3 months ago
Bill does`nt looks very happy!
granadanils 1 year ago
@granadanils He probably hated having to perform a crappy remix for a nearly perfect song... and he's mad they gave him one of Al Jarreau's old polo shirts to wear.
disconnexions 1 year ago
thanks
jouji1 1 year ago
I LOVE You DADDY
Eileen
1Pinkful 1 year ago
@1Pinkful You're not Todd or Kori so you shouldn't be calling him "Daddy"!
JazzPurist 1 year ago
@JazzPurist you really need to leave it alone.
cbstout12345 1 year ago