What was Bill withers hit in 1972?

Answer 1

"Bill Withers: a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and the voice behind the smash hit, “Lean on Me”. The single comes from his second album, Still Bill, and was first released in April of 1972. The song rose to the top of the charts, hitting #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The run began on July 8th, 1972, and lasted a total of 3 weeks. It also reached #1 on Soul Singles, lasting one week. The single gained incredible popularity, selling over 3 million copies. “Lean on Me” gained international fame as well, reaching #18 on the UK Singles Chart, and #20 on the Canada Top Singles."

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The lyrics are:

Some times 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 faith 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

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Commentary: In 1972, the United States was weary of the Vietnam War (954 – April 30, 1975), and other crises (in society, government, etc.). Anti-war ballads and inspirational songs of the 1960s brought younger people together to fight "Uncle Sam" and "the Establishment", but... there was a lot of chaos and uncertainty. But artists like Bill Withers reminded listeners that we could simply help each other, one on one: "Call me... if you need a friend..." The simple piano arrangement and clarity of Withers' voice brought this song to the lips of most teenagers growing up then. Of course, familiarity breeds humor in place of contempt-- soon, the song's lyrics became a source of amusement--for some people. Yet, it's message remained CLEAR: "We all need somebody to lean on..." And, just as poignant in 1972, the message remains true then, now, and in the future.

Answer 2

Don McLean, Sammy Davis, Jr., Bill Withers, Gilbert O' Sullivan, Mac Davis, Johnny Nash and Billy Paul each had Number 1 hits for at least three weeks in 1972.

Answer 3

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