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| "Ain't No Sunshine" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by Bill Withers | |
| from the album Just as I Am | |
| B-side | "Harlem" |
| Released | June 1971 |
| Format | 7" record |
| Genre | Soul, R&B, blues |
| Length | 2:04 |
| Label | Sussex Records |
| Writer(s) | Bill Withers |
| Producer | Booker T. Jones |
| Bill Withers singles chronology | |
"Ain't No Sunshine" is a song by Bill Withers from his 1971 album Just as I Am, produced by Booker T. Jones. The record featured musicians Donald "Duck" Dunn on bass guitar and Al Jackson, Jr. on drums, as well as Withers on lead vocals and guitar. String arrangements were done by Booker T. Jones, and recorded in Memphis by engineer Terry Manning. The song was released as a single in September 1971, becoming a breakthrough hit for Withers, reaching number six on the U.S. R&B chart and number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song is in natural minor.[1]
History
Withers was inspired to write this song after watching the 1962 movie Days of Wine and Roses. He explained, in reference to the characters played by Lee Remick and Jack Lemmon, "They were both alcoholics who were alternately weak and strong. It's like going back for seconds on rat poison. Sometimes you miss things that weren't particularly good for you. It's just something that crossed my mind from watching that movie, and probably something else that happened in my life that I'm not aware of."[2]
For the song's third verse, Withers had intended to write more lyrics instead of repeating the phrase "I know" 26 times, but then followed the advice of the other musicians to leave it that way: "I was this factory worker puttering around," Withers said. "So when they said to leave it like that, I left it."[3] (Withers, then thirty-one years old, was working at a factory making toilet seats for 747s at the time.[3])
The song was originally released as the B-side to another song called "Harlem". Disc jockeys played "Ain't No Sunshine" as the single instead, and it became a huge hit,[2] the first for Withers.[3]
"Ain't No Sunshine" is ranked 285th on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.[4] The song won the Grammy for Best R&B Song in 1972.[2]
Use in pop culture
The song has been in the soundtracks of films Notting Hill, Old School, Amy, Crooklyn, American Me, Munich and Flight.
In the television series Perception the lead character, Dr. Daniel Pierce, sings a version of this song.
On television, the song is briefly heard in the animated series Drawn Together (episode "Dirty Pranking No. 2"), during the sound analysis in the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation episode "Anonymous," and LAX (episode "Secret Santa"). It was sung karaoke-style on the USA Network show, Monk, by Captain Leland Stottlemeyer (Ted Levine) in the episode "Mr. Monk Goes to Vegas." The song was also briefly played at the end of an episode of One on One, with Kyla Pratt.
In The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air season 4 finale "The Philadelphia Story" Will played it on a diner jukebox and danced to it eventually striking the unit with one hand at the end of the repetitive chorus, which made it sound as if the record was skipping.
The song was heard in the background in the conclusion of the first season finale of The Bernie Mac Show, "Sweet Home Chicago, Part 2", where Vanessa was in downtown Chicago, searching for her mother.
"Ain't No Sunshine" was used as music for a rumba in So You Think You Can Dance during season 3, performed by Lauren Gottlieb and Dominic Sandoval. Kris Allen covered the song during the eighth season and also the finale of American Idol. Fellow Idol contestants Christina Christian (Season 1) and Aaron Kelly (Season 9) also performed the song on the show. At Last sung their version on the talent showcase America's Got Talent, and later released it as a single on the web. Neil Diamond sang the song with the Season 2 finalists of the reality show The Sing-Off. Current UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell have both used the song as entrance music for their fights.
In a 2013 episode of the sitcom Raising Hope the song was used when the character Jimmy sings it after losing a girlfriend (once as a teen, once as a child), with his mother Virginia taking the "I know I know I know I know" part. At the end of the episode Jimmy's wife, Sabrina begins singing the song after getting dumped as a friend by one of Jimmy's exes.
Nancy Sinatra recorded a version in 1973 while signed to RCA Records. The track is the B-side of her Sugar Me single. It was also included on her 2009 digital collection, Cherry Smiles: The Rare Singles. In December 2012, Sinatra's recording was used in filmmaker Katja Hentschel’s 2012 film Paradise Serenade, in which model Bonnie Strange appears at the Velassaru Maldives Resort.
- In Europe, finalist Shaun Smith sang "Ain't No Sunshine" for his audition and in the final for Britain's Got Talent.
- In Italy's version of X Factor, Noemi sang the song during the sixth episode.
- In Deutschland sucht den Superstar, Mark Medlock, Nevio Passaro and Daniel Schuhmacher sang this song.
- "Ain't No Sunshine" was used in a major television public service announcement in Australia for skin cancer.
- In 2007 the track was sampled by Drum & Bass artists Bachelors of Science.[5]
- Featured in CSI: NY episode "Manhattanhenge".
- It is used in promotions for The Closer.
- Featured in German action series Alarm für Cobra 11 episode "Alte Freunde" (2009).
- In 2010, track "Then Days Went By" by 50 Cent from his album Before I Self Destruct samples the Michael Jackson version.
- Plays during the 2010 Super Bowl XLIV commercial for the video game Dante's Inferno. EA Games wanted the advertisement to go "beyond masses" with the song.
- In 2002, D.E. Edwards covered "Ain't No Sunshine" on his Woven Hand moniker's self-titled debut LP.
- In 2000, Eva Cassidy covered "Ain't No Sunshine" on her album Time After Time.
- In 1995, the song was done by Joe Cocker on the album Sol En Si – Solidarité Enfants Sida.
- In 2010, Neil Diamond covered this song on his album Dreams.
- In 1991, Australian singer Deni Hines and The Rockmelons covered this song.
References
- ^ Stephenson, Ken (2002). What to Listen for in Rock: A Stylistic Analysis, p.89. ISBN 978-0-300-09239-4.
- ^ a b c "Ain't No Sunshine". Songfacts.com. Archived from the original on 8 April 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-03.
- ^ a b c Ain't No Sunshine: Rolling Stone
- ^ "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
- ^ "Anytime She Goes Away - Bachelors of science - [320kbps MP3/WAV File] at Trackitdown". Trackitdown.net. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
External links
- Full lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics
Re. such comments as, 'Where are all the funny comments about the drummer?' & 'I come for the drummer's comments.'
...And, because they're so spread out, and people repeat the same sort of comment without seeing the others, ...
Here are a whole bunch of the funny and/or poignant things said of the drummer, James Gadson ( took forever to find out his name - he didn't play on the original recording, but started playing with Bill from his second album.. ), starting with some of my favourites :
I came here for Bill Withers, I stayed for the drummer
Hahaha, I love this song. But as of now, when I hear this song, I will remember the drummer. Thanjks ;-)
The drummer must be the coolest mofo ever
The drummer's just in the pocket; so chill, so happy!
Drummer's been to places, and done things.
So glad I came across this video. That is one chill, sublime and elegant performance. Love the drummer, he's seriously talented. Thank you for posting this!
Drummer = happiest person ever!
It's all sunshine for the drummer =)
[ Mostly, this sort of thing was said. Here's a few of the ways it was worded : ]
The drummer knows where she's gone!
drummer knows where she is
It's confirmed... the drummer knows where she's gone...
The drummer looks like he knows where she's gone. Hahaha.
Yea he was with her before the show, now hes sittin there like a creepy drum playing grasshopper thinking "hehehehe I'm seeing her right after the show" poor guitarist has no idea.
the drummer knows where she went.
James gadson the drummer knows where she goes ;)
drummer knows wheres she at and he on the shunshine bag
i know i know i know i know she is at drummer's home
0:45 Drummer knows where she´s gone :D
0:52 high drummer
0:55 You Don't know, you're drummer knows :D!
0:58 drummer face
I almost shat myself after reading this, and then the camera went to the drummer.
[ also, there were a great number of comments like this : ]
That drummer is so high! :D
Drummer doesn't care shes gone.
I want what the drummer's on
The drummer is just stoned out of his ass
i want that weed from this drummer!!!!!
Missing verse...." Aint no weed cause its all gone my drummer smoked it all up yesterday"...lol
The drummer is stoned :D
Ain't no drugs left because of the drummer.
i wonder if snoop dogg thinks he's the drummer when he's high....
[ And, random more, more, more : ]
Drummer doesn't even care that she's gone. Because he will always have his music. True player right there.
the drummer is the coolest person ever to appear on television!
that drummer is sneakin up on somthin.... love this video though!
when is the last time you saw a drummer hold stix like that??? ol skool babee!
That drummer had more swag than the cat himself! Good god almighty!
the drummer reminds me of those disco zombies from plants vs zombies :L
This must have been filmed live in a freezer, because that drummer is too cool
Lovely song, and that drummer goes total groovy-face, brilliant =)
If I see another comment about the drummer..
.. All this talk bout the drummer smiling.Looks like he's simply into keeping time/the beat and is just making that particular facial expression, kinda like athletes whilst playing sports..
That drummer got that smile on his face because he just finished fuckin the shit out her lol... lucky bastard!!!
that drummer is keyed as fuck
i smile like the drummer after i have sexxxxxxxx
The drummer is on ecstasy.
I know, I know, I know, I know.... this song is sad, but dammit, that drummer got me bobbin' my head to the beat, and smiling like a stoned cat. Seriously, man... at least put on a face according to the feel of the song.
That drummer is all like "hehehe, man I got so much sunshine, good thing I got these nice sunglasses to hide my happiness."
That drummer! I swear.. I couldn't stop laughing! His smile was f*cking freaky, I'm laughing while crying.. He was such a fuzzy clown, a pure troll! 8'D :'o
The drummer is so awesome
I wonder how many hits of acid that drummer is on lol !
lol the drummer
I remember hearing in the late 70's, out in the village i was born. Always wondered who it was, because I loved the song afterwards....and here it is. I found it. now i see the drummer, he is, the ultimate cool there is...
The drummer definitely knows where she's gone, that obvious troll smile !
i'm about to go smoke what the drummer had.....Good Times!!!
looks like the drummer in hurry, he just keeping himself calm with pee pressure :) can't move a bit.
You know the drummer is bangin her.
do you know the words to aint no sunshine? no i just play the drums and do the african smile :)
DWL drummer boy cant stop skin him teeth
Drummer's killer. so cool
Drummer got that Charlie Murphy smile!!
the smile of the drummer :D
LEAVE THAT YOUNG THANG ALONE!! Stimey pumpin da drums. SMILE! *_*
Im serious The drummer! i love his performing !! he's one with his drums,,, al greeen lost a chick drummer is happy with his drum and the pedestal like he's playing that vgna
That drummer! Love it! #HappyAsHell
The drummer cracks me up every single time.
The drummer seems happy
haha thats great i read this at the same time looking at the drummers creepy smile
The drummer is the boy in the striped pajamas
omg that drummer LOLOL
Kanye west on bass and questlove on drums
love the older mellow music, sing and play drums to a few, check out my vids, peace, liljon
Why are drummers so cool ?
Give the drummer sum
the drummer is walking on sunshine
the drummer rules......
These comments about the drummer have me lmao but it's a good song
got to love the drummer....peace
loool the drummer is high hahhahaha his smile :D
The drummer was the happiest man in the 70s !
You can be cool, but never drummer cool.
Lovin the drummer!
The grooviest guy ever = the drummer
Dude on the drums smiling the whole time not moving his torso or head at all
Wonder if that drummer floated away after they were leaving the gig. Any higher and he would be stratospheric, and left the atmosphere. Bill looked like he was going to burn up, and everyone else looked cool and mellow. Great song, but get him a fan please.
same dope as the drummer i tell ya : D
stating that hes black isn't necessarily a bad thing, the way he drums + the way he looks + the fact that he is black makes him possibly one of the coolest cats i've ever seen, it has to be referenced.
That drummer should have his own meme lol, awesome song
Who is the drummer?
and how fuckin happy is that drummer
not true! He was a huge marijuana user. My mom used to travel with the band for years and she would get high with them every night. Esp the drummer. Learn your facts before you try and spout off that someone was not getting high on drugs
yup that drummer is high as fuck.
The drummer aint on drugs his drug is music...
the drummer, James Gadson, was NOT on any drugs. i know this because i have talked to another member of bill withers band. this man has known james for 40 years and he has never seen him use drugs ever. next time you decide to leave a comment, why not make it a possitive one instead of belching out untrue things that make you look stupid. better yet, keep your comments to yourself.
Another drummer joke? Wow didnt expect that
drummer's face gets me everytime
Bad azz song! The coolest drummer I ever seen.
that drummer is tripping some serious shit!
COOL !!!! I want to make a statue for the drummer !!! What a style!!
the drummer has seen everything in his live
that drummer is fucking boss
I don't know what the drummer is smokin', but I want the same shit (stolen comment idea;P)
The drummer looks very suspicious. He's hiding something.
the drummer smiles a lot
Drummer gets all the sunshine now
That drummer is so cool.Hes cool like a pimp and I bet he has plenty of hoes and bitches lol
Did'nt he Bust the Fk Up out of Denise Nicholas & Dogged her a few times during a Off & On relationship? A lot of his songs was emotionally inspired. I can see why the Drummer is Smirking...; Bill had him to (Lean On)_ Another nice cut from Bill's music.
I don't think the drummer liked her.
the drummer at least seems happy she's gone
drummer says i love my friend.. that s why i can't say she s with me ..
I came here to watch the drummer as well. He's on something alright!
Lol Nothing wrong with the drummer!! sad or not, it's a friggin song...everybody got their way of feeling and following the flow! Especially when you got to carefully solo through some part.. This just happens to be the drummer's way and he really is good from a musician point of view! Lol You all should watch BB king on the Guitar! Then you might know what Im talking bout!
But the joke with the drummer is not from a musician point of view ;) The drummer knows that ;)
it looks like the drummer knows why she is gone ;)
smoke sum weed...play sum drums...
for the love of God people, i beg you, please stop posting ignorant comments regarding James Gadson. he is the drummer. every few days or so i look at the posts for this video and i keep seeing the same sad, mean, & untrue posts regarding Mr. Gadson. I have personally spoken to people who know, & who have played with James and again, he was NOT on any kind of drugs during this performance! Why cant you accept the fact that the man was just happy to be playing? Please stop the negative! Peace.
the drummer is 2 chainz before he went rap LOL
I came here just to watch the drummer again.
awesome song!...but the drummer is just epic! had to watch it several times just to see him enjoying himself.
I'll have whatever the drummer is having! :)
the drummer is as high as giraffe pussy..
P.s that drummer is faded as hell
the drummer loves music as do i so enough with the drummer comments already jeez..
Ill repeat what a lot of people have been copying The drummer knows where she's gone
2 of my favorite drummers are B.Purdie and Questlove. You can be sure that i love James Gadson's drumming. Thanks!
As a top drummer, it's brilliant! What do you play? really we will know!
Lmao .. Epic Drummer xD
[ And, my own comment : ]
You can see in his body language, the movement of his hands and his smile that he knows he's playing a beautiful, awesome, meaningful song, and that he, drummer, James Gadson, is a true musician who plays with the best feel possible.