"Lean on Me" is one of those rare songs that feels like it has existed forever. Written and performed by Bill Withers in 1972, its journey from a childhood memory in West Virginia to a global anthem is full of fascinating details. 1. The "Wurlitzer" Breakthrough Withers didn't set out to write a masterpiece that day. He had just bought a new Wurlitzer electric piano and was simply "running his fingers up and down the keys" to see how it sounded. He hit a simple, ascending chord progression that

As the great Bill Withers once said “We all need somebody to lean on.” Tag your “somebody” and wish them a Happy Best Friend’s Day! 🫂 | Legacy Recordings

90K views · 1.1K reactions | We all need somebody to lean on. That’s why musicians across Cincinnati have banded together to support each other and our community by making their own rendition of this Bill Withers classic hit. Things haven’t been easy lately, so we want everybody to know they aren’t alone. We hope this video lifts your spirits and you enjoy listening to this song as much as our musician friends enjoyed making it for you! | Cincinnati Children's | Facebook