In 1971, Bill Withers composed one of the most beautiful songs - Ain't No Sunshine.
Bill Withers was one of the most loved American artists.
He lived between 1938 and 2020, died at the age of 81, leaving behind a handful of incredible songs.
He sang mainly soul, R&B, and smooth soul and played guitar and keyboards.
Among the greatest hits from his 15 years career, we can name Ain't No Sunshine, Use Me, Lean on Me, or Just the Two of Us.
Withers released in July 1971, the single Ain't No Sunshine, as part of his album named Just As I Am.
The song has on its B-side the track Harlem, which was written by Bill Withers and produces by Booker T. Jones.
When released, the free Ain't No Sunshine piano sheets became a major breakthrough hit and reached number six on the US R&B Chart, and number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The song won the Grammy for Best R&B Song in 1972 and it was Withers’ first gold record in the U.S.
Because of its success, the song has been covered by many artists and famous bands, such as Michael Jackson in 1972, The Nylons – 1998, Rockmelons in 1991, or Boris Gardiner in 1973. The song was also used in media in commercials, movies, and TV Shows.
The free Ain't No Sunshine piano sheet music appeared in the soundtrack of the movies When We Were Kings and Notting Hill.
The interesting fact about Ain't No Sunshine is that it reached the Top 40 in 2009 because Kris Allen sang it in the eighth season of American Idol.
The song became an iconic piece, being heard everywhere around.
It was praised by critics because of its simple and romantic message – there is no sunshine when she is gone, talking about the importance of the woman in every relationship.
If you are a romantic one, you can enjoy the materials we prepared for you, to try playing it at your piano, bringing the sunshine in your home.
