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Lean On Me: Two Versions
https://steady.substack.com/p/lean-on-me'In the simplicity of its chords lies its power. In its lyrics lies a beautiful vision for our common humanity...We share two versions below. We also share the lyrics, because they are worth reading. They fill us with hope.
First up is a live performance from 1973. The music. The voice. The power.
In 2015, Bill Withers was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He sang “Lean on Me” with Stevie Wonder and John Legend. Not too shabby. '