Bill Withers - Aint No Sunshine (audio) Apr 2026

"Ain't No Sunshine" is a timeless soul classic released in 1971 by Bill Withers on his debut album, Just As I Am . Despite its short duration of just over two minutes, the song became a massive hit, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning Withers his first Grammy Award. Origins and Inspiration

"Ain't No Sunshine" was the breakout hit that launched Withers' career at age 31. : It won the Grammy for Best R&B Song in 1972. Bill Withers - Aint No Sunshine (Audio)

The song is celebrated for its emotional depth and simplicity. "Ain't No Sunshine" is a timeless soul classic

: Withers recorded the track with members of the MG's (Booker T. Jones, Donald "Duck" Dunn, and Al Jackson Jr.) and Stephen Stills on guitar. Cultural Impact and Success : It won the Grammy for Best R&B Song in 1972

: In a nod to his former job, his record company presented him with a golden toilet seat once the record went gold. Listen to the official audio of the 1971 classic here: Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine (Official Audio) BillWithersVEVO YouTube• Jun 13, 2015