Just the Two of Us
Grover Washington, Jr., Bill Withers
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I see the crystal raindrops fall And the beauty of it all Is when the sun comes shining through To make those rainbows in my mind When I think of you sometime And I want to spend some time with you Just the two of us We can make it if we try Just the two of us Just the two of us Building castles in the sky Just the two of us You and I We look for love no time for tears Wasted water's all that is And it don't make no flowers grow Good things might come to those who wait Not for those who wait too late We gotta go for all we know Just the two of us We can make it if we try Just the two of us Just the two of us Building castles in the sky Just the two of us You and I I hear the crystal raindrops fall On the window down the hall And it becomes the morning dew And darling when the morning comes And I see the morning sun I want to be the one with you.
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Written by: Ralph Macdonald, William Salter, William Harrison Jr Withers
Lyrics © BLEUNIG MUSIC, BMG Rights Management
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8 facts about this song
Release Date & Reception"Just the Two of Us" was released in 1981 on the album titled "Winelight" by Grover Washington Jr. This song quickly rose in popularity, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song CompositionWithers and MacDonald co-wrote this song alongside William Salter. The lyrics subtly depicted a romantic relationship while the melody comprised of a gentle R&B and jazz instrumental arrangement.
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InspirationAccording to some reports, the song was born out of MacDonald and Salter's fascination with the phrase "just the two of us," which they had heard in a commercial. They felt it had a strong romantic potential, leading to the creation of the song.
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Grammy AwardThe song won a Grammy Award in 1982 for Best R&B Song, pointing to its popularity and critical acclaim.
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Popular CoversNumerous artists have covered "Just the Two of Us", including Will Smith who used the song's melody for his 1998 track of the same name. Other notable covers have been done by artists like Michael Bolton and Jose James.
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Impact on Withers' CareerDespite its success, "Just the Two of Us" was one of the final hits of Bill Withers' career. It was released just a few years before he decided to retire from the music industry, making it one of his last legacy songs.
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Jazz InfluenceThe song prominently features a saxophone played by Grover Washington Jr., which offers it a distinctly smooth jazz tone, blending well with Bill Withers' soulful vocals.
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Use in Media"Just the Two of Us" has been used in numerous media outlets, from films to TV shows and commercials, denoting its continued relevance and popularity.
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