Ain't No Sunshine
Bill Withers
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Ain't no sunshine when she's gone It's not warm when she's away Ain't no sunshine when she's gone And she's always gone too long Anytime she goes away Wonder this time where she's gone Wonder if she's gone to stay Ain't no sunshine when she's gone And this house just ain't no home Anytime she goes away And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, I know, I know, I know I know, I know, Hey, I oughtta leave young thing alone But ain't no sunshine when she's gone Ain't no sunshine when she's gone Only darkness every day Ain't no sunshine when she's gone And this house just ain't no home Anytime she goes away Anytime she goes away Anytime she goes away Anytime she goes away
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Written by: Bill Withers
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13 facts about this song
Bill Withers"Ain't No Sunshine" was written and performed by American singer-songerwriter, Bill Withers, in 1971.
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OriginsThe song was released as a single in September 1971, becoming a breakout hit and is now considered one of Bill Withers' signature songs.
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Chart Success"Ain't No Sunshine" reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and number six on the UK Singles Chart.
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AwardsThe song is notable for being awarded a Grammy in 1972 for Best R&B Song.
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Themes"Ain't No Sunshine" is a soulful ballad that's marked by its melancholy lyrics about being left by a loved one.
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Pop CultureThe song has been featured in numerous movies and television shows, including "Notting Hill", "Any Given Sunday", and "Scandal".
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Countless CoversOver the years, there have been many covers of "Ain't No Sunshine", by musicians from various genres.
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Kris AllenAmerican Idol winner Kris Allen performed a notable cover of "Ain't No Sunshine" during the 8th season of the show.
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Kris Allen's PerformanceAllen's performance of the song was widely acclaimed, and is largely credited with helping him win the competition.
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Album InclusionKris Allen's version of "Ain't No Sunshine" was included in his self-titled debut album that was released after his victory on American Idol.
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Released as SingleKris Allen's version was also released as a single and reached number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Live PerformancesBoth Bill Withers and Kris Allen have performed “Ain’t No Sunshine” live on numerous occasions, showcasing their individual styles and interpretations of the song.
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SignificanceThe song is noted for its simplicity yet emotive impact, elevating it as a classic in the R&B genre.
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