The United States Army Blues Swamp Romp and members of The United States Army Band Downrange present a tribute to American singer-songwriter and musician, Bill Withers.

American singer-songwriter Bill Withers had several hits over a relatively short career
of 15 years. Two of his songs were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and Withers himself was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. His interest in singing and writing songs dates back to the 9 years that he served in The U.S. Navy. After his stint in the Navy ended in 1965, Withers relocated to Los Angeles in 1967 and released his first debut that same year.

Featured Musicians:
Master Sgt. Graham Breedlove, trumpet/musical director
Sgt. 1st Class Luke Brimhall, trombone
Sgt. 1st Class Xavier Perez, tenor saxophone
Staff Sgt. Dustin Mollick, baritone saxophone
Sgt. 1st Class Michael Kramer, guitar
Staff Sgt. James Collins, piano & keyboard
Sgt. 1st Class Regan Brough, bass
Staff Sgt. Eric Pers, drums
Sgt. Major Christal Rheams, vocals
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Rettig, vocals

Program:
0:36 Use Me (1972)
Bill Withers; arr. Master Sgt. Graham Breedlove

Despite working as a professional musician for only 14 short years, Bill Withers inspired generations of musicians and music lovers with his earnest and heartfelt songs. Born in Slab Fork, West Virginia, he never felt the need to try and be anything other than his authentic self and his music always reflected that sentiment. “Use Me” is from Withers’ 1972 album “Still Bill.”

4:55 Just the Two of Us (1980)
Grover Washington, Jr. and Bill Withers; arr. Sgt. 1st Class Chad Leader

Written by renowned jazz saxophonist, Grover Washington, Jr. with lyrics by Bill Withers, “Just the Two of Us” has become a soulful favorite expression of the deep connection between a couple. Whatever happens, they can get through it together.

It has become a favorite among weddings and other big events.

8:06 Lovely Day (1977)
Bill Withers; arr. Master Sgt. Graham Breedlove

Bill Withers released “Lovely Day” as the lead single on his 1977 album “Menagerie”. The lyrics of this song remind us that, despite the confusion and fear that may surround us each day, we are strengthened by the reassurance of those closest to us and we can face the trials ahead with hope.

13:28 Lean on Me (1972)
Bill Withers; arr. Sgt. 1st Class Chad Leader

In 1965, after serving for nine years in the U.S. Navy, Bill Withers moved to Los Angeles to work as an aircraft assembler while pursuing a career in music. He wrote the iconic “Lean on Me” in 1972 while missing the community of his hometown family and friends in West Virginia. The song would go on to become one of Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest hits of all time. Now more than ever, this song reminds us that our strength lies in our togetherness as we face the coming days side-by-side.

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