Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?
"Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?" | |
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Song by Bill Withers | |
from the album Still Bill | |
Released | May 1972 |
Genre | Soul |
Length | 3:12 |
Label | Sussex |
Songwriter(s) | William Withers Stanley McKenny |
Producer(s) | Ray Jackson |
"Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?" is a track from Bill Withers' 1972 album, Still Bill. The music was written by Withers along with Stan McKenny, who wrote the lyrics.[1] The song has also been featured on the soundtrack of Quentin Tarantino's Jackie Brown.[2]
Cover versions[]
"Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?" | |
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Single by Meshell Ndegeocello | |
from the album Peace Beyond Passion | |
Released | 1996 |
Genre | Neo soul |
Length | 4:49 |
Label | Maverick Records |
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- In 1973, R&B group Gladys Knight & The Pips recorded a cover for the song on their album, Neither One of Us.
- In 1974, R&B vocal group Creative Source had their biggest hit with the song which peaked at #21 on the soul chart and #69 on the Hot 100.[3]
- In 1996, Valerie Carter recorded the song under the title "Who Is She (And What Is She to You)" on her third album, The Way It Is.
- In 1996, Meshell Ndegeocello recorded the song for her Peace Beyond Passion CD. Her version was her only number one on the US dance charts as a solo artist,[4] and peaked at #34 on the soul chart.[5]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Bill Withers - Still Bill (Vinyl, LP, Album) at Discogs". discogs.com. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
- ^ "Jackie Brown [Orginal [sic] Motion Picture Soundtrack] - Original Soundtrack | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 138.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 186.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 425.
Categories:
- 1972 songs
- 1974 singles
- 1996 singles
- Bill Withers songs
- Meshell Ndegeocello songs
- Songs written by Bill Withers