Lean On Me | Kori Withers and Friends | Live Outside | Playing For Change

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Published 2023-07-18
Delight your senses with this uplifting performance of the iconic Bill Withers’ song, “Lean On Me,” by Kori Withers and Friends Live Outside at Mark’s Park. Kori channels her father’s spirit, evoking the song’s timeless message of unity, compassion and the power of human connection.

Continue to feel the spirit of togetherness with the beautifully illustrated book, “Grandma’s Hands,” painted by multiple award-winning artist R. Gregory Christie and published by Joel Harper’s Freedom Three Publishing in collaboration with the Withers Family’s Mattie Music Group.
The book will debut on August 15, 2023, and is available for pre-order now at:
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Grandma's Hands website: brighamdistributing.com/book/1994-grandma-s-hands.…
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Written by Bill Withers

Featuring
Kori Withers- Vocals
Alana Alberg- Bass
Chris Pierce- Vocals
David Leach- Percussion
Deron Johnson- Keyboard
Rock Deadrick- Drums, Vocals
Sam Meek- Guitar

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All Comments (21)
  • @andyschnell58
    Beautifully done!! Great to see Bill's daughter keeping his music alive.
  • @Mr3DBob
    Playing For Change is the best musical group in the world. Thank you for the comfort.
  • @cheri238
    Thank you, brothers and sisters of "Players For Change." Keep Bill Withers strong and sing. We all need someone to lean on. KEEP SINGING FOR OUR WORLD.🙏❤️🌍🎵🎶🎵 Kori you are beautiful and all the rest of you are too
  • @s.r.9770
    She has a wonderful voice, just like her dad!! ❤❤❤
  • @johnpeterson6033
    I am recovering from prostate cancer surgery and I'm in pain. I have gotten a lot of phone calls and texts and emails from my wonderful friends. Listening to this song right now is making my cry and how lucky, blessed and fortunate to have some of the best people I know to care. And to see that this singer is Bill Wither's daughter is so special. Thanks for posting this song.
  • @exportrus1
    Great song with a great message. Very well done by Kori and Friends
  • Such a wonderful rendition and tribute to her father! The exceptional talent lives on! 👏👏👏
  • @dwightmontague1052
    This song got me through some challenging times. Thanks for the memories. Thanks to Bill and Kori. OK we marched to this as cadence in boot camp, among other things.
  • @thejonegcle7759
    PFC description says " Kori channels her father’s spirit" ... yeah she did ... nailed it ! band & backing vocals superb as well
  • @JEmmertz
    This is full of awesomesauce! Enjoyed it to the max. 👍
  • @Star_R666
    One of my favorite moments is Bill's documentary was Kori singing to him and him tearing up in pride.
  • @suedeakin1726
    Respect 🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌 🙌🙌 🙌 🙌 Soo beautiful 🙏😌💕🕊🌿
  • @DrTeeHenry
    Lovely! Her father's masterpiece was one of my favorites back in the day (and still is!). I heard it frequently on the radio (WLS - Chicago) in the early 1970's when working at a small family-owned resort on Parker Lake near Oxford, Wisconsin. Good times.
  • @marchandesermf2854
    Breathtaking ! Tank you for sharing.....:face-blue-smiling::face-red-heart-shape::face-blue-smiling::face-red-heart-shape::body-green-covering-eyes::thanksdoc:
  • @amangogna68
    One great song, amazing vocals and fantastic musicians !
  • @elvispresley9632
    YOU ALL NAILED IT!!❤❤❤❤❤. So beautiful to see Kori keeping dads memory, and music alive ❤️,,, ALTHOUGH , I WILL NEVER, EVER FORGET THAT SONG ,SOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL. Thankyou for sharing Kori ,and the band ,,, EXCEPTIONAL!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤.
  • @Kreepyb5
    This song warms my heart thank you