About The Song
“Ain’t No Sunshine” is a song by Bill Withers from his 1971 album “Just As I Am,” produced by Booker T. Jones. The record features notable musicians such as Donald “Duck” Dunn on bass guitar, Al Jackson Jr. on drums, and Stephen Stills on guitar, with string arrangements by Booker T. Jones.
Originally released as a B-side to the song “Harlem” in 1971, “Ain’t No Sunshine” has become one of Bill Withers’ most iconic tracks. The song’s live performances, such as the one on Old Grey Whistle Test in 1972, showcase Withers’ soulful delivery and contributed to the enduring popularity of “Ain’t No Sunshine” [5].