What is your favorite version or cover of "Lean On Me"?

[Dudeman1967]

The original is hard to beat but I'm open.

 

[smurfco]

none, i do not like this song, not even one little bit!

 

[jrockbridge]

Original ‘72 by Bill Withers FTW. It’s simple and soulful.

 

[Dudeman1967]

none, i do not like this song, not even one little bit!

Why the dislike brother?

I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on

Tell me, what's wrong?


Maybe you should cover it?!?!?

 

[Bob411]

 

[Flamencology]

José James did a pretty good job with it, as covers go.

 

[baimun]

I have to think this version would make Bill proud as it embodies what the song is all about.

 

[DinoMikeSr]

The original is hard to beat but I'm open.

The original. We would sing this on the bus on the way home from school in fall of 72.

 

[jp_nyc]

I hate that song and I can’t stand any version of it. If the CIA wants to torture me by playing the same song on repeat it should be Lean on Me.

 

[jrockbridge]

Maybe. Someone should start a support group. It could be called, “Victims Of Bill Withers.”

 

[Andrew Sak]

I don't care much for the song either.

 

[Knox in Box]

I'm surprised to find out the Black Eyed Peas never recorded a version.

 

[micwalt]

The original is the best. And the Club Nouveau version is the worst.