Soul icon Bill Withers came out of retirement to sing “Lean On Me” with Stevie Wonder and John Legend, and it doesn’t get any better than this folks!

When rhythm and blues legend Bill Withers collaborated with musical genius Stevie Wonder, magic was bound to happen. These iconic performers invited contemporary star John Legend to join their memorable rendition of "Lean On Me" during Withers' Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. Legend began the performance on electric piano, delivering the first verse and chorus with his smooth vocals. Wonder then took over for the second verse before both stars combined their voices in perfect harmony for the hook. Their deep respect and admiration for Withers' musical contributions shone through clearly in their delivery.

The audience erupted in cheers when Withers himself stood up and joined Wonder and Legend for the chorus, creating the evening's standout moment. The entire performance radiated positive energy, serving as a fitting celebration of Withers' impressive career. We consider Withers among music's greatest talents, making his return to performing at age 75 particularly special.

The late Bill Withers entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2015, with Stevie Wonder presenting this honor. His rare post-retirement appearance garnered 13 million YouTube views. Fans expressed their appreciation with comments like "Stevie Wonder opened up and it literally brought me to tears. People these days just can't compete with that" and "Truly amazing! Tears in the eyes, just a wonderful performance from three of the best of all time."

During his 1970s peak, Withers fronted one of music's most dynamic bands. He showed his live performance skills on the Old Grey Whistle Test in 1972. His funky, relaxed version of "Use Me" stands out from this TV appearance, featuring an outstanding groove from Withers and his band, complemented by his exceptional vocals.

Withers wrote and produced "Lean On Me" himself, releasing it on April 21, 1972. While writing this song, he found inspiration in the supportive community of his hometown, Slab Fork, West Virginia, a coal mining community. Released as the lead single from his second album "Still Bill," the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Rolling Stone later placed it at number 208 on their "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list.