Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?

"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]

"Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?"
Song by Bill Withers
from the album Still Bill
ReleasedMay 1972
GenreSoul
Length3:12
LabelSussex
Songwriter(s)Bill Withers
Stanley McKenny
Producer(s)Ray Jackson

Cover versions
"Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?"
Single by Meshell Ndegeocello
from the album Peace Beyond Passion
Released1996
GenreNeo soul
Length4:49
LabelMaverick Records
Songwriter(s)
  • 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] Her version also peaked at #34 on the soul chart.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Bill Withers - Still Bill (Vinyl, LP, Album) at Discogs". discogs.com. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
  2. "Jackie Brown [Orginal [sic] Motion Picture Soundtrack] - Original Soundtrack | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
  3. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 138.
  4. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Hot Dance/Disco: 1974-2003. Record Research. p. 186.
  5. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 425.
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