About the song
Just the Two of Us: A timeless classic
Just the Two of Us is a song written by Bill Withers and Ralph MacDonald. It was originally recorded by Withers for his 1981 album “Menagerie”, but it became a bigger hit when it was released as a single in 1982. The song reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number one on the Adult Contemporary chart. It also won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1983.
The song’s enduring popularity
Just the Two of Us has been covered by many artists, including Grover Washington Jr. ft. Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, and Luther Vandross. It has also been used in numerous films and television shows, such as “The Hangover” (2009) and “How I Met Your Mother” (2005).
The song’s appeal
Just the Two of Us is a beautiful and timeless song that continues to be enjoyed by people of all ages. The song’s simple lyrics and catchy melody make it easy to sing along to, and its message of love and togetherness is universal.
Other notable songs by Grover Washington Jr.
- “Mr. Magic”
- “Let’s Get Started”
- “Winelight”
- “The Best Is Yet to Come”
- “I’m Yours”
Other notable songs by Bill Withers
- “Ain’t No Sunshine”
- “Lean on Me”
- “Use Me”
- “Lovely Day”
- “Just the Two of Us”
Further information
- You can listen to Grover Washington Jr. ft. Bill Withers’ version of Just the Two of Us on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v8oqbWrP1QY
- You can learn more about Grover Washington Jr. on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grover_Washington_Jr.
- You can learn more about Bill Withers on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Withers
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