: The song was inspired by the 1962 film Days of Wine and Roses , which follows a couple struggling with alcoholism. Withers was moved by the characters' cycle of weakness and strength, comparing their relationship to "going back for seconds on rat poison".
: It is categorized as soul and R&B, featuring Withers' smooth baritone vocals. Bill Withers - Aint No Sunshine (Audio)
"Ain't No Sunshine" was the breakout hit that launched Withers' career at age 31. : It won the Grammy for Best R&B Song in 1972. : The song was inspired by the 1962
: In a nod to his former job, his record company presented him with a golden toilet seat once the record went gold. Listen to the official audio of the 1971 classic here: Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine (Official Audio) BillWithersVEVO YouTube• Jun 13, 2015 "Ain't No Sunshine" was the breakout hit that
: Rolling Stone has consistently ranked it among the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.