Bill Withers
Bill Withers lives in the middle ground — 12 moderate songs that balance intensity with control. 7 quiet anchors and 1 song where they let go completely.
Across the 20 Bill Withers songs we've measured, intensity averages 36/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Grandma's Hands (the calmest here, 19) to Ain't No Sunshine (the most charged, 60), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1971–1975.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Ain't No Sunshine.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
The quiet ones
Frequently asked about Bill Withers
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Bill Withers song?
Of the 20 Bill Withers songs we've measured, “Ain't No Sunshine” scores highest at 60/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Bill Withers song?
“Grandma's Hands” measures gentlest at 19/100. It runs 70 BPM. The songs here span 19–60 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Bill Withers overall?
Bill Withers averages 36/100 intensity across 20 measured songs — calmer than the 46/100 catalog average.
What is the average tempo of Bill Withers?
The Bill Withers songs we've measured average about 81 BPM — slow, ballad-range tempo.
Which Bill Withers songs are calm enough for background listening?
These measure in our gentlest band (steady level, no sudden shifts): “Grandma's Hands”, “Just the Two of Us”, “Take Good Care of Yourself”, “Memories Are That Way”.
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