About the artist
See more songs by Bill Withers →William Harrison Withers Jr. was an American soul and R&B singer and songwriter. Born in Slab Fork, West Virginia and raised in Beckley, West Virginia, he is known for having several hits over a career spanning 18 years, including "Ain't No Sunshine" (1971), "Grandma's Hands" (1971), "Use Me" (1972), "Lean on Me" (1972), "Lovely Day" (1977) and "Just the Two of Us" (1980). Withers won three Grammy Awards out of nine total nominations.
About the artist
See more songs by Grover Washington Jr. →"Just the Two of Us" is a song written by Bill Withers, William Salter, and Ralph MacDonald, and recorded by Grover Washington Jr. with Withers on vocals. Elektra Records released it on Washington's album Winelight in October 1980 and as a single in February 1981. The single peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the week ending May 2, 1981. Songwriters Withers, Salter and MacDonald won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song at the 24th Annual Grammy Awards. Washington was nominated for Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance but did not win.
