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
FormatVinyl LP
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
Format
  • 12"
  • CD
  • cassette
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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