Lean On Me (If You’re Not Obese)

Categories: Lest We Forget
Written By: David

Sometimes, we just need somebody to lean on, so David Gorcey and Club Nouveau are there for you. The group covered Bill Withers’ 1976 hit “Lean On Me” back in 1987 and the funky beats are set to a video full of people breaking it down in different ways. Truthfully, the song is better than the video, but it’s upbeat, happy, and you remember rocking out to it on the school bus while you were trying to trade 3rd edition Garbage Pail Kids with the asian kid from up the street. He’s making a lot of money now. I can’t believe it’s been 20 years, and this club isn’t so “nouveau” anymore, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the song and appreciate the beautiful simplicity of its lyrics. Sure, you could listen to Peter Murphy and spend the rest of the day wondering what the hell he’s talking about, but when you finally did, I bet you’d really need somebody to lean on.

4 Responses to “Lean On Me (If You’re Not Obese)”

  1. Aaron Says:

    The 80’s were an evil time for the music enthusiasts in all of us my friend. I just can’t shake the thoughts of parachute pants, Flock of Seagulls hair, and high top sneakers with the tongue out. I lived through it, survived it, and am much stronger today.

    80’s Child Anonymous.

  2. dustin Says:

    thanks for the suggestion davey, but i’ll take peter murphy. it helps keep my mind off of pegged pants. dumbest trend ever.

  3. Roman Says:

    This is gay…

  4. David Says:

    I can tell that someone is still upset about my commentary regarding their homeland of Moldova yesterday….

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