: 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".
: Withers recorded the track with members of the MG's (Booker T. Jones, Donald "Duck" Dunn, and Al Jackson Jr.) and Stephen Stills on guitar. Cultural Impact and Success Bill Withers - Aint No Sunshine (Audio)
The song is celebrated for its emotional depth and simplicity. : The song was inspired by the 1962