Some love songs age better than others — and when the singers have lived the lyrics for nearly six decades, the music carries a weight no studio session can fake.
Just The Two Of Us – Single Cover
Marilyn & Billy
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After 57 years of marriage, the legendary “First Couple of Pop and Soul” celebrates enduring love with a heartfelt tribute to their friend, Bill Withers.
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The wait is over for fans of timeless soul: the duo’s new take on “Just the Two of Us” is streaming today, serving as an early preview of the comprehensive tribute record “Who Is He And What Is He To You?” — a project that channels proceeds to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and lands in stores November 27 for Record Store Day Black Friday.
Every great romance has a soundtrack, and for Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. — seven-time GRAMMY winners whose partnership has defined an era — that soundtrack is still being written. The pair, who first found fame as founding members of The Original 5th Dimension, have spent over half a century side by side, and their latest release reflects that journey.
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Their history together spans world tours, chart-topping records, and a marriage that has become a benchmark in show business. Now, with more than six decades of performances behind them, the couple continues to create — and their rendition of Withers’ classic carries an intimacy that only personal history can provide.
The single, which reimagines the beloved track made famous by their late friend Bill Withers, is available across streaming services immediately. It appears on Who Is He And What Is He To You? A Sweet Relief Tribute to Bill Withers, a wide-ranging collection honoring the singer-songwriter’s enduring impact on music.
For many artists, “Just the Two of Us” represents an ideal of romance — the promise of partnership and shared dreams. For McCoo and Davis, it’s not aspirational; it’s autobiographical.
The couple continues to perform together, and their connection remains palpable — that rare, unteachable chemistry that has kept audiences captivated for generations.
Their version of the song, produced by Nic Mendoza, Tim Sonnefeld and Sheldon Gomberg, features Natalie Hanna Mendoza on backing vocals. It also includes the late James Gadson, the legendary drummer who spent years as Bill Withers’ rhythmic backbone.
“After more than 57 years of marriage, we know a little something about what it means to build a life together, so ‘Just the Two of Us’ feels especially close to our hearts. Bill had such a wonderful way of putting life’s greatest truths into the simplest, most beautiful words. We were fortunate to know him, to share the stage with him, and to call him our friend. Recording this song is our way of celebrating not only his extraordinary gift to music, but the love and joy he brought into so many lives. And knowing that it will help other musicians through Sweet Relief makes it all the more special,” said McCoo and Davis.
The track is part of a 20-song compilation assembled by GRAMMY-winning producer Sheldon Gomberg. Set for a November 27, 2026 release as an exclusive vinyl pressing for Record Store Day Black Friday, the album will direct its proceeds to Sweet Relief Musicians Fund — a nonprofit that steps in when music industry professionals face medical bills, disabilities, or other financial crises.
For McCoo and Davis, whose careers have intersected with countless artists behind the scenes, the charitable component resonates deeply. It’s a way to support the ecosystem that nurtured their own path while honoring a friend whose songs remain a global touchstone.
“Just the Two of Us” by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. is available to stream now. Who Is He And What Is He To You? A Sweet Relief Tribute to Bill Withers arrives November 27, 2026, on exclusive vinyl for Record Store Day Black Friday.
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ABOUT MARILYN McCOO & BILLY DAVIS JR.
Seven-time GRAMMY Award winners Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. are among the most celebrated partnerships in American entertainment. As founding members of The Original 5th Dimension, they helped define a generation with timeless hits including “Up, Up and Away” and “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In.” Their success as a duo produced the No. 1 hit “You Don’t Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show).” Their most recent album, Blackbird: Lennon-McCartney Icons, returned the duo to the Billboard Charts after four decades, while recent screen appearances include the Academy Award-winning documentary Summer of Soul and The CW’s The Waltons’ Homecoming and A Waltons Thanksgiving, produced by Emmy winner Sam Haskell of Magnolia Hill Productions at Warner Bros. Married since 1969, McCoo and Davis continue to inspire audiences through their extraordinary musical legacy, enduring love, and commitment to artistic excellence.
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ABOUT SWEET RELIEF MUSICIANS FUND
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to career musicians and music industry professionals facing physical or mental health challenges, disability, and age-related difficulties. Through its charitable initiatives and artist partnerships, Sweet Relief helps support the people whose talents enrich the lives of music lovers everywhere. For additional information or to make a contribution, please visit www.sweetrelief.org.
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Why it matters: This release isn’t just another cover — it’s a convergence of legacy and philanthropy, pairing one of pop and soul’s most enduring couples with a cause that supports the very industry that made them icons. As the tribute album arrives on Record Store Day, it reminds listeners that great music can still serve a greater purpose.
