Just the Two of Us is a romantic jazz-R&B ballad performed by Grover Washington Jr. with Bill Withers on vocals, from the 1980 album Winelight. It was written by Bill Withers, Ralph MacDonald and William Salter, with MacDonald and Salter crafting the instrumental track and Withers supplying the lyrics. The track was released on Winelight in October 1980 and as a single in February 1981. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in May 1981, Washington's only Top 40 hit, and won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song at the 24th Annual Grammy Awards. The tune blends jazz, R&B, smooth soul and quiet storm, and is credited with helping spark the 1980s smooth jazz movement. The lyrics describe a quiet, intimate moment shared by two people. Salter's life and work on the song were highlighted in NPR's StoryCorps piece about the songwriter.
