I was only a kid back then and "When You See A Chance" dominated radio to such a degree that you sang along before knowing who the artist was. Such a timeless iconic Winwood classic. I've said a billion times: Steve Winwood is Goodwood. He's musical salve for the soul. 😊
I listened to this song following a transplant, heart attack, and bypass surgeries within a 4 month period, followed by therapy. Stevie Winwood carried me through the years.
This man joined the Spencer Davis Group when he was 14 years old, Island Records. Producer and founder Chris Blackwell later said of Winwood, "He was really the cornerstone of Island Records. At age 16 the Spencer Davis Groups' first recording became a hit. He moved on to Traffic and Blind Faith, before starting his solo career..
@@theresatrapp4532 The Spencer Davis Group's first single was 'Keep On Running' and Steve was 17 when it was a hit in the UK (I don't know if it was ever heard in the USA). It was followed by 'Somebody Help Me' then Gimme Some Lovin'. I first saw them in Edinburgh when Steve was still 17 or 18. If you haven't heard them, have a listen to 'Every Little Bit Hurts' and 'Georgia On My Mind' - still with the SDG. They're on youtube.
This reminds me of my very best childhood friend, who unfortunately is no longer here. We listened to Steve Winwood in front of a bonfire in the garden and drank lots of excellet red wine. The entire album brings both joy and tears to my eyes 😥
James Taylor singing backup! The story behind the mandolin, according to one biography about Steve... He and his first wife divorced. He got the house, which he had purchased before they married. She got the contents of the house. When Steve returned to the house after his ex had left, the only things left in the house were a table, and a mandolin. He turned a heavy blow into a song of hope and looking forward, not backwards. Well done, Steve. It's time you guys plunged into Traffic, the second band Steve was in. Some deep cuts - 40,000 Headmen, Every Mother's Son, Freedom Rider, Walking In The Wind.
One of my favorite voices. Great song choice! Love the mandolin and James Taylor’s backing vocals. I recommend “While You See A Chance” for your next Steve Winwood song.
This was his return song... He'd been on top; he stepped away, and years passed; and he came back and showed that time had not passed HIM by. And so it was; he had a second big rock and roll career.
Please "Somewhere Down the Crazy River" for Robbie Robertson, founder of The Band, who sadly died yesterday at 80. It is a great song, and you will love it. THANK YOU VERY MUCH IN MEMORY OF ROBBIE. HE DESERVES A TRIBUTE.
Time to do some early Steve Winwood, the man was a genuine prodigy, his first hits with The Spencer Davis Group, Gimme Some Loving and I’m a Man came out when he was just 16 and were songs he wrote when he was 14. They still rock 60 years later. ✌️
@lokivt haha yeah maybe it will get in rotation! I've been giving some great suggestions for the past year, since I became a sub, but I know they get TONS of suggestions so I'm patient!
'Don't You Know What The Night Can Do?' and 'While You See A Chance' are two of my favorite Steve Winwood songs. He also wrote and sang an excellent song called 'I'm a Man,' but you might want to listen to Chicago's version of that song first.
I remember when this song first came out. I just broke up with someone and lost my job. This song helped encourage my motivation to kick into high gear. New love and a new job came quickly. How can this song not lift your spirits? !!!
Somebody probably already mentioned this, but the woman that Steve is dancing with in the video is his wife Eugenia. And she was 8 months pregnant with their first child. The video was filmed inManassas, Virgina. And James Taylor is singing back up vocals.😊
Remember when they filmed this in Manassas VA and surrounding areas near Warrenton. People were massed all around off camera to get a glimpse of Winwood
The Finer Things is another great song from his solo career. However, his former band, Traffic, has some incredible songs. The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys, Empty Pages, and Glad/Freedom Rider are not to be missed. Always great to hear Mr. Winwood!
That Back In The High Life album was huge when I was a junior at Marion High School, SC in 1986. That laid back music with those poetic words helped us focus on the positive. God Bless.
I saw Steve Winwood in the late 90’s at Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles. He started Back in the Highlife…they played the intro and Steve accidentally started on the 2nd verse. He waved his band to stop and acknowledged his mistake and started over. He wanted to give everyone what they came for
When his album "Arc Of The Diver" came out, there were a few singles lifted, and they were all fire. I'd never heard of him before, but back then, radio DJs use to throw it bits of info at you (there was no internet to look people up!!) and I realised I had heard (and enjoyed) music he'd done with other bands over the years.
I am at that age now where I know how my parents felt when there old songs where played .It brings back good memories but at the same time there is a deep sadness that it is gone forever .
One thing I like, both about the song and the video, is that to him, the High Life is not a fancy condo in a manhatten high rise, or a fancy car. It's finding connection, having someone special, drink and dance with one hand free, just enjoying the moment, and who gives a flying rip what any onlookers may think of them.
My Mom is a big fan of Steve Winwood. His songs carry people through some hard times, including me. I have been through some pretty difficult stretches of my life, but songs like this carry me forward
You have so much to discover yet in Steve Winwood's catalog. His start with the Spencer Davis Group at the age of 17 writing and singing hit songs like Gimme Some Lovin' and I'm A Man. The one album from the supergroup Blind Faith (with Eric Clapton) and the beautiful song Can't Find My Way Home. His years with Traffic (such an amazing band) and so many great songs on so many great albums. Dear Mr. Fantasy, The Low Spark Of High-heeled Boys, John Barleycorn Must Die, Paper Sun, Medicated Goo and so much more.
Steve Winwood is such an underrated genius! He had a lot of success VERY early on, then had a lull in his career. This song was indicative of his return to stardom, and I love the message. If you haven't already, listen to "Gimme Some Lovin'" from The Spencer Davis Group. Steve is the lead singer on it, and he was SIXTEEN when they recorded it. Absolutely amazing! This man has an incredibly amount of soul and talent.
You really need to hear his early songs from the 60’s when he was in the Spencer Davis Group. Gimme Some Lovin’ and I’m a Man are only two of his best from him. C’mon guys!
The chorus background vocals are done by James Taylor. I think Steve Winwood's voice, which is amazing blends really well with James Taylor. Winwood is a genius! Thanks for playing his music.
If you're looking for an upbeat tempo try "I'm a Man" or "Gimme Some Loving" both from the Spencer Davis Group featuring Steve Winwood on lead vocals. Both these songs will rock your world with Steve Winwood vibing with his vocals. You'll be snapping your fingers and stomping your feet.
This reminds me of traveling across the country with my mother, as a 19year old. We quickly grew tired of the radio. Found this album at a truck stop store,and played the heck out of it!❤
I got to see her open up for Steve + his band several years ago ! That was great to see her have her chance in the spotlight and she did really well. That duet with her Dad was one of the highlights for sure.
Steve has an immediately recognisable voice. From Spencer Davis group to present time, you cannot miss his fantastic voice. A top ten voice of all time for me. Great vid,.
Grammy Award winning Steve Winwood is one of my favorite artists. This is my favorite song from his solo career. This video was shot in the town that I call home; Manassas, VA. The train station welcomes several Amtrak and commuter trains every day, the downtown has nice shops and restaurants and the building Steve is walking in front of is now an arts center. I don't know why Manassas was chosen for the video location, but I am glad it was.
Beautiful. Just beautiful. I love myself some Steve Winwood. I feel he can be underrated and slightly overlooked at times, but he truly contributed so much to music at that time. There's nothing like the 80's. I'm so glad I grew up in this decade. I'm soon to be 50 and I still choose this decade over all the others. I'm not taking away from other decades. They all had great music but the 80's speak to my heart even until today.
I'm thankful you are helping to revive all these good tunes. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, but we had great music, great hash and beautiful hippie girls...
This whole album was great. I played it constantly when it came out. I think it was probably his top selling album. I would recommend checking out "Can't Find My Way Home", the version he put up on his channel a few years ago, solo acoustic, fantastic version.
It's such an understated, yet totally catchy melody. The chorus gives me joy. The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys is one of my favourite Steve Winwood tracks (in the group Traffic)
Next Steve Winwood: Gimme Some Lovin!! He did it as part of the Spencer Davis Group, which he joined when he was 14! He'd been playing professionally with his dad & brother in pubs etc since he was 8 and backing up touring American Blues musicians in the UK since he was a teen. Gimme Some Lovin is one of the most famous rock/pop songs ever and very upbeat..you'll love it.
One of my faves from Steve. So soothing and uplifting at the same time. He does that really well with just his voice, never mind the lyrics themselves.
Don't forget, you've also heard Steve Winwood on Traffic's Dear Mr Fantasy & Blind Faith's Can't Find My Way Home. If you listen to Jimi Hendrix's Voodoo Chile (different from the rocking out style of Voodoo Child, this is more bluesy) you'll hear him on organ! Jimi sought him out to play with him and they worked together on that version of the song. JImi wanted to be in a band with Steve, he respected him so much.
I had the biggest crush on Steve Winwood in the 80s. Never got the chance to see him live in concert. I played his Arc of a Diver album every day for ages!
I got to see Winwood & Petty together in the summer of 2014. They both dazzled. They still had it! Sadly, Petty was gone a couple of years later, which made the memory of that evening even more special to me.
Steve Winwood is an amazing artist he started off as the singer and playing piano with The Spencer Davis Band then went on to form the band Traffic playing piano, guitar and lead vocalist then went to his solo career in the 80's and just exploded. He is the true Goat!!!
"While You See A Chance" is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Steve Winwood is extremely talented.
A DEFINITE must-listen!
'Arc of a Diver' was such a great album. My intro to solo Steve Winwood.
Yesss
I was only a kid back then and "When You See A Chance" dominated radio to such a degree that you sang along before knowing who the artist was. Such a timeless iconic Winwood classic. I've said a billion times: Steve Winwood is Goodwood. He's musical salve for the soul. 😊
When you see a chance is a must!!!!!
My late brother loved this song so much he wanted it played at his funeral. It is one of my absolute favorites.
Sorry about your brother great song to play to memorialize him.
I listened to this song following a transplant, heart attack, and bypass surgeries within a 4 month period, followed by therapy. Stevie Winwood carried me through the years.
❤❤ 😢
So sorry for your loss. Great taste for sure. 💛🌼🥺🙏🏼
It’s a beautiful song!
"Back in the High Life Again" peaked @ #13 on the Billboard Hot100 in 1987. James Taylor provides the backing vocal.
I thought that was JT.
I never knew that about James Taylor. Good to know.
@@loristone9242 There is that one point at the end of the song where JT he sings a solo part. know that you know, becomes perfectly clear it is him.
I had just started dating my now husband that year. I love this song.
This man joined the Spencer Davis Group when he was 14 years old, Island Records. Producer and founder Chris Blackwell later said of Winwood, "He was really the cornerstone of Island Records. At age 16 the Spencer Davis Groups' first recording became a hit. He moved on to Traffic and Blind Faith, before starting his solo career..
If I remember correctly, he sang "Gimme Some Lovin" while still a teenager. Quite a voice!
Chris Blackwell was a vampire devil.
Even crazier, his first professional performances were at age 8 in the Ron Atkinson band (with his father and older brother).
@@theresatrapp4532 The Spencer Davis Group's first single was 'Keep On Running' and Steve was 17 when it was a hit in the UK (I don't know if it was ever heard in the USA). It was followed by 'Somebody Help Me' then Gimme Some Lovin'. I first saw them in Edinburgh when Steve was still 17 or 18.
If you haven't heard them, have a listen to 'Every Little Bit Hurts' and 'Georgia On My Mind' - still with the SDG. They're on youtube.
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Yes, Keep On Running was heard here in the States. It was my introduction to Steve, all those years ago. 😲
Even when Winwood's being mellow... he's more soulful than most singers on the scene.
Very well said!
This reminds me of my very best childhood friend, who unfortunately is no longer here. We listened to Steve Winwood in front of a bonfire in the garden and drank lots of excellet red wine. The entire album brings both joy and tears to my eyes 😥
This album, Peter Gabriel’s “So” and Paul Simon’s “Graceland” were all released within a few months of each other. A great time in pop/rock music
Indeed! 😊
👏👏👏👏👏
Absolutely! All brilliant artists. Why don't we have people like this in the mainstream charts (like Spotify) any more? Such creativity 🥰
Exactly, those albums are part of my youth and the sound tracks of my life.
Oh my goodness! I still play Graceland from beginning to end on days when I need some sunshine for my soul.
James Taylor singing backup!
The story behind the mandolin, according to one biography about Steve...
He and his first wife divorced. He got the house, which he had purchased before they married. She got the contents of the house.
When Steve returned to the house after his ex had left, the only things left in the house were a table, and a mandolin.
He turned a heavy blow into a song of hope and looking forward, not backwards.
Well done, Steve.
It's time you guys plunged into Traffic, the second band Steve was in. Some deep cuts - 40,000 Headmen, Every Mother's Son, Freedom Rider, Walking In The Wind.
36 years ago, after a hard time in life, I met the love of my life, and this song was on the radio. I'll never forget it.
Don't forget, Mr. Fantasy. That is Steve in Traffic
One of my favorite voices. Great song choice! Love the mandolin and James Taylor’s backing vocals. I recommend “While You See A Chance” for your next Steve Winwood song.
And, yup, Steve played mandolin. The guy can play so many things. Huge talent of which I am so impressed...even after all these years.
Steve Winwood is brilliant ❤️
He made such feel good hits! It's impossible to be in a bad mood listening to things like this, Higher Love, While You See A Chance etc.
Can't deny this tune. One of his greatest. A favorite of mine, along with Winwood's "The Finer Things" ( Which is different but still very similar)
“The Finer Things” was my introduction to Steve Winwood. Love that song.
This was his return song... He'd been on top; he stepped away, and years passed; and he came back and showed that time had not passed HIM by. And so it was; he had a second big rock and roll career.
One of my favorites of Steve Winwood was When You See a Chance.
Great suggestion 🥰
Steve Winwood was a visionary…so unique and creative and ahead of his time.
Steve Winwood, Traffic, "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" Just great!!!
Please "Somewhere Down the Crazy River" for Robbie Robertson, founder of The Band, who sadly died yesterday at 80. It is a great song, and you will love it. THANK YOU VERY MUCH IN MEMORY OF ROBBIE. HE DESERVES A TRIBUTE.
Great song!
I agree, be nice to pay a tribute to Robbie Robertson
Great tune!
I agree! 🙌🏻💯‼️
You knew that Steve Winwood played organ on Robbie's "How To Become Clairvoyant" album, right? 😉
Remember he was the singer for The Spencer Davis Group and Traffic!
😃
Time to do some early Steve Winwood, the man was a genuine prodigy, his first hits with The Spencer Davis Group, Gimme Some Loving and I’m a Man came out when he was just 16 and were songs he wrote when he was 14. They still rock 60 years later. ✌️
A young 14 year old Stevie Winwood joined The Spencer Davies Group back in the 60s, and the rest they say, is history. ❤🎼
Steve’s wonderful voice has graced many classics over the decades, you should check out Blind Faith - Can’t Find My Way Home
GREAT suggestion ❤
One of the best songs EVER.
Gimme Some Lovin' from his days with The Spencer Davis Group, when he was 16 is one the best, songs ever.
I'm surprised as all heck that no one has mentioned "Low spark and high heeled boys" back when he was in Traffic! That's A MUST!!!
I've been asking for this for months!
@lokivt haha yeah maybe it will get in rotation! I've been giving some great suggestions for the past year, since I became a sub, but I know they get TONS of suggestions so I'm patient!
'Don't You Know What The Night Can Do?' and 'While You See A Chance' are two of my favorite Steve Winwood songs. He also wrote and sang an excellent song called 'I'm a Man,' but you might want to listen to Chicago's version of that song first.
Absolutely!❤️
Don't you know what the night can do is my FAVORITE!
Dirty City, gimme some Loving
Great tune! He has some wonderful music, solo and with several bands. Spencer Davis Group, Blind Faith, Traffic...
Seminal groups!
I Like the stuff he did with Traffic even though I also like The Spencer Davis group and Blind Faith
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@@robertaistrope9602 Yes the Traffic song ‘The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys’ is a great song! 👍👍
Steve Winwood is very talented, I love his music!! I am so glad you are enjoying it too!🎶🎵
Jay & Amber, You'll love his "The Finer Things" and "While You See A Chance"!!!! Great singer/songwriter/keyboard player!!!
Also guitarist!
I remember when this song first came out. I just broke up with someone and lost my job. This song helped encourage my motivation to kick into high gear. New love and a new job came quickly.
How can this song not lift your spirits? !!!
Somebody probably already mentioned this, but the woman that Steve is dancing with in the video is his wife Eugenia. And she was 8 months pregnant with their first child. The video was filmed inManassas, Virgina. And James Taylor is singing back up vocals.😊
Remember when they filmed this in Manassas VA and surrounding areas near Warrenton. People were massed all around off camera to get a glimpse of Winwood
“And we'll drink and dance with one hand free
And have the world so easily…”
Best line ever…
❤
The Finer Things is another great song from his solo career. However, his former band, Traffic, has some incredible songs. The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys, Empty Pages, and Glad/Freedom Rider are not to be missed. Always great to hear Mr. Winwood!
Low Spark of High Heeled Boys in one of my favorites also.
The Finer Things from the same album as his along with Higher Love! Incredible album!
He's a world treasure!@@kona883
This! Please Low Spark of High Heeled Boys!
There just is no bad Steve Winwood song.
Such an artist.
"Drink and dance with one hand free" -- imagery that depicts someone really enjoying themselves with a song and a dance!
That Back In The High Life album was huge when I was a junior at Marion High School, SC in 1986. That laid back music with those poetic words helped us focus on the positive. God Bless.
This video was filmed in my hometown of Manassas, VA at my old high school and the train station. Good times!
Cool 😎 ❤
While you see a chance is a song you just should not miss covering. Quite meaningful and beautiful
I saw Steve Winwood in the late 90’s at Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles. He started Back in the Highlife…they played the intro and Steve accidentally started on the 2nd verse. He waved his band to stop and acknowledged his mistake and started over. He wanted to give everyone what they came for
When his album "Arc Of The Diver" came out, there were a few singles lifted, and they were all fire. I'd never heard of him before, but back then, radio DJs use to throw it bits of info at you (there was no internet to look people up!!) and I realised I had heard (and enjoyed) music he'd done with other bands over the years.
I am at that age now where I know how my parents felt when there old songs where played .It brings back good memories but at the same time there is a deep sadness that it is gone forever .
You can never go wrong with Steve Winwood. I agree, Higher Love is my fave. But this one is amazing! Just a different vibe. Great choice.
Steve Winwood - The Finer Things / when you see a chance
I think you'll love "While You See a Chance" every bit as much as I do!
"While You See A Chance" is one of his finest tunes.
Low Spark of High Heeled Boys!! You won’t be disappointed.
His vocals with the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, and Blind Faith are more than worth exploring
ahh yes...80's Steve Winwood...PERFECT for Daddy's 'calm down/post-workout mix tape'...🤭
The instrument in your left ear is Steve Winwood on the mandolin, one of the half-dozen instruments he plays. The backing vocals are by James Taylor.
One thing I like, both about the song and the video, is that to him, the High Life is not a fancy condo in a manhatten high rise, or a fancy car. It's finding connection, having someone special, drink and dance with one hand free, just enjoying the moment, and who gives a flying rip what any onlookers may think of them.
Not one of his most popular, but my favorite song of his is, "While You See a Chance."
Mine too ❤
Same!
My Mom is a big fan of Steve Winwood. His songs carry people through some hard times, including me. I have been through some pretty difficult stretches of my life, but songs like this carry me forward
You actually have listened to Winwood FIVE times as he was the singer in Traffic and in Blind Faith, both acts you’ve listened to.
You have so much to discover yet in Steve Winwood's catalog. His start with the Spencer Davis Group at the age of 17 writing and singing hit songs like Gimme Some Lovin' and I'm A Man. The one album from the supergroup Blind Faith (with Eric Clapton) and the beautiful song Can't Find My Way Home. His years with Traffic (such an amazing band) and so many great songs on so many great albums. Dear Mr. Fantasy, The Low Spark Of High-heeled Boys, John Barleycorn Must Die, Paper Sun, Medicated Goo and so much more.
Steve Winwood is such an underrated genius! He had a lot of success VERY early on, then had a lull in his career. This song was indicative of his return to stardom, and I love the message.
If you haven't already, listen to "Gimme Some Lovin'" from The Spencer Davis Group. Steve is the lead singer on it, and he was SIXTEEN when they recorded it. Absolutely amazing! This man has an incredibly amount of soul and talent.
You really need to hear his early songs from the 60’s when he was in the Spencer Davis Group. Gimme Some Lovin’ and I’m a Man are only two of his best from him. C’mon guys!
"While You See A Chance" is a Winwood song absolutely worth checking out!
The chorus background vocals are done by James Taylor. I think Steve Winwood's voice, which is amazing blends really well with James Taylor. Winwood is a genius! Thanks for playing his music.
Agreed, James was the perfect person to sing the backing vocals on this marvelous song.
One of the best albums of the 80s, period. Oh, and this song throws in a single line by James Taylor at the end
I vote for y’all to listen to Steve with the Spencer Davis Group sing the classic Gimme Some Lovin’. It’s just a must 🙌🏻💯‼️
If you’ve ever been knocked down in life…..this song is what it feels like to get back up. Great song.
"While you see a chance" or "Gimme Some Lovin" by Spencer Davis Group where Steve is lead vocals.
"John Barleycorn Must Die" Steve Winwood's and Traffic's version of an old English folk song about making liquor.
Have loved this guy since the 60's. Sooo smooth...and cute as hell.
Steve Winwood up tempo singing with Spencer Davis Group at 14 years old, Gimme Some Lovin’
Steve Winwood is fire!
If you're looking for an upbeat tempo try "I'm a Man" or "Gimme Some Loving" both from the Spencer Davis Group featuring Steve Winwood on lead vocals. Both these songs will rock your world with Steve Winwood vibing with his vocals. You'll be snapping your fingers and stomping your feet.
This is such a great song and such beautiful music 🎶 I love Mr. Winwood's voice.
If I could sing at all, I'd want to sing like Steve Winwood! I was sold on that voice as a kid the first time I heard "Gimme Some Lovin".
This reminds me of traveling across the country with my mother, as a 19year old. We quickly grew tired of the radio. Found this album at a truck stop store,and played the heck out of it!❤
Man! Only great artists today. This is my favourite one from Mr. Winwood. Great reaction! Greetings from Brazil!
With Traffic - The Low Spark of High Heeled boys - incredible!! Thank you!!
Steve's daughter Lily did a cover of Higher Love with him. It has a very different feel than the original but is very beautiful.
I got to see her open up for Steve + his band several years ago ! That was great to see her have her chance in the spotlight and she did really well. That duet with her Dad was one of the highlights for sure.
Steve has an immediately recognisable voice. From Spencer Davis group to present time, you cannot miss his fantastic voice. A top ten voice of all time for me. Great vid,.
If you recheck at 6:02 minutes into the video you'll hear James Taylor sing "back in the high life" in the backround!
Steve Winwood is a worldwide treasure
"While You See a Chance" is the one. That song inspired me to play keyboards. It's magical.
One of the anthems of my entire life.
This whole album is great.
Grammy Award winning Steve Winwood is one of my favorite artists. This is my favorite song from his solo career. This video was shot in the town that I call home; Manassas, VA. The train station welcomes several Amtrak and commuter trains every day, the downtown has nice shops and restaurants and the building Steve is walking in front of is now an arts center. I don't know why Manassas was chosen for the video location, but I am glad it was.
Beautiful. Just beautiful. I love myself some Steve Winwood. I feel he can be underrated and slightly overlooked at times, but he truly contributed so much to music at that time. There's nothing like the 80's. I'm so glad I grew up in this decade. I'm soon to be 50 and I still choose this decade over all the others. I'm not taking away from other decades. They all had great music but the 80's speak to my heart even until today.
My favorite is "The Vacant Chair" that was on the same album as "Valerie." Very beautiful, soulful sound. ❤
I'm thankful you are helping to revive all these good tunes. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, but we had great music, great hash and beautiful hippie girls...
This whole album was great. I played it constantly when it came out. I think it was probably his top selling album. I would recommend checking out "Can't Find My Way Home", the version he put up on his channel a few years ago, solo acoustic, fantastic version.
It's such an understated, yet totally catchy melody. The chorus gives me joy. The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys is one of my favourite Steve Winwood tracks (in the group Traffic)
Next Steve Winwood: Gimme Some Lovin!! He did it as part of the Spencer Davis Group, which he joined when he was 14! He'd been playing professionally with his dad & brother in pubs etc since he was 8 and backing up touring American Blues musicians in the UK since he was a teen. Gimme Some Lovin is one of the most famous rock/pop songs ever and very upbeat..you'll love it.
One of my faves from Steve. So soothing and uplifting at the same time. He does that really well with just his voice, never mind the lyrics themselves.
Check out his early music. "Gimme Some Lovin", The Spencer Davis Group, 1967. He was in high school when he wrote and performed this classic.
I love Steve Winwood. Saw him in concert in the late 80s.❤
I had just installed new speakers in my old Blazer and that cassette player was blasting Sledgehammer and this back in the day. Peace, Love!!
🥰🥰🥰
Don't forget, you've also heard Steve Winwood on Traffic's Dear Mr Fantasy & Blind Faith's Can't Find My Way Home. If you listen to Jimi Hendrix's Voodoo Chile (different from the rocking out style of Voodoo Child, this is more bluesy) you'll hear him on organ! Jimi sought him out to play with him and they worked together on that version of the song. JImi wanted to be in a band with Steve, he respected him so much.
Pure Awesomeness with Steve Winwood
Please put "The Finer Things" on your list for Steve Winwood.
Stellar song! :)
Oh that’s such a good song! Grrrrreat memories!:
I had the biggest crush on Steve Winwood in the 80s. Never got the chance to see him live in concert. I played his Arc of a Diver album every day for ages!
Try "Can't Find My Way Home" my favorite by Steve. He did it first with Blind Faith but later released a solo with just an acoustic guitar. 🥴🤔👍
He was one of quite a few talented musicians, including Jeff Lynn and Roy Wood, to come from the UK city of Birmingham.
Checkout the live version of this when he is 30 years older, unbelievable, one of my top favourite artist
I got to see Winwood & Petty together in the summer of 2014. They both dazzled. They still had it! Sadly, Petty was gone a couple of years later, which made the memory of that evening even more special to me.
Steve Winwood is an amazing artist he started off as the singer and playing piano with The Spencer Davis Band then went on to form the band Traffic playing piano, guitar and lead vocalist then went to his solo career in the 80's and just exploded. He is the true Goat!!!
Here's a little tidbit: the harmony vocal was done by James Taylor, a legend in his own right.