Steve Winwood - Dear Mr Fantasy - (Greatest Guitar Solo EVER?): Reaction
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- Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025
- So originally known for his Hammond Keyboard work he proves it does not matter which instrument. He is master of them all!
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This Thamesmen channel sure does give us the best music and musicians. History in every clip featured.
Thank you Alex and George.
Thanks Paul!!!!!!
@@TheThamesmen You should do some more Paul Kelly! 😁🙏🙏
@@freedomforassange we may very soon!
Steve's older brother, Muff Winwood, who was in the Spencer Davis Group with Steve, tells a story about a time when Muff was trying to work something out on the guitar. Well, here comes his younger brother (5 years younger and I think Muff said Steve was 8 when this happened) takes the guitar from Muff, plays the song Muff was trying to figure out and says "why don't you play it like this?!"
Showoff! The list of instruments that Steve can play is amazing, and I can't even begin on his voice, I'd be here all night if I did.
Great story. Thanks for sharing
Hey Thamesmen,
73 years old hippie from the Netherlands reporting in: Those where the days guys ...!!! Didn't stop playing this song (together with No Face, No Name, No Number ... & The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys) every now and then just to chill in memory lane !!! Luv from the Netherlands 🤘👍
Thank you sooo much! Steve Winwood, yes please, all day. One of my all time favourite artists, every stage of his career he found a different way to bring the magic. Seriously underrated, not by those who know, 'coz if you know, you know, just not enough people know, damn it! Was lucky enough to see him live in '91 and again in 2011 (touring with Steely Dan) in Melbourne. What an absolute legend. ❤
Good on you two for showcasing this video. Brings back memories of my own reactions to first hearing Traffic way back when. Steve Winwood’s performance here is just plain outstanding.
Our pleasure!
Steve Winwood is an absolute genius and Traffic was one of the greatest British bands ever. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Geoff for your support my friend!
Love it Steve Winwood absolute legend
Watched another reaction of Steve Winwood by a younger person who thought he was heavily influenced by Phil Collins, I nearly choked at this observation.
If you threw up a little in your mouth that's okay. Sheeez.
OMG - That's brilliant. Inspiring yet insightful.
Steve is an incredibly talented musician, who seems to be able to totally master any instrument. His guitar playing tends to get overlooked, with people tending to concentrate on his voice and keyboard playing (both of which are incredible), but in reality he is just as good on guitar!
What a way to start the day!
Having seen this great clip previously, l couldn't wait to see Alex with your predilection for guitar solos get his mind blown. Big smile on your dial, and a lump in the trousers. 😊
I LOOOOVED IT!!!
Seen him in 2015 at The Fillmore in Detroit what a great time it was. Living right across from Detroit Michigan On the Canadian side :o) I am lucky enough to have seen A LOT of great concerts in my 57 years.
This is from the Jim Capaldi (drummer for Traffic and solo artist- see 1981 huge pop hit 'That's Love') tribute concert, I believe.
Steve does it all. He's you're " one stop shop" musician.
To say SW is amazing is such an understatement. He is a musical genius.
Check out the Spencer Davis Group version of "Georgia On My Mind". He's maybe 17 and his chops as a musician/singer/band leader are undeniable.
I'm a little obsessed.
Self,-correcting, Jim Capaldi's "That's Love'" came out in 1983. And Stevie W is playing keys on that track.
It's pure pop heaven.
You may enjoy my channel :)
He looked a bit like he was uncomfortable or in pain and yet it was brilliant! Definitely understands how that song should breathe.
My exposure to Steve Winwood has only been Gimme Some Lovin, Higher Love & Roll With It... Who knew..😳🤩🤩
Not Kidding - Blind Faith is a great band
What an all-around musician! I remember not being a fan in my youth, but Steve Winwood may need revisiting.
Hell yeah!!!
Please check out Traffic
Low Sparks for high Heald boys .
I had noooo idea he played guitar. Holy Shite that was amazing.
Brilliant multi-talented musician. It was amazing and a joy to watch. Greatest guitar solos I would still say Rory Gallagher but hey both are great.
Ohh I always pit Alvin Lee vs Gallagher and of course Lee wins :)
@@TheThamesmen Yes another great guitarist.
Underrated guitar player. IMHO one of the greatest players to come out of the 60's. From blind faith to traffic take a dive and listen tp his magic. Never understood why he switched to piano, but he mastered that to. So glad he picks up his ax. Great channel guys. Cheers.
Thank you
by the way guys the guitarist who came out at the end to strap on a guitar was Eric Clapton - this was a tour they did together where they also did some of their Blind Faith songs
Greatest musician to come out of England best voice too 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯
another great selection and reaction
Appreciate that
That was so good 😮
Underappreciated talent
Legendary!
And the music?
survivor of the 60s. rock god.
Love this song and especially this version of it. Steve Winwood is amazing. When Eric Clapton came on at the end, I bet they were getting ready to play Can't Find My Way Home... that would be fun to watch that also.
You can see Eric was blown away as well
Oooh yeah, thanks for the memories of going up to the lookout at night, blasting Stevie Winwood on the car stereo, with our trusty bong in hand 😎👌😎💕
Any time!
Hope you still have the bong!!
@@TheThamesmen Nah, it was a socket with alfoil wrapped around it, with holes punched in it, that was shoved in a piece of garden hose, which was shoved in a plastic flavoured milk container, which belonged to my bestie's ex. 😆
@@barbararees604 better than Alex’s Ajax bong then!
@@TheThamesmen By far 🥴😜🤣🤣🤣
Mind you, the best I ever experienced, was one made in a scotch bottle with about 2 inches of scotch left in it. Very cooling on the throat. 😉😁
And re-read the intro to the song, he was 14, fucking 14, when he joined the Spencer Davis Group as the keyboardist! That’s why this man is a legend! He was already a legend before he could legally drive a car, or buy a beer! Dude, Winwood is a beast! Still is! Thanks again!
14!!! Holy crap
Actually, on the record, it's Dave Mason playing the solo on Mr. Fantasy. However, when I first saw Traffic live in New York in 1968 sans Mason, Steve Winwood played the solo on his mint green Gibson Firebird, it was amazing. Winwood has always been one of my top favorite rock musicians and vocalists.
Not according to other youtubers. Mason supposedly played bass on that track on the album.
Winwood was, is, a prodigy! Such a complete talent and one of the true greats, imo! He is such an amazing performer on so many different instruments! A legend! Thanks gents!
Couldn't agree more!
Steve Winwood was hailed a genius from the start.
Spencer Davis spotted 14 yo Steve and his older brother Muff doing a gig in a pub..... around 1963.
Muff played bass, young Steve sung and played the organ.
Davis was a Welsh guitarist.
They found a drummer and formed a group under a forgotten name.
Everyone except Davis hated the business side and negotiation etc so they voted to change the group name to The Spencer Davis Group....... a great move.
Now no con men and suits had cause to bother the other 3 .
They had their first No 1 in England 1965, Stevie about 16 yo and the lead singer.
A string of hits followed thru 1966 and 67.
In Australia, they were popular right from first airplay..... and even a film clip on TV in 1967 or earlier.
In the film clips Steve looked a lot older than 15 / 16 ...... he never smiled and looked like a couple of local stand over men....... every one was surprised to find out he was still at school. lol
In the first clip, Keep on Running I think, he only sung.
In later clips he was on guitar and Davis, the guitarist on organ. lol
They were a great rock group back then and I still remember 2 of their songs from the film clips...... Keep on Running and Gimme Gimme Some Lovin...... and then we heard I’M. A. MAN.
As good a rock song as has ever been recorded, as good as Chicago’s cover and better than any of the original blues standard versions from Mannish Boy to the first known version returned I’m a Man.
Really looking forward to seeing what you'll do with your Patreon. Will be keeping an eye out for further news.
Awesome, thank you!
I was lucky to see him in Toronto when he toured as the opening act for Tom Petty. Not only was he a musical savant I am even more impressed that came on the music scene at the age of 14 inthe late 60's and survived all the pitfalls that accompanied that era. He plays music so effortlessly!!!!! He is blessed with a god given talent that can takee his audience on a musical journey. One of a kind.
At the end, when Eric Clapton got on stage & put his guitar on, they played an incredible rendition of Can't Find My Way Home from their time together in Blind Faith. I highly recommend you watch that performance, as well. Same concert, just different song. Avaialable on RUclips.
Absolute genius !
No question
And here you have SteveWinruclips.net/video/WBshoho6sLYw/видео.htmlood singing and playing on keyboard Georgia on My Mind.He was SIXTEEN.
👍 Brilliant!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
I wish I had 5 % of his talent. That would be great.
I have an embarrassing confession to make. I hardly know Steve Winwood. There; I said it.
Do I know his name? Yes. Did I assume he was good? Yes. Did I ever bother to listen to him? Hardly. From my experience, Winwood was around in the early to mid-Eighties and I had other things on my mind at that time. Music wasn't really one of them, unless she looked like Blondie, or that girl from Transvision Vamp.
However, fast forward 40 plus years and I now know that I was (maybe I still am) a d**k head. That was a magnificent performance, and it has me on the hunt for more Winwood musical tutorials. Alex, you say he plays Hammond as well? If he plays that with the proficiency he shows on guitar, then I reckon that is more impressive than these guitar solos. Gold.
Chris, this is why George and Alex have you feeding them musical inspiration, because you have amazing knowledge and taste. Well done.
Wendy James, my biggest celebrity crush, we should do some Transvision Vamp!
@@christhecurator Yes, you should do some Transvision Vamp.
Wendy James, hey? I never knew her name, but I would have given her a kidney ... probably both of them.
Ohhh I loved her!!
Check out Slash with Steve Winwood doing Hey Joy (live UK Rock N Roll Hall of Fame 2005) great vocal
Ohhh I shall go digging when I get time - Thanks
I love that version - Steve Winwood is one of a kind. If you guys want to experience another moment where a group of musicians capture lightning in a bottle, have a look at Joe Satriani and Grace Potter doing their version of Neil Young's Cortez the Killer. While Satriani and Potter are both superb, you will be spellbound by the trumpeter Willy Waldman. It's one of those numbers you will keep revisiting. It's simply that good.
Thanks Ian.
First time I saw Stevie play guitar was for The Who at the Universal Amphitheater where they performed Tommy in full and then did a The Who set.
Stevie played the part of The Hawker, who was originally played by Eric Clapton in the movie version of Tommy. Given the Crossroads performance here and the past connection with Clapton, I reckon Eric would’ve been the one who recommended Stevie to Pete Townshend. Stevie did an awesome job with the Hawker’s song (although I wasn’t 100% a fan of the guitar tone he got on the show, but I suspect they compromised slightly on amping him up due to logistics). He played well on the show, but he’s even better here at Crossroads.
Great choice!!
Low Spark of High Heeled Boys is a monster trrack
You need to react to DREAM GERRARD :)
Allways Liked the voice of Steve Winwood. Such a great musician in many forms/ways. About stellar live performances: something completely different, but did you ever heard the singersongwriter LP? He/she did a live rendition of the famous Queen Bees 'Halo'. It knocked me out. By the way, a Clapton week could be something else, with a bit of Winwood in it of course. Great reaction.
Steve Winwood, sadly, is hardly thought of by music fans younger than, say, 50 years old . . . maybe I should up that to 60 years old, since the 50-year-old's probably only know his 1980's pop hits, lol. One of those fabulously multi-talented musicians, like Stevie Wonder and Prince are/were too. Odd thing about Traffic was that they disbanded when Winwood joined Clapton and Ginger Baker and somebody else on bass to form Blind Faith, but Blind Faith was over and done with in something like 9 months to a year. Winwood then started recording a solo album, with the help of some of his mates from Traffic, and they all decided, "the hell with it, let's put Traffic back together!"
(We could use some Traffic reactions, Thamesmen!)
We do need some Traffic Brian.. yes we do,
Have you guys heard Funkadelic - Maggot Brain? I don't know of any good live versions on YT but check out the album cut. S Tier guitar solo.
I think we started it one time and ran into technical issues!
Don't bet against the Great Steve Winwood.
That's a great version. I really like this one as well. Jerry near the end of his life, and looking fragile, but every time he steps on stage, you can be sure things are going to get looser, weirder and spacier - and it's just a really great feeling that he helps generate - albeit that he's close to death:
ruclips.net/video/AYYjgYea51w/видео.html
Love to see him play with David Gilmore
Now that would be ace!
Steve has some nice sessions with Eric (Clapton) out there worth checking out sometime. (oh, speak of the Devil right at the end!)
Eric blocks harder than a cock blocker at a wedding.... Its hard to EVA get any Clapton stuff out
@@TheThamesmen That folker! Doesn't he have enough money? Must be the principle of the thing, you know; like telling everyone vaccines are the work of the devil.
Not bad for a keyboard player ahh.
I KNOW!!!!! That's my thought!!
Is that Marcus Miller on bass? If so genius!
Oh interesting. Will have to look again
You could do a lot worse than track down a heap of these Crossroads performances. There are some epic songs and artists showcased.
They get hard blocked Andrew - Eric ain't having any of it... we have to wait and poush to get them through
@@TheThamesmen That’s a damned shame. Keep up the good work. Got to get back to Benny Hill.