Steve Winwood accomplished more in the music industry before the age of 25 than most musicians do in a lifetime. Multiple instruments, multiple groups, distinctive vocals, enduring songs like Gimme Some Lovin', 'Im A Man', 'Keep On Runnin', ' Dear Mr. Fantasy', 'Can't Find My Way Home', 'Low Spark'. He was fronting Spencer Davis at the age of 15 in 1963 and able to stay focused and relatively sober to today...a truly remarkable career.
not quite, the 80s superseded your 60s/70s... by far and above, after end of 80s it went spiralling down , as the boundaries had been reached and breached within those 10 years .. of course 60/70 was AWESOME AWESOME, and b4 for JAZZ, but still intellectually speaking , 80s equal ZENITH for music film and ANYONE breathing air will understand when theyhave heard the word of GOD.. so save any weak-kneed contrary statement ..it is just wasting your letters
Man this performance is so good I can't stop coming back to it. Plus the FACT that Winwood is so obviously spun yet can still deliver like this truly is next level. 👍
The first time I heard this song I was on the Boulevard in Myrtle Beach. Every time I hear it, it takes me to the magic of authentic rock music and youth and what Myrtle Beach used to be. Thank you for this. It is one of my favorites.
Winwood’s guitar playing is such an unsung talent. His obvious vocal and song writing mastery makes us not recognize at first that he is also a great solo guitar stylist.
And this, children, was the 60's. Pay close attention and enjoy! Those days are gone but never forgotten. The world will never be the same. Music will never be the same.
Thank god for good hippie rock and roll Paul Byrne Eire the emerald green beautiful isle I pity the kids music wise dublin 4 in a row peace and love. Thanks
Saw and heard Traffic play this in a small club in London in '68 when I was 20 and Steve was 19. One of the best shows ever. Steve would be playing piano, then jump and grab the guitar and start strumming away. Incredible vocals, Chris Wood on sax and Jim Capaldi on drums. Will never forget it.
Oh to be time warped back to 1972. The best era in modern music and life was so simple. The best thing about it, the simplicity of life. Fuck the 21st century
In SF, CA. they would play the Live Concerts from Winterland on KSAN radio station in the 70's. I was able to see Winwood and his band Live in out door free event in SF in 2000. He still sounded great.
Saw him once in London, ON. After a draw dropping guitar solo on Dear Mr. Fantasy he sat down behind the Hammond organ for the next song. I was very close to the stage to witness more amazing talent. He had one hand on the Hammond keys. The other hand was playing another keyboard run while both feet were playing bass pedal, and he sang into the mic as well. Never missed a note and made it so easy. To know he wrote I'm A Man and Gimme Some Loving at age 15 is truly astounding!.
Age 16. Burnin ass fast old ford. Street races. Outdoor free concerts. Tai stick. And Traffic. ! 1968. Oh yeah buddy. Best time in the history of the good old USA.
If I have my own time machine all I have to do is listen to Steve woodwin in traffic and I'm back in the 70s in high school listening to Mr fantasy what a beautiful song and for the time it was it was a special time the '70s
I don't know about we had any easier in the seventies of the 80s but I'll tell you this I was already had a one year old son in this 11th grade and I still loved it my son's 47 now I graduated in 74 😀👍
@@julieraymond482 From my hometown of Evesham in the Midlands in the UK. His family WALKED across Europe from Italy to UK after the war. Love it when he throws the tambourine into crowd at the end. We need Mr Fantasy more than ever...RIP Jim
When the gifted ones pick up any musical instrument they don't have to struggle . They shine . It shows and it is sweet . Thank you for this classic Steve . One of the all time evergreen bests .
That is Gibson Firebird he is playing....Traffic was an awesome band in the time, and Stevie Winwood is one of the most underrated musicians of all time. he can still belt out this music at 70 and his voice and singing has no detectable change like all other performers and singers once they get old...
Steve Winwood has such an interesting voice. He doesn't need to sing loud or demonstrate great range, but he still manages to impart a great deal of emotion into his songs. Can't Find My Way Home is another great example.
Taylor Swift and her satanic bullshit.....really.....no, REALLY !!! THE MUSIC HAS SUCKED SINCE ALL THE SINGERS DIED IN THE GRUNGE ERA. MUSIC DOESNT MEAN SHIT ANY MORE.
Oh wow. What I would give to have seen this show. Jealous doesn’t even come close lol! Good for you. What a treasured memory. Question though… exactly how high was he? As high as the dude on the tambourine? He’s on another planet man! 😮💨🥴🪐
That dude on tambourine is Mr. Jim Capaldi, founding member of the original Traffic band. He played the drums & was a singer/songwriter. Mr. Capaldi passed away almost 20yrs ago. During the 70's session drummer(Derick & the Dominoes, etc.) Jim Gordon joined Traffic & took over the drumming duties. Sadly, he also has passed. Another great drummer. As far as being stoned that nite...we all were. The Civic Center had that familiar, musky aroma.
I live on Maui, and i worked for six years at Bounty Music. Dave Mason comes in from time to time. I hate to say it, but I knew nothing about this band, (I’m almost 40 now). My older coworkers would tell me he was in the band “Traffic” and is a legend. I looked up the band and realized they were the ones who played this song, and I’ve heard it from time to time on the radio, and always loved it. The next time I saw Dave, I told him that I didn’t know you guys wrote that song, and he being the gentleman he is, decided to give me a quick guitar lesson of a his preferred different version of this song, that was in a minor key. I’m grateful for the lesson, but honestly, I like this version a lot more.
One my favorite songs of all time. I wish I could go back. When life wasn't jive and everyone was safe and happy you could leave Ur doors open and everyone had morals. It was the best of times. He was tripping balls at this concert. Everyone was. What a trip.😊❤❤❤❤❤
I love telling those stories. Everyone thought the mushrooms were from Safeway, laced with acid. One guy says, he has Quaalude, so we all pop one. Then he says, Wait a minute, those are the big ones. We spend a few hours outside, faces skyward, watching the snowflakes fall.
...found two "Inverness green" mid '66 Firebird ( w/ p 90s): one priced at $18,000, the other $9,000. Musicians like Steve, and the three below with piano/keyboard as their primary or a "close" secondary instuments, often do approach the guitar from less conventional ( more unique, orininal, and inovative) "angles?" Prince Eric Johnson Edward Van Halen Steve spent some real time in New York at Electric Lady with Hendrix during the recording of "Electic Lady Land" double album. He laid down organ tracks and supposedly was deeply involved in the recording process. They enjoyed playing/ creating, and just hanging out when time, schedules, and others weren't in the shadows or the light... "Dear Mr. Fantasy," so who and what is Steve singing/writing about in this song?
If anyone wanted to complain about the gods not being fair when they hand out talent, Steve Winwood would be exhibit A. He's a brilliant singer, guitarist, keyboardist AND songwriter. I love his guitar playing here, there's a purity and grace about his playing that is just wonderful to listen to.
Right on S. I came across it 3years ago , and it brought me straight back to '72 '73,I loved it then & I can not get burnt out it ,. It's a great, beyond classic tune!!
loved the music and the dope back then i wish we could just go back to this time.back to when their is no cell phones no computers no texting and no email just some really good music and some of the best killer weed
I only ever knew 'dirt weed' Shake the seeds on a screen. Bought snorts from an ad in High Times magazine... Who knew it was cut for blow!>? My nose bled for a day! LOOLOL. I brushed it off & went roller skating :)
This is one of my most favorite songs that is deeply ingrained into my subconscious/ consciousness on every level. Rock and Roll needs to make a come back!
@@TennesseeHomesteadUSA sorry, no. probably a warm cup of milk, so I could go back to sleep💤 and wake at 8 for work. At 74, I put away the pipe and have yet the nerve to light it up again 🤷♀️
This is just a great song.. So grateful I grew up on this -and know all the words even!... man, what a run we've had for music. The Best. God Bless America and all of us who love her.
the Marvelous one 🐠 I was thinking the same thing! I was in my early teens when this was made. My mom brought me up on this and many other kinds of music. The cameramen did an amazing job!! Love it! Can’t even count how many times I’ve watched his one!
As an engineer and camera op, I appreciate your appreciation of what my brothers and sisters do to record a piece of history so the rest of us can enjoy.
Winwood is so high on acid or shrooms during this. Look at those eyes. So impressive he could play like he does in this footage. Maybe some snow, too. Guess we won’t ever know ha
I have seen Steve play from 1966 to the present day. Over half a Century and his dark eyes always look that way. I know he wasn't tripping balls all those times...
that is sad, Stevie and more musicians like him so underrated meanwhile this song is known just because movies like marvel and alike, people`s hunch know this music is truly worthy
The 70's had some of the best bands. The music has a deeper meaning other than money, cars and vanity unlike our current musical talents. These songs will play forever!
It’s hard to stop it once I start. I just want to go again. Go again. Go again. It’s soooo good. I can literally feel the intensity of the energy coming through the airwaves... amazing.
Ich liebe diese Band, sie hat mich mein ganzes Leben lang begleitet und jetzt wo ich älter bin, liebe ich Sie immer noch, für jeden Moment geeignet, wer dies liest, wird mich verstehen... Love Peace and turn....
i love at the end of the solo when they all somehow feel that epic 20 minute solo start to slow down and they all work their way back to the verse. They are really feeling each other's vibe.
Steve Winwood is so good, he’s unrateable! Saw him perform at the recent coronation-still has the chops. Folks, we are so blessed he’s still with us! ❤😇🎶 0:00
Wow, I have never seen this before, I recognize that empty glare in his eyes,almost half Alive, half dead stare, the LSD didn't hamper is guitar playing ability, Jeez, didn't miss a note, I never knew he was this good, blown me away,A truely great band that could have been as big as the stones the Beatles if they stuck with it.gonna have to try and get This on DVD.
There is no one playing “true” music anymore. I don’t understand “music” today. Where are the guitarists, bass players, drummers, keyboardists, percussionists...as in the “days of old”? My old!!! 60s-early 90s.
Wondering the same thing.Now,nobody KNOWS music anymore.It is just machines being operated by a computer geek or something now Then ,it was people who went to school to learn to be musicians,or learned at home from family..Not anymore,sadly.
i just ordered the mr. fantasy album on vinyl just because of that one fucking song.. usually don't listen that much to traffic but this is sooooo fucking good.
+jeremy sauter you need to buy "Welcome to the Canteen" it is a live album. It isn't technically a traffic album but has all the members play on it. Anyways there is a very good live version of Dear Mr. Fantasy on the album
this performance is beyond real……….music flows free and you hope it never ends…...steve guitar is masterpiece…………..TRAFFIC are in my personal HOF...…....AAAAAAAAAAAA+++++++++++++++++
If I could time travel I would spend my life witnessing these perfect sets in person. I could grow old bouncing around all the great moments and not waste time in the shitty ones.
Saw Steve 4 years ago...WOW, time hasn't hurt him. Floored us all and I couldn't even sit through but 3 songs of Steely Dan. I kept saying how in the world could someone go on after that. BEST SHOE EVER!
Damed I Love this Song!! It was just Right for Marvel to Use this Song!! !6 min Long !! WoW!! Cool Song!! Just Jamming Bad A?? To make my Day!! Had a Bad Day the Other Day!! Now Listening to Music always Calms me Down!!Rock N Roll and all that JAZZ!!
Lewis Floyd Henry he nevet gets any recognition! I saw him at Fillmore East in NYC, years ago... w/ "Traffic".....John Barleycorn.....etc.... great artist!!!
In 100 years, no one will have heard of Taylor Swift but this song will still be covered.
Right on brother!
Truth......
Facts
Me: (slowly swaying head side to side) "Who?"
Bruh, lol
Steve Winwood accomplished more in the music industry before the age of 25 than most musicians do in a lifetime. Multiple instruments, multiple groups, distinctive vocals, enduring songs like Gimme Some Lovin', 'Im A Man', 'Keep On Runnin', ' Dear Mr. Fantasy', 'Can't Find My Way Home', 'Low Spark'. He was fronting Spencer Davis at the age of 15 in 1963 and able to stay focused and relatively sober to today...a truly remarkable career.
16:06. I love me some Steve Winwood!❤❤❤
Vi ascolto dal 1970 un 8oenne
Pretty sure he dropped some acid here.
All of that, but not sober on this date.
Hey honestly I like Steve
And Arc of a Diver is off the chain
The only Traffic you want to get stuck in.
Love it.... the only traffic to get stuck in. Pure genius
@@lisalinnae2743 help im stuck lol...
LOL! Absolutely right!
Ohhh yeahh
Thanks you folks try the veal
I thank God every day for growing up in the 60’s & 70’s … the greatest period of music i or we will ever know
“ music is the 1 truth”
Right on man. Peace ✌️
Amen to that!
I always longed for the opportunity to have grown up between the 60's and 70's but a man can always dream
Mark Duff here...
not quite, the 80s superseded your 60s/70s... by far and above, after end of 80s it went spiralling down , as the boundaries had been reached and breached within those 10 years .. of course 60/70 was AWESOME AWESOME, and b4 for JAZZ, but still intellectually speaking , 80s equal ZENITH for music film
and ANYONE breathing air will understand when theyhave heard the word of GOD.. so save any weak-kneed contrary statement ..it is just wasting your letters
Traffic and Blind Faith. I'm 72 and still rock, love it high
Pushing 74 and this brings back great times!
I hear you Mr. Dugan.
61 and still rocking brother.
66 and envious of my older cousins who were able to appreciate it at the time. It's never too late to appreciate it now. Rock on, brother!
Me too and I am also 72!!!
61 and holding on.🎉❤ yep great days
Low sparks.
I can’t get enough of this video. Steve Winwood is so obviously dosed up but delivers an amazing performance. Takes me back in time. ❤️❤️❤️
Back in the heavy stoned daze.,.
At the level of his technical proficiency I have to disagree with you
Tripping balls
Man this performance is so good I can't stop coming back to it. Plus the FACT that Winwood is so obviously spun yet can still deliver like this truly is next level. 👍
Right? I keep thinking if I watch it long enough and as many times as I have I’ll catch whatever he’s on.🙃
@@sandrafulco1420 😂🤣😂🤣👍💯
I believe Skip Robinson was flying pretty high with his tambourine that night, also. 🤣
@@HarmonyHollowApiary oh yes
The first time I heard this song I was on the Boulevard in Myrtle Beach. Every time I hear it, it takes me to the magic of authentic rock music and youth and what Myrtle Beach used to be. Thank you for this. It is one of my favorites.
Traffic ,Hendrix and Cream the best three bands of a great era
Humm Robert YOU are IN...Real respect for YOU ma bro
then Scratch Acid..
Doors too
Indeed..
@@colleencrane7122 you are right as l have all their albums
We heard the best music! Thank God I'm a child of the 70s forever
.And thank you brother for this memory. Your sis
This is one of the best live songs that I have ever heard! Unbelievable!
I sang this song to my father while he passed on. Always one of our favorites. Such an underrated band...
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This is one of the top 100 songs.
Dude looks wasted and so is that tambourine player.
Steve Winwood is arguably one of the most underrated musicians of all time.
His crappy 80's Pop hits didn't help his reputation.
Tyson Konken
Nothing underrated about him at all.
Those who know, know.
@@dontwohig9034 Actually he had some really good songs in the 80's. The album "Arc of the Diver" spawned several great songs.
Underrated never. The guy is a GIANT!
Winwood’s guitar playing is such an unsung talent. His obvious vocal and song writing mastery makes us not recognize at first that he is also a great solo guitar stylist.
Well, you should have been there. I do agree, however...
Of course him and Eric Clapton used to play a lot together
@@libertynow4047saw them in Dallas a few year ago. It was fantastic
Piano, too! Multi-faceted artist, but unfortunately no longer tours!
And this, children, was the 60's. Pay close attention and enjoy! Those days are gone but never forgotten. The world will never be the same. Music will never be the same.
And as they said, even before us, "and Wasn't That a Time? "
Thank god for good hippie rock and roll Paul Byrne Eire the emerald green beautiful isle I pity the kids music wise dublin 4 in a row peace and love. Thanks
72
LSD destroyed my sister.The Manson family were on 300 LSD trips a month.LSD gone wrong for many of us.
Amen
Saw and heard Traffic play this in a small club in London in '68 when I was 20 and Steve was 19. One of the best shows ever. Steve would be playing piano, then jump and grab the guitar and start strumming away. Incredible vocals, Chris Wood on sax and Jim Capaldi on drums. Will never forget it.
Damn, you were there for rock history!
Oh to be time warped back to 1972. The best era in modern music and life was so simple. The best thing about it, the simplicity of life. Fuck the 21st century
In SF, CA. they would play the Live Concerts from Winterland on KSAN radio station in the 70's. I was able to see Winwood and his band Live in out door free event in SF in 2000. He still sounded great.
Lucky you! 🤘🤟
Simply AMAZING!!!
Saw him once in London, ON. After a draw dropping guitar solo on Dear Mr. Fantasy he sat down behind the Hammond organ for the next song. I was very close to the stage to witness more amazing talent. He had one hand on the Hammond keys. The other hand was playing another keyboard run while both feet were playing bass pedal, and he sang into the mic as well. Never missed a note and made it so easy. To know he wrote I'm A Man and Gimme Some Loving at age 15 is truly astounding!.
Genius
Truly one of our finest "musicians", no matter what he's playing or with who.
@@thadcashin6962incredible😊
Best music out of the UK!😊😊😊😊
Age 16. Burnin ass fast old ford. Street races. Outdoor free concerts. Tai stick. And Traffic. ! 1968. Oh yeah buddy. Best time in the history of the good old USA.
Hell yeah 😂
This sound just makes me feel so good inside!!! It's like finding an old friend. ❤️
doesn’t get any better than this….LOVED LIFE in the 60’s/70’s ❤️🌸✌️
The best era, for music, full stop.
soy Salvadoreño y cresi escuchando este maravillosa mucica definitivamente que. gran epoca
Tripping nuts and still played and sang flawlessly. I love it.
Edit: Happy 2024 you guys! Stay safe 💛
Lmao so true
What we learn and practice when high is what we do best when high. It's like, "I can only do it man when I'm high."
My thought exactly the second I saw his eyes
Yeah buddy, Steve definitely in the zone, by the look in his eyes, so is his timing, vocal/ lead-spot on!
He is fkn tripping balls ,and nothing but pure anglistic
So glad I was a teen when this song was very popular-real music, real voices, all real not fake like a lot is in 2021. Love Stevie Winwood!
Thank goodness I grew up in this era. The music was just phenominal. It sounds as good today as it did then. Steve Winwood is a mega talent.
Green guitar and shirt in the most perfect matching combination ever.
If I have my own time machine all I have to do is listen to Steve woodwin in traffic and I'm back in the 70s in high school listening to Mr fantasy what a beautiful song and for the time it was it was a special time the '70s
I gradiated in '80. All you old guys that graduated in the '70's, had it way easier than us '80's Kids. A Magical time.
'70s was a magical time for myself and you can't go backwards in a time machine I don't think but I feel it
I don't know about we had any easier in the seventies of the 80s but I'll tell you this I was already had a one year old son in this 11th grade and I still loved it my son's 47 now I graduated in 74 😀👍
It doesn't get any better than this.
That is such a great comment ! Thank you !
Tambourine dude is getting all the props! He handled all the rhythm, the beat following the chorus! OUTSTANDING tambourine dude!
Jim Capaldi.
@@julieraymond482 From my hometown of Evesham in the Midlands in the UK. His family WALKED across Europe from Italy to UK after the war. Love it when he throws the tambourine into crowd at the end. We need Mr Fantasy more than ever...RIP Jim
JC wrote this song, Dear Mr Fantasy
The writer of this classic
@@julieraymond482 I wonder why he didn't want play drums at that time since he's the original Traffic drummer?
Ladies and gentlemen, this what classic rock is all about !! Amazing I can never get enough of this song, I can play it over and over. Gifts from GOD!
Figaro, little engine that could, 1812 overture. Classic
Me either I love it.
When the gifted ones pick up any musical instrument they don't have to struggle . They shine . It shows and it is sweet . Thank you for this classic Steve . One of the all time evergreen bests .
❤❤❤❤❤❤yes indeed
He is such a great musician. Was killing it when he was 16.
Great band! Steve Winwood one of the very greatest singers, songwriters, guitarists, organists, and more, 👏👏👍👍
That is Gibson Firebird he is playing....Traffic was an awesome band in the time, and Stevie Winwood is one of the most underrated musicians of all time. he can still belt out this music at 70 and his voice and singing has no detectable change like all other performers and singers once they get old...
Steve Winwood has such an interesting voice. He doesn't need to sing loud or demonstrate great range, but he still manages to impart a great deal of emotion into his songs. Can't Find My Way Home is another great example.
yes!!! just listened to Cant Find My Way Home and his voice was so soulful! He def. can sing for sure!
HE WAS SO GREAT!
Give Me Some Lovin' @ 16 Years Old SDB 🎶 Fantastic 😍 ✌️🍀💞
It’s like an expensive red wine hahaha
30 years before my time, but this is what real music is. The 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s had the best rock music. So much soul went into it!
blood sweat, soul, & tears went into every note! Thats why you feel this music deep in your soul.
no musician today could ever in their wildest dreams make music like this...of this high quality and talent
@@joed1244 listen to the Secret Chiefs 3
Also, he was tripping his ass off.
Yeah, we had great music. And in spite of the stress of the times, there was also an incredible amount of true magic and LOVE. Peace and Love, baby!
Back when music made you feel just good we do need more songs like this God bless us all
Music nowadays is junk.
Taylor Swift and her satanic bullshit.....really.....no, REALLY !!! THE MUSIC HAS SUCKED SINCE ALL THE SINGERS DIED IN THE GRUNGE ERA. MUSIC DOESNT MEAN SHIT ANY MORE.
I am blown away! This is rock at a high level
I was at this concert. My 2nd Traffic concert. Saw Winwood with Clapton 40+yrs later at Hllywd Bowl. Epic.
Oh wow. What I would give to have seen this show. Jealous doesn’t even come close lol! Good for you. What a treasured memory. Question though… exactly how high was he? As high as the dude on the tambourine? He’s on another planet man! 😮💨🥴🪐
That dude on tambourine is Mr. Jim Capaldi, founding member of the original Traffic band. He played the drums & was a singer/songwriter. Mr. Capaldi passed away almost 20yrs ago.
During the 70's session drummer(Derick & the Dominoes, etc.) Jim Gordon joined Traffic & took over the drumming duties. Sadly, he also has passed. Another great drummer.
As far as being stoned that nite...we all were. The Civic Center had that familiar, musky aroma.
I live on Maui, and i worked for six years at Bounty Music. Dave Mason comes in from time to time. I hate to say it, but I knew nothing about this band, (I’m almost 40 now). My older coworkers would tell me he was in the band “Traffic” and is a legend. I looked up the band and realized they were the ones who played this song, and I’ve heard it from time to time on the radio, and always loved it. The next time I saw Dave, I told him that I didn’t know you guys wrote that song, and he being the gentleman he is, decided to give me a quick guitar lesson of a his preferred different version of this song, that was in a minor key. I’m grateful for the lesson, but honestly, I like this version a lot more.
One my favorite songs of all time. I wish I could go back. When life wasn't jive and everyone was safe and happy you could leave Ur doors open and everyone had morals. It was the best of times. He was tripping balls at this concert. Everyone was. What a trip.😊❤❤❤❤❤
in all of my lifetime I am 60...one name has always stood out...Steve Winwood
"Hey wanna try this?" .... "Sure, what was it?" Surviving the 60's & 70's was daunting.
John Diggs “ open your mouth “ .......” ok “ 😎
I remember that. Sort of.
I love telling those stories. Everyone thought the mushrooms were from Safeway, laced with acid. One guy says, he has Quaalude, so we all pop one. Then he says, Wait a minute, those are the big ones. We spend a few hours outside, faces skyward, watching the snowflakes fall.
@@rileyearl1 daunting sure, but what a ride it was!
:-)
Bravo...Encore...The Master of Music...❤
That beautiful Gibson Firebird. He knows how to make her cry and sing in a single sound. ❤🎶
I think you are suffering from "Guitar Envy". It's okay. There are support groups.
It is haunting and familiar.! Damn it man ,gimme back my ERA !
...found two "Inverness green" mid '66 Firebird ( w/ p 90s): one priced at $18,000, the other $9,000.
Musicians like Steve, and the three below with piano/keyboard as their primary or a "close" secondary instuments, often do approach the guitar from less conventional ( more unique, orininal, and inovative) "angles?"
Prince
Eric Johnson
Edward Van Halen
Steve spent some real time in New York at Electric Lady with Hendrix during the recording of "Electic Lady Land" double album. He laid down organ tracks and supposedly was deeply involved in the recording process. They enjoyed playing/ creating, and just hanging out when time, schedules, and others weren't in the shadows or the light... "Dear Mr. Fantasy," so who and what is Steve singing/writing about in this song?
RIP Jim Capaldi one of the greatest rock drummers ever
One of the best riffs ever.
If anyone wanted to complain about the gods not being fair when they hand out talent, Steve Winwood would be exhibit A. He's a brilliant singer, guitarist, keyboardist AND songwriter. I love his guitar playing here, there's a purity and grace about his playing that is just wonderful to listen to.
To this day, that is the most intense tambourine playing I've ever seen..
Fantastic job. It adds so much to the song.
There's no cowbell
Capaldi was more useful when he played the drums.
@@debbiehanisch2099 More cowbell! Less pupil dilation LOL
More tambourine. Like harp, once it went things dived.
He simply was and is a musical genius
At 15 years old he was with Spencer Davis Group. He wrote "I'm a Man" and "So Glad We Made It". 15!!
He also played organ on Voodoo Chile, with Jimi Hendrix on the Electric Lady Land album.
the rest of the band smuggled him in through the kitchen because he was too young to play in the clubs...
"So Glad We Made it" = Gimme Some Lovin
little stevie winwood they used to call him
did not know that
Eyes like saucers! And amazingly soulful playing, what a song
Noticed😂
who is here and listening that is not from the 60s and 70s? I can't imagine anyone else able to appreciate the depth of this.
Wish I Was Still There!😄👍✌
me i was born in 1989
1980
80s baby 🤙🏼
A band that can do the song live better than the studio album. Never get sick of this video. Awesome musicians.
Right on S. I came across it 3years ago , and it brought me straight back to '72 '73,I loved it then & I can not get burnt out it ,. It's a great, beyond classic tune!!
Who needs remastered music when you got the best musicians.
I'm having an LSD flashback just looking at Steve's face.
loved the music and the dope back then i wish we could just go back to this time.back to when their is no cell phones no computers no texting and no email just some really good music and some of the best killer weed
@@tmalloy8421 Minus the heroin...agree.
Heroin and hard drugs destroyed millions of lives. Why would it be glorified? BTW Winwood was not a hard drug user, he even regretted smoking weed.
The dope & weed is better than ever now, it’s the music that sucks now. 💊💉 I do miss Seconal though & ludes.
The weed is Much stronger these days,no joke
I only ever knew 'dirt weed' Shake the seeds on a screen. Bought snorts from an ad in High Times magazine... Who knew it was cut for blow!>? My nose bled for a day! LOOLOL. I brushed it off & went roller skating :)
that long haired Jesus is perhaps the most multitalented musician of my lifetime and I heard Roy Clark and Edgar Winter
This is one of my most favorite songs that is deeply ingrained into my subconscious/ consciousness on every level. Rock and Roll needs to make a come back!
That's a great way to say it. I know exactly what you mean
I never knew Winwood was such an accomplished guitarist, he's brilliant here. This so brings back the feel of that era.
He's a musical and artistic genius
His talent showed up earlier in "The Spencer Davis Group". Steve Winwood is a gifted musician.
Woke up 3;30 a.m. with this song in my head, had to get on RUclips and listen. Just saw 2 years ago I was here. 🎶make us all happy🎶
Quite the way to wake up. I hope you also took a toke...
@@TennesseeHomesteadUSA sorry, no. probably a warm cup of milk, so I could go back to sleep💤 and wake at 8 for work. At 74, I put away the pipe and have yet the nerve to light it up again 🤷♀️
@@kathyneville9768 At 67 still have the little toker pipe next to the keyboard... Cheers.
@@TennesseeHomesteadUSA there's always 🎶Time 🎶
@@kathyneville9768 Hello Kathy, how are things going with you?
This is just a great song.. So grateful I grew up on this -and know all the words even!... man, what a run we've had for music.
The Best.
God Bless America and all of us who love her.
America has little to do with this performance. The performers were all British, except Jim Gordon (American), Rebop Kwaku Baah (Ghanaian).
Hello Laura, how are things going with you?
Thank you to all the tech ppl and camera men that were able to capture these memories for us god bless em!!
the Marvelous one 🐠 I was thinking the same thing! I was in my early teens when this was made. My mom brought me up on this and many other kinds of music. The cameramen did an amazing job!! Love it! Can’t even count how many times I’ve watched his one!
I want some of that I'm just 61 the founder of that didn't he go over 100
As an engineer and camera op, I appreciate your appreciation of what my brothers and sisters do to record a piece of history so the rest of us can enjoy.
Fuck yes!!
the Marvelous one 🐠 oime
Stevie looks like he's got an awesome trip going on & he can still maintain. AWESOME
Very impressive!
Winwood is so high on acid or shrooms during this. Look at those eyes. So impressive he could play like he does in this footage. Maybe some snow, too. Guess we won’t ever know ha
I have seen Steve play from 1966 to the present day. Over half a Century and his dark eyes always look that way. I know he wasn't tripping balls all those times...
@@MW-bi1pi 👁️👄👁️ 😎
Oh but I could tell you all about both but juice cant get one out like that long time blotter can & Iz
Thats WEED COKE AND SCOTCH, in that order, the musicions best friends!
This man could do it all . And do it all exceptionally. So underrated
that is sad, Stevie and more musicians like him so underrated meanwhile this song is known just because movies like marvel and alike, people`s hunch know this music is truly worthy
Do it all while tripping ....
The 70's had some of the best bands. The music has a deeper meaning other than money, cars and vanity unlike our current musical talents. These songs will play forever!
@Winston Leg-Thigh true, like they say, a lot of the 60s happened in the 70s
Barry Manalow and the BeeGees
My favorite Traffic song!
also.... Low Spark of High Heeled Boys✌💓⚘⚘🎶
One of the best song ever.. what a guitar!
The album John Barley Corn was a good album. Very underrated Traffic were way better than they got credit for.
I tell that to all my buddies
How many Karens does it take to describe Winwood as underrated? Sit back enjoy, so glad for posting this. video
Hello Karen, how are things going with you?
One of my all time favorite songs by Traffic.
Hello Lisa, how are things going with you?
MAKES ME WANT TO HOWL AT THE MOON ....LOVE IT !!!
Hello there, how are you
It’s hard to stop it once I start. I just want to go again. Go again. Go again. It’s soooo good. I can literally feel the intensity of the energy coming through the airwaves... amazing.
Ich liebe diese Band, sie hat mich mein ganzes Leben lang begleitet und jetzt wo ich älter bin, liebe ich Sie immer noch, für jeden Moment geeignet, wer dies liest, wird mich verstehen... Love
Peace and turn....
i love at the end of the solo when they all somehow feel that epic 20 minute solo start to slow down and they all work their way back to the verse. They are really feeling each other's vibe.
Can't do this with computer generated music,this is pure raw talent which doesn't exist today
It still does, but computers are the Devil!
It does exist, believe it or not; you just have to hunt it down and find it.
AMEN!
Billy Strings is a good place to start✌🏻
Why in the actual F would Winwood be opening for ANYBODY????
What a great year and decade for music. Will always be my favorite.
Long haired weirdos, love it. I was one once. Miss it. Bell bottoms, wild clothes, Peace Love Rock n Roll. Safe, easy, enjoyable. All good.
I'm stuck in this Traffic jam, and I love it and never want to get out of it.
My favorite song in the world!
Well that and Can't Find My Way Home
My favorite song ever!
@@debravilla3248 Hello Debra, how are things going with you?
@@suepleasantriggins2172 Hello Sue, I hope you're doing okay?
Steve Winwood could keep his own with Eric-Slowhand, on guitar. He’s actually a very underrated guitarist and musician! Miss those days....
Very underrated,
They actually played together. 🎼🎵🎶
Agreed
No he's not.
Try to keep away from tired old cliches.
Avoid them like the plague...
@@samsonwilkinson8090
No cliche, I’ve seen him play with Clapton and he’s a lot better than most people realize!
Steve Winwood is so good, he’s unrateable! Saw him perform at the recent coronation-still has the chops. Folks, we are so blessed he’s still with us! ❤😇🎶 0:00
Music like this will always make us smile and feel like there is hope for human kind.
Wow, I have never seen this before, I recognize that empty glare in his eyes,almost half Alive, half dead stare, the LSD didn't hamper is guitar playing ability, Jeez, didn't miss a note, I never knew he was this good, blown me away,A truely great band that could have been as big as the stones the Beatles if they stuck with it.gonna have to try and get This on DVD.
I seen traffic in concert way back then they were fantastic on stage and yes I was tripping on acid when I went to see them oh, what a night!!!!
There is no one playing “true” music anymore. I don’t understand “music” today. Where are the guitarists, bass players, drummers, keyboardists, percussionists...as in the “days of old”? My old!!! 60s-early 90s.
Wondering the same thing.Now,nobody KNOWS music anymore.It is just machines being operated by a computer geek or something now
Then ,it was people who went to school to learn to be musicians,or learned at home from family..Not anymore,sadly.
Steve has surpassed the years! Legendary musician.
i just ordered the mr. fantasy album on vinyl just because of that one fucking song.. usually don't listen that much to traffic but this is sooooo fucking good.
+jeremy sauter you need to buy "Welcome to the Canteen" it is a live album. It isn't technically a traffic album but has all the members play on it. Anyways there is a very good live version of Dear Mr. Fantasy on the album
***** i gave it a listen and you're absolutely right :) thanks man!!!
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I had everything they and he ever did. Low Spark of High Heeled boys was awesome.
@@MaryEnnismcats77756 Best driving music ever!
this performance is beyond real……….music flows free and you hope it never ends…...steve guitar is masterpiece…………..TRAFFIC are in my personal HOF...…....AAAAAAAAAAAA+++++++++++++++++
This guy is a complete genius then now and always ,,,what a unique voice ,,,,his guitar playing as no rivals in the WORLD LOL TO ALL FANS ,XX
Hello Jane, how are things going with you?
Oh boy, I could see that full moon in his eyes.
No shit!! Reminds me of those days...........
Whew! .....must be like seventeen feet high... whew! Righteous tunes!
Memories...
I remember seeing those eyes in the mirror.
Tambourine player too. On Planet Music. Zowie!
My God if I could have lived back then, and gone to Woodstock I think I could have actually been happy
If I could time travel I would spend my life witnessing these perfect sets in person. I could grow old bouncing around all the great moments and not waste time in the shitty ones.
Saw Steve 4 years ago...WOW, time hasn't hurt him. Floored us all and I couldn't even sit through but 3 songs of Steely Dan. I kept saying how in the world could someone go on after that. BEST SHOE EVER!
Hello JoAnn, how are things going with you?
Best shoe, indeed!
One of my favorite bands & song. Even stoned or tripping balls they still played great, love their sound!
Look at his pupils...he was hallucinating and still playing fabulously and flawlessly. Incredible.
Possum in headlights!
He was one with the music
Trippin balls Steve Winwood was.
Damed I Love this Song!! It was just Right for Marvel to Use this Song!! !6 min Long !! WoW!! Cool Song!! Just Jamming Bad A?? To make my Day!! Had a Bad Day the Other Day!! Now Listening to Music always Calms me Down!!Rock N Roll and all that JAZZ!!
Bad Ass Song!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you! You are so kind!!!
Dude on the tambourine is on another planet!
Marcus Gilmore galaxy
Steve Winwood is the man what an amazing guitarest.
Lewis Floyd Henry he nevet gets any recognition! I saw him at Fillmore East in NYC, years ago... w/ "Traffic".....John Barleycorn.....etc.... great artist!!!
The tambourine is the backbone of the whole thing.
60's and 70's. We had best music in the history of the world- from what I can remember.
Amazing talent and amazing vocalist.