Steve Winwoods music is the best memory I have from my childhood. It’s embedded into my soul, especially higher love, I still get goosebumps and that song creates positivity in my blood. 🍻
Thankful am I for an interviewer who LISTENS,...who doesn't talk all over all the comments of the guest. I so appreciate this!! Winwood is one fabulous artist, and thanks to this show I know more than I ever have. Great stuff! Again, thank you.
I regard Steve as one who never `SOLD OUT'. The time period of the 80's was as if an old hero who was tried and true returned from the battlefield bearing gifts from abroad!
I don't understand how some people become famous and household names & outhers who are just as good or better never find fame & fortune he's just a good as anyone I've seen or heard but a lot of people have never heard of him .
How much do we love this guy? Can't put it into words. This interview gives an insight into his background. Even if he does not, his music will live forever. What a good guy. A good human being to look up to, and listen to, even if you don't understand music.
Mr.Winwood is the essence of Soul Music.. You can feel the Emotions of the lyrics with every note.May he be always blessed with happiness,health,success,and love.
Boy, I sure blew it when I could have so easily gone to see Steve Winwood at a downtown Minneapolis bar about 12 years ago. I had just arrived and wasn't adjusted. I just love ❤️ Steve Winwood. Rock on, Steve. Rock on....
Wow, it's well over 50 years since I first heard "I'm a Man" and now I get to hear an interview with Steve Winwood. He comes across as a straight-ahead no-nonsense musician, convincing in his observations, yet when I hear his music there's a whole other dimension. Feeling and artistry with total conviction.
Clapton once said Steve was famous in London before anyone ever heard him. Word of mouth spread that there was a kid in Birmingham who sang just like Ray Charles.
What a great interveiw. I didn't know anything about Steve Windwood until now. I love how Steve Jones shows respect to all artists no matter what type of music they play.
Steve Winwood in my opinion is the most talented musician I've ever seen. He's been cranking out top hits since 1967, and his latest album at 69 years old is absolutely epic.
Steve Winwood. I find you to be the most amazing musician. Almost got to see you this summer in Atlanta, even had tickets. Alas, Corona had something to say about that opportunity. You are wonderful! I love you!!!
Nice interview from another of the myriad men of that name. :-) I've been a Winwood fan since I was 14 or 15. First time I remember hearing him was the song "Strong Love" on the radio - unforgettable voice. Keep on Running was the first single I bought. I soon became a wee bit jealous though because my first two girlfriends were both besotted with him. That soon gave way not so much to envy as to amazement at his multiple gifts. Thank you for all the great music, Steve W.
i was in Manny's Music Store in Manhattan,New York... looking at Guitar EFX and i looked to my Left and Steve Winwood was standing next to me....checking out Distortion Boxes for his Show that night ....Low Spark Traffic Show.....Yeah He Looked Great....
I didn't hear about Steve Winwood until in the 80's didn't know he's been around in the 60's until my oldest brother told me he got me to listens to his songs I was so mind blowing glad he got me to listens to his music I still listens to his music like always say he is a good guy I really just loved the guy ..
The straightest songwriter, band keeper, and universalist in the development of the Rock scene around 1970 and his band Trafikk imported Jazz, Folk music, not only Rock and Roll and Blues. A true master and better now than then
They used to drop 'I'm A Man' on the dance floor in Manchester club South in the 90's, the place would explode! great great menacing dance floor grooving song, Traffic were also brill. Good interview.
I remember listening to Traffic in the late 70s alongside the Sex Pistols and the Clash. It was a strange time. I was watching footage of an early Pistols gig recently and noticed that most of the audience had shoulder length hair. Interesting times.
Love "Big girls walk away", classic track from his Talking back to the night classic album! And you can hear every bit of Ray charles's style of singing in Steve's voice in Steve's early years and ive never heard anybody that could immuliate Ray's voice as good as Steve, incredible! Perfect example is the track "Pearly queen" from the 1st album of Traffic ive ever heard which the self titled one. Powerful and classic performance of Ray's own vocal style by Steve on "Pearly queen"!!! And always interesting to hear how he was influenced by Ray as he mentioned in this interview. Steve's contribution to the music world has been nothing short of being simply amazing!!!!
Great singer and songwriter. Check out the live versions of Higher Love from the last couple of years. He nails the high notes and the song is in the original key. Winwood is a legend.
I like learning more about Steve. Big fan from the very beginning, covering his songs in my teen band years starting with Spencer Davis group. Really fun songs to pay and crowd pleasers.
winwood's a wicked guitarist as well.not flashy lead guitar ish way of presentation.much more riffy,rhythmic lead guitar ish way of presentation.his stuff on traffic's legendary yet overlooked as a band.
"Skiffle is bluegrass played badly by English youth". Spot on observation. Great interview. SW one of the great musicians and singers (imho, of course).
Never really known much about steve winwood. been mostly into metal and heavy shit since i was a teenager in the 80s and i still think hes the most talented and well rounded rock musician ive ever heard.
Apparently though , Rundgren and the singer of XTC didn’t get along at all and butted heads making records together. I don’t think Rundgren liked his voice
Man I love this! To hear him talk about Traffic being a "niche" band vs his popularity rising in the 80's and people accusing him of selling out, well all I can say is give another listen to Higher Love and you'll hear that it's just pure soul. He said that he's essentially living off of Traffic and boy did he earn it. He has given us so much amazing music, his vocals and piano are among the best of progressive rock, and John Barleycorn Must Die never fails to give me chills with its gorgeous harmonies. Musical genius and down to earth man, that is a true legend.
Can't believe he asked Steve who did the majority of the singing in the Spencer Davies group,if he did any research or even listened to a few of their songs,he would have known who did their singing.
I don't think I've ever heard him do a single thing that wasn't excellent. Most of it great. Truly an artist beyond reproach. No ego, just joy and gift. Has played with everyone and they all love him. Santana calls him "the annointed".
I saw with Traffic in 70' Wood, Capaldi, Winwood. It was a great concert, of thousands during that era, one of the top five. Winwood, the lone survivor. Along with Levon Helm, the great white singers of that era. Capaldi was under rated. That I know more about Winwood's vocal work than a professional radio man must mean he made a name somewhere else. Never heard of him.
I don't believe they have ever collaborated. John Paul Jones has worked with Peter Gabriel. Steve has quite an illustrious career as a sideman but working with Pete sadly has not occurred. I wish it was true. 2 huge prog rock Legends
He’s always like that! He has great conversations, but he reminds me of Larry King back in the day who made a point of never doing research on his guests and always made clueless comments 😂. That, and this, is always refreshing.
Reading the comments makes me chuckle a little... One of Mr Winwood's younger cousins is a friend of mine... he never gets how big a deal Steve is. When I see him, he'll say things like, "have you heard of Jeff Lynne? He was on my Dad's barge this afternoon."
Well I saw him open for Tom Petty and they didn't even let him have a sound check, therefore, he had all kinds of problems. Sorry I love Tom, But Steve is the bigger star. Made me sad to see him so overlooked.
I was there in 1966 and met Spenser at a nerby pub having a beer in intermission and got his othograp and he was interweued by a jorunalist asking where is Stevie and Spenser said "he's not old enough to join us for a beer here"
You really can't find a more talented pop/rock artist then Steve Winwood. Vocals, keys/organ, guitar, composing..This was time well spent!
1 of the Greats 💥 🥂
Jeff Lynne is on par with him
McCartney......Done!!!
@@joer2513 Michael McDonald is cut from the same cloth
@@davidillingsworth3300Sting and Peter Gabriel definitely part of that cloth for sure💪🏾
Steve Winwoods music is the best memory I have from my childhood. It’s embedded into my soul, especially higher love, I still get goosebumps and that song creates positivity in my blood. 🍻
Thankful am I for an interviewer who LISTENS,...who doesn't talk all over all the comments of the guest. I so appreciate this!! Winwood is one fabulous artist, and thanks to this show I know more than I ever have. Great stuff! Again, thank you.
I regard Steve as one who never `SOLD OUT'.
The time period of the 80's was as if an old hero who was tried and true returned from the battlefield bearing gifts from abroad!
Jonesy listens more than he talks. We all like that! 🙂
Absolutely. When he does talk he asked insightful questions. He is in the moment. He plays great tracks on the radio in between interviews also.
Steve Winwood is a legend..
I don't understand how some people become famous and household names & outhers who are just as good or better never find fame & fortune he's just a good as anyone I've seen or heard but a lot of people have never heard of him .
Steve Winwood is the best. Great singer, great musician
Fantastic guy. What a legacy
clifford adams 💯% agree 🎯
I remember I was in the Beatles with James Lemon and Sean McCarthy. We did a few gigs with the Spender Davies Band, with Ray Davies and Steve Windon.
How much do we love this guy? Can't put it into words. This interview gives an insight into his background. Even if he does not, his music will live forever. What a good guy. A good human being to look up to, and listen to, even if you don't understand music.
He's the same boy he used to be......dant
This is great
Winwood is rightly a legend. But I want to say, this is how to do an interview. The connection, the laughter, the trust is beautiful to watch.
I love Steve Winwood. Can’t wait to hear the new music!
Mr.Winwood is the essence of Soul Music.. You can feel the Emotions of the lyrics with every note.May he be always blessed with happiness,health,success,and love.
Looks great for someone born in 1948! Steve Winwood=Legend!!
Endo Cannabinoid aging gracefully
Boy, I sure blew it when I could have so easily gone to see Steve Winwood at a downtown Minneapolis bar about 12 years ago. I had just arrived and wasn't adjusted. I just love ❤️ Steve Winwood. Rock on, Steve. Rock on....
Steve Winwood is such an enjoyable personality and musical Talent. Thank you so much for sharing and God bless from Patrick
Wow, it's well over 50 years since I first heard "I'm a Man" and now I get to hear an interview with Steve Winwood. He comes across as a straight-ahead no-nonsense musician, convincing in his observations, yet when I hear his music there's a whole other dimension. Feeling and artistry with total conviction.
Clapton once said Steve was famous in London before anyone ever heard him. Word of mouth spread that there was a kid in Birmingham who sang just like Ray Charles.
He wrote "I'm a Man" at 16!!!!!
Talking about one hit wonder, Steve Winwood is just the opposite.
@@lamper2 Aaah.. NO. It's The REAL/ORIGINAL Version. (Of that Arrangement) Of Course Muddy sang... I'm a .... "Manish Boy". Different Song.
In my humble opinion, Traffic is the best psychedelic rock band. I love them.
What a great interveiw. I didn't know anything about Steve Windwood until now. I love how Steve Jones shows respect to all artists no matter what type of music they play.
Steve Winwood in my opinion is the most talented musician I've ever seen. He's been cranking out top hits since 1967, and his latest album at 69 years old is absolutely epic.
You can see Steve Winwood gradually relaxes as he realises Steve Jones is a really good guy.
Steve winwood is such a great singer. I love his music
Maybe the greatest musician of the 20th Century. And such a beautiful human being!
Bless him Steve Winwood, glad to see he's still on and about
Steve Winwood. I find you to be the most amazing musician. Almost got to see you this summer in Atlanta, even had tickets. Alas, Corona had something to say about that opportunity. You are wonderful! I love you!!!
Apart from being an absolute legendary singer/songwriter/musician, he's incredibly humble and down to earth too x
Steve Winwood is an amazing musician. Obviously looks after himself. Was in the charts in 1965 and still sounding good today
Nice interview from another of the myriad men of that name. :-) I've been a Winwood fan since I was 14 or 15. First time I remember hearing him was the song "Strong Love" on the radio - unforgettable voice. Keep on Running was the first single I bought. I soon became a wee bit jealous though because my first two girlfriends were both besotted with him. That soon gave way not so much to envy as to amazement at his multiple gifts. Thank you for all the great music, Steve W.
BLIND FAITH! That band and that album are in the top 5 rock/blues efforts EVER.Period! Absolutely a masterpiece.
This was a nice viewing experience !
i was in Manny's Music Store in Manhattan,New York... looking at Guitar EFX and i looked to my Left and Steve Winwood was standing next to me....checking out Distortion Boxes for his Show that night ....Low Spark Traffic Show.....Yeah He Looked Great....
Arc of a Diver. What a masterpiece. Genious.
Well done Jonesy. You allowed a very talented guest to talk about an incredibly interesting life.
Thanks Steve for great music loved Low Spark of High Heel Boys Great Memories
I didn't hear about Steve Winwood until in the 80's didn't know he's been around in the 60's until my oldest brother told me he got me to listens to his songs I was so mind blowing glad he got me to listens to his music I still listens to his music like always say he is a good guy I really just loved the guy ..
Wow! Steve rarely talks that much. My compliments on making him feel at ease.
STEVE JONES IS NOW SPEAKING TO A GENIUS.....
The straightest songwriter, band keeper, and universalist in the development of the Rock scene around 1970 and his band Trafikk imported Jazz, Folk music, not only Rock and Roll and Blues. A true master and better now than then
They used to drop 'I'm A Man' on the dance floor in Manchester club South in the 90's, the place would explode! great great menacing dance floor grooving song, Traffic were also brill. Good interview.
I remember listening to Traffic in the late 70s alongside the Sex Pistols and the Clash. It was a strange time. I was watching footage of an early Pistols gig recently and noticed that most of the audience had shoulder length hair. Interesting times.
I love Steve Winwood! Didn't know about Jones's Jukebox, so I had to look him up.I like him too!
Fabulous musician on all instruments and incredible vocals..timeless music 🎶
That live record is boss. I bought it.
Love "Big girls walk away", classic track from his Talking back to the night classic album! And you can hear every bit of Ray charles's style of singing in Steve's voice in Steve's early years and ive never heard anybody that could immuliate Ray's voice as good as Steve, incredible! Perfect example is the track "Pearly queen" from the 1st album of Traffic ive ever heard which the self titled one. Powerful and classic performance of Ray's own vocal style by Steve on "Pearly queen"!!! And always interesting to hear how he was influenced by Ray as he mentioned in this interview. Steve's contribution to the music world has been nothing short of being simply amazing!!!!
Great singer and songwriter. Check out the live versions of Higher Love from the last couple of years. He nails the high notes and the song is in the original key. Winwood is a legend.
One of my main influences as a musician.
Traffic; Blind Faith....Steve Winwood underrated rock icon !
Legend
I like learning more about Steve. Big fan from the very beginning, covering his songs in my teen band years starting with Spencer Davis group. Really fun songs to pay and crowd pleasers.
I saw Traffic in the late sixties , the first band to open was Mountain , great show.
winwood's a wicked guitarist as well.not flashy lead guitar ish way of presentation.much more riffy,rhythmic lead guitar ish way of presentation.his stuff on traffic's legendary yet overlooked as a band.
True
Steve is so unassuming quite and polite not what a lot of rock legends look or act like, top bloke in my opinion.
You have that nailed.
We looked it up, you had just turned 18 in May of 1966.
(The year I was born).
In fact, the last week in May.
Im on the cusp of Taurus/Gemini.
"Skiffle is bluegrass played badly by English youth". Spot on observation. Great interview. SW one of the great musicians and singers (imho, of course).
white boy blues,,
These marvellous geezers, speaking the same language. Quality. 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
22:00 Pause in the conversation...Jones says "Tell us something else then." LOL!! That's what makes Jonesy's Jukebox, Jonesy's Jukebox!
Never really known much about steve winwood. been mostly into metal and heavy shit since i was a teenager in the 80s and i still think hes the most talented and well rounded rock musician ive ever heard.
Just an incredible musician!! Always wanted to see him work with Todd rundgren in the studio. One of Todd's favorite musician as well.
hmmm interesting pairing both are prog rock oriented. Todd gets on well with Brits ask XTC. Both were very keen to new wave and revamped their sound.
Apparently though , Rundgren and the singer of XTC didn’t get along at all and butted heads making records together. I don’t think Rundgren liked his voice
Man I love this! To hear him talk about Traffic being a "niche" band vs his popularity rising in the 80's and people accusing him of selling out, well all I can say is give another listen to Higher Love and you'll hear that it's just pure soul. He said that he's essentially living off of Traffic and boy did he earn it. He has given us so much amazing music, his vocals and piano are among the best of progressive rock, and John Barleycorn Must Die never fails to give me chills with its gorgeous harmonies. Musical genius and down to earth man, that is a true legend.
Hello Erin,
How’re you doing?
Thanks for your love, support and for being an amazing fan! ❤️
It's nice meeting you here
I simply love how he spoke of his dad!!!
And furthermore, his humbleness and politeness precedes him.
finally someone who matters
Love these guys. Both of them. Top chaps.
Again , Thank you.....
Such a nice and talented man .
This is so great!
Can't believe he asked Steve who did the majority of the singing in the Spencer Davies group,if he did any research or even listened to a few of their songs,he would have known who did their singing.
Steve you’re priceless
Which one??
I Love ya Steve!!!!!!!!!!
Wishing we’d gotten the music too but this is a gem all in of itself 💙ty
My bday is 9/8 btw J 😎Virgo ppl
Holy shit...what an amazing interview. This conversation/interview is music history. AWESOME!!!!
I'm not too surprised to hear about the "30s and 40s dance tunes" background when I listen to his music. I can hear hints of it's influence in there.
Hole in my shoe, walking home one night singing this in my head aged 7 thinking this song is about me, my shoe leaking water, stuck with me for ever,
Winwood is one of the few rock dudes left who was never a huge douchebag. Actually, I can't name another one.
I can, Michael McDonald, fellow legend and a nice guy.
@@davidillingsworth3300 You're right. He doesn't seem douchey. Good point
Huey Lewis always seemed alright.
Geddy and Alex from Rush, Steve Hackett come to mind as non dbags
@@pumpkinking5174 Definitely not Geddy and Alex. They are deep beneath the leathery wing of the creepy music industry.
Hope to see Winwood once all this COVID clears up
Two legends, thank you Steve! 💀🔥❤️
Not only you peter g. But also this interview with s.w. Is Fantastic.
The 1972 live Traffic concert at Santa Monica is fantastic.
I can’t think of anyone who is as good a singer and guitarist and keyboard player as Steve Winwood. Many are 2/3 but he’s 3/3
great interview
This is amazing
Top blokes!
Magical voice
Excellent!
Spencer Davis group....I'm a Man. Traffic....Low spark of high-heeled boys. That's why this guy is great. Go listen.
I don't think I've ever heard him do a single thing that wasn't excellent. Most of it great. Truly an artist beyond reproach. No ego, just joy and gift. Has played with everyone and they all love him. Santana calls him "the annointed".
Blind Faith, Can't find my way home
steve winwood with jimmi hendrix was great.
And in blind faith.
Did he play on Electric Ladyland?
I saw with Traffic in 70' Wood, Capaldi, Winwood. It was a great concert, of thousands during that era, one of the top five. Winwood, the lone survivor. Along with Levon Helm, the great white singers of that era. Capaldi was under rated. That I know more about Winwood's vocal work than a professional radio man must mean he made a name somewhere else. Never heard of him.
I've always wanted to hear Windwood and Petter Gabriel do a record
Steve's played on a fair few Gabriel songs I believe?
I don't believe they have ever collaborated. John Paul Jones has worked with Peter Gabriel. Steve has quite an illustrious career as a sideman but working with Pete sadly has not occurred. I wish it was true. 2 huge prog rock Legends
Good questions, Jonesy!
Come on Jonesy! "You didn't sing in the Spencer Davis Group did you?" Haha!
....unbelievable. Poor Steve...to have to correct him. At least do your homework. Basic questions...answered with such grace.
At one time Jonesy refers to Spencer David! 🤣
He’s always like that! He has great conversations, but he reminds me of Larry King back in the day who made a point of never doing research on his guests and always made clueless comments 😂. That, and this, is always refreshing.
two british legends!
The two Steves...top blokes.
Reading the comments makes me chuckle a little... One of Mr Winwood's younger cousins is a friend of mine... he never gets how big a deal Steve is. When I see him, he'll say things like, "have you heard of Jeff Lynne? He was on my Dad's barge this afternoon."
Saw Traffic back in the 70's . Winwood is an amazing musician
I’m guessing he’s referring to his solo career when he says he never released a live album. He’s done it with Traffic and Ginger Baker’s Air Force.
Steve Winwood
...a proper jazz rock geezer!!
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Brummie legend. Nice one Jonesy!
i would love to hear this guy interview jimmy page
The true mr fantasy
This guy is an under rated genius
He's not underrated by his fellow musicians!
Well I saw him open for Tom Petty and they didn't even let him have a sound check, therefore, he had all kinds of problems. Sorry I love Tom, But Steve is the bigger star. Made me sad to see him so overlooked.
I was there in 1966 and met Spenser at a nerby pub having a beer in intermission and got his othograp and he was interweued by a jorunalist asking where is Stevie and Spenser said "he's not old enough to join us for a beer here"
Jesus boyo, you get an A for effort but the spelling's a bit dodgy.
The Ray Charles of this generation.
Dr mr Winwood play us a toon
Make it snappy