Drummer reacts to "Dear Mr. Fantasy" by Traffic
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My favorite Traffic song ever is "Can't Find My Way Home"...I can relate... deeply!!
Blind Faith
That's Blind Faith, Edmundhenry.
Right vocalist, Wrong band
That song is from Blind Faith, featuring Clapton, Winwood, Ginger Baker, and Ric Grech.
That song was Blind Faith. Eric Clapton, etc Stevie Winwood was the only one from Traffic. It’s not a Traffic song
Lead guitar and vocal BOTH by Steve Winwood. One of the great talents of the era.
Seems some folks don't care for "Low Spark" but a generation of stoned rockers lost their jazz virginity in that track.
I love that song and I don't even like jazz.
Steve Winwood was the lead vocalist on 'Dear Mr. Fantasy"
Thats Steve Winwood singing. In the group Blind Faith, he teams up with Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker (drums). They were amazing. They did one album, and some amazing lilve videos
You need to listen to "Low Spark of The High Heel Boys ' about 10 times. My favorite song.
YES! I cannot accept that anyone would not dig
High Heeled Boys!!
Lee, the lead vocalist on this track is Steve Winwood, not Jim Capaldi, who did sing leads on other Traffic tunes. My personal fave in the band was Dave Mason, who left the band to go solo. Check out Only You Know and I Know, probably his signature Traffic tune. Thanks for the engaging review. You never fail to please.
Only you know and I know is Dave Mason solo But Delaney and Bonnie had a hit with it.
"Forty Thousand Headmen" is one you might like.
The lyrics are fun.
Steve Winwood had his first professional gig aged 14 in his brother's jazz band, playing piano in a pub with his back to the audience so they didn't see how young he was! From there he and his brother joined the Spencer Davis Group, still only 15, and had huge success. Catch them live, particularly his version of Georgia. Then he formed Traffic, which was a mix of pop, psychedelia, rock and jazz. From there he joined Blind Faith, then he went solo. One of the greatest voices ever, a songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, he's sold over 50 million records. Try also the psychedelic Paper Sun and the stunning ballad No Face, No Name, No Number.
I'd forgotten how much I like his voice on this and also that the drums went so nuts later in the song. Really thoughtful comments at the end, appreciate it.
Glad you enjoyed it my friend. I really enjoyed this one too. Sounds like a song stuck in time.
@@L33ReactsHa, yes. And now it's stuck in my head.
Traffic is a really great band. Not particulary "famous" or "popular", but with a core following and highly respected by other musicians. Traffic was highly influenced by traditional and historical musical forms, with influences like medieval, folk, blues, country. As a big fan of Jethro Tull, I then became a big fan of Traffic, both being a kind of "historical-prog". For their "medieval" accustic sound, listen to the great song "John Barleycorn Must Die", it's strange and mysterious, haunting, somehow both modern and ancient.
I love the John Barleycorn album and know why any reactors haven't found it yet. I personally think it's the best Traffic album.
Steve Winwood was only 19 when this was released. He is one of the most talented “artist” of our generation!! I was very young when this came out, but became a huge fan of Steve, Traffic, and Blind Faith in my teens.
Steve started with Blind Faith at the age of 15!!
I have seen Steve play several times live and have tickets for this Summer as well as tickets to see Dave Mason on his current tour.
Another great reaction Lee!
PS: you might give “Low Spark” a watch on a live performance, I think it will grow on you!!
He was with Spencer Davis Group at 15. Blind Faith came after Traffic
A very young Stevie Winwood from the late 60s. Dude was flat out one of the best singer/songwriters, and musicians in Rock history. His voice was soulful, and he played about 30 different instruments, and played them at an expert level.
Remember the voice in this song. It's pretty unique, and from this day forward you'll instantly recognize this unique voice again, and you'll say "Hey, it's Steve Winwood!".
His album "Arc of a Diver" is one of my favorites.
Steve Winwood is a legend.
“Follow the Winwood!” His are the majestic vocals wherever you find him. Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind Faith, and solo.
Traffic was my first concert I saw. I was 14 years old in 1974 and I was blown away at the show. Great band, loved your reaction. ✌️♥️🎶
Empty Pages is a great song worth checking out.
My favorite Traffic song!!! I love anything Steve Winwood does, he's a legend. Obviously the whole band is incredible, they're in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.
The live version of this with Jerry Garcia on backup guitar is killer.
Steve Winwood. Such a talented performer and songwriter. He and Eric Clapton were both in BLIND FAITH for a short time.
One of the best concerts on video I recommend watching is a live concert performed in 2008 and released in 2009 featuring Eric and Steve on stage together playing Blind Faith songs as well as their own solo hits plus more. I've watched it uncounted times. Search youtube for "Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood - Live from Madison Square Garden (2009)" to see it yourself.
Stevie Winwood guitar, keyboards, vocals
Dave Mason is the guitarist on this version of Traffic
@@billbitterman9487 Dave does the early solo then Steve does the later, longer one.
Ned from Spain here to say you picked a classic but these guys get better with each LP. From spacey psych and acid to jazz and spooky folk music. Singer and leader Steve Winwood started as a 15 year old prodigy with Spencer Davis Group and could play numerous instruments. The late drummer Jim Capaldi was a superb unique player and wrote and sang too. Guitarist / singer Dave Mason was in and out the group and wrote some of their hits. Chris Wood on sax and flute added a jazzy flavor to their sound. You're gonna dig this.
a grateful dead staple... cool that steve winwood later played with the dead very late in jerry's life. what a magical experience that must have been for both of them.
Love Steve Winwood. Worth diving into.
#stevewinwood
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You get your whole life to write and record the first album... a year to produce a follow-up. The GOAT Winwood on lead vocals and guitar on this, though he's better known as a keyboard player. Winwood played with and sang for the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind Faith and as a solo artist. Still performing.
Never heard a bad version. Looking forward to a good listen and watching Lee's face light up!
Check out "Had To Cry Today" from Blind Faith. Clapton & Winwood on harmony guitars. Btw that was Steve Winwood on guitar.
In 84' I was 16 years old and my first garage band was murdering this song daily, but we had a blast doing it and I just knew that any day I would be a rock star. Fast forward to today and I've been working for the railroads for the past 33 years, but we've tightened up the band. We play the local bars on the weekends. What we do not have on a set list is this. It's time for the boy's and girl (my wife handles the lead vocals) to learn a new song
My recently dead wife when she was 18-20 lived in Marlow England. She got to know the drummer of this band quite well. He was the town drunk and she a NATO brat slinging suds. Capaldi’s shine was seriously fading between 86-88 & Winwood was riding high.
She would tell me of tales when his Brazilian wife would come into the pub and berate for being useless.
During the “stroke era” 1/8/23 - 7/29/23 I would play Capaldi’s performance at the R&R hall of fame induction. And she giggle & then tell me a story in Omaha, Motley Crue & an unreasonably attractive 16 year old girl. Dimepieces are rare.
One of the most eclectic groups of the time. Nobody else quite like Traffic. Second album (TRAFFIC) is an absolute classic. Best song on that album: "40,000 Headmen."
My faves from this era are Paper Sun and Coloured Rain a fine Example of "Acid Rock"
You’re going to give Traffic “another shot “ wow!! I’m sure the band will appreciate that!
Yeah, and I'm sure the person who runs this channel appreciates your very insightful comment 👍
A favorie of mine for years. Steve has a great voice - so mesmerizing! Just lean back, relax & let your soul free.
Actually, it is Steve Winwood on lead guitar as well as vocals here.
I ran through most of the comments and was surprised to see no mention of “Hole in my Shoe” which I found to be one of the coolest psychedelic numbers on the Top 40 as a young teen! That and “Itchycoo Park” by Small Faces fed my love for psychedelia growing up! Lee,I highly recommend “Hole in my Shoe” by Traffic…you won’t be disappointed!
one of the greatest bands ever
Dave Mason on bass, Steve Winwood on guitar
Steve Winwood is a massive talent. He's been in a few bands and had a solo career too! Jim Capaldi was a phenominal drummer
Steve Winwood’s
singing is unsurpassed.
Great song by a great band! First time I ever heard Steve Winwood was mid-60s with The Spencer Davis Group. They played Keep On Running. Loved it! In fact, I thought Steve was a black guy, then I saw a pic of him, then I was like, “what!” The guy just had so much soul in his voice! Next, check out Empty Pages by Traffic! ✌️
This is the song that opened "Avengers: Endgame." That may be why it sounds familiar.
Most of traffic's songs are a slow burn. Doesn't work for everyone, but if you are one of those that it works for they are spellbinding!
Traffic! Wow! Had almost forgotten all about them but they where really good. Jim Capaldi was quite a big name at the time and so was Steve Winwood of course.
I'm sure you were told Winwood was in Blind Faith & Spencer Davis Group. And Dave Mason, omg. So much history. Traffic also recorded at MUSCLE SHOALS. And if you don't know that story, watch the excellent DOC to get you deeeep context.
The live album Welcome to the Canteen is full of great songs.
I was going to suggest that album!
It was recorded at a benefit concert for a British "underground" magazine called "Oz" that was brought up on an obscenity charge.
I don’t know why what you were reading said capaldi was vocals because Steve Windwood was their vocalist.
Lee, on a previous vid you mentioned All Along the Watchtower (Hendrix). Now we do Traffic. Traffic guitarist, Dave Mason, played 12 string acoustic guitar in the Hendrix sessions for Watchtower. Small world. Always loved Traffic. My last band covered this tune AND Low Spark just a few years ago. And I'm 71!!! Totally respect this channel. You're reacting to a ton of stuff from my youth and I'm really diggin' it. Peace and love to all. Gob bless us all!
A 60's song that sounds psychedelic? What a surprise!
The vocalist is Steve Winwood. The drummer Jim Capaldi wrote the lyrics though. That also might be Winwood taking the solo. He's also a pretty fare guitarist.
"Forty Thousand Headmen" is a good one.
Brilliant tune, band & reaction. Thanks.
Dave Mason was their guitarist except on this song which featured Steve Winwood not only on vocals but lead guitar
They often used this song in movies about the sixties, esp. in drug related scenes.
Stevie has been rocking it for along time.
After reading the comments I amazed that nobody suggested you listen to the entire John Barleycorn Must Die ( 1970 or 71). It’s my favorite Traffic album and I think you will love it
Dave Mason - one of the few guitarist from that era that actually was in a band with Hendrix.
More Traffic: Feelin' Alright, Empty Pages, Glad, Freedom Rider, Paper Sun.
Steve Winwood has a very distinct voice as displayed in this song.
Awesome, played this in my old band, fun song to play…I’ll be seeing Steve winwood this summer too
Mr. Dave Mason is on guitar and played with Traffic back their heyday. Caught Dave on tour w/ Marshall Tucker band. Surprised that Dave blew them away. As he played this tune that night
Even if on your own, I highly, highly recommend you watch Steve Winwood do this live at the 2007 Crossroads Festival. He's an amazing musician and vocalist. It's a bit changed from this but still fabulous music. It's a separate video but Clapton comes on stage and they do "Can't Find My Way Home" together. Two masters performing one of the most beautiful and poingnat songs in the rock lexicon.
The guitarist Dave Mason is an often overlooked artist. Lots of good music from him. Alone Together from Dave is a really excellent album
It's not just "so like psychedelic feeling" -- it IS psychedelic.
Songs I love the drums on.
Talk Talk - New Grass
Cocteau Twins - Millimillenary
Astrud Gilberto - Berimbau
Pantera - Walk
Led Zeppelin - Achilles Last Stand
Dixie Dregs - Broad Street Strut
GoGo Penguin - Parasite
Beat Farmers - Make It Last
Sweet - Set Me Free
Jeff Beck - Beck’s Bolero
Killing Joke - The Death & Resurrection Show
Chemical Brothers - Block Rockin’ Beats
Steve Winwood lead vocals and lead guitar on this particular track and Steve Winwood is an excellent keyboard player there’s not an instrument he can’t play in the early 80s he had an album called arc of the diver in which he played every instrument on the album
Steve Winwood lead singer also great guitarist and keyboardist! Solo career and also blind Faith with Eric Clapton! His earliest fame was in Spencer Davis group with his brother!
A magical masterpiece.
"I wish those drums were turned up louder." And then they were. How'd you do that? LOL
Traffic was very psychedelic band at this time. I recommend you hear their album, "John Barleycorn Must Die". Every song is interesting.
This album is an excellent Psychedelic Experience. The tracks flow into each other and there's a playful, very '67, feel to the production. Dave Mason didn't stay with group very long but when you get around to Jimi Hendrix's cover of Dylan's 'All Along The Watchtower" that's him playing the very tasty acoustic guitar...and Brian Jones adding the perfectly timed Vibraslap to the intro.
First time I heard this song I was trippin my ass of on some good blotter acid. What a trip it was.
live version of this is awesome
Psychedelic classic!
This song is best listened to with headphones, after smoking a fattie. The same could be said for most music of this era. Jimi Hendrix really admired Winwood and features him playing organ on Voodoo Chile from the Electric Ladyland album. Also from Traffic, Dave Mason plays the acoustic intro on All along the Watchtower on the same Hendrix album.
Not every band had a George Martin in the control room to balance out the instruments (:
Trippy greatness.
This is a great band I love all music it’s great head music 🟤
Excellent choice
Hey man the vocalist is Steve Winwood.
Check out Winwood and Jerry garcias live take on this, a masterpiece!
Dave Mason also has a solo career with a lot of awesome songs. He'd be worth checking out
Good Stuff! You gotta listen to Low Spark many times to get the groove but its definitely there. LOL.
Steve's more recent music is good in its own poppy way, too. More soul than most pop. Dave Mason is awesome. His solo stuff is sweet, You Are Every Woman, Get Ahold On Love, Mystic Traveler are good listens, to name a few.
Hey, I would be very interested to see your reaction to another of Traffic's hits, which to me sounds a lot different the majority of their stuff. And it's a tongue in cheek lyrical scheme which is quite funny, but it's really well done and the music and singing are beautiful. I don't want to spoil the theme by telling you what it's about but it's just such a cool song:
John Barleycorn is Dead.
Not Jim Capaldi, Steve Wimwood on vocals. Great take!
I normally prefer original versions to covers, but Big Sugar's cover of this is much better.
Definitely wanna check out Winwood with Blind Faith. It's half Traffic and half Cream. Can't Find My Way Home, Had to Cry Today and Presence of The Lord are all fantastic
If you like this...may I suggest the group Quicksilver Messenger Service. The song Fresh Air (studio version.) I've requested this to dozens of reactors and no one has ever played it. 😢😊
Great response. If you get the chance check out the reconstituted Traffic set from Woodstock 94. Also includes some tunes from the Spencer David group
Check out "Hidden Treasure," "Can't Find My Way Home" and"Many a Mile to Freedom"
Good track, I was a bit too young when it came out and I don't remember it.
That was Steve Winwood on vocals!
This was recorded in late 1967, as the psych movement was dying down and giving way to bluesier and folkier trends in British rock and pop (Traffic were one of the first bands who undertook the cliche 'getting it together in the country' prior to recording this album). This actually worked in Traffic's favor because their attempts at Beatles-esque psyche were never that good, plus it played to Steve Winwood's strengths as a songwriter and singer. And let's face it, Steve Winwood is the main reason this band was so special.
"Alone Together" is a great album by Dave Mason.
I like this whole album, it’s one of my old favourites, although it has a variety of different kinds of songs on it. As for The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys (from a later album), well, I think it used to be popular, but somehow it didn’t seem to age well, and by now people don’t seem to like it so much. I like it enough to listen to it occasionally, but I wouldn’t call it a favourite.
Between this and Low Spark, the band lost their lead guitarist, continued as a trio for a while, split up, reformed, relocated to the US, added three new members, swapped them for the Muscle Shoals rhythm section and generally turned into something entirely different.
Love this Band…great mix of jazz and rock! One of the better fission bands out there! You didn’t like Low Spark…you’re crazy!