Eric clapton said that winwood was possibly the most talented and unappreciated musicians of our time and that he was blessed having shared the stage with him. THATS SOME COMPLIMENT
He and Jack Bruce are the most Underrated all time. Jack Bruce wrote all those Cream songs on a Stool in his Apartment in London on an Upright Bass. Monster Voice.
He's been doing it all since the Spencer Davis Group days when he was the ripe old age of 15 or so. I think he's my age, 75, with a very distinguished musical following. He music is part of the soundtrack to my life.
Couldn't agree with you more, been a BRUMMIE, myself he's a humble man, and never looks for recognition, respected by all true musicians and possibly the most talented out of the bunch, JACK BRUCE, CLAPTON, GINGER BAKER, JEFF BECK, as the man was a fantastic piano player. ONLY MY OWN OPINION, 👍👍👍
you're right man...have you seen him in front of the fireplace doing can't find my way home acoustic? there you can also just see the pure talent. I did however notice he tuned his guitar a full step down for that 'cause maybe his voice is a tiny bit lower 'cause of aging vocal chords or something...
He’s the guy Hendrix said could hang with him. A true prodigy. Think of how old he was when he fronted for The Spencer Davis Group. Truly under rated musician and vocalist.
Steve Winwood is a rare kind of musician, in a class like very very few. Talented, with a gifted voice and very versatile at different instruments, and most importantly a big soul very low in ego. one of the greatest ever in the world of rock.
You have no idea whether or not some of those musicians on that stage got their start because of a diversity program for minority youth. There's not a thing wrong with manufacturing fairness and equality and equity in a society that is not meant to be a jungle, but instead a decent place to live and work, for all.
I'm 54 and I have to listen to this at least once a week. My old gaffer Michael judge R.I.P. said that he used to go and see him in Birmingham back in the 60s. And that his blues voice stood out a mile 👍👍👍
Steve Winwood has the ability to transport you to places within yourself. He paints a picture for your soul to follow and feel good. I have always loved Steve Winwood's music. It takes me back to a better time, more simple and innocent. Rock On Steve!
Well put Mr Davison ,I couldn’t agree more,your comments really hit home with me, and something that I commented on before I never realized what a great guitarist Steve is until I seen this video🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
I'm 68 yrs old, so I started with SW when I was about 9 yrs old (he's only 6 yrs older than me) in the Spence Davis Group, then as a teenager it was Traffic and Blind Faith. I got back to SW in the '80s with Arc of a Diver and Back in the High Life. I keep coming back to Steve Winwood, on e of the best muscians of all time.
dont want to trash talk todays music... the thing is nowadays no musician is able to bring me to tears like this, uncontrollable tears of all the emotions that i feel at the same time listening to this music
Agreed 100%!!! I’ve watched it so many times I lost count now. I first heard this song at the beginning of Avengers Endgame and I’ve been watching this over and over again since then.
Folks, this is music history, original artistry, from the most golden era in creative modern music. Cool that it’s being recreated by the original artists. Winwood plays every instrument like a master. And there’s the voice....
One of the most recognizable voices in R&R. What blew me away was how accomplished he is on guitar. I knew he was a superb keyboardist; had no idea he shredded on guitar. Just blown away.
He’s definitely not underrated. If he was, he wouldn’t be invited to be play such shows, he’s performed a lot with Eric Clapton, Tom Petty invited him to play a couple of songs with him. Traffic are in the rock and roll hall of fame. He’s sold millions of records over the world
A simple lyric, but Winwood's voice, still as astounding as 40 years ago, takes it to an immortal place. There's just never been a voice in rock to match this guy.
I took some of my waiters & waitresses to see Traffic at an Amphitheater in B'ham, Al. They were young. Had no idea who Traffic was. I think in 85'. They came back told everyone who didn't go that they missed the most amazing music they had ever heard. Great memories!
Cycling one day last year around where I live here in the UK, I came across these two guys leaning on a gate looking at some land chatting away. Getting closer I recognised one of them to be the one and only Stevie Winwood. Knowing he lived in this area, I guessed this must be part of his land and he was probably discussing farm business. As I passed I nodded and said, "Morning Mr Winwood, lovely land almost a fantasy" and gave a wink! He looked up but said nothing, just nodded and grinned........Made my day.
God you can see, hear and feel the Clapton influence in those licks. Goosebumps. Overused yes, maybe but no less and definitely a genius. Blind Faith, Traffic, solo. 60’s, 70’sand 80’s. Literally the soundtrack of my life. Legend...
I came to speak of SW's influence on me. ( & I've spent my life as a Concert Pianist! ) Instead, the picture you've painted is more beautiful than any words I can find! Thank You
Lord, I hate to say it but those licks ain’t Clapton they go much farther back then you think hell Clapton licks ain’t Clapton and he’ll tell u that himself. All these notes have already been played.
Not me. I have 78 on the counter and I remember Steve and Eric (Clapton) end of the sixties with Blind Faith. Famous concert in Hyde Park London with the (now) classic Can't find my way home. But agree, he still gets better. Same for Clapton.
2007 Crossroads, what a treat for guitar lovers and music lovers in general. Music we've learned to appreciate. Not the next hottest tune or band for a few yr period. Hard to dispute Winwoods talents and his playing among the greats who've mentioned him as a inspiration.
I was a driver on the HIGH liFE tour. Steve and his wife Eugenie ate crew meal with us every night. Both diners but with Steve's Brit accent and Euinie's Tenessee accent put animated conversations between the two as very amusing.
Both drummers are just rockin’ out, the bass player is is lookin’ at Steve like “ok you got it,” & the background singers are just smiling & clapping for everyone…fuckin’ love it!
Steve Winwood is een van mijn muzikanten die ik bewonder omdat ze door allerlei drugs verleidingen in het zadel zijn gebleven, nu in deze tijd hun muzikale sporen hebben verdiend vooral omdat ze van de natuur konden genieten, kortom ze hebben veel uit de 60 en 70 jaren meegemaakt, maar zijn nooit ten onder gegaan omdat hun liefde voor de natuur hem en vele andere uit deze mooie tijdsperiode toch de overhand gaf om naar het ware terug te keren namelijk de natuur. De zwakke broeders in deze jaren kwamen er niet meer uit door hun gemis en achtergrond die ik absoluut niet veroordeel.
What memories this brings back , I remember the first time I heard Steve sing this and he is as amazing to this 65 year old as he was to my 15 year old ears.
I know I'm 65 black male who thanks Stevie for music that's puts you in a grove to just sit back smoke a joint and let the music take you to another place! 10-3-21 at 3:45 pm !
Love his guitar playing. He doesn't blind you with blazing speed, but floors you with feel and tension that builds. He let's the solo breathe. Very underrated player.
That solo is something else. Not self indulgent, not too long, executed perfectly and in cohesion with the other musicians. The ending and shift into the chorus is also just so crisp and satisfying.
That is so damn beautiful! Listening to it makes me feel like I'm gonna burst! All the rock music I've listened to for the past 50 years nothing compares to this!!!
He’s so good, he’s unrateable! Loved his performance at the recent coronation-still has the chops. Folks, we are truly blessed he’s still with us! ❤😇🎶 5:38
Saw him with Traffic at Winterland in SF. I will never forget that concert, and I saw many there. It started in the dark, with random notes being played by the band. Then, somehow the notes gradually morphed into the beginning of Low Spark of High Heeled Boys. Stevie had a way of playing that was so melodic. His notes were few, but put together so beautifully. You didn’t want the song to stop! We do not see talent like that today.
Michael Guidera - I've followed Steve W. my entire adult life from age 24 to now ( just turned 77 ). All of his work is superlative, and on top of that he seems like a very nice guy. Put him and Clapton on a stage together and it's like ice cream and cake - both are delicious, but it's hard to say which is better.
You can tell how great Stevie's guitar work was by watching Eric's reaction afterwards when he whipped his guitar strap over his shoulder. I believe Stevie didnt play Dear Mr Fantasy without Eric after that.
I believe you're correct on that. Every vid after on Dr Mr fantasy included Eric. And yeah, that was a pissed off Eric whipping his guitar strap the way he did cuz the audience and band where totally engaged and loving that jam!!!
Almighty God..Thank you for this mans incredibly work. And thank you Lord for my life and that at this late hour we might understand your perfict will for those who love you, you Son and your Word. 😊😊😊❤
I think he's a great example of someone who plays "within himself" if you will. He's obviously very talented, but he seems less impressed with amazing licks and more about creating a feeling, a solo, a build of emotions and feelings and head shaking and damn! Awesome stuff.
Eric clapton said that winwood was possibly the most talented and unappreciated musicians of our time and that he was blessed having shared the stage with him. THATS SOME COMPLIMENT
I Agree
Especially coming from Clapton. He don't do that much
He and Jack Bruce are the most Underrated all time. Jack Bruce wrote all those Cream songs on a Stool in his Apartment in London on an Upright Bass. Monster Voice.
Steve Winwood may as well be the most complete singer/musician of all the rock generation...
I totally agree with you real blues voice and fantastic playing the organ and not to bad on the guitar 😅😅😅👍👍👍
So true, so true 😊
agree
He's been doing it all since the Spencer Davis Group days when he was the ripe old age of 15 or so. I think he's my age, 75, with a very distinguished musical following. He music is part of the soundtrack to my life.
I think the same...
Unsurpassable❗️❗️❗️❗️🎼😲
Personally I think Steve maybe the most underrated musician of all time he’s phenomenal
Couldn't agree with you more, been a BRUMMIE, myself he's a humble man, and never looks for recognition, respected by all true musicians and possibly the most talented out of the bunch, JACK BRUCE, CLAPTON, GINGER BAKER, JEFF BECK, as the man was a fantastic piano player. ONLY MY OWN OPINION, 👍👍👍
❤❤❤
A frickin gem 💎 !!!
Hear Hear!!!!!!!!
gifted individual
People.... you are watching a rock god... givin to us who love music!!...
SWs voice hasn't changed in 50 years. One of the best vocalists, musician, writer and performers in music.
Agreed❤
Agree!!
you're right man...have you seen him in front of the fireplace doing can't find my way home acoustic? there you can also just see the pure talent. I did however notice he tuned his guitar a full step down for that 'cause maybe his voice is a tiny bit lower 'cause of aging vocal chords or something...
well said
He's a true musical prodigy
No auto tune just pure talent
He’s the guy Hendrix said could hang with him. A true prodigy. Think of how old he was when he fronted for The Spencer Davis Group. Truly under rated musician and vocalist.
Amazing that he was only 14 years old when he was with Spencer Davis
Another good group
Him and Eric Clapton!
Without him the spencer Davis group wouldn’t be remembered
well said
Steve Winwood is a rare kind of musician, in a class like very very few. Talented, with a gifted voice and very versatile at different instruments, and most importantly a big soul very low in ego. one of the greatest ever in the world of rock.
I agree, and it's no exaggeration, by any means.
I agree totally.
Right on.
A master of his craft, that voice is one of a kind. True talent, true God given talent.
And as some guy said in some other comments, he is so fuckin cool it makes you jealous.
No pretentiousness. No ego. Just a nice guy and one of the best and most versatile musicians to come out of our generation.
Amen
Yes. Saw him perform in Birmingham, early days,
Is he a nice guy ,do ye know him personally? I don't think so,great musician, songwriter,a d brilliant singer ,let's leave it at that
Any fucking generataion.
You left out the one of the most overlooked, singer, songwriter, musician part.
Notice they didn't care about diversity & equality they simple brought the best on stage everytime!!! Glad to be a boomer!! We had it good folks 🤠
Amen....well said
You have no idea whether or not some of those musicians on that stage got their start because of a diversity program for minority youth.
There's not a thing wrong with manufacturing fairness and equality and equity in a society that is not meant to be a jungle, but instead a decent place to live and work, for all.
Is it just me? ... but this is just so perfect. Everything about it really. Its defines the art. Steve is the master👏👏👏
I have watched this a hundred times, never get sick of it; it is beyond perfect;
Same here, brother!
Indeed Sir. Indeed.
A true legend! True to himself, true to his fans! And a great musician - no fluff - only real
No ego bullshit just a real musician. With him the music comes first. Forget the hair, clothes and make-up. It's the music and that's that.!!!
I was at this gig… Best day of music I ever witnessed, hands down.
You lucky bastard! Pure jealousy on my part!
I went to Crossroads 2013, 2 day concert in NYC. Truly phenomenal music and a helluva lot of fun!!
This is in my daily playlist! I am 61, and these guys are Legends. I grew up listening to this great music. Dudes!!
I'm 54 and I have to listen to this at least once a week. My old gaffer Michael judge R.I.P. said that he used to go and see him in Birmingham back in the 60s. And that his blues voice stood out a mile 👍👍👍
I'm 71 and still rolling with the good stuff
I'm 71 and these classic reunion videos are simply the best. A ton of talent there.
Decades after we screamed and stomped for Blind Faith, Stevie's still taking our breath away with his endless talent.
So True!!!
Steve Winwood has the ability to transport you to places within yourself. He paints a picture for your soul to follow and feel good. I have always loved Steve Winwood's music. It takes me back to a better time, more simple and innocent. Rock On Steve!
What a fabulous talent
The voice..that fender Strat
And his keyboard talent
He is a true super star
I would like to hear you play and sing.
Well said...same feelign, just didn’t know how to say it myself. Thanks.
RIGHT!!!
Well put Mr Davison ,I couldn’t agree more,your comments really hit home with me, and something that I commented on before I never realized what a great guitarist Steve is until I seen this video🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Never ages - either vocally or physically - and a consummate musician and singer…
I'm 68 yrs old, so I started with SW when I was about 9 yrs old (he's only 6 yrs older than me) in the Spence Davis Group, then as a teenager it was Traffic and Blind Faith. I got back to SW in the '80s with Arc of a Diver and Back in the High Life. I keep coming back to Steve Winwood, on e of the best muscians of all time.
dont want to trash talk todays music... the thing is nowadays no musician is able to bring me to tears like this, uncontrollable tears of all the emotions that i feel at the same time listening to this music
I've watched this a number of times and I really think this is the finest performance I've ever seen. Everything and everyone was perfect.
Agreed 100%!!! I’ve watched it so many times I lost count now. I first heard this song at the beginning of Avengers Endgame and I’ve been watching this over and over again since then.
Seriously. I watch and listen to this often. Also, Can't find my way home at the same cross roads show. Superior Talent!!
perfection to the 10 power
@@mikeferguson9087hajj.
Sorry
One of the moments when you recognize greatness. All you can do is bow your head and listen in awe
Amen
Folks, this is music history, original artistry, from the most golden era in creative modern music. Cool that it’s being recreated by the original artists.
Winwood plays every instrument like a master. And there’s the voice....
Wow!!!!
Just freaking WOW!
He has a unique voice and it makes the song.
So lucky to have seen him early in his career.
Steve is so so professional but still so full of soul and love....almost makes me tear up..music is so healing when played like this
There are few songs that make the hairs stand up on the back of my neck. His voice is stunning.
@tomhall, same.
well said
Just Yup
One of the most recognizable voices in R&R. What blew me away was how accomplished he is on guitar. I knew he was a superb keyboardist; had no idea he shredded on guitar. Just blown away.
Herd this song with different artists in the past and I really like this one the best..The song picks me up when I am feeling the blues
The most under-rated British musician and songwriter of the past 5 decades. Superb wordsmith and musician.
He’s definitely not underrated. If he was, he wouldn’t be invited to be play such shows, he’s performed a lot with Eric Clapton, Tom Petty invited him to play a couple of songs with him. Traffic are in the rock and roll hall of fame. He’s sold millions of records over the world
He’s music is so beautiful, take me to another world .
Steve’s tone on that strat is absolutely amazing !!!!
Mr. Steve Winwood . He may have been born in England but he's still an American treasure !
What makes this even better is that Steve looked like an accountant on vacation.
Steve could easily fit in any generation of music! He is and will always be a real classic artist and musician!!
This proves Stevie was a super talent on all levels ! EXCELLENT !
His voice has not changed over the years...It's Still so beautiful!
A simple lyric, but Winwood's voice, still as astounding as 40 years ago, takes it to an immortal place. There's just never been a voice in rock to match this guy.
well said and oh so true
Fantastica fantasia d stive
Judy...video is dated 12 yrs ago...recorded 12 yrs ago...and no doubt it's good...but..this is a recording...12 yrs ago..
This was recorded 13 yrs ago.....
I don't know what it is but this song is just mesmerizing...it puts me straight into a trance of sorts, it feels good. ❤
I lo:e mr fantasy!
The band you can't say enough the chemistry that these guys and girls that Steve put together is phenomenal
I come back to this all the time. This is just timeless. And as a guitar player this solo just flows so beautifully..and.. I just love that strat!!
It brings tears of joy from the heart of the top at a time of uncertainty
No costumes, no make up no frills. Just a guy in a shirt with a kick ass guitar, playing kick ass music
He is great but the band the drummers the backup singers they all add something to this song lets give them all a hand!!
I'm wondering now who taught who Steve or Eric
I took some of my waiters & waitresses to see Traffic at an Amphitheater in B'ham, Al. They were young. Had no idea who Traffic was. I think in 85'. They came back told everyone who didn't go that they missed the most amazing music they had ever heard. Great memories!
@@josephsellers3844 what a wonderful thing to do for your employees 👏
Yes, but can he do a choreographed dance all song while skillfully lip synching into a headset like a lot of the pop stars do today?
Steve Windwood is a rare triple threat. Vocals, keyboards and guitar at the highest level possible!
Master songwriter too!
Plays a great mandolin as well
Next level musician .
And saxophone 🤗
Love you my homy
That is one of the best guitar solo’s ever performed. Not one superfluous note, no ridiculous shredding for effect. Oh, and throw in vocals.
Yes, it's mindblowing. Absolutely knows what it's about from beginning to end. Bravo, Steve!
And he's best known for piano and Hammond organ, never mid one of the best vocalists of his (and now) time!
Exactly! Nothing wasted or casually tossed away….True masters at work here!
100%! 👍
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Cycling one day last year around where I live here in the UK, I came across these two guys leaning on a gate looking at some land chatting away. Getting closer I recognised one of them to be the one and only Stevie Winwood. Knowing he lived in this area, I guessed this must be part of his land and he was probably discussing farm business. As I passed I nodded and said, "Morning Mr Winwood, lovely land almost a fantasy" and gave a wink! He looked up but said nothing, just nodded and grinned........Made my day.
The backup singer applauding, plus the look on her face @4.00ish, tells you just how good this is!!
Incredible musicians at the top of their game
This music is made for everyone no matter of what race!
There are songs which are made to remain immortal. Such a performance in combination with this song will always remain in your head once you heard it
Have to play this at least once a week on 11😅😅😅
I just heard it 2 days ago and replaying it now
absolutely. PS: love, 40, 000 headman as well, 'B' side as well originally.
God you can see, hear and feel the Clapton influence in those licks. Goosebumps. Overused yes, maybe but no less and definitely a genius. Blind Faith, Traffic, solo. 60’s, 70’sand 80’s. Literally the soundtrack of my life. Legend...
❤Steve Winwood is influenced by STEVE WINWOOD and heightened to nirvana like ethereal sounds by Eric Clapton as well ❤
I came to speak of SW's influence on me. ( & I've spent my life as a Concert Pianist! )
Instead, the picture you've painted is more beautiful than any words I can find! Thank You
Lord, I hate to say it but those licks ain’t Clapton they go much farther back then you think hell Clapton licks ain’t Clapton and he’ll tell u that himself. All these notes have already been played.
@@shaservYeah, musicians have always been influenced by previous musicians. What's your point?
I would say the Stevie has influenced Eric as much as the other way around.
The drummers did a stand up job. Just awesome. I’m 70 years old I was there when it happened.
Steve was lead in a band before most of us knew what sex was. Just gets better
Not me. I have 78 on the counter and I remember Steve and Eric (Clapton) end of the sixties with Blind Faith. Famous concert in Hyde Park London with the (now) classic Can't find my way home. But agree, he still gets better. Same for Clapton.
@@richardfraussen1057I think he meant Steve was a lead guitarist at 14 years old, before people are usually interested in sex.
This song has like three of four chords, but is a masterpiece. Simplicity is powerful.
Thank you sister for letting me know this song!
Still listening to this
Spectacular 🎸🎸🎸. Long live Steve Winwood.
My kids took me to see Steve and Tom Petty for 50th birthday, both were awesome, I have seen many great bands and that one from both is my favorite!
Very lucky man
Just an incredible singer, guitar player, piano player, and anything else he puts his hands on. wow!
Just the dogs bollocks. Unbelievable artist. I've met him in a pub in Birmingham. Pure gentleman 👍👍👍
overall talent, this Is the guy, Mr Winwood...And A hellava guitar player
He sings, his guitar sings, he rocks - jeez he’s so friggin’ good!
2007 Crossroads, what a treat for guitar lovers and music lovers in general. Music we've learned to appreciate. Not the next hottest tune or band for a few yr period. Hard to dispute Winwoods talents and his playing among the greats who've mentioned him as a inspiration.
I was a driver on the HIGH liFE tour. Steve and his wife Eugenie ate crew meal with us every night. Both diners but with Steve's Brit accent and Euinie's Tenessee accent put animated conversations between the two as very amusing.
This is sublime music.
BEST MUSIC OF ALL TIME
One of the great moments in rock & roll history.
This version is absolute perfection... truly a moment of musical alchemy.
I think the live version with Clapton is better
Hear Hear
Agree!!!!!!
One of the best performances ever. Accompanied band members are sublime.
A song of reflection in the midst of MADNESS
Both drummers are just rockin’ out, the bass player is is lookin’ at Steve like “ok you got it,” & the background singers are just smiling & clapping for everyone…fuckin’ love it!
Kicking a$$ and taking names.
Steve Winwood is een van mijn muzikanten die ik bewonder omdat ze door allerlei drugs verleidingen in het zadel
zijn gebleven, nu in deze tijd hun muzikale sporen hebben verdiend vooral omdat ze van de natuur konden genieten,
kortom ze hebben veel uit de 60 en 70 jaren meegemaakt, maar zijn nooit ten onder gegaan omdat hun liefde voor
de natuur hem en vele andere uit deze mooie tijdsperiode toch de overhand gaf om naar het ware terug te keren namelijk
de natuur. De zwakke broeders in deze jaren kwamen er niet meer uit door hun gemis en achtergrond die ik absoluut
niet veroordeel.
He should have his own wing of the rock & roll hall of fame!
yup
Yes
Hell yes!!!!
His own museum.
Watch this at least once a week fantastic 👏
His playing 5:10 is astonishing,,
What memories this brings back , I remember the first time I heard Steve sing this and he is as amazing to this 65 year old as he was to my 15 year old ears.
Ditto!
Just a kid from Perry Bar who grew up learning music at his local church, if I'm not mistaken. Go Stevie, so much talent 👍
This was my favorite album for a long time. Love all the songs. Paper Sun etc
I know I'm 65 black male who thanks Stevie for music that's puts you in a grove to just sit back smoke a joint and let the music take you to another place! 10-3-21 at 3:45 pm !
@@rickjohnson8707 Right on
Simply amazing! Steve Winwood is a musical genius.
I agree
Me too
Love his guitar playing. He doesn't blind you with blazing speed, but floors you with feel and tension that builds. He let's the solo breathe. Very underrated player.
Second solo is mind blowing
Us musicians have always known how phenomenal he is.
@@MrDlatto24 Yes, but so is the first, because he artfully builds the tension to set up the 2nd so that it flies:)
PLAYED WITH THE BAND FROM 15 .MINDBLOWING
So right he's definitely one of the great musicians of our time
Please get this version onto the streaming platforms 🙏
That solo is something else. Not self indulgent, not too long, executed perfectly and in cohesion with the other musicians. The ending and shift into the chorus is also just so crisp and satisfying.
Hauntingly beautiful. Stellar.
2 things bring a smile to these old tired eyes,good music,and pups.
I love his singing i always did
Just One of those songs. Makes You Feel Good.
That is so damn beautiful! Listening to it makes me feel like I'm gonna burst! All the rock music I've listened to for the past 50 years nothing compares to this!!!
God I loved growing up in the 60's and 70's with hip parents!
Class of 78 Rock on
My God what a jam!! Chills n tears after all these years. Thank you from this 1965er
Am crazy addicted to this Tune , thank you , Mr Fantasy!
one of the great ones ....legendary
God Damn, Steve always takes my soul for a ride on that guitar!
Stevie is cooking. All around one of the best musicians around. Absolutely one of my favorites
Totally agree 👍
He’s so good, he’s unrateable! Loved his performance at the recent coronation-still has the chops. Folks, we are truly blessed he’s still with us! ❤😇🎶 5:38
Man, that's a masterpiece.
I must have watched this 100 times and It still makes the hairs stand on end. Just brilliant 😊
Love all of this
Back up singers great❤
Saw him with Traffic at Winterland in SF. I will never forget that concert, and I saw many there. It started in the dark, with random notes being played by the band. Then, somehow the notes gradually morphed into the beginning of Low Spark of High Heeled Boys. Stevie had a way of playing that was so melodic. His notes were few, but put together so beautifully. You didn’t want the song to stop! We do not see talent like that today.
Michael Guidera - I've followed Steve W. my entire adult life from age 24 to now ( just turned 77 ). All of his work is superlative, and on top of that he seems like a very nice guy. Put him and Clapton on a stage together and it's like ice cream and cake - both are delicious, but it's hard to say which is better.
two drum kits! Double the fun!!
Steve Winwood is the man. What an extraordinary artist …. My absolute hero!
Always loved this song!
You can tell how great Stevie's guitar work was by watching Eric's reaction afterwards when he whipped his guitar strap over his shoulder. I believe Stevie didnt play Dear Mr Fantasy without Eric after that.
I believe you're correct on that. Every vid after on Dr Mr fantasy included Eric. And yeah, that was a pissed off Eric whipping his guitar strap the way he did cuz the audience and band where totally engaged and loving that jam!!!
Saw this guy in 1981, awsum! So greatful to still be around to enjoy it!
Best Era of Rock and Rock. Each musician and vocalist are masters of their craft. Best live performance I've ever heard.
Goosebumps!! Thank you Mr.Stevie Winwood and Thank you Mr.Fantasy!!🤘🖤🤘
Super Clean. Winwood guitar talent is perfection. Every note crisp and spot on.
Almighty God..Thank you for this mans incredibly work. And thank you Lord for my life and that at this late hour we might understand your perfict will for those who love you, you Son and your Word. 😊😊😊❤
Saw SW "open" for Clapton.....didn't care if Clapton showed up....
I think he's a great example of someone who plays "within himself" if you will. He's obviously very talented, but he seems less impressed with amazing licks and more about creating a feeling, a solo, a build of emotions and feelings and head shaking and damn! Awesome stuff.
Very well said.
He's true to the music: grounded and real. No tricks. Real mature playing.
guy played fuckin awesome. \
Well spoken . I concur.
Yes,Winwood is Awesome
My go to video. Can't get enough of Winwood.
God Bless Steve Winwood. Thank you sir for giving us great joyment and the old memories