Not only will you not find another musician who can bring it like that on the guitar as well as any other instrument on the stage, deliver those classic vocals which haven’t wandered from the original recording, but also do it flawlessly for the past 50 years. Pound for pound the greatest musician alive today.
It’s curious to me that the comments seem to focus on Steve’s guitar playing, many as if it’s a surprise. The power and beauty of his voice just blows me away all these years later. He delivers these wonderful lyrics with just as much nuance and emotion as he did in 1967. Bravo!
His voice is what pulled me to him. He has a unique voice and you know it is him singing after 4 words he sings. His voice has not changed. His guitar playing is great but it was always the voice which got me. Love this song.
The year was 2004 and he just stepped perfectly into the opening lyric, like always, again. Steve Winwood is, despite all the obvious accolades, still criminally under-rated as a multi instrumentalist song writer.
what can one say to a musician's musician- Superlative vocalist equally at home with Soul/R&B, Prog/Jazz Rock, Blues, Folk rock and pop, an awesome keyboardist, a very subtle & melodic guitarist and a highly talented songwriter .SW is one of the best the all round talents to emerge and remain on top since past 6 decades
My favorite Traffic song of all time! Stevie's singing and guitar are awesome and I don't know who that drummer is, but he absolutely killed it! Amazing performance!
This man just played all the hell out of that place. He has the voice of a prince, and looks of a model. I would not mind being stuck on a desert Island with him, his sounds and my coconuts at all.
This is such an awesome performance. He hasn't wavered one bit from the original, which was magical to say the least, and his guitar work is simply fantastic. Top of the top of all time!
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My dear Steve, may i tell yo that, at least in my opinion, you have "delivered" the ULTIMATE PRAYER of Mankind, EVER! , here ... with that song! I am 53 years old, now ... the more often i listen to this Masterpiece, the more i discover how greatly the sound always compliments the Main Message, of the song ; as if you understand how to read the Universe - as it all stands already written, there ;) Thank you very much ... in the Name of all People, CHAPEAU! Greetings, happy Easter, good Health and loooots of Love, Man! *Peace
Steve Winwood is the great unsung hero of British rock 'n' rock. He was there when it all started back in the mid 60s, and in guitar terms deserves to be in the same room as Page, Clapton, Beck and Townshend, But he is also also wizard keyboardist, so that makes him even more of a rock 'n' rock all rounder than any of the aforementioned.
Back in the days of the counterculture my friends and I listened to Traffic endlessly, their place in the pantheon of rock greats is undeniable. IMHO, the first Traffic album holds a place right next to Sgt. Peppers as the best albums of '67. RIP Chris Wood and Jim Capaldi.
as an old hippie from the days of "Traffic", I always appreciate any Steve Winwood performance.......being in my home state just makes it better !........
@@realitychampion8022 I heard Mr. Fantasy first and it holds the most good memories for me. That said you are not wrong cant find my way home is great in its own right
5/31/04 Opened curtains from the honeymoon suite at Reno Hilton and thrilled to find a surprise, a birdseye view of Stevie's concert! Sweet memories ❤️
He has the most unique voices in the world ... and the way he pulls you in during a guitar solo ... That"s why I keep coming back to this video... and then there is Arc of a diver ...
Definitely one of the greatest, if underappreciated musicians ever, in rock. Guitar, keyboards, and amazing, soulful vocals-thank you Steve, and for whoever put this on….
Saw Traffic open for the dead a handful of times and Winwood et al impressed me everytime. Seems like Winwood put his hands on every instrument and ripped them all.
Great musicians come and go, but Steve never wavers from sheer brilliance, heart and soul music. The very definition of lifelong talent. As for Dear Mr Fantasy.....I need to listen to it every day. Thank God for TH-cam and Steve Winwood.
I love Steve's blue-eyed bluesy-jazzy-blues! His music and voice have inspired & uplifted me for decades. Thank you Steve Winwood and may you & your loved ones be Divinely blessed eternally ~ your music must be reaching the highest levels of the cosmic fabric of consciousness-Life! Your so fine, you blow my mind...Keep on truckin' (as they used to say in the 1970s :-)
if you think about it, it’s impossible to be or do better than this, this is as good as ‘it’ can possibly be, the vocal performance, the effortless ability with the guitar. Oh, and wooooow, that drumming. Who is it?
Love me some Winwood and Thanks for pointing out the drumming sometimes I have a tendency to focus on guitar and vocals and takes few listens to appreciate everything.
Certainly Steve is always surrounded with great and outstanding musicians to peak in every tune they play.Long live this truly great musician,his musical artistry will never stop.
There were some pretty amazing talents on Austin City Limits but this was the best. I just loved it and somehow it popped up in my feed but it's on my TH-cam Music, also. Rock on, Steve Winwood. Rock on.....❤
In 2014, Winwood helped Petty & the Heartbreaks promote “Hypnotic Eye”. Winwood performed “Can’t Find My Way Home” and “Gimme Some Lovin’ “ - while on stage with Petty and his band. The above is a quote referring to a Philly gig. I think Steve accompanied Tom & band on a 20 city tour during 2014. This was all I could find via quick search. Essentially not an opening act, but performing his music with Tom to promote Petty’s new album. Someone else can likely do a better write-up.
The note selection here in the Intro: comes as a enthralling surprise to the ears. It is an alternate voicing compared to the studio version and perhaps evokes a higher perspective in being something different and new. Very tasty lick right from the get go and Steve keeps things fresh and lively ! `LIKED'
You never know who can change the world and that could just be your. Show the Love that Jesus put in your heart with his holy Spirit. If only one person gets save from a word that they need that second just pass the Love of God to someone that is reaching out to be saved. Safe in Jesus Christ arm's is what we all are looking for. Just Love your Neighbor as you Love yourself and the Joy of Love will flow like a river of Love through the street and the world. Change this in your timeline...❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
One day I was walking past a theater in Phoenixville PA.. there was a tour bus and it was Keith Emerson hanging out with his crew on the sidewalk having a smoke.. I wanted to stop and talk to them but my girl friend was shooting me along.. I'll never forgive her for that.. and we're no longer together coincidentally... and the dust settles again.. much love and gratitude Steve... oh PS I did see Richie Havens at that same theater.. one of his later shows and I remember him telling the audience that don't expect the mothership to come rescue us.. was Sage advice and I agree.. only our standing Military Officers United cohesively for the purpose have more Authority than the Sovereign military Order of Malta scoundrel hubris
This version of this song blows any other version away. Plus, the sunset behind him as he played it? Oh my God, it's so perfect. I have this version in my playlist on my devices, but I never knew until now it was an Austin City Limits performance. So beautiful. Just sublime.
Oh I absolutely love this song. If I hear it in the car, no speaks! His voice is what pulls me to him. I cannot get enough of this song. It is slow but reaches your soul. He sounds wonderful.
That drummer is outstanding as well.this is a good version of an old favorite.
And to think this great artist started at 15 years old with the Spencer Davis Group! Blows me away!
That DRUMMER is phenomenal STEVE EVERYONE 👏
Steve Winwood - Who is a better all around rocker than Steve Winwood? He's a force of nature.
Not only will you not find another musician who can bring it like that on the guitar as well as any other instrument on the stage, deliver those classic vocals which haven’t wandered from the original recording, but also do it flawlessly for the past 50 years.
Pound for pound the greatest musician alive today.
You're not the only one calling Winwood 'pound for pound the best musician on the planet'. Pretty sure it was Clapton who originally said that.
@@leekovalskyj9218 Actually I stole the line from Jim Capaldi, long time percussionist for Steve as well
As collaborator on many of his projects.
@@tattoorichie100 Winwood, Capaldi, they were a great team in Traffic.
@@leekovalskyj9218 I don't get the "pound for pound" qualification. If Winwood weighed 300 pounds he'd still be the best musician on the planet.
Yes, I never knew he was such a great guitar player. Wow!
It’s curious to me that the comments seem to focus on Steve’s guitar playing, many as if it’s a surprise. The power and beauty of his voice just blows me away all these years later. He delivers these wonderful lyrics with just as much nuance and emotion as he did in 1967. Bravo!
I totally agree. If I close my eyes it sounds almost like the way it did in Santa Monica in 1972.
I was 11 and I already knew he was brilliant!
Never followed him closely enough to appreciate his guitar. Wow. His voice and keyboards more familiar, but he’s a well rounded musician!
Steve Winwood hasn't aged at all...
His voice is what pulled me to him. He has a unique voice and you know it is him singing after 4 words he sings. His voice has not changed. His guitar playing is great but it was always the voice which got me. Love this song.
The year was 2004 and he just stepped perfectly into the opening lyric, like always, again. Steve Winwood is, despite all the obvious accolades, still criminally under-rated as a multi instrumentalist song writer.
what can one say to a musician's musician- Superlative vocalist equally at home with Soul/R&B, Prog/Jazz Rock, Blues, Folk rock and pop, an awesome keyboardist, a very subtle & melodic guitarist and a highly talented songwriter .SW is one of the best the all round talents to emerge and remain on top since past 6 decades
Who is this drummer?????? He’s got the chops he’s got the timing he’s got musical charisma
wow what a great band this man had
He is likely the greatest musician of the 20th Century.......
The sunset, the voice, the guitar. the drums.. what a great moment
Multi talented.
One of the greatest voices of British rock
I’d say greatest voices in ALL of rock.
@@jakelawhead8394 I’d gave my left bollock to have that amount of talent.
Your right Jake
I’ve only watched this a hundred times. The solos are phenomenal.
My favorite Traffic song of all time! Stevie's singing and guitar are awesome and I don't know who that drummer is, but he absolutely killed it! Amazing performance!
This man just played all the hell out of that place. He has the voice of a prince, and looks of a model. I would not mind being stuck on a desert Island with him, his sounds and my coconuts at all.
You go, honey. More power to ya!
He's just brilliant. His voice and guitar playing... well... !
He always uses his lime green strat , the best
Steve Winwood is a true performer, such a classic with such feelings!
I did not realise he was the guitarist for that epic solo. Steve for the win!
I could listen to this man’s voice forever. His voice is like velvet so smooth ❤
His voice is a marvel, even in 2004-and the guitar playing is just amazing. This is really a performance for the ages…
A BIRMINGHAM MAN AND I'M PROUD TO TELL PEOPLE THAT. what a fantastic musician
This is such an awesome performance. He hasn't wavered one bit from the original, which was magical to say the least, and his guitar work is simply fantastic. Top of the top of all time!
Winwood and Clapton were extraordinary together and apart. True talent can stand together or alone any time.
Hello Gwyn how are you doing today
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My dear Steve,
may i tell yo that, at least in my opinion, you have "delivered" the ULTIMATE PRAYER of Mankind, EVER! , here ... with that song!
I am 53 years old, now ... the more often i listen to this Masterpiece, the more i discover how greatly the sound always compliments the Main Message, of the song ; as if you understand how to read the Universe - as it all stands already written, there ;)
Thank you very much ... in the Name of all People, CHAPEAU!
Greetings, happy Easter, good Health and loooots of Love, Man!
*Peace
Stevie asked..'Is tha' Ray Charles singin'?'..close, Stevie..it's Steve Winwood..'whoa!..tha' bro' is, he's..he's timeless.'
Listening to this is the secret of eternal life, just phenomenal.
One of the best guitar players ever
A stunning reading of the ancient texts by the very man who wrote them. Perfection and pure joy.
Steve Winwood is the great unsung hero of British rock 'n' rock. He was there when it all started back in the mid 60s, and in guitar terms deserves to be in the same room as Page, Clapton, Beck and Townshend, But he is also also wizard keyboardist, so that makes him even more of a rock 'n' rock all rounder than any of the aforementioned.
Back in the days of the counterculture my friends and I listened to Traffic endlessly, their place in the pantheon of rock greats is undeniable. IMHO, the first Traffic album holds a place right next to Sgt. Peppers as the best albums of '67. RIP Chris Wood and Jim Capaldi.
One of those songs you don't want to end!
as an old hippie from the days of "Traffic", I always appreciate any Steve Winwood performance.......being in my home state just makes it better !........
Wow… What a fantastic rendition of one of my all time favorite songs! Always fun to jam!❤️☮️🎸
Sensational drummer too. Complements Winwood's superb playing, beutifully.
Stevie W is brilliant.
The toppermost of the poppermost.
Did yall see that beautiful sunset with that beautiful song..... cool just cool 😎
Steve Winwood , dieser Mann ist einfach nur genial !!! ❤❤❤😊😊😊
I’m raising my glass to Walfredo Reyes Jr. 🍺 You, Sir, are one of my heroes. Hell of a pair you two make!! ❤️🔥🎸🥁
Another timeless classic.
Stevie Winwood I've been listening to your music 1969. I have been playing music since then also. You never ever ever cease to amaze me
Such an iconic stamp on the history of rock! 👏👏👏
Dear Mr Winwood keep playing those tunes. You always make us so happy.
Make it snappy!
One of my all-time favorite musicians ever !!!
Steve Winwood dishes out a great guitar solo here! Truly a Renaissance talent
Rock on!
Imagine getting to play into that sunset. Well done Mr. Winwood.
That guitar. 😊👍🙌💛⭐
Outstanding performance Mr. Winwood. The drummer was awesome as well.
The drummer is Walfredo Reyes Jr. Amazing drummer.
@@dwaynewladyka577 - He is fantastic.
His voice is amazing. It should be wrapped and preserved as a national monument.
Incredibly talented man : voice, guitar, keyboards. Humble and underrated
Your voice is God given Steve Windwood. Coming to Houston, Texas, April 3, 2022.
This is and always will be my favorite song of Steve Winwood's
I think it’s my all time favorite song
Hello there… how are you doing?
Better than can’t find my way home ?
@@realitychampion8022 I heard Mr. Fantasy first and it holds the most good memories for me. That said you are not wrong cant find my way home is great in its own right
What a perfect show, just me and Steve❤
5/31/04 Opened curtains from the honeymoon suite at Reno Hilton and thrilled to find a surprise, a birdseye view of Stevie's concert! Sweet memories ❤️
Hello Lisa how are you doing today?
The drummer is insane
This music was so in tune with the times, it's uncanny!
He has the most unique voices in the world ... and the way he pulls you in during a guitar solo ... That"s why I keep coming back to this video... and then there is Arc of a diver ...
Definitely one of the greatest, if underappreciated musicians ever, in rock. Guitar, keyboards, and amazing, soulful vocals-thank you Steve, and for whoever put this on….
Saw Traffic open for the dead a handful of times and Winwood et al impressed me everytime.
Seems like Winwood put his hands on every instrument and ripped them all.
What a groove and the drummer drives it home along with the glorious lead guitar!
Excellently Said!
"The Bird!"
I was very damn impressed by that drummer.
Drummer is on point. Who is he?
Great musicians come and go, but Steve never wavers from sheer brilliance, heart and soul music. The very definition of lifelong talent. As for Dear Mr Fantasy.....I need to listen to it every day. Thank God for TH-cam and Steve Winwood.
I love Steve's blue-eyed bluesy-jazzy-blues! His music and voice have inspired & uplifted me for decades. Thank you Steve Winwood and may you & your loved ones be Divinely blessed eternally ~ your music must be reaching the highest levels of the cosmic fabric of consciousness-Life! Your so fine, you blow my mind...Keep on truckin' (as they used to say in the 1970s :-)
Hello there… how are you doing?
One of my all time favorite songs, no body can touch this
if you think about it, it’s impossible to be or do better than this, this is as good as ‘it’ can possibly be, the vocal performance, the effortless ability with the guitar. Oh, and wooooow, that drumming. Who is it?
Walfredo Reyes Jr.
Wally Reyes Jr., about my fifth favorite Winwood drummer, lol
This
Love me some Winwood and Thanks for pointing out the drumming sometimes I have a tendency to focus on guitar and vocals and takes few listens to appreciate everything.
Winwood is in the handful of greatest popular musicians of this 70 year old's lifetime. Evidenced here once again. And, yes, this drummer was fire.
Man this is awesome!!!
Stevie is a timeless classic! Pound for pound the best ever .... just check out all the bands and folks he's influenced. Thank you sir.
It's some compliment when clapton says that he's the best all round artists in the business
Certainly Steve is always surrounded with great and outstanding musicians to peak in every tune they play.Long live this truly great musician,his musical artistry will never stop.
One of the very best Live performances ever!
Thanks for the comment. Glad you liked it.
There were some pretty amazing talents on Austin City Limits but this was the best. I just loved it and somehow it popped up in my feed but it's on my TH-cam Music, also. Rock on, Steve Winwood. Rock on.....❤
a little reminder from Mr. Winwood. in case you forgot. wow.
For a live concert, the sound quality of the recording is top notch!
What an underrated talent, one of the best , bloody hell hes been playing professional since mid 60s
Came for some Steve, stayed in captivation for the drummer.. As a percussionist, that style of rock beat with blues/jazz fills is so fun to play
That drummer floored me. It was just the perfect amount of fills but not overdone. And when that double bass came in.... loved it
This is a really amazing performance. The sunset is the perfect backdrop. I saw Steve Winwood twice live, as the opening act for Tom Petty. Cheers! ✌️
Winwood opening for Petty. TP was cool, a rockstar. Winwood is a legend and arguably doesn’t need anyone on the same bill.
... very not a weight class.
Geez, I like Petty a lot... but that's as backwards as a billing can get.
In 2014, Winwood helped Petty & the Heartbreaks promote “Hypnotic Eye”.
Winwood performed “Can’t Find My Way Home” and “Gimme Some Lovin’ “ - while on stage with Petty and his band.
The above is a quote referring to a Philly gig. I think Steve accompanied Tom & band on a 20 city tour during 2014.
This was all I could find via quick search. Essentially not an opening act, but performing his music with Tom to promote Petty’s new album.
Someone else can likely do a better write-up.
The note selection here in the Intro: comes as a enthralling surprise to the ears.
It is an alternate voicing compared to the studio version and perhaps evokes a higher perspective in being something different and new.
Very tasty lick right from the get go and Steve keeps things fresh and lively !
`LIKED'
Stevie Winwood is top shelf vocals, guitar, and keyboards. Just amazingly talented!
Such a unique voice. ♥️ best wishes from Ireland.
Hello niamh how are you doing today?
Now that's a buildup to the final Crescendo, incredible. I would never have expected a distorted guitar like this from Mr. Winwood. Nice surprise.
Thats what rock music is about ❤
This one of my favorite performer of all time and i speak for multitudes of fans..brilliant voice...and his hammond b 3 work is flawless.
You never know who can change the world and that could just be your. Show the Love that Jesus put in your heart with his holy Spirit. If only one person gets save from a word that they need that second just pass the Love of God to someone that is reaching out to be saved. Safe in Jesus Christ arm's is what we all are looking for. Just Love your Neighbor as you Love yourself and the Joy of Love will flow like a river of Love through the street and the world. Change this in your timeline...❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is bullshit. Take it off.
One day I was walking past a theater in Phoenixville PA.. there was a tour bus and it was Keith Emerson hanging out with his crew on the sidewalk having a smoke.. I wanted to stop and talk to them but my girl friend was shooting me along.. I'll never forgive her for that.. and we're no longer together coincidentally... and the dust settles again.. much love and gratitude Steve... oh PS I did see Richie Havens at that same theater.. one of his later shows and I remember him telling the audience that don't expect the mothership to come rescue us.. was Sage advice and I agree.. only our standing Military Officers United cohesively for the purpose have more Authority than the Sovereign military Order of Malta scoundrel hubris
If You Heard only this song and gimme some lovin' it's enough to understand this guy is the Best!
Damn!!!!! This is good
Dude, I never knew you had such good taste in music. Bravo !!!
This is a great version! Rock on! 🎸🎶
This version of this song blows any other version away. Plus, the sunset behind him as he played it? Oh my God, it's so perfect. I have this version in my playlist on my devices, but I never knew until now it was an Austin City Limits performance. So beautiful. Just sublime.
Je suis agréablement surprise c'est magnifique et très beau j'adore l'ambiance, la 🎸et surtout le rythme extraordinaire Bravo 🎉😚👌👍
This one definitely coloured my life growing up in the sixties. What an amazing song.
the ultimate musician-from day 1 he's made it look and sound just right!
Oh I absolutely love this song. If I hear it in the car, no speaks! His voice is what pulls me to him. I cannot get enough of this song. It is slow but reaches your soul. He sounds wonderful.
Hello there… how are you doing?
I love this voice....big Winwood
I JUST LOVE ❤️ 😍 GREAT MUSIC 🎶 🎵 👌 🙌
The man is a true Superstar !
His songs bring back so many memories.. Great times, and great friends, thanks for just being Steve.. We love your music dude :♥
My hero of all musics period
The man has sang it the best ever
Such a beautiful, talented man, and oh he plays 🎸
Hello Karen how are you doing today?
A master musician at work!
Sounds amazing!
Still got my Album, Mr Fantasy.
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE STEVIE WINWOOD.
Oops. Underrated big time. So was Blind Faith. Clapton and Winwood together. Can't go wrong. Thanks.