Love that you love Steve Winwood! He's never gotten the love/respect he should have. Amazing career where he's constantly reinvented himself while remaining Steve Winwood.
I still think it sounds fresh, not dated. And Steve's singing is wonderful! The John Barleycorn album was huge in its day and a for a long time afterward. I heard it all the time on classic rock radio many, many years after its release
That's why I watch these reaction videos ... someone'll listen to a song I haven't heard since high school (or some other point in my life) and suddenly I'm back, remembering old friends (and enemies :D ) and things we did ...
With all due respect to his 80's music, I think Steve was at his peak in the 60's and 70's in the Spencer Davis Group, Blind Faith, and Traffic, and when he returned to that brand of music in the 90's and after. Barleycorn, Low Spark, and the self titled album are all incredible works by Traffic.
I actually don’t care for Winwood at all in the 80s, but he stays way up top in my favorites list just because of his contributions in the 60s and 70s. Robert Palmer is the same way. Never really liked 80s Robert Palmer. 70s Palmer, though? Goddamn he was killin it. Clapton would be another, I suppose.
Funny, a lot of the bands that I loved for their 60's, 70's music, I completely turned off of their 80's albums. Dylan, Stones, definitely Steve Winwood!, Stevie Wonder, Santana... I'm sure there are a bunch more.
The title track to this album, John Barleycorn Must Die, is a complete change of pace for Traffic, as it's an old epic English folk ballad. Off course, Steve Winwood can make anything sound good.
Such a classic. The drums. and bass stand out as well as the keyboard. Throw in Steve Winwood's voice and Hammond organ playing and damn you cant miss.
@@NickLandess For sure. It grooves like crazy plus it has a little extra pep in its step compared to the studio version. And a nice tasty guitar solo from Dave Mason (for once, Dave playing guitar solos in Traffic ha!)
Funny thing being underated, this is my favorite tune from little Stevie's entire wonderful catalog. I'm so happy watching you appreciate it like I do. I'm an old man compared to you, from a vastly different background. I love your mission and message. Yes great music brings people together, and this combination of keys,bass, drums and his voice... You felt it, we saw it again through your joy. Thanks and don't let the tube overlords ever take your passion, keep plugging we will keep watching. Peace, love and applesauce!
Goose bump central. That goes for this song, which I've always loved, and Jamal's reaction as well - his loving this song so much on first listen is absolutely contagious! Thanks to Jamal, on many levels.
Oooo - I didn't know that one. There's a nice touch of a Rev Brother Al Green-like sound to Steve's vocal line in there. Steve Winwood was born in Birmingham, England, but I'm sure his voice was born in Birmingham, Alabama! If you want to try more Traffic, try the beautiful sad "No face no name no number".
That’s the late, great Jim Capaldi on drums. Two other songs you need to hear from this same album - John Barleycorn and Every Mothers Son. Both great tracks
My all-time favourite Traffic track. Thank you, Jamel. Just the way it smoothly transitions between funky verse and full-on prog rock chorus has always amazed me.
This song gets right into the pocket. What an extraordinary voice Winwood has. And his ability on keyboards and guitars are stellar. This album came out in 1970 and it's timeless. Traffic was always underrated.
Discovered the “album” at 17th birthday, loved it, love it at 66 just as much......then followed him ever since....You keep discovering all my favorites....Joni, Gordon, Floyd, Al, Dan, Lynard, Led, Johnny, Willie, Carlos, Neil, John, Stevie Wonder, Windwood. Thank You. Peace
I'm so excited for you to finally hear this!! Coolest song ever! Totally wore out my vinyl of this album. I hope you'll give the rest of the record a listen as well. Glad is great, too! Man, you just made my night!
So glad you featured this song. One of Traffic’s gems. But then they’re all jewels. I adore Steve Windwood’s Traffic repertoire! Please check out his songs on Traffic’s album by the same name - especially the first 10 songs. Every single one is a banger! Oh boy, nostalgia’s got me now!
Thanks for reacting to this criminally ignored group, they deserve more recognition. I hope you'll get around to reacting to their song 'John Barleycorn'.
Dag! I can remember hitchhiking to my local record store: "C & D Record Bar" to buy this Incredible "TRAFFIC" LP and that LONG TRIP back home and the Great Anticipation, on my return home! God Bless the MUSIC & THE BAND! They have NEVER let me down! Cheers! ...Newk from Kentucky
I bought this CD a few weeks ago without knowing the songs. This one immediately jumped out at me. Jesus, the GROOVE is unbelievable! I'll be learning the bassline to this over the next few days.
Awww yes Jamel. I can stop pestering you now to react to this song. I knew you would enjoy it, especially the middle section. I can't count how many times I've listened to this song and it gets better every time. I agree about the low view count, alot of people are missing out on a great song. So glad you enjoyed this.
Appreciate your reaction. I grew up listening to Traffic from their start. I saw them live at The Fillmore and have remained a fan ever since. This band had it together. Church baby!
Another great reaction to one of my favorite Traffic songs. This album actually started out as Steve's first solo album but all came together to be another phase of Traffic. You never disappoint, Jamel.
My favorite Traffic album. Every song is epic IMO. The organ /piano solo is beyond excellent. I played this song in my car extra load and pulled into a convince store. The man standing outside began dancing and asked me what funk group it was.
Finally hittin' up one of my favorite British bands! Those guys are/were amazing musicians! And yes, they are horribly underrated. It's up to younger fellows like you to keep them in view, so well done!
The face he makes at 2:10 reminds me of that feeling you get after a few beers when you haven't drank in a while. A purely great and energizing feeling.
This is my favorite Traffic song, and for the exact reasons you loved it--that groove and swing is something that would make Chuck Brown and Junkyard Band envious.
Winwood undoubtedly is the most versatile singer rock music produced .He is the secret weapon of rock music. He can do it all- R&B, Folk, Psychedelic, Rock and Pop .In addition a peerless keyboardist and a mean guitarist too . He has the backbone for many bands - Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind faith, With as a duo Eric Clapton and solo. People know Steve Winwood , heard him since 60s , enjoyed his music in 2019 ( Dear Mr. Fantasy at the start of the movie Avengers Endgame) but he doesn't get the appreciation he truly deserves
Thanks for your comments on this song. I bought this album when it came out in 1971, when I was seventeen. Then fast forward to today when it played on the radio station here. I got out an old electric guitar and just jammed along with it in the key of D major. It got me thinking, let me hear the original on TH-cam and then I saw your video. It’s so cool to someone digging and grooving to it. Yeah, it’s a good one isn’t it? Thanks my man, for sharing and explaining how good it is. In fact, that entire album is really good. Check it out!
FYI: this album started out as a Steve Winwood Solo album~ he played and sang almost everything aside from Jim Capaldi's drums and Chris Wood's sax and flute: vocals, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, organ, piano, electric piano, percussion! Amazing talent- so glad you discovered Traffic!
Imagine trying coming up with a song, and you’re looking at empty pages. And then after further consideration, you come up with singularly one of the greatest songs of all time Pure genius
Traffic had recorded at Muscle Shoals with the 4-5 talented musicians called “The Swampers!” They left Muscle Shoals and went on tour with Traffic ! “The Swampers” played with The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Aretha Franklin, Boz Scaggs, Bib Sefer and scores more. they were very talented men, playing some exceptional music.
The incomparable voice of Steve Winwood! His first hit was “Give Me Some Lov’n” back in the early 60s when he was with the Spencer Davis Group. He was barely 17.
Yessss my favorite traffic song. Steve does an amazing solo of this live from a few years back. Please do Blind Faith presence of the lord and had to cry today. Steve’s young vocals aren’t even comparable
When you get to Steve Windwood's solo work you must get to "Arc of a diver". I also would suggest More from this album as mentioned the title track. Also a suggestion of Trampsonic "You're a Man".....
Growing up. A local Radio station had a show called "FOR HEADPHONES ONLY".. On Friday nights. Headphones definitely let you appreciate the music from the early days.. loving watching you on this musical journey you are experiencing. Peace out brother🤙
FINALLY !!!! Thank you Jamel for getting into this and I know you're glad you did !!! This whole fantastic album is so diverse, from spooky acoustic folk to jazzy funky rock and hits each of it's themes perfectly. Steve Winwood is just an incredible talent and plays keys, guitar, bass, organ, piano, sings and his late great band mates Chris Wood on reeds and woodwinds and the superb and underrated drum master Jim Capaldi play beautifully. As a drummer myself I've stolen some of Jim's swift and nifty drum licks. Keep it up and thank you. Love from Ned and Janet in Mallorca, Spain.
@Jonathan Elswick Hey Jonathan, I know what you mean. Once you hear them, you just want more. These guys were on my turntable from 8th or 9th grade and ever after. Got any favorites ?
@Jonathan Elswick Hey, my name is Ned. My wife, Janet and I share the YT account. With that outta the way, you're a lucky fellow for seeing Steve who somehow survived a long long rock n roll life with his insane abilities and good looks still intact. That alone is an incredible achievement. He also has something really special / positive about him too. Always awesome even during his more commercial years like Arc of a Diver. I'll check out the album you suggested
This was so good. Most of us gen x’s grew up loving Steve Winwood, but haven’t been exposed to his old Traffic tunes, and this was truly a gem! So thanks for digging deep! Man...yeah, it “had everything but a cowbell” lol
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@1:18 - when you knew it was gonna be good, but damn son.
Please do the live version of the title track of this album. John Barleycorn Must Die. th-cam.com/video/pnkHP_v3CYw/w-d-xo.html
just checking out your room are those axe heaven guitars on the wall??
Strong reaction. Head phones are 🔑
I agree -- this song is underrated.
Less underrated than unknown.
I would say Winwood & Traffic's most underrated of all.
@@samuelmregister nailed it!
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Best track on their best album only .
Love that you love Steve Winwood! He's never gotten the love/respect he should have. Amazing career where he's constantly reinvented himself while remaining Steve Winwood.
I still think it sounds fresh, not dated. And Steve's singing is wonderful! The John Barleycorn album was huge in its day and a for a long time afterward. I heard it all the time on classic rock radio many, many years after its release
Everyone I knew had it.
I remember even "hole in my shoe" got play time on the local classic rock station... very popular album in the 80's when I was growing up
Brian Hague Remember all the cool rock stations? I was in the NYC market but could sometimes pick up Philly. Not to mention College stations!
@@samanthab1923 I’m from the Left Coast and we had similar stations. Love this album so much I thought it couldn’t be played to much.
Dana Paul I know, then when Stevie came out with Valerie & Night Train 🚂 in the 80's! Like a gift from heaven 😀
Been listening to this song for about 50 years and the electric piano solo gets me every damn time🤩
Listening to the musicianship that was Traffic is a privilege to appreciate!
I forgot about this song, haven't listened to it in decades. Love the groove on this one. Gawd I'm getting old.
That's why I watch these reaction videos ... someone'll listen to a song I haven't heard since high school (or some other point in my life) and suddenly I'm back, remembering old friends (and enemies :D ) and things we did ...
Same here. Thanks to whoever requested this one!
Well you may be getting old but this song . . . not so much.
If you're getting old, it just means you're winning at being alive.
Me too. But I wouldn't trade my life and times for anything!
With all due respect to his 80's music, I think Steve was at his peak in the 60's and 70's in the Spencer Davis Group, Blind Faith, and Traffic, and when he returned to that brand of music in the 90's and after. Barleycorn, Low Spark, and the self titled album are all incredible works by Traffic.
I actually don’t care for Winwood at all in the 80s, but he stays way up top in my favorites list just because of his contributions in the 60s and 70s.
Robert Palmer is the same way. Never really liked 80s Robert Palmer. 70s Palmer, though? Goddamn he was killin it.
Clapton would be another, I suppose.
Funny, a lot of the bands that I loved for their 60's, 70's music, I completely turned off of their 80's albums. Dylan, Stones, definitely Steve Winwood!, Stevie Wonder, Santana... I'm sure there are a bunch more.
Jamel, you are and old soul, and that is a good thing. You are being treated to some of the best stuff. Bless you my young friend!
The title track to this album, John Barleycorn Must Die, is a complete change of pace for Traffic, as it's an old epic English folk ballad. Off course, Steve Winwood can make anything sound good.
Such a classic. The drums. and bass stand out as well as the keyboard. Throw in Steve Winwood's voice and Hammond organ playing and damn you cant miss.
This song is so fantastic! Man that long jam that comes to a conclusion with Steve Winwood just unleashing his voice!
You are 100% correct sir, this song is very underrated! I’m so glad that Steve often plays this live.
Love Traffic, if you haven't heard John Barleycorn must die you should really listen to it
❤️❤️❤️
Acoustic Version, By Himself.
This one and welcome to the canteen of all I think these two are atleast my favorites..
@@twocosmic2982 I keep hearing that , ima do that soon as this is over!
The Drummer is Jim Capaldi , also original Member of Traffic
This song is such a great showcase for his drumming, I love his groove. Underrated drummer!!
I love his 1983 solo hit "That's Love" which I believe was produced by Steve Winwood.
"Glad" is still one of my all time favs & it's an instrumental! Low Spark is good too. 😀
Yes but it had to be followed immediately by Freedom Rider. It’s the way they always played it in concert as well
Glad is one of my favorites, too!
Low Spark is good but imo this is better.
One of my favorite albums of all time - not a bad song in the bunch.
💯 truth
Magical Album!
Not one
Empty Pages & Dear Mr. Fantasy are my favorite Traffic songs. Love, love, LOVE Steve Winwood.
Gotta do 'Glad' and 'Freedom Rider' together from this album and also the live version of 'Medicated Goo' from Welcome to the Canteen
"Glad" is one of the best instrumental tracks in the history of rock 'n roll. No room for words, even if they came from the master Steve Winwood.
That live version of medicated goo is friggin amazing. Wholeheartedly agree with that recommendation.
@@NickLandess For sure. It grooves like crazy plus it has a little extra pep in its step compared to the studio version. And a nice tasty guitar solo from Dave Mason (for once, Dave playing guitar solos in Traffic ha!)
Yes yes yes
Absolutely, great call
Funny thing being underated, this is my favorite tune from little Stevie's entire wonderful catalog. I'm so happy watching you appreciate it like I do. I'm an old man compared to you, from a vastly different background. I love your mission and message. Yes great music brings people together, and this combination of keys,bass, drums and his voice... You felt it, we saw it again through your joy. Thanks and don't let the tube overlords ever take your passion, keep plugging we will keep watching. Peace, love and applesauce!
Mine too.
50 years later still my favorite
Presence Of The Lord by Blind Faith Live from Hyde Park. That's a must see from Winwood in his prime.
Sea Of Joy as well!
He sounds prime, here, too!
Had to Cry Today, also...
Between the choruses, this song bounces like a Stevie Wonder tune.
Yes, sir. This. Traffic is as the top of the list when it comes to favorite groups for me. Thanks, Jamel. Love me some Traffic.
Goose bump central. That goes for this song, which I've always loved, and Jamal's reaction as well - his loving this song so much on first listen is absolutely contagious! Thanks to Jamal, on many levels.
Oh my Jamel, thank you for reminding me how much i liked this song from way back in the day. Thanks for this Winwood memory.
Jim Capaldi strikes again!! That beat he laid down was TIGHT!!
Love, love, love this song! One of my all time favorites.
A GOLDEN TIME FOR MUSIC! LIL STEVIE WINWOOD, BROUGHT IT ALL TOGETHER, BLUESY JAZZY FUNK!
Oooo - I didn't know that one. There's a nice touch of a Rev Brother Al Green-like sound to Steve's vocal line in there. Steve Winwood was born in Birmingham, England, but I'm sure his voice was born in Birmingham, Alabama! If you want to try more Traffic, try the beautiful sad "No face no name no number".
my favorite by them, and they have some classics
Steve winwood is a true authentic soul man!!
That’s the late, great Jim Capaldi on drums.
Two other songs you need to hear from this same album - John Barleycorn and Every Mothers Son. Both great tracks
This used to be on the radio so often back in the '70s to early '80s. What a great song!
My all-time favourite Traffic track. Thank you, Jamel. Just the way it smoothly transitions between funky verse and full-on prog rock chorus has always amazed me.
Big Traffic fan my whole lifetime, like a paper sun.
You're right, very under rated! This guy is so freaking talented I'm surprised he wasn't even bigger than he was!
One of my favorite songs from Traffic.
My absolute favorite Traffic song. If you want a unique bass riff, check out Traffic's Walking In The Wind.
Great song from a great album. Yes, "what a treat". Jamel, I agree that headphones make a difference. The music just tickles the brain.
This song gets right into the pocket. What an extraordinary voice Winwood has. And his ability on keyboards and guitars are stellar. This album came out in 1970 and it's timeless. Traffic was always underrated.
Traffic. Dear Mr Fantasy is one of my all-time favorites. I certainly hope you've heard it, and if not, I'm sure you'll enjoy it
Discovered the “album” at 17th birthday, loved it, love it at 66 just as much......then followed him ever since....You keep discovering all my favorites....Joni, Gordon, Floyd, Al, Dan, Lynard, Led, Johnny, Willie, Carlos, Neil, John, Stevie Wonder, Windwood. Thank You. Peace
I'm so excited for you to finally hear this!! Coolest song ever! Totally wore out my vinyl of this album. I hope you'll give the rest of the record a listen as well. Glad is great, too! Man, you just made my night!
So glad you featured this song. One of Traffic’s gems. But then they’re all jewels. I adore Steve Windwood’s Traffic repertoire! Please check out his songs on Traffic’s album by the same name - especially the first 10 songs. Every single one is a banger! Oh boy, nostalgia’s got me now!
Thanks for reacting to this criminally ignored group, they deserve more recognition. I hope you'll get around to reacting to their song 'John Barleycorn'.
My Mother loved this song. It's the song of her early 20s and my early childhood. I can't listen to it without sobbing.
Dag! I can remember hitchhiking to my local record store: "C & D Record Bar" to buy this Incredible "TRAFFIC" LP and that LONG TRIP back home and the Great Anticipation, on my return home! God Bless the MUSIC & THE BAND! They have NEVER let me down! Cheers! ...Newk from Kentucky
I bought this CD a few weeks ago without knowing the songs. This one immediately jumped out at me. Jesus, the GROOVE is unbelievable! I'll be learning the bassline to this over the next few days.
That sigh before your disclaimer! Poor J! 😂 Luckily this was not blocked.
Yeah, even he's grown tired of that crap! 🙄 😅
Thank you for checking this song out , Jamel. It’s been such a long time ! Drums and bass are so great ! - right in the pocket !
Awww yes Jamel. I can stop pestering you now to react to this song. I knew you would enjoy it, especially the middle section. I can't count how many times I've listened to this song and it gets better every time. I agree about the low view count, alot of people are missing out on a great song. So glad you enjoyed this.
The title song from this album 🌟🌟🌟🌟 John Barleycorn
Appreciate your reaction. I grew up listening to Traffic from their start. I saw them live at The Fillmore and have remained a fan ever since. This band had it together. Church baby!
Another great reaction to one of my favorite Traffic songs. This album actually started out as Steve's first solo album but all came together to be another phase of Traffic. You never disappoint, Jamel.
We all appreciate you, be safe and Blessings to your family
My favorite Traffic album. Every song is epic IMO. The organ /piano solo is beyond excellent. I played this song in my car extra load and pulled into a convince store. The man standing outside began dancing and asked me what funk group it was.
Finally hittin' up one of my favorite British bands! Those guys are/were amazing musicians! And yes, they are horribly underrated. It's up to younger fellows like you to keep them in view, so well done!
I’m subscribing because you love this song. I’m now 71. You go Sir!
The face he makes at 2:10 reminds me of that feeling you get after a few beers when you haven't drank in a while. A purely great and energizing feeling.
This is my favorite Traffic song, and for the exact reasons you loved it--that groove and swing is something that would make Chuck Brown and Junkyard Band envious.
One of the iconic voices in music .. brilliant!
Winwood undoubtedly is the most versatile singer rock music produced .He is the secret weapon of rock music. He can do it all- R&B, Folk, Psychedelic, Rock and Pop .In addition a peerless keyboardist and a mean guitarist too . He has the backbone for many bands - Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind faith, With as a duo Eric Clapton and solo. People know Steve Winwood , heard him since 60s , enjoyed his music in 2019 ( Dear Mr. Fantasy at the start of the movie Avengers Endgame) but he doesn't get the appreciation he truly deserves
thank you for all you do. don't sweat the blocked videos. it's their music after all. have a great day
Jamel, I've been waiting for you to do this one. Thank you for finally getting to it. I knew you were going to love it!
Thanks for your comments on this song. I bought this album when it came out in 1971, when I was seventeen. Then fast forward to today when it played on the radio station here. I got out an old electric guitar and just jammed along with it in the key of D major. It got me thinking, let me hear the original on TH-cam and then I saw your video. It’s so cool to someone digging and grooving to it. Yeah, it’s a good one isn’t it? Thanks my man, for sharing and explaining how good it is. In fact, that entire album is really good. Check it out!
Amen.......their tune, 'Shanghai Noodle Factory' truly blew my mind when I first hears it. Deep.
i love you man you've helped through some hard times thanks brother
“Sometimes I feel so uninspired “is another great Traffic tune
Perfect for these times
Love Traffic... another great band i grew up listening to in the seventies...
This whole album is incredible! Love Traffic!
FYI: this album started out as a Steve Winwood Solo album~ he played and sang almost everything aside from Jim Capaldi's drums and Chris Wood's sax and flute: vocals, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, organ, piano, electric piano, percussion! Amazing talent- so glad you discovered Traffic!
Among one of my favorites from Traffic. Plenty of great songs to check out from that group.
Imagine trying coming up with a song, and you’re looking at empty pages. And then after further consideration, you come up with singularly one of the greatest songs of all time
Pure genius
Stevie Winwood was known as the white Ray Charles singing like this as a teenager. He’s BAD BAD BAD. SOOOO GLAD you played this.
Medicated Goo (Live), Feelin Alright, Glad, You Can All Join In, Light Up or Leave Me Alone, and Rainmaker
Traffic had recorded at Muscle Shoals with the 4-5 talented musicians called “The Swampers!” They left Muscle Shoals and went on tour with Traffic ! “The Swampers” played with The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Aretha Franklin, Boz Scaggs, Bib Sefer and scores more. they were very talented men, playing some exceptional music.
The incomparable voice of Steve Winwood! His first hit was “Give Me Some Lov’n” back in the early 60s when he was with the Spencer Davis Group. He was barely 17.
Blows my mind where this talent came from in the UK 1965-79...& thereafter...
Yessss my favorite traffic song. Steve does an amazing solo of this live from a few years back. Please do Blind Faith presence of the lord and had to cry today. Steve’s young vocals aren’t even comparable
That groove!!!! That voice!!!!! That soul!!!!!
Thanks! My favorite Traffic song finally getting some love! Love that bass groove....
When you get to Steve Windwood's solo work you must get to "Arc of a diver". I also would suggest More from this album as mentioned the title track.
Also a suggestion of Trampsonic "You're a Man".....
Loved this song when it was released. Had the 45. Played the grooves off the record
This is the music of my teenage years. Reminds me of why so much of the music these days has little to no apply to me. Love hearing this today.
Absolutely 💚 your reaction when Steve kicks in with that Keyboard line!!!
I saw them in 94 his voice is one of a kind - absolutely incredible live
The late great Jim Capaldi (who wrote the lyrics) smoking hot on the drums and the late great Chris Wood on that funky bass. What a group they were.
The beginning could be 2021..
Outstanding... Then the voice...
Boom... Birmingham Town done real good... Yet again
Got into it from the jump! Loved your joyful reaction!!!!
Such joyful noise, this is my go-to song for lifting my spirit when I'm in a deep funk
Great song! You were impressed just seconds in! I love it!
Growing up. A local Radio station had a show called "FOR HEADPHONES ONLY"..
On Friday nights. Headphones definitely let you appreciate the music from the early days.. loving watching you on this musical journey you are experiencing. Peace out brother🤙
I remember hearing this song for the first time. Still can't get over how tight the drums and bass is 🤘🤘🤘
The entire John Barleycorn album is amazing. Love Stevie! 💙🎵🎸🎤
Sweet. Thank you. I hadn't listened to this in awhile. Traffic, pioneers of grooves.
Traffic is one of my favorites. I ❤️❤️❤️ this song
Agreed. Definitely underrated. Steve Winwood's Traffic made some great music without a doubt. Yes, ear candy. Makes you want to sing along for sure.
FINALLY !!!! Thank you Jamel for getting into this and I know you're glad you did !!! This whole fantastic album is so diverse, from spooky acoustic folk to jazzy funky rock and hits each of it's themes perfectly. Steve Winwood is just an incredible talent and plays keys, guitar, bass, organ, piano, sings and his late great band mates Chris Wood on reeds and woodwinds and the superb and underrated drum master Jim Capaldi play beautifully. As a drummer myself I've stolen some of Jim's swift and nifty drum licks. Keep it up and thank you. Love from Ned and Janet in Mallorca, Spain.
@Jonathan Elswick Hey Jonathan, I know what you mean. Once you hear them, you just want more. These guys were on my turntable from 8th or 9th grade and ever after. Got any favorites ?
@Jonathan Elswick Hey, my name is Ned. My wife, Janet and I share the YT account. With that outta the way, you're a lucky fellow for seeing Steve who somehow survived a long long rock n roll life with his insane abilities and good looks still intact. That alone is an incredible achievement. He also has something really special / positive about him too. Always awesome even during his more commercial years like Arc of a Diver. I'll check out the album you suggested
my deep Traffic channel is at your service if you guys like...:)
This was so good. Most of us gen x’s grew up loving Steve Winwood, but haven’t been exposed to his old Traffic tunes, and this was truly a gem! So thanks for digging deep! Man...yeah, it “had everything but a cowbell” lol