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
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.
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!)
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
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!
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'.
That self titled album is mighty fine! You get "Mason Traffic" as well as "Winwood Traffic"! "Don't Be Sad" "Feelin' Alright" "Crying to be Heard" "Vagabond Virgin" It's just a crazy good album!!
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.
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!
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".
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".....
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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!
J, HEAR me in this. You’re next Traffic needs to be from this album. Glad and Freedom Rider have to be played together. You will recognize Glad from local So Cal sports show background music. TRUST ME, you will lose your mind. Remember play Glad and just roll right into Freedom Rider.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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
Steve Winwood played all the instruments along with Jim Capaldi on drums and percussion. I always loved the simplicity of this tune. John Barely Corn is their crowning masterpiece
The thing that makes this so funky is the fact that you can hear Jim Capaldi's hi hat. He doesn't crush it with volume, he's just in the pocket. Another drummer that reminds me of this is Harvey Mason on the Headhunter's version of "Chameleon". Not super loud, just funky. Steve Winwood is playing bass on this tune. His brother Muff taught him how to play as a kid.
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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 .
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 😀
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.
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!
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.
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.
Listening to the musicianship that was Traffic is a privilege to appreciate!
One of my favorite albums of all time - not a bad song in the bunch.
💯 truth
Magical Album!
Not one
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.
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!
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!
Between the choruses, this song bounces like a Stevie Wonder tune.
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
"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.
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...
Been listening to this song for about 50 years and the electric piano solo gets me every damn time🤩
You are 100% correct sir, this song is very underrated! I’m so glad that Steve often plays this live.
Empty Pages & Dear Mr. Fantasy are my favorite Traffic songs. Love, love, LOVE Steve Winwood.
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
Jim Capaldi strikes again!! That beat he laid down was TIGHT!!
The title song from this album 🌟🌟🌟🌟 John Barleycorn
A GOLDEN TIME FOR MUSIC! LIL STEVIE WINWOOD, BROUGHT IT ALL TOGETHER, BLUESY JAZZY FUNK!
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.
My absolute favorite Traffic song. If you want a unique bass riff, check out Traffic's Walking In The Wind.
Steve Winwood has SOUL. ✌🏼💖
That dude was BORN with it! Ha Ha.
You're right, very under rated! This guy is so freaking talented I'm surprised he wasn't even bigger than he was!
This used to be on the radio so often back in the '70s to early '80s. What a great song!
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.
We all appreciate you, be safe and Blessings to your family
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.
That sigh before your disclaimer! Poor J! 😂 Luckily this was not blocked.
Yeah, even he's grown tired of that crap! 🙄 😅
that whole album is bomb..try freedom rider...also try glad! you'll love that one
I was gonna say that. Great tune
Big Traffic fan my whole lifetime, like a paper sun.
Great song from a great album. Yes, "what a treat". Jamel, I agree that headphones make a difference. The music just tickles the brain.
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'.
"40,000 Headmen" and "Medicated Goo" are a couple of good traffic tunes.
That self titled album is mighty fine! You get "Mason Traffic" as well as "Winwood Traffic"! "Don't Be Sad" "Feelin' Alright" "Crying to be Heard" "Vagabond Virgin" It's just a crazy good album!!
Love 40 Thousand Headmen
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.
Love, love, love this song! One of my all time favorites.
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!
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".
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".....
Your face says YES, IT IS THAT GOOD!!!
Big J please do the title track. Way different than you're used to.
There’s a more recent video of him singing snd accompanying himself on this.
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
Jamal. - this is meant to be a triple wammy
Glad/Freedom Rider/Empty Pages
Medicated Goo (Live), Feelin Alright, Glad, You Can All Join In, Light Up or Leave Me Alone, and Rainmaker
1:25 AM and now I'm off to listen to the entire album, yet again, absolute masterpiece.
Saw these guys when they opened up for The Dead in Buckeye OH. great 3 days.
Caught them in Chicago, at Soldier Field, on that same tour-- they invited Jerry to join them on Dear Mr. Fantasy...
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.
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.
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
Superb album. Tracks 1 & 2 (Glad/Freedom Rider) should be looked at as one extended song. I would never want to listen to them separately.
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.
Traffic the band is highly 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
Blows my mind where this talent came from in the UK 1965-79...& thereafter...
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!
One of the iconic voices in music .. brilliant!
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!
Really glad to see this - hope you check out Freedom Rider , Rock and Roll Stew as well as Light Up or Leave Me Alone
J, HEAR me in this. You’re next Traffic needs to be from this album. Glad and Freedom Rider have to be played together. You will recognize Glad from local So Cal sports show background music. TRUST ME, you will lose your mind. Remember play Glad and just roll right into Freedom Rider.
Totally agree with "Glad" straight into "Freedom Rider"!! This whole album is GOLD!
One of my favorite songs from Traffic.
I saw them in 94 his voice is one of a kind - absolutely incredible live
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.
Jim Capaldi's drumming on this is smoking!!!! Winwood's organ is awesome.
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.
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!
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.
my favorite by them, and they have some classics
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!
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.
fantastic album start to finish. traffic is criminally underrated ! what a great band!
The entire John Barleycorn album is amazing. Love Stevie! 💙🎵🎸🎤
I'll listen to anything Steve Winwood sings. He's a legend
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 !
Winwood is a real treat live. Plays all the old stuff, maybe one or two new songs. Last time I saw him, he opened with rainmaker... Boom
50 years later still my favorite
The Amboy Dukes Journey to the Center of the Mind
Shouldn't ever be mentioned in the same breath as Traffic!
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
Loved this song when it was released. Had the 45. Played the grooves off the record
Great song! You were impressed just seconds in! I love it!
That groove!!!! That voice!!!!! That soul!!!!!
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.
“Sometimes I feel so uninspired “is another great Traffic tune
Perfect for these times
Such joyful noise, this is my go-to song for lifting my spirit when I'm in a deep funk
Yep, that's Steve on the keys. The guy is one is one of THE greats.
I remember hearing this song for the first time. Still can't get over how tight the drums and bass is 🤘🤘🤘
I don't think you did Freedom rider yet. Do that one. Flute, Flute, Flute. Glad is a great song as well.
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.
One of the very first songs by Traffic that blew me away!!!!
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
Among one of my favorites from Traffic. Plenty of great songs to check out from that group.
Steve Winwood played all the instruments along with Jim Capaldi on drums and percussion. I always loved the simplicity of this tune. John Barely Corn is their crowning masterpiece
This whole album is incredible! Love Traffic!
Absolutely 💚 your reaction when Steve kicks in with that Keyboard line!!!
The thing that makes this so funky is the fact that you can hear Jim Capaldi's hi hat. He doesn't crush it with volume, he's just in the pocket. Another drummer that reminds me of this is Harvey Mason on the Headhunter's version of "Chameleon". Not super loud, just funky. Steve Winwood is playing bass on this tune. His brother Muff taught him how to play as a kid.
Jamel, love the channel! I’ve been waiting for this one. The whole album is amazing...really all of Winwood’s work is amazing.