FIRST TIME HEARING Steve Winwood - Back In The High Life Again REACTION

[@ryanfeit1420]

"While You See A Chance" is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Steve Winwood is extremely talented.

[@laurabrevitz3944]

A DEFINITE must-listen!

[@paulnickson8734]

'Arc of a Diver' was such a great album. My intro to solo Steve Winwood.

[@cmholmes1067]

Yesss

[@TogonzoMedia]

I was only a kid back then and "When You See A Chance" dominated radio to such a degree that you sang along before knowing who the artist was. Such a timeless iconic Winwood classic. I've said a billion times: Steve Winwood is Goodwood. He's musical salve for the soul. 😊

[@timgerke8714]

When you see a chance is a must!!!!!

[@jezebelle57]

My late brother loved this song so much he wanted it played at his funeral. It is one of my absolute favorites.

[@petersalerno4298]

Sorry about your brother great song to play to memorialize him.

[@seanswinton6242]

I listened to this song following a transplant, heart attack, and bypass surgeries within a 4 month period, followed by therapy. Stevie Winwood carried me through the years.

[@chrissywalls5902]

❤❤ 😢

[@R.POWELL]

So sorry for your loss. Great taste for sure. 💛🌼🥺🙏🏼

[@Huntermark27]

It’s a beautiful song!

[@lindaporter7288]

One of my favorite voices. Great song choice! Love the mandolin and James Taylor’s backing vocals. I recommend “While You See A Chance” for your next Steve Winwood song.

[@markfadness9204]

"Back in the High Life Again" peaked @ #13 on the Billboard Hot100 in 1987. James Taylor provides the backing vocal.

[@petercourtien4581]

I thought that was JT.

[@loristone9242]

I never knew that about James Taylor. Good to know.

[@danielmccann8325]

@@loristone9242 There is that one point at the end of the song where JT he sings a solo part. know that you know, becomes perfectly clear it is him.

[@shelleyl4117]

I had just started dating my now husband that year. I love this song.

[@moanman1776]

Even when Winwood's being mellow... he's more soulful than most singers on the scene.

[@MahaliaMD73]

Very well said!

[@rosemarywatson1231]

Steve Winwood is fire!

[@karenmanemeit7803]

Steve Winwood is brilliant ❤️

[@metaretinoandrandcunningham]

Remember he was the singer for The Spencer Davis Group and Traffic!

[@metaretinoandrandcunningham]

😃

[@UseByDate-Expired]

This man joined the Spencer Davis Group when he was 14 years old, Island Records. Producer and founder Chris Blackwell later said of Winwood, "He was really the cornerstone of Island Records. At age 16 the Spencer Davis Groups' first recording became a hit. He moved on to Traffic and Blind Faith, before starting his solo career..

[@theresatrapp4532]

If I remember correctly, he sang "Gimme Some Lovin" while still a teenager. Quite a voice!

[@tchoupitoulos]

Chris Blackwell was a vampire devil.

[@randomtruths3400]

Even crazier, his first professional performances were at age 8 in the Ron Atkinson band (with his father and older brother).

[@willcambeul6172]

@@theresatrapp4532 The Spencer Davis Group's first single was 'Keep On Running' and Steve was 17 when it was a hit in the UK (I don't know if it was ever heard in the USA). It was followed by 'Somebody Help Me' then Gimme Some Lovin'. I first saw them in Edinburgh when Steve was still 17 or 18. If you haven't heard them, have a listen to 'Every Little Bit Hurts' and 'Georgia On My Mind' - still with the SDG. They're on youtube.

[@brendamilloy2557]

​@@willcambeul6172 Yes, Keep On Running was heard here in the States. It was my introduction to Steve, all those years ago. 😲

[@gordonpatterson8615]

Steve’s wonderful voice has graced many classics over the decades, you should check out Blind Faith - Can’t Find My Way Home

[@minxiv7]

GREAT suggestion ❤

[@jumphour7273]

One of the best songs EVER.

[@you2449]

Can't deny this tune. One of his greatest. A favorite of mine, along with Winwood's "The Finer Things" ( Which is different but still very similar)

[@coyotelong4349]

“The Finer Things” was my introduction to Steve Winwood. Love that song.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, You'll love his "The Finer Things" and "While You See A Chance"!!!! Great singer/songwriter/keyboard player!!!

[@seanswinton6242]

Also guitarist!

[@Sactown5472]

Love Steve Winwood, if you have time listen to Low Spark of High Heeled Boys great song. I was lucky enough to get to see him in concert fantastic.

[@principals16842]

I think you'll love "While You See a Chance" every bit as much as I do!

[@ralphboyle]

Great tune! He has some wonderful music, solo and with several bands. Spencer Davis Group, Blind Faith, Traffic...

[@celestemartinez3560]

Seminal groups!

[@robertaistrope9602]

I Like the stuff he did with Traffic even though I also like The Spencer Davis group and Blind Faith

[@ralphboyle]

@@robertaistrope9602 ok

[@beckiramsey9561]

@@robertaistrope9602 Yes the Traffic song ‘The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys’ is a great song! 👍👍

[@beckiramsey9561]

Steve Winwood is very talented, I love his music!! I am so glad you are enjoying it too!🎶🎵

[@davidwolf4677]

36 years ago, after a hard time in life, I met the love of my life, and this song was on the radio. I'll never forget it.

[@daddyguerrero]

You really need to hear his early songs from the 60’s when he was in the Spencer Davis Group. Gimme Some Lovin’ and I’m a Man are only two of his best from him. C’mon guys!

[@tammyammons195]

That Back In The High Life album was huge when I was a junior at Marion High School, SC in 1986. That laid back music with those poetic words helped us focus on the positive. God Bless.

[@db4982]

'Don't You Know What The Night Can Do?' and 'While You See A Chance' are two of my favorite Steve Winwood songs. He also wrote and sang an excellent song called 'I'm a Man,' but you might want to listen to Chicago's version of that song first.

[@petercourtien4581]

Absolutely!❤️

[@TheHeatherjane]

Don't you know what the night can do is my FAVORITE!

[@22tango79]

Dirty City, gimme some Loving

[@robertcussins2807]

And, yup, Steve played mandolin. The guy can play so many things. Huge talent of which I am so impressed...even after all these years.

[@axltyler]

One of my favorites of Steve Winwood was When You See a Chance.

[@juliewhite7469]

Great suggestion 🥰

[@ericdeaver3051]

Low Spark of High Heeled Boys!! You won’t be disappointed.

[@pburski1102]

You have to listen to "When You See A Chance." Great song. The NFL used the opening music for Monday Night Football.

[@kerrydelaney6796]

You absolutely have to listen to Traffic , Low spark of high heeled boys

[@CarolynStewart-v5q]

If you recheck at 6:02 minutes into the video you'll hear James Taylor sing "back in the high life" in the backround!

[@davidalsbrooksjr4786]

Little known fact...James Taylor is singing along with Steve on this track!

[@ianrobinson4200]

He made such feel good hits! It's impossible to be in a bad mood listening to things like this, Higher Love, While You See A Chance etc.

[@mirandak3273]

You actually have listened to Winwood FIVE times as he was the singer in Traffic and in Blind Faith, both acts you’ve listened to.

[@dougjohnson4066]

Try "Can't Find My Way Home" my favorite by Steve. He did it first with Blind Faith but later released a solo with just an acoustic guitar. 🥴🤔👍

[@CrayCruz]

If you're looking for an upbeat tempo try "I'm a Man" or "Gimme Some Loving" both from the Spencer Davis Group featuring Steve Winwood on lead vocals. Both these songs will rock your world with Steve Winwood vibing with his vocals. You'll be snapping your fingers and stomping your feet.

[@brendamilloy2557]

James Taylor singing backup! The story behind the mandolin, according to one biography about Steve... He and his first wife divorced. He got the house, which he had purchased before they married. She got the contents of the house. When Steve returned to the house after his ex had left, the only things left in the house were a table, and a mandolin. He turned a heavy blow into a song of hope and looking forward, not backwards. Well done, Steve. It's time you guys plunged into Traffic, the second band Steve was in. Some deep cuts - 40,000 Headmen, Every Mother's Son, Freedom Rider, Walking In The Wind.

[@jbellinger99]

Please "Somewhere Down the Crazy River" for Robbie Robertson, founder of The Band, who sadly died yesterday at 80. It is a great song, and you will love it. THANK YOU VERY MUCH IN MEMORY OF ROBBIE. HE DESERVES A TRIBUTE.

[@TracyfromNC]

Great song!

[@rulebs]

I agree, be nice to pay a tribute to Robbie Robertson

[@richardwoo7987]

Great tune!

[@MahaliaMD73]

I agree! 🙌🏻💯‼️

[@brendamilloy2557]

You knew that Steve Winwood played organ on Robbie's "How To Become Clairvoyant" album, right? 😉

[@louella616]

Suggestion, Genesis - Throwing It All Away. Pretty sure you will enjoy this song

[@Grizazzle]

Next up from Winwood is "Arc of a Diver" - give it a listen.

[@MahaliaMD73]

I vote for y’all to listen to Steve with the Spencer Davis Group sing the classic Gimme Some Lovin’. It’s just a must 🙌🏻💯‼️

[@in8hope617]

Please put "The Finer Things" on your list for Steve Winwood. Stellar song! :)

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

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[@jamesgalimo1007]

Not one of his most popular, but my favorite song of his is, "While You See a Chance."

[@shirleyjones9460]

Mine too ❤

[@proudmoon3]

Same!

[@ken7531077]

Steve Winwood - The Finer Things / when you see a chance

[@midtwnscott]

My favorite is "The Vacant Chair" that was on the same album as "Valerie." Very beautiful, soulful sound. ❤

[@sanzoftatooine]

James Taylor's backing vocals during the chorus of this song are perfect. You guys have got to get into Steve's early stuff with the Spencer Davis Group.

[@loristone9242]

You can never go wrong with Steve Winwood. I agree, Higher Love is my fave. But this one is amazing! Just a different vibe. Great choice.

[@cullyford3689]

Don't forget, Mr. Fantasy. That is Steve in Traffic

[@billgraf6510]

While you see a chance is a song you just should not miss covering. Quite meaningful and beautiful

[@andymageen5308]

Time to do some early Steve Winwood, the man was a genuine prodigy, his first hits with The Spencer Davis Group, Gimme Some Loving and I’m a Man came out when he was just 16 and were songs he wrote when he was 14. They still rock 60 years later. ✌️

[@frauleinmona]

Somebody probably already mentioned this, but the woman that Steve is dancing with in the video is his wife Eugenia. And she was 8 months pregnant with their first child. The video was filmed inManassas, Virgina. And James Taylor is singing back up vocals.😊

[@ohfour-seven6228]

The Finer Things is another great song from his solo career. However, his former band, Traffic, has some incredible songs. The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys, Empty Pages, and Glad/Freedom Rider are not to be missed. Always great to hear Mr. Winwood!

[@bobb9541]

Low Spark of High Heeled Boys in one of my favorites also.

[@kona883]

The Finer Things from the same album as his along with Higher Love! Incredible album!

[@ohfour-seven6228]

He's a world treasure!@@kona883

[@lokivt]

This! Please Low Spark of High Heeled Boys!

[@truthmatters-jt5up]

There just is no bad Steve Winwood song. Such an artist.

[@popandroid]

ahh yes...80's Steve Winwood...PERFECT for Daddy's 'calm down/post-workout mix tape'...🤭

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

MORE EARLY ELVIS!!!! MORE JAMES BROWN "I FEEL GOOD" MIX MORE ETTA JAMES. "TELL MAMA"😍😍😍😍😍

[@NotStanleyTucci]

This album, Peter Gabriel’s “So” and Paul Simon’s “Graceland” were all released within a few months of each other. A great time in pop/rock music

[@laurabrevitz3944]

Indeed! 😊

[@juliewhite7469]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@joannecunliffe8067]

Absolutely! All brilliant artists. Why don't we have people like this in the mainstream charts (like Spotify) any more? Such creativity 🥰

[@jriis2010]

Exactly, those albums are part of my youth and the sound tracks of my life.

[@minxiv7]

Oh my goodness! I still play Graceland from beginning to end on days when I need some sunshine for my soul.

[@filifolia]

This somehow made me look if you even listened to Don Henley (of The Eagles) and his Boys of Summer. Try that one please.

[@davidpetrich7277]

"John Barleycorn Must Die" Steve Winwood's and Traffic's version of an old English folk song about making liquor.

[@ndlouder]

James Taylor on the second voice...by the way some James Taylor would be great!

[@paulthompson4545]

I prefer Dear Mr. Fantasy or Gimme Some Loving, but someone mentioned Can't Find My Way Home, another banger by Mr. Winwood. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@primurph]

Great Winwood with the Spencer Davis Group “Gimmie Gimmie Some Lovin”

[@brooklynbridgealias]

One of his much later, and commercial songs. It's not terrible, but a far, far, far cry from ANYTHING on the John Barleycorn Must Die album.

[@dalejestes8166]

If you really want to rock you should do CCR with "Travelin band " you won't believe your ears with this one...CCR at there best...

[@mikeross14]

Do his starting hits",Gimme Some Lovin!" And "I'm a Man!" He was 17, Good to do a retrospective !

[@1953jazzman]

Listen close and you'll hear James Taylor on sublime harmony vocals on this!

[@scottchapin2323]

This is a great song but Steve Winwood has been around for a long time. Check more of 'The Spencer Davis Group', TRAFFIC', 'Blind Faith' all great bands he was in.

[@paulwalker9421]

Love Steve Winwood ! Would love to see y'all react to The Spencer Davis Group with Steve Winwood > Steve at 16 wrote "Gimme Some Lovin"1960s " I'm A Man" and "Keep on Running" Please do not skip these songs specially" Gimme Some Lovin" Thank you

[@btgiv6009]

Wow, that's quite a change, Jay. When you originally reacted to "Valerie", you said, "Eh, it's okay. Nothing special." Now it's your second favorite Winwood tune. Did you listen to it some more and change your mind?

[@jamesstone2107]

You should react to Michael Buble and Laura Pausini singing Lou Rawls hit You’ll never find.

[@ronn.6876]

You should listen to "John Barleycorn (Must Die)".

[@martymccoy6475]

You would like Mr. Fantasy and Can't Find My Way Home.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Before Traffic and Blind Faith he formed the band The Spencer Davis Group with friend Spencer Davis and brother Muff and Pete York in Birmingham England 1963 at the age of 15. Here’s one of their best from I think 66 when he was 18 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iISsm5Kvnc9qnsk Gimme Some Lovin

[@fionnmaccumhaill3257]

Didn't they use this song in "Miller Highlife" beer commercials in the 80's?

[@sengvang524]

"While you see a chance" or "Gimme Some Lovin" by Spencer Davis Group where Steve is lead vocals.

[@marvinkatz1159]

Steve Winwood, Traffic, "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" Just great!!!

[@johnmaynardable]

You have so much to discover yet in Steve Winwood's catalog. His start with the Spencer Davis Group at the age of 17 writing and singing hit songs like Gimme Some Lovin' and I'm A Man. The one album from the supergroup Blind Faith (with Eric Clapton) and the beautiful song Can't Find My Way Home. His years with Traffic (such an amazing band) and so many great songs on so many great albums. Dear Mr. Fantasy, The Low Spark Of High-heeled Boys, John Barleycorn Must Die, Paper Sun, Medicated Goo and so much more.

[@vintwin69]

Please Please 🙏 react to Steve Winwood's While You See A Chance You will absolutely love this song it peaked at no.7 on the Billboards Hot 100 in April of 81 and No.3 in Canada

[@robertaistrope9602]

Jay & Amber you seem to like Steve Winwood. I don't disagree with you. I was hoping you might like to listen to him when he was in a band called Traffic (late 60's Early 70's) With a great songs like Paper Sun, Hole In My Shoe, Dear Mr. Fantasy, Pearly Queen Freedom Rider, John Barleycorn. Just to name a few songs. a few of them could definitely be called psychedelic.

[@curtisbailey78]

You ought to listen to Gimme Some Lovin' by the Spencer Davis Group (album recording). You already did the Blues Brothers rendition of the song but the original recording is something special, and it's Steve Winwood on vocals.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Don't forget, you've also heard Steve Winwood on Traffic's Dear Mr Fantasy & Blind Faith's Can't Find My Way Home. If you listen to Jimi Hendrix's Voodoo Chile (different from the rocking out style of Voodoo Child, this is more bluesy) you'll hear him on organ! Jimi sought him out to play with him and they worked together on that version of the song. JImi wanted to be in a band with Steve, he respected him so much.

[@allendesalme197]

Have you done his song "Roll With It"? I am thinking maybe you already have.

[@simonround2439]

He was one of quite a few talented musicians, including Jeff Lynn and Roy Wood, to come from the UK city of Birmingham.

[@DAMHoo]

I know you have done Joe Bonamassa once. May I suggest a supergroup he plays in called Black Country Communion. The song is The last song for my resting place

[@calicocat4393]

I've been assuming you have already reacted to the Spencer Davis Group, but maybe I shouldn't. Steve Winwood was the lead singer, when he was 15/16 years old. Their biggest hits were "Gimme Some Lovin'" and "I'm a Man." Two of my favorite R&R songs. Highest recommendation this old rocker can give. I saw them in person in '66 in Cleveland. Winwood was the same height as me at the time (5'4"). I got stuck at that height, but I assume he grew some more. I couldn't believe that voice was coming out of that little guy - had to see it with my own eyes.

[@tasha7094]

You need to listen to him when he was in the Spencer Davis Group. Gimme Some Loving was recorded when he was 17 or 18. I'm a Man is really good too.

[@monicastoddart1366]

"You never walk alone" Gerry and the Pacemakers

[@MoonChild-1994]

Winwood is a whole vibe, great reaction! I will say 80's tenored artist that kept it going into the 80s is something else. Try 80's Eric Clapton. Maybe start with Forever Man, a hard blues rock sound that will def be hype and has that classic Clapton lead solo!

[@jakeaurod]

I hear this song in the back of my mind every time I see someone order a Miller High Life at a bar. BTW, did you hear James Taylor in the background?

[@jillhickman542]

Please listen to Eric Clapton "Old Love" live version

[@keithlevin4642]

Great reaction...While You See A Chance is a banger!

[@yourebusted5786]

Hey, the one that gets overlooked is "Arc Of A Diver" Way better than the popular ones.

[@youarehere4902]

Please Play Reba Mcentire Ft. Linda Davis - Does he love you?

[@123Tarl]

My favorite Steve Wynwood song is Valerie

[@rjmz2889]

Please go back to his Traffic days and react to studio version of "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" off the album of the same name. His vocals and one of the best Traffic jams ever will take u on a trip you will love. Stevie on vocals piano and organ.

[@alanlittle9352]

Gimme Some Lovin' from his days with The Spencer Davis Group, when he was 16 is one the best, songs ever.

[@gloriaricarte1622]

Great reaction haven’t heard this in a while so thanks for sharing this one.❤❤❤❤

[@truthmatters-jt5up]

Someone worth checking out is John Prine, especially Hello In There.

[@baird5776mullet]

Steve Winwood's voice has been compared to Ray Charles and @ times i can see why.

[@williamgreco3046]

I knew you guys were going to get to this sooner or later. I know you'll to more Traffic eventually as well. Thank you guys again as always.

[@wildcatvxa2372]

I saw Steve Winwood in the late 90’s at Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles. He started Back in the Highlife…they played the intro and Steve accidentally started on the 2nd verse. He waved his band to stop and acknowledged his mistake and started over. He wanted to give everyone what they came for

[@ClaudeJordan-rh4zx]

"Stevie" Winwood was an underrated musician to all except those who could appreciate music and his phenomenal musicianship!

[@myownchannel247]

James Taylor on background vocals 🔥

[@robertcrawford1791]

His vocals with the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, and Blind Faith are more than worth exploring

[@kimcutts6153]

A young 14 year old Stevie Winwood joined The Spencer Davies Group back in the 60s, and the rest they say, is history. ❤🎼

[@michaelwalker5257]

This was his return song... He'd been on top; he stepped away, and years passed; and he came back and showed that time had not passed HIM by. And so it was; he had a second big rock and roll career.