FIRST TIME HEARING Steve Winwood - Higher Love REACTION

[@marepoet5161]

That’s Chaka Khan. She’s a legend. Check out his song Valerie.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Chuka Khan Chuka Khan.

[@Niecy70]

I thought that was Chaka lol never knew she did backup on this song

[@JemMusic.]

On guitar that's Nile Rodgers. He also produced the song.

[@chrisfarrell7309]

I love that Chaka Khan is in the video with Steve Winwood!! I recognized her immediately with her beautiful smile

[@marepoet5161]

@@chrisfarrell7309 IKR?!?! I love gems like this. ❤️

[@amps830]

Fantastic piece of work by Steve Winwood, Chaka Khan and Nile Rodgers supporting their friend.

[@allisonyoung4007]

Great song with the great Miss Chaka Kahn!!

[@crazy9932]

N we didnt have to here loop like the wire

[@descendantoffools9767]

Yes!

[@jennhurl]

He needs to react to "I FEEL FOR YOU". Jay won't forget Chaka Kahn after that song. 😉

[@allisonyoung4007]

@@jennhurl WORD!!

[@JemMusic.]

And on guitar that's Nile Rodgers. He produced the track.

[@tigerwilliams7723]

Chaka's vocals takes this song to another level. Great song 🔥

[@opaaloys]

Nil Rogers plays guitar and do you think Steve Winwood is also the Producer? That^s a Masterpeace. It had to be saved for eternity.

[@cliffwheeler7357]

@@opaaloys Masterpiece.

[@maryt2290]

Oh, wow JaVaughn - Steve Winwood is a deep, deep rabbit hole. He’s had that voice since he was 15. Had a bunch of hits as part of the Spencer Davis Group in the 60s / 70s. The had mega hits as a solo artist in the 80s. This was one of his best in the 80s although there are MANY other songs from his 80s resurgence. That’s Chaka Khan singing backup. Btw, recently a cover of this song by Whitney Houston was released. From the 80s try Valerie, Don’t You Know What The Night Can Do, While You See a Chance. From Spencer Davis Group try Gimme Some Lovin.

[@karenmanemeit7803]

Don’t forget he was in Traffic too

[@cartercarter645]

Great post - I agree!

[@flyingcloud6776]

Please react to "Keep on Running", Spencer Davis Group's first hit. Young Stevie was about 16 or 17 when he sang it, but he sounded way more mature. Also try their song "I'm a Man". Classic.

[@michelleferrell9854]

Didn't he play with Jimmy Hendrix too?

[@tracid3877]

He was also in Blind Faith

[@horhaygonzalas3025]

BEEN A FAN FOR 52 YEARS. STILL LOVE HIM. SHE IS THE LEGENDARY SHAKA KHAN.

[@lilithrising9713]

Steve does not disappoint! With Ms. Chaka Khan and Nile Rodgers, too!!! Higher love!!!

[@TheRealTrididos]

Chaka Khan is an INSTITUTION. A funk genius, a brilliant singer, and a fiercely independent soul in this universe.

[@myownchannel247]

best voice ever! that's Chaka Khan singing with Steve

[@kaychristensen4394]

Steve Winwood + Chaka Khan = PERFECTION 😎

[@robinqueen2311]

Steve Winwood "Back in the High Life". The music video was filmed in my hometown.

[@stuckinthe80s85]

YES... Back in the High Life is an AWESOME SONG!! Add it to your list JayVee!

[@bethmilstein4980]

Fabulous song!

[@sassymessmess9110]

I forgot that song!

[@cathyreed6723]

WOW- great request👌!!! Havent heard that in a while!!!

[@ramelmil8552]

That is my favorite Steve W song.

[@BamSalute]

Fabulous song, totally lifted by the fantastic Chaka

[@Smeets1950]

Should have heard his voice when he was 15 years old!! And yes I saw his concerts with the Spencer Davis Group !!!!!🥰😍🤩

[@lynnsmith3976]

Oh My Jovaughn, Steve Winwood is an institution. He was the driving force in many groups in his career. Please try Low Spark of High Heel Boys by Traffic (one of the groups he was in). That woman singing with him is the Chaka Kahn. Thanks for this memory.

[@jenmen1026]

The beautiful Chaka Kahn!! Love it!!

[@bethanythatsme]

Love this one Chaka is the queen

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Steve Winwood has been around FOREVER, with MANY bands, as well as his solo career! Great song! 💟✌️✨

[@ShyeNYC]

Great song!!! That's the legendary Chaka Khan providing additional ad-libs and background vocals!

[@stevetanner3019]

This song was actually later in Steve’s career when he branched out as a solo artist in the 80’s, but he had been making music since the 60’s. Earlier he was a member of numerous notable bands including The Spencer Davis Group, Blind Faith, Traffic, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Eric Clapton and the Powerhouse. Those were the key ones.

[@Rippypoo]

Oh yeah. Steve Winwood and Chaka Khan!

[@monaguedon7656]

Yes !!

[@delmarthomas3495]

I broke my heart that you didn't know that was Chaka Khan. She's an absolute vocal beast and legend.

[@MarkoMakela-kk7qf]

Very true and she has a very distictive voice but to be fair, Steve Winwood had a good voice too that sounded anything but he looked like:)

[@joeyrobison6629]

The lady with Steve Winwood was Chaka Kahn. Other great songs by Steve Winwood, "Arc of A Diver" "My Love's Leavin" "The Finer Things" "Valerie" "Dear Mr Fantasy" "Roll With It" among others.

[@itzel1735]

You react to Chaka Khan a few weeks back. She slays. Stevie Winwood joined the Spencer Davis Group at 14. They had a number 1 record when he was 16 or 17. Then he was in the amazing band Traffic. And the short-lived, super group, Blind Faith. He launched a successful solo career in the late 70’s. And is one of a few male rock singers that still has a good voice very late in his career. So talented, and a notable influence on popular music for decades.

[@DeweyGotanycheese]

The woman who looks likeTina Turner is Chaka Khan!

[@tcanfield]

Steve hit a home run with this song ! Besides reaching #1 on the US Billboard, it got “Song of the Year”at the Grammies, and Steve won the award for “Best Pop Vocal Performance” (87’) for this. The album it’s on, “Back In The High Life” won “Album of the Year” too.

[@pamstuckey8349]

And Steve Winwood is known for being an exceptionally talented musician and good human being. Deserves to be a household name

[@traceyfeeley5319]

Tell Me Something Good by Chaka Khan and Rufus is a great introduction to Chaka’s amazing catalog. She is a true talent!

[@dystar112]

Steve Winwood is a legend!

[@88wildcat]

Back up singer is Chaka Khan. The guitarist is producer extrordinaire and founding member of Chic, Nile Rodgers.

[@whereami2go]

You've got to listen to Steve's "Valerie", the 1987 version!

[@MRoyClark]

I like the earlier version, but both versions totally slap. :)

[@michaelrowell7798]

One of the most sampled songs in history. I am still hearing it over 30 years later.

[@toniannalimena3580]

This song was an 80's staple! Real good and popular! His voice is amazing! Loved this feel good song! Love how your vibing out to Steve Winwood! You definitely pay attention to all the elements of songs!! 👌👌👌

[@fotonmom]

You’ll have to give a listen to ‘Back in the High Life’...

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

And James Taylor sang backup on that song.

[@mattshaw6180]

"Can't Find My Way Home" by Blind Faith: Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, and Rick Grech. You need to hear that song, young Jedi.

[@PsychoGallagher]

Yes!! Especially live!

[@sassymessmess9110]

The song should be a Rite Of Passage for the "selfie generation".

[@daniellefrechette900]

@@sassymessmess9110 Yong Jedi indeed! 😉

[@gayleeidson6724]

Fantastic song 😂

[@vithouse8037]

Its Chaka Kahn in the chorus and video! And Nile Rodgers in the guitar. I mean the same video directors of Notorious by Duran Duran are so close similar.

[@janethernandez724]

Good reaction! That was Chaka Khan herself singing back up! She's awesome!

[@lisallewellyn2727]

The fabulous chaka Khan was the lady..amazing voice ..

[@marikka9347]

Chaka Khan sang the female part and was in the video. You really enjoyed her song, Ain't Nobody.

[@whereami2go]

The voice at the end is the very talented Chaka Khan! She was also in the video... The Tina Turner lookalike :)

[@fredhall6525]

"While Ypu See A Chance" is a great Winwood tune.

[@michaellebow7420]

Agreed "While You See a Chance" is a special tune. You are already humming the lyrics 10 seconds into the intro. Plus he is playing all the instruments on these tunes. Just think about that.

[@cachickadee]

Love, love, love Steve Winwood. He has such a distinctive voice. I saw him 2x with Traffic & solo in S.F. about 10 years ago. He still sounds great. Check out the 2 videos from about 8 years ago with just he & his guitar by the fire. He has been around since he was 14 or 15, first with the Spencer Davis group, then Blind Faith with Eric Clapton, followed by Traffic. P.S. That woman in the video is Chaka Khan.

[@MarkoMakela-kk7qf]

Steve Winwood had this 'soul' in his voice from a teenager which is for white guy very extraordinary, The thing that he pulled out 'Gimme your lovin' at age of about 17 is ridicilous. Together him and Chaka Chan souded phenomenal as they both have this a bit craspy but high pitch in this song and the funny thing is that this is more like gospelpsong and not as a pop song. AND YES I AM PALE AS A ICECREAM:P.. BUT WHO GIVES A *

[@drittz7840]

Steve Winwood has and still does have a fantastic vocal. Really talented musician.

[@h.r.h.gypsynightsthatpurr7942]

CHAKA!!💖💗💖💗💖💖💗💖💗🎶

[@Mainecoonlady.]

Steve Winwood. Good music good voice good look! And he could move! Roll With It... is my favorite song of his.

[@cheryljackson5659]

That was the fabulous Chaka Khan! Steve Winwood is a legend and is still sounding great today! Check out Chaka's "Ain't Nobody" among her many hits first with the group Rufus, then as a solo artist. Winwood was a musical prodigy with just an amazing voice as a kid. Great songbook to explore.

[@sabrinamarkos7099]

Yesss! Steve and Chaka Khan🙏🏾👵🏿🤗

[@jackiesueann3476]

Stevie Winwood and Chaka Kahn who is an AMAZING female singer!! If You See A Chance is a great Stevie Winwood tune! Made me take a chance and I took it! Thanks for this great song!👍✌❤🎶

[@andreaknapp2394]

Love love this song! Love his voice!I think his best! Love Chaka Kahn's voice on this song too!

[@RicoBurghFan]

Steve Winwood was in the Spencer Davis Group as a teenager in the 60's and then was part of the supergoup Traffic, who I know you've reacted to before, and also Blind Faith with Eric Clapton and then he had a highly successful solo career. One of the most iconic artists in rock and roll history.

[@denisemeredith2436]

If you like Steve Winwood listen to his band Traffic - songs to react to Low Spark of High Heeled Boys; Hole in my Shoe and John Barleycorn Must Die. He started singing in the pubs and clubs with his dad when he was 8 years old in Birmingham UK. He played keyboards for The Spencer Davis Group when he was 16.

[@frandistabile4723]

Great song by Steve Winwood, he has such an amazing voice, and with the awesome voice of Chaka Khan.

[@Dianne-g2k]

Steve Windwood an incredible artist always 😊

[@sassymessmess9110]

"WHILE YOU SEE A CHANCE" "CAN'T FIND MY WAY HOME"- Blind Faith "DEAR MR. FANTASY"- Traffic "LOW SPARK OF HIGH HEEL BOYS"- Traffic "JOHN BARLEYCORN MUST DIE"- Traffic "FREEDOM RIDER"- Traffic "I'M A MAN"- Spencer Davis Group "Valerie" "Roll With It" "The Finer Things" Can't think of anything else at the moment.

[@cheryljackson5659]

Bravo @Sassymess mess for this list! Choosing a favorite Winwood song is like choosing a favorite child among so many!

[@hereonthe3L]

That's the lovely Chaka Khan! Shout out from the 3L community. You're one of the ones that help me get my start in the reaction world! Thank you for all you do!

[@Rxanne28]

You gotta listen to "Do you know what the night can do" "Valerie" ( the 1987 version). And you gotta listen to Chaka Khans song "I feel for you". Great song as well. ^^

[@FalcaoXTZ]

And Through the fire

[@seancoleman1357]

Yes!!! Valerie and “Don’t you know what the night can do” Amazing 80s hits by Steve.

[@raulalbertocaldelasescaler3040]

It´s been years since I heard this song last time. So much memories! You should react to "Valerie", man.

[@ashleystewart994]

YEEEEEEEEEES!!!! This is what you call REAL MUSIC!!! Steve is a stellar talent and bringing Chaka in on this project made it MAGIK!!!!!

[@DizJakeOG]

Valerie is my favorite song by Steve.

[@Awall79]

I freakin love EVERYTHING by Steve Winwood. What a master.

[@WinwoodCompletist]

Speaking of Master, you must be a subscriber to my Deep Winwood channel!!!

[@truther4life]

When MUSIC was MUSIC!!!!!!!!!

[@shirleyjones9460]

Great song. Chaka Khan was the perfect touch! 👍💖 timeless!

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

You have to hear Steve Winwood’s band Traffic. Check out their song Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys. That’s Chaka Khan singing with Steve.

[@larrywt656]

Steve Winwood is a British music legend. He started out with the Spencer Davis Group, went on to be a member of another major British group Traffic, then was in the supergroup Blind Faith with Eric Clapton, before going on to a major career as a solo artist in the 70s and 80s. It's also an interesting fun fact that Steve's brother Muff Winwood is a successful record producer who discovered and produced Dire Straits.

[@boxerpaws55]

forever my favorite tune of all time.and that's CHAKA CHAKA KHAN

[@4ujj]

PLEASE go down this rabbit hole. Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind Faith. And of course his solo work. PLEASE!! !I'm whining over here like a 12 year old. He was just a teenager in the Spencer Davis Group. Blue eyed British Soul starting in the 60's. That lady is Chaka Khan.

[@jacquelinejohnson6447]

Chaka Khan was the woman in the video

[@rosem2896]

Yes!!! Such a great song get ready to dance💃🌹

[@thefullnomad6543]

The funny thing is, nearly no one who wasn't around back in the '80s likely really knows much about Steve Winwood. But his discography is INSANE -- from groups he was in to songs he wrote through to music sessions he played on. His net worth conveys just how DEEPLY he affected music in the '70s and '80s -- he's 72 now and worth over $60 million. His discography, and this is not detailed/extensive: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Winwood#Discography

[@yvetteadshead4212]

One of my all time favourites, love Stevie Winwood ❤ 😍, class act

[@devonstokes7150]

The lady was Chaka Khan.....check out the finer things by Steve Winwood

[@shanenolan8252]

Thanks j I love this song . Steve wynwood has many great songs he was in bands check him out in the Spencer Davis group from the 60s amazing

[@eujackmac]

She is Chaka Khan. I love her 80s music (I Feel For You written by Prince and also Through the Fire). But check out her earlier music with her group, Rufus (Tell Me Something Good, Sweet Thing, Hollywood).

[@RicoBurghFan]

That's the fabulous Chaka Khan on vocals Jay!

[@sassymessmess9110]

I'm waiting for you to figure out who "the lady" is singing with him. 😁

[@nathanielmcdonald17]

Chaka Khan

[@pamcromer56]

Who is it JayVee 😁

[@KaraDK]

I love Steve Winwood!!

[@leslie3765]

Stevie started singing at 15, was very famous to other musicians because of his talent.

[@jonnno243]

A good starting place with Steve is , with The Spencer Davis Group , " Keep On Running " , and "I'm A Man" Then seek out "Stevies Blues", where I think it is him playing blues guitar. "Every Little Bit Hurts" is one of my favourites. The list goes on and on.

[@kaesmithmusic]

It's so cool to watch someone hearing this for the first time and discovering what amazing talents Steve and Chaka are. I always thought this was a very spiritual song.

[@jody7522]

He is an amazing artist!

[@davidhattman7649]

He has been on the music scene since 1966. He was part of the spencer Davis group (Gimme Some Lovin') Traffic , Blind Faith and a great solo career. A true Living Legend

[@dibxander2030]

Chaka Khan singing and also Nile Rogers playing guitar. Beautiful song.

[@Do_the_Dishes]

He and his daughter Lilly did this song together. It brings out the true meaning of the song.

[@josephmilsark123]

Higher Love was released in 1986 on Steve Winwood’s 4th solo album Back in the High Life. Singing with him in the chorus is Chaka Khan. The drum intro you hear in the beginning was done on a drum machine. The song hit #1 on the Canadian Top Singles Chart, #1 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart, #13 on the UK Singles Chart and it even hit #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

[@SpottedQ]

Steve is The Man! He's always sounded amazing, still does. Chaka in her prime.

[@azieblue9599]

Great song and good choice! The woman singing with him is the Chaka Kahn a legend.

[@dalebaker9109]

Cream of the crop. Wonderful song, this will make you move, always loved this. I think Jovaughn’s headphones just exploded with pleasure, hearing this gem.

[@GeorgeBratcherIII]

Freedom Overspill is another favorite from that album of his, great driving song, you'll know it once you listen.

[@itzel1735]

You don’t know how much I need this today. Thanks J.

[@shanenolan8252]

Sorry you had a bad day . Tomorrow is another day ( scarlett o'hara) .

[@lilsuzq32]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Winwood - At 8 years old, he first performed with his father and elder brother Muff in the Ron Atkinson Band. Muff later recalled that when Steve began playing regularly with them in licensed pubs and clubs, the piano had to be turned with its back to the audience to try and hide him, because he was so obviously underage. ... While still a pupil at Great Barr School, Winwood was a part of the Birmingham rhythm and blues scene, playing the Hammond C-3 organ and guitar, backing blues singers such as Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, T-Bone Walker, Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Eddie Boyd, Otis Spann, Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley on their United Kingdom tours, the custom at that time being for US singers to travel solo and be backed by pick-up bands. At this time, Winwood was living on Atlantic Road in Great Barr, close to the Birmingham music halls where he played. Winwood modeled his singing after Ray Charles. // The Spencer Davis Group: At age 14, Winwood (then known as "Stevie" Winwood) joined the Spencer Davis Group along with older brother Muff, who later had success as a record producer, after Davis saw them performing as the Muffy Wood Jazz Band at a Birmingham pub called the Golden Eagle. The group made their debut at the Eagle and subsequently had a Monday-night residency there. Winwood's distinctive high tenor singing voice and vocal style drew comparisons to Ray Charles. // In 1964, they signed their first recording contract with Island Records. Producer and founder Chris Blackwell later said of Winwood "He was really the cornerstone of Island Records. He's a musical genius and because he was with Island all the other talent really wanted to be with Island." The group's first record, a single, was released 10 days after Winwood's 16th birthday. The group had their first number-one single at the end of 1965, with "Keep on Running"; the money from this success allowed Winwood to buy his own Hammond organ. Winwood co-wrote and recorded the chart-topping hits "Gimme Some Lovin'" and "I'm a Man" before leaving The Spencer Davis Group in 1967.

[@sabinerobinson3198]

Love this ole time rock n roll. Back when they played instruments.

[@kimberly8858]

Valerie by Steve Winwod. Can’t believe you didn’t recognize by look and voice the queen of funk ms Yvette Marie Stevens aka Chaka Khan

[@marymarin3277]

Steve had many great songs, finer things is good. He played piano with the "My guitar gently weeps with Prince and Tom Petty and ELO's singer..can't think of his name. 😱 Great choice 👍♥️

[@rosem2896]

The great Chaka Khan

[@gregorythornton1664]

That's the one and only, chaka Kahn.

[@chriscreekmore210]

Huge hit! Doesn't hurt to have Chaka singing with him. Great reaction!!!

[@knew3355]

Honey if you don’t know who Chaka Khan is you haven’t fully lived yet! Try “Ain’t Nobody” and “I Feel for You” as an introduction and enjoy the greatness that is Queen Chaka!

[@SconnieTradition]

Love me some Steve Winwood. Back in the High Life again is also good. His music is just so positive.

[@emilybazeddi1914]

You have made me smile! I love Steve Winwood. His work with Blind Faith is amazing. I also love his contribution to the tribute to George Harrison on WHile My Guitar Gently Weeps. You know, the one when Prince had a guitar solo and shredded the piss out of the guitar. Awesome video.

[@stevepence229]

NOW YOU ARE TAKING ME BACK TO MY ERA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOVE IT

[@mezellenjohnson2753]

I remember dancing to this, I love it and his voice is brilliant. I have always loved his voice and I can't remember what band or bands he was with but I know his voice is one I haven't forgot. You love music and I think the 80's are one of your favourite decades, I like some 90's but the earlier decades touch my heart more. I love the way you chuckle and give your thoughts on what you have heard, honesty is what you give us and that's one of the things that keeps me coming back. On bad days of pain for me you lift my spirits and make me happy, thank you for that Jayvee as I I like being happy and positive. God bless you, love hugs and peace Mary-Ellen UK

[@Eurynomea]

I play music like this when doing housework and dance my way around the house. An all-time fave...love me some SW!