I was asked to check out Traffic - Dear Mr. Fantasy (Reaction!!)

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[@wrightwinger85]

If you like this listen to humble pie black coffee.

[@budgetgrower2808]

"He doesn't look high" lmao

[@johncampbell756]

Steve plays a Gibson Firebird here. On the original track he plays all the guitars sbd keyboards. He would go on to record a few solo albums where he plays everything. Lyrics by original drummer Jim Capaldi. Steve Winwood was previously in The Spencer Davis Group where he sang the hits "I'm a Man" (1967) and "Gimme Some Lovin'." (1966) He was 17 when he recorded "Gimme Some Lovin." You need to hear those vocals and his Hammond organ work. A bit of MOTOWN in the Btitish Invasion sound.

[@johncampbell756]

​@Chris Wright Did you know that Steve Marriott and the rest of Small Faces sing and play percussion on a different song on the Mr Fantasy album?

[@paulmorris8762]

@@johncampbell756 and Blind Faith as well solo and gigs with Clapton etc - The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys is a monster track

[@edwardrutledge2765]

You won’t go wrong taking deeper dives into Steve Winwood collaborations into Traffic, Blind Faith, etc. this was an era of great, great British rock.

[@nettiemac]

That whole Blind Faith album is solid fire.

[@matthew6427]

Blind Faith was one of those "greater than the sum of it's parts" and it's parts were incredible! So good!

[@edwardrutledge2765]

@@matthew6427 and nettiemac… agree, agree, I can’t get enough of Can’t Find My Way Home, Presence of The Lord, etc, etc. I was a young man back then, the group (Traffic too) left an indelible mark.

[@greggbell9837]

Stevie Winwood played and sang for some very righteous bands. I love this song, you should check out Blind Faith's "Can't Find My Way Home." Definitely worth it.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Yes!!

[@pvank1799]

Steve Winwood the music man.

[@sharona256]

“I’m wasted and I can’t find my way home”

[@williamhopper7873]

He's playing guitar on Can't Find My Way Home in a live performance with Clapton and holds his own, if not even sounding better.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

@@williamhopper7873 Yes, the 2007 Crossroads show is incredible. There are videos of Steve doing Dear Mr Fantasy w/out Clapton, it's an incredible performance, one of the best I've seen. Steve is lead guitar and is very, very impressive. Another video from that show is Steve and Clapton doing I Can't Find My Way Home, which is also incredible. Both of them are some of my favorite live performances, can watch them over and over.

[@neilstegall2090]

Check out his work with Spencer Davis group. He was 17 playing a Hammond organ and singing with a big, distinctive voice even then.

[@kestrelle5345]

Yes, please.

[@helmutkurtneumnn2026]

And was quoted by Nick Cohn the Best British Soulsinger oat

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

The man

[@brendamilloy2557]

Spencer Davis Group for sure!

[@Torri42ness]

YESSSSS 🙌🏽

[@jlcutright0723]

"Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys" is the epitome of songs to relax to at the end of a long week. Steve Winwood's "Arc of a Diver" is one of those albums you can have playing in the background as you go about your day. Good summertime memories with this music. 🙂

[@jimhancock8394]

"Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys" is one of my favorite songs of all time! I think you would love it Polo! Play the studio version though ...in the live video I saw they were all too high. 🤣 Studio version is fire though!

[@timbonczyk4116]

Yes

[@timbonczyk4116]

Polo reacts please check out black snake from atomic roooster next

[@TheStBlaine]

I finally found the Low Spark album on vinyl after a long search. I play frequently

[@clairewyndham1971]

Ark of the diver is a fantastic album..

[@TheDivayenta]

My fave by him is the video of 70 year old Steve playing and singing “ Can’t Find My Way Home” at his estate before a roaring fire.

[@jilldubick3007]

❤️‍🔥

[@carolgarnermcadam610]

Still an awesome song even 60 years later!

[@horsebydayartbynight]

"We went from this...to the Back Street Boys". Lol!

[@Love-on7vv]

Not me!!!

[@RadCenter]

To think the guitar isn't even the instrument Steve Winwood is best known for. He's insanely talented.

[@donhawkins3461]

The instrument he's best known for is his VOICE!

[@gliebzeit]

... and blazing on the Hammond organ. Check out The Spencer Davis Group playing 'I'm A Man' with 18 year old Steve Winwood playing organ and singing (he was also the co-writer of the song)!

[@JoWilks]

@@donhawkins3461 And the Hammond B3

[@glennball4036]

Insane talent...and his voice is just as good now.

[@glennball4036]

Check out videos of Steve at 14..which is when his professional career started.

[@anthonyv6962]

Steve Winwood, a really talented musician. That look he has at the beginning of the video is legendary. I don't know what his state of mind was but he looks like he's tripping so hard he might not be able to perform. He delivers.

[@Dbo83-g5v]

I was always amazed he could play that good and sing like that when he is sooo far out in the stratosphere.

[@nicholasthomas3635]

Yes, the group took a trip & did not leave the building.

[@anthonyv6962]

For real Winwood has a look that says everything was just revealed to him or or oh $hit had I known it was going to be this intense he would have waited till after the performance.

[@Seventeen_Syllables]

Steve Winwood is an undisputed musical prodigy. There is a story that as a child he would see an instrument and, with no instructions, figure out how to play it. I was not there and do not know this to be true, but it's a fun story anyway. Outside Traffic he was in other groups, collaborations, and solo work so that would be a thread to follow.

[@NewbieInOttawa]

I think in Steve's case that might be a true story lol. Ridiculously talented musician.

[@dougmphilly]

of all his post traffic projects, my favorite was stomu yamashta's go. an ensemble that even frank zappa would pay for. stevie, klaus scultze, michael shrieve, al dimeola, pat thrall, and jerome rimson join with stevie and bandleader stomu for some amazing space rock/jazz fusion. "go, live from paris" is a must own.

[@paulclarke2620]

Great reaction! Hang on Polo m'man... Steve Winwood started playing piano at 4, by 1962 at age 14 he was backing up blues legends, first album at 16, toured until 2020.... incredible artist, incredible collaborator, with a lifetime of musical gifts to us all.

[@Markhypnosis1]

Stevie Winwood (vocals and guitar) is a genius. He started out on lead vocals and keyboards with The Spencer Davis Group when he was 16 or 17. I think you'll recognise some of their stuff as it's played everywhere. Keep on Running. Gimme Some Lovin. I'm a Man. All absolute classics by The Spencer Davis Group with Stevie Winwood on lead vocals and keyboard.

[@MrVvulf]

He started playing at age 8 in pubs his father and elder brother Muff in the Ron Atkinson Band. Before he joined the Spencer Davis Group at age 15...he had already played (as session member) with Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King, Chuck Berry, and Bo Diddley on their United Kingdom tour. "Nobody Loves You When You're Down and Out" with Spencer Davis Group is a must watch. His voice and organ work is insane for a teenager.

[@wardlafferty5022]

His voice aged well…still sounds the same @ 74 as he did early in his career.

[@paulmorris8762]

he's a multi instrumentalist like Prince was

[@827dusty]

The great Steve Winwood again. This British soul man is on a level almost unparcelled. A voice that has been compared to Ray Charles, and a guy that plays about 30 different instruments, not just well, but at the highest level. One of the all-time greats. Started with "The Spencer Davis Group" at 17 years old in about1965. This man is Rock/Blues Royalty. Thanks for playing this classic 60s song.

[@FloridaRocks]

YEAH!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ Steve Winwood

[@BenStaton-o9k]

I had the great pleasure of seeing Traffic when they reformed in the 90’s and opened up for the Grateful Dead what a show!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Steve Winwood Is A Legendary Music Icon..A Member Of The Spencer Davis Group,, Blind Faith & Traffic As Well As A Successful Solo Career.

[@SnoBear626]

Polo says "I think they all high". Yes sir! That's the heart of the revolution on stage. Steve Winwood has always been there.

[@davenunyabusiness4893]

Grateful Dead did a great cover of this with a Hey Jude reprise at the end. Grateful Dead - Dear Mr. Fantasy / Hey Jude (Foxboro, MA 7/2/89)

[@brettv5967]

Definitely one of my top 5 all-time favorite bands.

[@willbernstein6596]

"Dear Mr. Fantasy," and "Mr. Fantasy" = The one and only Jimmy Hendrix.This song is a tribute to a long lost, but never forgotten, legend, amazing person, and one of the greater guitarists of all time.

[@DonnaConner-fk4lm]

Traffic, Blind Faith, Spencer Davis Group! You cannot go wrong with anything Steve Winwood does!

[@leerandal2169]

For a first time reaction, this should be the studio version.

[@intothemystic3374]

nah, live version shows the entire vibe of the band "flying".

[@ericbeech2652]

The low spark of high heeled boys is the best jam from them!

[@rainbowkeys711]

More Traffic, please!! Once you dive in, you'll be amazed by their sonic diversity. A few songs I'd recommend: Glad Rainmaker Dream Gerard Roll Right Stones Light Up or leave me Alone Heaven is in Your Mind

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Great song suggestions! There's also a little known song called "Memories of a Rock N Rolla" that I really like; also like "Empty Pages."

[@scottgunn9978]

My first show at red rocks was Winwood opening for and occasionally joining Tom Petty. Two outstandingly professional showmen with a seemingly endless stream of hit and or amazing songs.

[@Dave.A.Hill.]

I saw them on the same tour - mad props to Petty in memoriam, who was respectful of the fact that *he* should have been the opener.

[@kestrelle5345]

I was just thinking that I purchased this album more than any other in my life. LP twice, cassette tape twice, digital twice.

[@cynthiaadkins-zj9ut]

Ah, Traffic! One of my college roommates introduced me to traffic. She had the greatest vinyl collection! Takes me back to the 70's. Simpler, better times IMHO.

[@joniarmel7308]

Steve Windward is multitalented. He defined our music culture . Another British rocker . His material is endless.

[@madelineshockley5906]

My fav Traffic: The Low Spark Of High-Heeled Boys

[@hairball7529]

I like this but I'd put the studio version on playlist.

[@andyfletcher3561]

I absolutely agree.

[@realbser1956]

Yup

[@shemanic1]

Superb band, I started watching Stevie Winwood when he was very young with The Spencer Davis Group . His vocals are just something else.

[@anthonytimmons9328]

Steve Winwood is insanely talented and has been in some great bands.

[@johnwarner6858]

Believe it or not the lead singer and guitarist is better known for his piano playing,

[@carolgiangreco6548]

We had GREAT MUSIC!!!!

[@jefft2485]

Low Spark of High Heel Boys is best overall representation of Traffic's catalog of songs as it strongly shows the Jazz influence Winwood infused into the Traffic sound. Once you hear the jazz undertone you can recognize it in most of their stuff. Winwood's white soul music

[@hairball7529]

Steve Winwood came from the "Spenser Davis Group .

[@lynette.]

Love the bass in this thank you whoever asked for this. My original albums were stolen when I moved house 22 years ago,been so long forgot which album this was on.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

Lead singer Steve Winwood is a legend. He's usually a keyboardist rather than guitarist, but he can play just about anything. Started off as a teenager in Spencer Davis Group, then Traffic, Blind Faith, and a long solo career. The way he could sing, even as a sixteen year old, is a real eye-opener. I'd recommend Traffic's "No face no name no number", Blind Faith's "Can't find my way home", SDG's "Keep on running", and his solo "Arc of a diver" to get a taste of his ability.

[@lauragroce3816]

They are tge bomb. Steve Winwood. Kisses to the universe

[@tjrivers]

YES! YES! Love Traffic!

[@daleboris-kane313]

Absolutely! Stevie's voice is unbelievable

[@brendamilloy2557]

Ah! You've found the well. Now dive in! "Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys," " Walking In The Wind," "Every Mother's Son," "Shoot Out At The Fantasy Factory," "Glad" and so much more. This band wasn't driven by dollars, they were truly driven to experiment and find the sound.

[@Arasteele]

The Winwood guitar solo in Dear Mister Fantasi is legendary. And that's grossly understating it. High or not the dude was a prodigy and he f'i8ng knocked it out the park. That ball is still soaring.

[@VintageWanderer]

There is several versions of this and all great in their own way including the studio version. Steve Winwood (singer and lead guitar) is incredible and was in many bands back in the day.

[@johnjohn37371]

"Ok Stevie, we did a really young dude with the voice of a 50 year old blues man to sing..." "I got it..." "Yeah, but we also need somebody really solid on guitar who can also solo..." "Yep. Got it" "And we got nobody to play the organ when dudes gotta go do his community service hours..." "Ok, covered... "But who is gonna help write all this music..." "You really gotta ask?" Yeah, Steve Winwood was pretty good...

[@philf4086]

This band criminally under-rated. And Steve is a great player, he can do it all. Good video, I haven't seen this live version! THX!!

[@gr8fulted49]

As everyone before me has stated, Steve is an incredible talent. If you'd like some blue-eyed soul from him Check out Roll With It. You WON'T be disappointed

[@pmrich7035]

7:44 “I love the organ in the back” Organs were used in so much of the music back in the 60’s& 70’s. I love the feel they give to this music, so sad it’s not used today

[@richardbird3375]

Dave Mason is such an underrated guitarist.

[@mattshaw6180]

Traffic had talent to burn. "Empty Pages," "Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys," or "Pearly Queen" are excellent and very different choices.

[@paulmorris8762]

Freedom Rider , John Barleycorn, Glad

[@realbser1956]

Low Spark of High Heeled Boys would be my recommendation for a must listen from Traffic. Dear Mr. Fantasy is a great track, live or in studio. I’m partial to their song Shanghai Noodle Factory. Love the reaction Polo.

[@sirgalahad3574]

Very unique song that should be on every playlist.

[@jeanettecameron7530]

Love the perpetual motion machine.

[@robertdawson8522]

On the Blues song by Jimi Hendrix,Voodoo Chile(not the slight return version)That is Steve Winwood on the organ.

[@Randomnpcpage]

My father introduced me to this, and then explained the genius of Stevie Winwood…after hearing it for the first time, it became one of my all time favorites. Traffics “Welcome to the Canteen” is a must listen

[@Mikeluvdrums]

They're all in a trance !!

[@cgraceduncan]

This. This is absolutely my favorite song from growing up 😊 tysm for the little trip!

[@KneeJerkReactions13]

Big Sugar crushes this song with their cover. Such a good band with BIG guitar sound.

[@FrancesThompson-e3m]

Steve Winwood is a force of nature, a fantastic Musician, great Guitarist an even greater Keyboards Player. His career goes back to 1964. He has written some brilliant tracks performed with Clapton and some of the best bands as well as a Solo Artist. He is one the greatest no doubt!

[@videomaniac108]

Muscle Shoals rhythm section on drums and bass with Roger Hawkins and David Hood, respectively. I love David Hood's fingerstyle on his right hand.

[@joannparker1977]

Masterpiece!! Yeah, little Stevie Winwood!

[@mrnobody9104]

that 500 mile stare is most definitely compliments of LSD my guess orange sunshine or window pane. take a trip without leaving your chair.... good memories of days gone by.

[@olly8]

Magical. Haunting. Takes me to another dimension. Always has! To my Mr Fantacy ❤ RIP Dave😢 6/14/73 see you in the sky 🌌🌠

[@videomaniac108]

If you could see a close-up of Winwood's eyes you could see how stoned he was at this concert.

[@DebraTuchman]

Yes! It was the 70s after all. Many musicians performed and lived high back then. Hallucinations were popular. Wish I had some.

[@gregkerr725]

Man...this was late 60's.....and yes....we were all high..........and willing to share I might add.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Steve Winwood started at age 15 in the Spencer Davis Group. He was in Blind Faith (only had one album) and Traffic, a favorite band of mine. Besides being an incredible vocalist, he was a multi-instrumentalist and his keyboard playing is legendary. Check him out playing organ on Jimi Hendrix' studio "Voodoo Chile": kzbin.info/www/bejne/en2qnWuFmJlrarM btw, they weren't high, just vibin' on the music.

[@susangallagher1863]

He is Steve Winwood - the same guy who did “Higher Love” with Chaka Kahn that you loved …. Just saw him at an amphitheater in Michigan and he was still awesome- this is one of his oldie classics - check him out with Traffic - spark of high heeled boys

[@jillykz]

And to think all of these years later, Steve Winwood is still out there touring. I'll be seeing him with The Doobie Brothers this August at Pine Knob in Clarkston, Michigan 👍🏻

[@MountainWoman68]

The intro to this song was used to devastating effect opening the movie Avengers: Endgame.

[@karenann3841]

Love me some Traffic…Especially Low Spark!!

[@TheCornishCockney]

And don’t forget SW’s original band,The Spencer Davis Group. Keep On Running,Somebody Help Me,I’m a Man,Gimme Some Lovin……ALL bangers Thoroughly recommended.

[@DonnaConner-fk4lm]

Steve Winwood is one of the best musicians ever to walk on this Earthly plain. Period. 😂❤

[@mrkrinkle72]

Steve's nickname was the white Ray Charles!

[@randyteta9170]

Played this in my old band, Fun song to jam

[@sileascaitroina6322]

I haven't listened to the reaction yet but am so glad you got to this song, albeit live. Steve Winwood is everything!! He was the lead singer of The Spencer Davis Group at 14! FOURTEEN! Dave Mason on harmonica and guitar was in Fleetwood Mac, Derek and the Dominos and Traffic. I envy your journey through the decades and genres. Enjoy and thanks! Studio: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYTClnuapsilg5o

[@leo76767]

First time for me hearing this song, about halfway through, said damn. Then I realized you react to videos way better than I do lmao. 😂

[@karleneblaser1261]

Steve Winwood is still going strong. He's touring with The Doobie Brothers this year. The'll be hitting my local Boston area, massive outdoor venue, in August. I mean, who doesn't love the Doobies, right? BUT, Winwood is who everyone is most excited to see.

[@kianpa1]

❤ an old fav. Thank you.

[@mstewart109]

Is there new Porcupine Tree music out? Love the . Grew up on Traffic. Steve Winwood. His voice is unique. What a long amazing career he has had....

[@magiegainey5036]

I loved Steve Winwood when he went solo, too.

[@TheStBlaine]

Please listen to Low Spark and High Heeled Boys next.

[@joniarmel7308]

Steve Winward and Eric Clapton together singing “Can’t Find My Way Home” . Please give this one a listen .

[@barnesmultimedia2725]

Unbelievable production values on this one, My Polo.

[@josephcoble7770]

More TRAFFIC! By the way, the lead singer/guitarist/ songwriter Steve Winwood is about 17 years old here.

[@KoenigRichard]

For Traffic, it's a must to check out "Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys".

[@MarthaLaguna-th1bp]

Steve Winwood is so talented no matter which group he played in.

[@1laduv]

Thank you for the awesome ride in the way-back machine. I sat down to watch one of your videos this morning, and four hours later, I'm hooked and loving to hear your impressions on some of my favorite "oldies but goldies." There are several songs that I'd love to hear your thoughts on. They are as apropos in the 60s as they are to what's happening in our world today. "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield and "Four Dead in Ohio" by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. The 3rd song was so controversial when it came out in 1965 it was banned on just about every radio station in the country, but the message was clear and powerful. "Eve of Destruction" by Barry McGuire. It continues to be relevant; change a few names in places to make it current. Thanks again for sharing the music and your thoughts!

[@jennibair5298]

One of the best! Check out his later songs. Very different and more pop but very good! Higher Love is one of his best, in the 80’s.

[@barriethomson5819]

You have opened the door to Steve Winwood and all his incantations, enjoy the ride!

[@gary7667]

Steve Winwood's cowriter on several albums starting with Arc of the Diver is from Tyer,Tx. My mom went to high school with him. He also helped Clapton on several of his songs. Told me Winwood is the most talented man in music.

[@gary7667]

Will Jennings is his name by the way!

[@SnoBear626]

Rock and Roll Stew (parts 1 and 2) is a BOP from Traffic.

[@SWTSU]

You think the band was high just think about the audience!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣 So says Austin Tx!! 🤘😎🍸

[@stefaniebrauer128]

Soooo good !!!!

[@billtroester]

Your astute observation that they were all high was absolutely correct young man! The weed was pure and plentiful. And the acid was laboratory made by young well trained hippie chemists. This culminated into some of the best musical talent producing some of the best music of all time. It was a great time to be a kid growing up for sure. Glad it's making a comeback. "Make love, not war!" Wild Bill

[@ArtofDreaming1]

Steve winwoods first hit was with the Spencer Davis group and you already know it by heart

[@Bar-l7w]

Love traffic Awsome ty