Steve Winwood - Back In The High Life Again (Official Video)

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Music video by Steve Winwood performing Back In The High Life Again. (C) 1986 Universal Island Records Ltd. A Universal Music Company.
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[@petertalsness3238]

All the doors are closed one time will open up again!

[@squirrelbutler2119]

Imagine if those were the actual lyrics! The line would make no sense at all How you got 43 Likes for the wrong lyric, that makes no sense, is beyond me The actual lyrics: "All the doors I closed one time will open up again"

[@celaowen4831]

Bravo so very very true... Blessings

[@squirrelbutler2119]

@@celaowen4831 Doh?

[@roseingala2996]

This song will not leave my mind. It has been a constant earworm for a couple of weeks. Still love it and am waiting for the high life to come back!

[@therealgypsysoul]

❤❤

[@dukecraig2402]

There's far worse songs to have get stuck in your head, like commercial jingles.

[@markopolo244]

Winwood is unique. More so than others. There will never be another.

[@valerymelnikov1360]

I am laying in a hospital bed. Just had successful procedure, thought to myself I need Winwood. I will be back in the high life again!

[@valerymelnikov1360]

Thank you for asking. I am enjoying a highball with my wife. So in a way I am back in the "high life" again. Btw we saw you with Blind Faith. Your music has always put in me in a sunny frame of mind. I've "found my way home". Thank you for the music of my life.

[@SpaceLord2025]

penis enlargement?

[@CitizenB75]

I hope that you had a completely successful recovery and are living life the way you want to!

[@russelljones8108]

Brilliant

[@elizabethreed5648]

What procedure?

[@melvinpako2581]

When I was unemployed and poor but this song healed me and I'm safe to say "I'm back in the high life again ".....I'm working, have a car and a house

[@stevenlupanko2983]

Everyone who is unemployed is poor!!! Unless good at bank robberies. 🏦 happy for you mate you can wire me that 20 you owe me. 😉

[@dermotlindley4528]

my man

[@mcclift9451]

When I was young and poor,this song always made me sure I would make it and I did.80s optimism at it's best

[@ryancox5097]

Big ups to you, brother! Keep grinding!

[@kevinmcdonald1490]

Keep plugging away. Never give up and hope is always a positive. You might not get wealthy but a healthy attitude and outlook makes us rich!

[@danieljackson654]

How wonderful is this

[@vh-tangoalphacharlie561]

Maybe extremely wonderful ?

[@MarcelodeAssis]

Stevie Winwood and James Taylor! What a duet!

[@HammockerSam]

Legends

[@vh-tangoalphacharlie561]

What the hell ? James Taylor ? - Ive got the good headphones on tonight - so subtle - WOW - thankyou @MarcelodeAssis

[@jessyleppert2]

I'm James' cousin

[@JJamJ]

@@jessyleppert2That’s awesome. See James twice in the UK. Guys a genius.

[@billymiddleton4956]

Possibly the most underrated musician of all time. And such a soulful voice.

[@kath6252]

Totally agree 👍

[@Glat64]

I found out the other day that he is in the rock and roll of fame best singers list at number 33.

[@JillKennedy-cw1wi]

You made my day. :-)

[@Jouantiese]

Totally

[@kevinmcdonald6477]

Any lover of rock and roll recognizes the greatness of Steve Winwood as a singer, musician, both keyboards and guitar, and excellent songwriter. He is hardly underrated by those who have ears to hear.

[@chrisyanover1777]

I was a successful banker and unfortunately almost lost everything because of fentynal addiction. When I got out of rehab I heard this song and it became my anthem of my life! It's what motivated me to get my life back together!

[@Noelle0026]

Congratulations! What an accomplishment. Fighting addiction is one of the toughest things there is.

[@paulgordon6949]

Well done for getting over it. How do you end up taking fentanyl, and not just h tho? I know it's still bad but compared to Fent. Or do you live somewhere where all the opiates on the street are really just full of fent? Either way glad you're doing better now!

[@reillym100]

Love this tune

[@morganmilhouse5577]

God bless you and good luck!

[@lproctor55]

Hang in there!!! We need you!!!! Congrats!!! It just gets better!!!

[@BeMoreAwareGodWatches]

My dad just passed away yesterday, we used to listen to this song when I was a kid. I wanted to hear it again. It reminds me of the 80s. When my dad was young a vibrant! Memory lane.

[@TheJordanmax]

Danielle I always listen to this when I want to reminisce to my dad who passed away 3 years ago. Same reason to remember them young and vibrant. Hope you're doing OK, it definitely takes some time but gets easier. But keep his memory alive

[@plantmillionsofteees5676]

What a beautiful tribute to your Dad. Just what little you’ve written here lets me know that he had a pure heart ... and he raised a daughter who values valuable things ... Peace to you. I hope, in time, you find healing & comfort, and that your best memories of your Dad will bless you all the days of your life 🌈

[@gilbertoantoniomartins1323]

Sorry for your loss Danniele,if you Dad liked this song,4 sure he was a good man.... and the most important thing,he left to you the gift of perception of what good things really are.

[@DeanMk1]

My condolences on your loss, Danielle. This song is a nice way to memorialize him, though.

[@4403323]

Sorry for your loss.

[@dougweiskopf7768]

This is the most optimistic song of all time

[@marcusmuse4787]

thats what makes it so great.

[@HDWTaipei]

I used to say this about Roll with the Changes

[@AbdulFXmann]

As a 44 year old black man living in Meridian, Mississippi, oddly it was the music of artist like Steve Winwood, that gave me solace, and clarity to survive the violence, the Insanity, the chaos. I have a good life now, thank you for being the light to the path for this little brown boy Steve.

[@debbiebracken5186]

Well done you, we each have suffering but we will get back in that high life again, ive had 3 deaths in the past 5 years and it's hard yeah, but each day at a time is the only way to go, I used to sing this and mean it to my Ashley rip, but now blessed with our grandson, time to start living again,, bless you all xx

[@steveh5307]

I'm glad you made it bud. 🙏

[@josephwitkowski6665]

What about native son, Steve Forbert?

[@cherylmednick9951]

Isn't that Roll With It video awesome?! Love the line dancing never mind his music & voice

[@WhatsCookingTime]

I'm 49 myself up in the Boston area. I remember when the music was new and I've remembered over the years. Kind of a similar situation so he's kept me grounded it's always been chill uplifting

[@craigsimons817]

Praying for a Tinnitus cure so that those of us who are being tortured by this soul destroying condition can be Back in the High Life Again.

[@lark2023]

I feel ya brother❤

[@randallterry4707]

I know exactly what you mean man. It can be deafening and no escape at times. Blessed Be!!

[@PSFlyers55]

Lipoflavinoid? B vitamins?

[@Sergidy]

Acupuncture for a tinnitus.

[@johnwilliams1238]

Hi! I’m so sorry to hear about your situation. I highly, highly recommend TRT if you haven't tried yet. It really works. Mine was unbearable and when I started CBT, it became bearable. Then I started TRT a month ago and it's noticeably quieter. I'm confident I'll habituate fully (won't hear it) in months, at most a year. My treatment was covered by insurance. Best wishes to you💐

[@garethjamesdavies6850]

My husband Gareth & I played this on cassette in the car back in 1986. We were together for 34yrs until I lost him to cancer in 2020 at 58yrs old. This reminds me of those times. Love you Gar- miss you love every day.❤❤

[@bravo7actual849]

I hope this doing always brings you fond memories 🙏

[@JoannaCubana]

❤

[@dashcan8479]

Condolence Steve is a great artist you and your husband had good taste.

[@chrisexel4344]

Sorry for your loss - hope this brings comfort. Kind regards

[@denonhall8723]

I'm very sorry for your loss. 😔🙏🏻

[@markrodgers9682]

My grandmother died on June 3rd, 1988. The last thing she ever said to me was, "Goodnight, granddaughter. When you get home, play our song." This was our song.

[@Goofygoober_84]

@markrodgers9682 This was mine & my grandmother's song as well. Big hugs to you my friend

[@donconry7894]

Sweet sorry for your loss

[@oysterdiva2853]

💚💙💜

[@rocketeerPM2500]

That touches me deeply. God rest your grandma, they are so special. Bless her soul.

[@CynthiaFalconPiano]

Ok 3:23 😮 poop poop Jo poop on

[@cjaquilino]

Love how the comment section is so positive under Steve Winwood songs.

[@bargaintuesday812]

I came here looking for Always Sunny quotes. :(

[@Blessed_Beyond_Belief]

Coming back BIG !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@karaw9982]

Minutes ago I just bought myself a ticket to my very first Steve Winwood concert for my 52nd birthday treat! It will be the absolute BEST day of 2024, and I might cry. Reflecting back to my teen self, holding my Steve Winwood cassette tape that had just arrived in our family mailbox from my Columbia House music subscription, I never would have predicted in my lifetime that I will see him perform live in an arena. I encourage everyone reading to go buy tickets to Steve Winwood in an effort to show Steve how truly valued he is as an impactful and phenomenal artist from our beloved 80's. His shows need to reach Sold Out status! 20 concerts: July 30 - August 30, 2024.

[@mytube8985]

Enjoy! 🎉🎉🎉

[@avidahken]

Halauyah

[@georgetteroenfeldt8144]

Id like to go to one

[@beverlyduckett-edwards4001]

Just saw him on Aug.25th, Credit 1 Amphitheater, Tinley Park. He was on first followed by The Doobie Brothers. My 1st time seeing both of them!! They still sound Amazing !!!!!🎉

[@karaw.8563]

@@beverlyduckett-edwards4001 Yaaaay!! So happy that you got to see them perform live on stage! Winwood's setlist shows 10 songs and I can't waaaaaait for this concert!!

[@canyonproductions7683]

The MAN!

[@patrickromanowilliams4878]

Living Legend.

[@TheFreddieW]

50 year old black man that grew up in the inner city of Memphis Tn. This music allowed me to escape. Yep, it sure did👍🏽

[@ericmp20091]

I know you don't know me, but please trust me and believe with all your heart that Jesus Christ is the truth. Have faith and God bless.

[@lackocult1]

lotta good music in Memphis....

[@TheFreddieW]

@@JH-ot5mn Nothing, it’s how I wanted to describe myself. Let’s just enjoy the music.

[@JH-ot5mn]

@@TheFreddieW As a mountain biker and customer of Kroger, sounds good.

[@TheFreddieW]

@@JH-ot5mn 😂 awesome!

[@richardoki8320]

Ever notice how Steve’s songs are so positive and uplifting?

[@peterdexter7092]

This song was written by Warren Zevon.

[@BradOlsonBemidji]

@@peterdexter7092 Actually, Steve and Will Jennings co-wrote it and Warren Zevon covered it.

[@thelonelytrucker9317]

He's going on tour with steeley dan in 2022!!!

[@SunflowerChild82]

Yep! The 80’s were so much more uplifting! 💛

[@rocklandradio7342]

That's because this wonderful music has been written in major tonality instead of minor. Steve choose that to give us all that joy and happiness.

[@mojowolf5597]

When you are old enough, the musical nostalgia and memories are just too much to say in words.

[@meob2259]

Wiith you there me ob

[@justpassingthrough3166]

Yeah, especially with whats happening now in the world the nostalgia hurts. This music is my childhood and I'm at least grateful to have experienced it as it unfolded. Keep your head up, we'll all be "back in the high life again" soon when we go home.

[@JoannaCubana]

@@justpassingthrough3166 Yes...🦋

[@NeverTalkToCops1]

Yes.

[@cm-mv7ml]

Yep

[@satish885]

Can't understand why this song didn't win a grammy?

[@lamebot7164]

I never understood why people don't put Steve Winwood on a higher pedestal. His voice is almost like in harmony with itself. Just awesome

[@rickdaniel3230]

Because of the *implication.*

[@darrellharris3213]

badass days in the 80s luv it so so much

[@patriciarussell6683]

Oh do I ever agree with you.

[@airware4970]

I’ve wondered the same thing bro

[@patriciarussell6683]

@Kyle O'Bryan I didn't know that but am not surprised. Jimi Hendrix has superior musical intelligence.

[@LutherAmosHouse]

Winwood turned out a freight train of hits in the 80s. He doesn’t get enough praise outside of music circles.

[@truthreignsforever9286]

he’s a low key fellow that shuns the limelight, it seems on purpose? Like he’s happier this way? Ya know?

[@sarahrobinson-op4oo]

If you havnt already seen it, check out Winwood and Clapton on Claptons Crossroads concert. It is amazing! You will love it if you are a fan

[@Ct0ne]

Can't forget his time with the Spencer Davis Group. "Gimme Some Lovin'" is a great track. ❤

[@owenwilliams5493]

71 yrs old Black male with a Steve Winwood collection! !!

[@williamshiver3480]

It's the stuff that no wall can withstand. Speaking of the German people that hadn't seen kin in a very long time. Powerful stuff.

[@rd9102]

This song was released in 1986, freshman year of HS. Here i am almost 40 years later in 2024 enjoying this song with my wife of almost 29 years, back in the high life again.

[@doug_1489]

[@nobodynowhere21]

song was made shortly before i was born, i never heard it before until recently. simply epic.

[@robertwunderli2893]

Class of 1990 and it was used for our theme song for senior year.

[@rd9102]

@@robertwunderli2893 I was class of 90 as well. It was a great time to grow up and be in High School in 86-90.

[@doug_1489]

@@robertwunderli2893 a couple of years before mine but awesome song...this is a cool song kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIHPiKSNj9WjhLM&lc=UgykWOzcLhgB8IND1IF4AaABAg.9HQRLvqsMSXAARfbKG3bD-

[@Asaph1978-z]

I’m a Black man and love this song!!!! Steve is phenomenal!!

[@KJ3113]

Sounds great!!!

[@stewmeat9261]

Your color madders not. good music is universal

[@tsitsi3705]

100% echo previous comments. music has no colour. What’s good is just good. Enjoy what you like.

[@jayf4139]

What does the color of your skin have to do with ANYTHING??!! See that's the problem now, kids being taught that they can't listen to certain music because of their skin color GTFOH music is made for EVERYONE and when it's not, there is zero success.. don't be THAT GUY that brings race into something where it has no place being!! 🚫🧍🏼🧍🏿🤝🏼🤦🏻

[@alanm6o9]

I'm white me too!!!

[@nunobispo9169]

It’s always sunny in Philadelphia… brought me here. And I’m glad.

[@limer4330]

The implication? Had you never heard this song? I was a senior in high school when this song came out and it's always had great meaning,. I had a beautiful girlfriend, was getting ready to graduate, I was ALWAYS happy when this song was released. I miss this days. The implication episode was totally hilarious by the way.

[@Tony01013]

"I'll be back with Miller High Life again."

[@EasternAmerica]

Right on, it's Miller time, time to relax.

[@squirrelbutler2119]

Man, one of the funniest comments ever I mean, freaking brilliant Really Not kidding here Nope Really really creative and funny It's gold, Jerry. Gold!

[@franciscoriado1978]

I like it!

[@jamesblunk7721]

Me too!

[@charlesbraun8867]

The campaign of beers ! Miller tall necks man does that bring back memories . Toshea on the word play .

[@ElvisPretzel-rv3bg]

Can I get back in the high life again at age 57? it sure would be great to be back in those good old days!

[@donhinkle3693]

This ☝🏼

[@kingbidenmypres]

Keep listening to good tunes like this and you'll get back.

[@mossdale4591]

You can always do it by listening to this wonderfully sad and exultant song.

[@edwardlenz4505]

it's always waiting for you. Just jump in! I'm 74 and I'm in!

[@richardbue3317]

Life Begins At @57 Just Don't Think Of High Life As In Getting Stoned On Weed. There's More To Life Than Meets The Eye.🎉

[@danandhibb]

Lost my job and family because of my stupidity. 5 years later found a better job kicked the bad habits and IM BACK IN THE HIGH LIFE AGAIN MY BROTHER!

[@elwoodblues3342]

yo

[@brendabarber7459]

Luv U ❤ congrats!

[@stephenspeak845]

What is destined for you,will never pass you by. Have a good life my brother

[@jasonb2089]

Hell yeah. Congrats turning things around.

[@LukeTheDrifter10]

Oh my friend my profession was screwing up the best things in my life. It’s been two years and I haven’t missed one day of work and I’m looking for a vehicle right now. Eventually you understand that your chances get smaller and smaller every time and your lucky if you get a chance to fix it.

[@johndon6382]

My father recently passed (January of 24’) and I lost my mom in 2022. The grief has been kicking my butt lately. Just wanting to go back in time, then I stumble across this song. I was overwhelmed. This song speaks to me in so many ways!

[@mariakanndas7875]

🤗

[@petban6715]

chin up and move on....life sucks then its amazing again....its all of our lots

[@RyanMontgomery-b4y]

Thanks for sharing this brother. I just lost my Mom in December 2023 and my Dad March 2024. It’s been so hard but it’s great to hear an uplifting song to help us with feelings of grief.

[@sanjayshekhawat8169]

God bless you brother! Have a wonderful life! ❤❤

[@johndon6382]

@@RyanMontgomery-b4y it’s almost as Steve speaks to our soul in this song. Sorry about your losses as well. Death of a parent is the most surreal feeling ever. We are not alone in this.

[@kevinmoore7213]

This is a Christian man. I love his music, all are positive and full of praise for our abilities to keep going. Christ is the driver here.

[@bustercam199]

Really, I didn't know that as it certainly adds another dimension to listening to this song. Thanks.

[@PeterJamesLumley]

Really Christian that's why stars 🌟 🤩 ✨️ 🙄 are all he is. Christians don't gain the world - the world hates them. Wolves in sheep's clothing

[@gregclancyconstructioninc.5607]

He leadeth me.

[@Ithendra]

🤣

[@optimisticzebra8498]

My husband and I have almost 6 years clean from a crazy heroin addiction. This song explains what it felt like back then. Beautifully written. Steve Winwood is a genius 👏🏼

[@philanthony7349]

Yeah buddies! You're inspirational!

[@MatthewFarris-n6j]

I'm glad man and I hope everything works out. My brother just died of an overdose and I don't know what the f*** to do. But I pray that your husband wins man because these drugs are a bunch of f****** b*******. I'm rooting for you guys man pray everyday and live a life worth living. And don't fight or argue or be mean or say things that you don't mean. Because you never know when that last day is of him or you. Learn to let down your pride and humble yourself and just love with all your heart and love him and understand and love him for who he is. Whatever shortcomings they have or flaws they have are just part of who they are and love those two.

[@LonnyDewert]

Awesome job on your sobriety ❤

[@MatthewFarris-n6j]

@@LonnyDewert wtf

[@Cocobon-co2rr]

Congrats. Sobriety is a GIFT!!!!!!

[@chrishanke9523]

This song for me is symbolic of reincarnation and I am going to have this played at my funeral when the time comes. It is already on my Wake Music List.

[@maggiewhitefield40]

Nice

[@matthewmccrary7397]

The 80s was on a whole other level...

[@chrisper3148]

33 year old black man grew up in Brooklyn my mom would always play music like this started liking it now ❤

[@maggiewhitefield40]

45 Samoan woman. Grew up in Houston, TX. My parents did too. Do you know how far he goes back?

[@chrisper3148]

@ actually I don’t I wouldn’t mind learning though

[@maggiewhitefield40]

@@chrisper3148 Traffic

[@maggiewhitefield40]

@@chrisper3148 Dear Mr. Fantasy

[@Catherine-si5zk]

The hatred needs to stop 🛑 Love to anyone reading this ❤️

[@davidmarkspeer7730]

We will overcome.

[@Catherine-si5zk]

@@davidmarkspeer7730 we sure will my friend 💕

[@robertmonaghan9851]

Love you too!

[@lauriesuzanne8848]

❤

[@alexanderjackson9302]

Yes! I grew up on a military base in Germany. And when I went to college in the states It was a shock at all the negativity and hatred.. I feel like I'm alone sometimes in this world. It's so easy to just be nice and loving. I'll never understand it

[@georgewilliams8357]

First off, I wanna dedicate this song to my new found financial freedom, therefore I just paid off my house in full earlier this year at the age of 40 years old, and as an extra added bonus is that I just received a 6 figure inheritance last month in late June too. And I'm now rejoicing by way of laughing & crying sweet tears of joy 😂. So it looks just like I done made it to be in the high life after all, for the very first time in my entire life. All is right in my life. Thank you Jesus, for my prayers have been answered.

[@ihfarmer8164]

Congratulations 👍

[@Andrew-np4nw]

I listened to this song on a boat one magical night. We ate some freshly-caught catfish and danced to our hearts’ content.

[@BruceHalperin]

Were you with a troll man and a giant bird?

[@sias.2569]

My friends and I own a bar in Philadelphia and we finally saved up enough to buy a boat. My dad and my sister are doing maintenance on her so she’s ready for the high-seas. Meanwhile, I’m out on the docks looking for “tasty treats”! 👀 -Dennis

[@laurenmeltzer7159]

“It’s the implication!”

[@ericgrove7755]

Steve Winwood will be Back In The High Life Again.

[@philpritchettphan]

Now THIS is boat music

[@unthreatened__9969]

It’s about the implication

[@johnharrill1]

I lost my wife of 43 years three years ago. She also loved this song!

[@TheyRiseBand]

James Taylor on backing vocals really makes this track. Beautiful vocals, all around.

[@dhitekyYG]

Quite possibly the most underrated musician of all time!! Positivity, and the nostalgia, his music's timeless and will always have the ability to take me out of myself and back to a simpler time.. I miss the old days!! God Bless everyone reading this!!! Much love !!!

[@bethwilliams8029]

❤✌🍀

[@JoannaCubana]

❤

[@kimhill9859]

Yes and God bless him and God bless his voice I got to see him in the San Fernando Valley in California and I was 14 and then I moved up to Reno Nevada and I saw him up here I've seen him twice in concert he is awesome he sounds just the same alive as he does on the radio that's how long I've been listening to him and I'll be 70 this November I've been listening to him since I was 13 or 14 same with the stones and Aerosmith let's pray they all stay healthy may God watch over them

[@JoannaCubana]

@@kimhill9859 I lived in Northridge in the 80's up until the mid 90's... Loved being a Valley girl!!!😎

[@kimhill9859]

Hey Kim Hill I'm Kim Hill and I lived in Northridge too but I'll be 70 this November and you don't look nothing like me yes and God bless the old days and let's pray to God we don't lose anymore and you're very beautiful

[@2011yourlife]

To the person that reads this, I ask the Lord to bless them and their family, to cure them of every sickness and pain, to fill their emptiness with love joy and peace, to rebuke the enemy from their lives. " ASK JESUS TO COME INTO YOUR HEART AND SAVE YOU, AND TO FORGIVE YOU OF YOUR SINS, FOR WE GIVE THANKS AND GLORY TO THE LORD. IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST AMEN!

[@bentonmsimango6795]

I recieve, Amen

[@BraddCameron]

Been struggling with addiction and physical pain from my tours to the middle east. Steve Winwood, especially this song touches my soul. Ultimately, helping me through these dark and painful times.

[@Eclectic999]

Hope you find what you’re seeking, brother. Help is out there - fellow vets are ready to listen. www.va.gov/REACH/

[@deniseanderson6404]

Thank you Bradd Cameron for Serving Our Country USA.♥🙏

[@theresajb6463]

God love you. 💚 Take good care.

[@oddmodd]

Takes me back to my high school years in inner city Detroit during the mid 80’s. This was one of many songs along Fleetwood Mac’s Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow, Robert Plant’s Dream Weaver and Bill Withers’ Lovely Day that got me through very dark times living in a drug addicted household. These and a dozen or so other songs kept my hope alive and focused on the day when I would grade high school and escape that nightmare. Though my upbringing obliterated my desires to become a parent myself one day, I went on serve a success tour in Air Force during the Desert Storm years, followed by a productive and fun 8yr career with the Postal Service while pursuing a double major in history and computer science. That eventually led to a very successful and financially rewarding IT career in corporate America. Throughout that journey I’ve lived a fun life with some great friendships and romances. As I now stare down a somewhat early retirement thanks to my IT career, I think back to where this journey began and how music carried me emotional and psychology to where my dreams would await my physical arrival. Music and the talented artists that channel this divine medium are invaluable to the human soul in ways that few words can capture.

[@euckerball]

"You used to be the best to make life be life to me and I hope that you're still out there and you're like you used to be" Great lyrics.

[@boosqueezy2418]

i agree. it tops my “favorite all-time lyrics” list

[@Francloy1]

Absolutely

[@bravo7actual849]

I read this just as he sang it

[@stevenknapp2850]

I’m a metal head and I even enjoy this song

[@stevenknapp2850]

@@sandykimberlin7198 God bless you as well.

[@randy5655]

Careful. You're good taste is showing.

[@randallkennedy2066]

The best British artist to come out of the 60's.

[@brianhines1452]

I was born in Plainfield, New Jersey in 1979. All the 80's, 90's, and 2000's music mean so much to me. As a black man I'm not ashamed to say that I love Steve Winwood's music. I started my music fan journey in 1983 when I was listening to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" Album.

[@johntashjian3926]

Thriller was my very first album which I received on my 8th birthday in 1982. 80’s songs were the best!!

[@garethwilkinson3456]

When I took out CDs from Treorchy library at 15, I didn't notice that Miles Davis, John Coltrane were black. I listened to superior music. I maintain my point 30 years later. PLUS Bach and Radiohead et al. What a gift we have in organised sound.

[@rageeth]

Music has no colour my friend.

[@Erin-uz2gf]

hey, there's no shame in loving music produced by an absolute musical genius!......I love his Traffic years the best though, Steve on piano and vocals....man! progressive rock at its finest....I wonder if you've ever listened to any of those albums?.....if nothing else I would say check out "Glad", it's still one of the baddest songs ever.

[@koreyseeba3835]

Why would anyone be ashamed to live Steve regardless of color my man?

[@tommacegan19]

This is happiest, and most hopeful song I've ever heard in my 65 years. It's also beautiful and I liked the dancing too. OMG I'm in tears. Thanks Steve.

[@mikestewart505]

I agree, but Warren Zevon's version of this very same song is just bleak. And I couldn't say which is my favorite.

[@kellymontgomery1293]

stevie ray vaugh, stevie wonde3r, steve winwood, and stevie miller. now how can anyone not love them all?

[@ericbuxton711]

This was filmed (at least some of it) in my home town of Manassas ,Virginia. Miss those days

[@Sweet16in78gal]

This song creates such a cozy feeling in the heart of winter.☕

[@edwardvaca2627]

Steve Winwood's voice is amazing on this uplifting song. James Taylor singing background harmonies is like butter! Classic.

[@fs5775]

like buttah.

[@kathywarrick2084]

I thought I heard JT in the background! Thanks for clarifying that

[@wendyleeconnelly2939]

Wow, I never knew it was JT in the background.

[@Eyemallfunkedup]

I always thought the background was real smooth on this song but I didn’t know this.

[@BGK2223]

​@Wendy Lee Connelly he gives one line near the end that's much more notably JT - "back in the high life"

[@charliedickinson9231]

What God wants God gets

[@arturoalfredocevallos-garc247]

Oh yeah, what exactly would that be? You and your imaginary buddy probably spend a lot of time together at the ol' insane asylum.

[@johnsimmons6624]

@@arturoalfredocevallos-garc247 Not imaginary. Not at all. I pray you come to know him.

[@geoffstockton]

I'm a musician and have been since I was 11. A few years into playing the guitar, my dad sat me down in the living room, and put this (on cassette) into the home stereo and cranked it up. He walked me through every little nuance and detail of the instrument parts and how they were all contributing to the song in such a profound way. It was perhaps the most valuable lesson in the value of song arrangement I ever got. He died in 2014 at 70 years old. This song has been a go-to for me ever since.

[@dennisfaiella7983]

My blessings to your father.What a great Dad to pass down talent like that to you.I just don't have that gene I guess,i've been around big bands and backyard bands all my life I just have not been able to get it.This Steve Winwood is so awesome I have been listening to him a lot lately,I actually bought a concert poster on e bay just last night from a Portland show.Best to ya Geoff

[@headrat1]

Such a gift your father gave you to teach you how the nuance of an arrangement contributes to the whole. What a life blessing.

[@inigolopez2351]

Lo p

[@truthreignsforever9286]

Condolences 💐 Geoffrey

[@Eb_160]

Right on man I have songs that do the same thing...take me back to that time or that exact date n time n I can remember every detail in the memory. How the weather was the smell of the space or how the light came in thru the blinds n how I was feeling at that time.

[@joeblow4785]

Genesis 2:1 "On the 9th day God created Steve Winwood and placed him in the Garden in England and God commanded Steve to sing"

[@dennisdezarn5895]

And it's near the end and I just thank God for time but I'm wasted and I can't find my way home.

[@petersalth2o366]

In 1986 I was selling ices on the corner of 65 and broadway . Steve Winwood Ana his wife came to my cart to purchase ices . I was in heaven I told Steve that John Barleycorn was one of my favorite albums , his wife was shocked that a 19 year old kid new that album . Steve them told me that he had a new album coming out They couldn’t have been any nicer

[@morbidlyo7114]

Touches me so deeply. I had a stroke about 2 years ago and I'm still improving, but I have never and will never stop trying to become normal again. This song is for me at the moment.

[@elwoodblues3342]

[@jong3821]

I'm going through a really dark time right now. This song just changed my mood completely. 😁

[@Eb_160]

Hope ur good man

[@jong3821]

@Eric Biondo I'm not, but, I'm trying to push through. Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@palammuru]

Just hang on buddy. These dark times are like passing clouds. Just wither the present - you will have a peaceful and healthy future.

[@bloke_19xx33]

Stay strong, Sir. U got this. Cheers and Best wishes to you.

[@jong3821]

@bloke_19xx33 Thank you so much! That is very kind of you. Best wishes to you as well.

[@benzell4]

One of those… Classics! Timeless and Eternally Relevant!

[@rjjcms1]

Couldn't help but to sing along with it...again.

[@8vvirginian]

This video was filmed in my hometown of Manassas, Virginia, as I was growing up there. I haven't lived there in years, but watching this video always tugs my heart and takes me back. I love that town.

[@davelee8961]

I was born in northern Virginia. Been gone from there a long time. Should we dare call Manassas "Bull Run"?

[@gretadaniel2205]

I can relate to your comments I was born at home in Manassas in 1947 and lived within a few blocks of most of the areas shown in the video. Joe

[@Ronkarona]

Never knew that, I grew up in Arlington

[@ebonpaladin]

Have you been back recently? I used to mess around down there in the early 00s; went through there recently and I didn't even recognize it. It has grown quite a bit.

[@davetinoco]

My dad played this song over and over. He used to work at the computer, I would crawl under the desk at his feet and draw pictures on paper with markers. That was 1989 or so… I would stay there for hours…and listen to songs like this. I wish I could go back in time….

[@BradleyPilkerton]

Who still watching this in December 2024

[@taniacristinadeoliveira2805]

Eu e no BRASIL.. AMOOOOO está música ❤❤❤❤❤

[@tylerbowling]

me

[@lynnfurth5067]

I am

[@williamshiver3480]

Timeless, very cool,sometimes you gotta speed up,to slow down.

[@skylilly1]

Yo!! 👍♥️

[@chrissatur5835]

I had it all. The girl, a job, money, freedom. But then I lost it all. Many years later, this song couldn't ring any more truth.

[@infjintegrityvsnarcissism7295]

Same brother. Great girlfriend, money from modelling, just got hired for my dream job (firefighter), then it all went to shit, and this was right before the 2008 economic crash.

[@KJ3113]

You could get it all back Chris. It may take some time, but if u did it once, u absolutley can do it again. Hang in there

[@tonybroderick4808]

How did you lose your freedom?

[@ericburow6436]

Perhaps now is the time of a new road, a new chapter, and then a new high life comes.

[@lennyfair6177]

When I was at my lowest point, I would hear this song and knew that I could and would survive.

[@ryanwatson3961]

That's pretty much all I'm reading on this video this song should have a billion views

[@kathleenpalmisano3591]

Keep striving for the high life. I’ll see you there.

[@JuanMol-d8n]

Masterpiece! Thank Mr.Steve❤

[@nickolascunningham8039]

Every time I hear this I instantly think “who turned on the Christian music?” Nobody, just some good ole Steve Winwood!

[@dougelkins9584]

No matter your station in life at any given time, the perspective this song gives you will surely help. Great song.

[@rjjcms1]

It's been a slightly ragged last two or three months,but I still hope to be back in the high life again,some time soon. Inspiring song.

[@luisestrada2787]

If you are ever feeling down and out this song will pull you out of it and help you move forward. Thank you Steve Winwood! 😀

[@greasyzach]

pulled me from the edge today. thank you mr winwood, and thank God!

[@junenalloja1900]

I love this beautiful SONG ❤ 🫣🥲🇺🇸white plains New York 🧡♥️🌹🇺🇸

[@carlosmena504]

Nice music ❤❤❤

[@cherixbiggs5819]

This song brought me thru some dark dark days.....and here I am.....trying to climb out of another dark place....Thank you, Mr Winwod...and James Taylor! ❤️❤️

[@roygustafson7729]

Omg i was just thinking about both of these artists right before I read your post 🙏 also 2 my favorites of All time. Helped me deal with the passing of like 10 relatives in the same amount of years. Them almost lost my own. I saw the devil coming though and side stepped him 😉🙏💯🍀💪😎👍🌅🌃♥️

[@jamesw1313]

Your comment is a year old, I hope you made it through all of it, and are back in the high life again. If you haven’t, keep fighting, you will get there.

[@blackfinjrblackfinjr3555]

Hang in there… this very same song got me through the darkest days of my life as well.

[@charlesharlanfishing]

You will make it buddy keep going

[@michellemarcel2779]

Wow, I feel the same way!!

[@karenr.sternberg1920]

I saw Winwood Wed. nite at Madison Sq. Garden, sooo good. W/ The Doobie Brothers, great show, lots of fun!!

[@merijewett3221]

I used this song for my brother who died from cancer....he was so special, unique, handsome, kind, funny, and always there for me. This was the most fitting song for me to play for him at his memorial..he will ALWAYS be in the high life...he was such a kind gentleman...what a treasure...i miss him

[@sandrae4350]

What a wonderful time 😢

[@janh2852]

I would give anything to go back and really enjoy those times, like I didn't appreciate at the time. No one told me that childhood would end. Blessings.

[@stevewinwood61]

Thank you for your kind comments dear, I hope you and yours are doing great.?

[@josephmcduffie4248]

How cool to get a reply from Steve Windwood. Your music is awesome!

[@MamaBearwithASnaggletooth]

@@josephmcduffie4248 that’s a fake profile:(. Clint Black has the same exact message saying that.

[@MamaBearwithASnaggletooth]

I would too. I grew up listening to him, I can’t stand the current music, all I listen to is 40’s-80’s music 😂

[@daveyoder4013]

U me both I just turn 40 81 sure flies by fast the 80s is my generation

[@HilaryHope]

Hello summer 2024, we're still here!

[@samhannah9866]

Hell yeah😊

[@brendabarber7459]

So happy that I can join hands with other people who think like me. ❤

[@petban6715]

awesome dude!

[@RobinRawlings-mr5du]

Stevie remember me I remember you in high school 🎒 friend/father/😊

[@JM-fy7vh]

Windows down. 55mph. Back in the high life again. The 2024 version. Wished I was on a boat because this is boat music.

[@carrier411]

one of the best songs of the 80s!!!

[@Gunpowder_Symphony]

The older I get, the more this hurts to listen to. But...here we are again. What a show it's been.

[@normvw4053]

A song about redemption, or maybe...just coming home...

[@EdMcF1]

0:17 see his thumb? More talent in there than the whole chart today and for the last 20 years.

[@kevinrennert9480]

This isn't just a song,,,it's an inspiration

[@duke792]

Thank you, Steve Winwood, for writing this one song in particular.

[@catfishAndy]

This one’s for my Uncle Dave. We used to ride around Traverse City in his F-150 listening to this song over and over again. We ate Snickers bars and drank cold Coke out of cans. He’d spoil me rotten and make me feel on top of the world again. Life was good. God speed, Buck. Thank you for being there for me.

[@janavoorhees92]

What a neat story, thank you for sharing.

[@juliedove4827]

Steve started playing with his Dad and his brother when he was 8. His Dad had to turn the piano round to hide him as he was underage. Steve played in a real band at 14. Truly a legend. His voice is epic.

[@rosemarydaughter]

Wow... !!!!

[@roygustafson7729]

Thank You for sharing this. I LOVE HIM ALSO AND DIDN'T KNOW THIS 🙏💪😎👍🍀💯🌅🌃♥️

[@myaimistrue100]

@@roygustafson7729 Some more facts. Jimi Hendrix said he was one of the few musicians he could play with. At 15, he sounded like Ray Charles and could play the piano like no one else, and put "Gimme Some Lovin'" and "I'm a Man" on the charts. The Beatles, the Stones, Clapton and all the Brit bands were like, "Who is this kid?" He plays something like 13 instruments, and singlehandledly made the Hammond B3 organ a rock instrument. Have you heard his band Traffic? Wayyy ahead of their time. His 80s stuff is commercial to make a buck, but it's really not who he is. He's a bona fide legend.

[@stevewinwood3674]

@@myaimistrue100 well commerical or not i like this song from the 80s.

[@parisjok5311]

wow, did not know that

[@liaorganic]

One of the best songs of it's Era. Steve had such a distinct voice. 🎉❤

[@kevinaredwine992]

The high life is inspirational for all ages who have struggled through life. High life!!! Back in the High Life Again..never give up❤

[@R_A_3000]

Steve Winwood songs were made for a god.........A GOLDEN GOD!!!!

[@johnsmokin]

I own all of Steve Winwood's shit, you should know this.

[@R_A_3000]

@@johnsmokin So what are you thinking? ....... Higher love. Lol

[@davidfuxwidit5619]

There are so many positive things being said in this comments section. So many heartwarming and real stories. Only Steve Winwood could harness this amount of wholesomeness on KZbin.

[@duelsporthonda9003]

I'm here because older music is better.

[@AceAdrian1960]

💖🇬🇧 Fantastic!! Feels like pure heaven. Beautiful soul stirring song. What a fabulous singer!!That's the power, beauty and majesty of Steve Winwood. He's a living LEGEND. A musician, multi-instrumentalist par excellence! He's just amazing.Rock on Steve!

[@croydongatemcc3142]

In case if you are wondering where this video was shot at, it was at Manassas , VA. The brick building you see in the background at 1:28 is the Center for the Arts.

[@mikeysuzefour]

Where one of the first battles in the American Civil War (1861-65) occurred...Thank you for the video info. @CroydonGate Mcc

[@croydongatemcc3142]

​@@mikeysuzefour That's absolutely correct. I wonder if that was the reason why Steve Winwood chose it to be in the video. Thank you @​ Mikey_Suze Four