Steve Winwood - The Finer Things | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@magibiri1]

Check out Teddy Swims “Use me up “ and “I can’t make you love me “

[@allencoats9078]

Also "Don't You Know What the Night Can Do?" also by Steve Winwood

[@drsauce4347]

Steve Winwood full of soul...always was. Great musician, songwriter, and singer

[@karaminalee]

Steve’s voice is pure 80s for me. This song is burned in my childhood.

[@chuckeinstein901]

For some of us his voice is pure 60's and 70's

[@wednesdayg118]

Same! Kid of the 80s!

[@Kim-hc5si]

‘And we”ll drink our cup of laughter...’. Amen, Steve Winwood.

[@rejoyce318]

This is one those songs that, when I hear the first notes of the intro, I just relax into the song.

[@Am71919]

Roland D50

[@glynnisi]

One of my favorite songs EVER. Such great lyrics. :)

[@gevans6569]

I knew this song would fit your personality as soon as you discovered the great Steve winwood!

[@coralqueen3059]

STEVE WINWOOD - “WHILE YOU SEE A CHANCE” Fantastic!! Great Organ, and Sax!

[@nancygerbutavich1305]

Funny how certain songs, bring you immediately back to a certain person, place and time!!! It’s all good!!!! And Jamel love you! keep on keepin on ✌️

[@gerard1954]

Iv noticed jamel the more you hear old steve the more you like him . Your not alone there🤣🙋‍♂️

[@michaelbaucom4019]

"Valerie"is another one of his songs that is tasty

[@alanwhetstone3922]

Smiles are contagious be a carrier

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Steve Winwood is a world treasure, plain and simple. He's left the world a better place.

[@tazjammer]

One of my fav Winwood tunes. And I grew up playing "Can't find my way home" on acoustic.

[@larrywhite2574]

I love Steve Winwood and Can't find my way home is my favorite of all of his songs.

[@MoonChild-1994]

So young, but I remember I love his music. Literal soul music! Pure 80s Americana nostalgia 💗

[@janethernandez724]

I love this song and I still love that line of the song "For time is a river rolling into nowhere . We must live while we can. And we'll drink our cup of laughter" And you hit the nail on the head on that one Jamel! The little things in life, the little things money can't buy! Thank you for reacting to this song! Peace! ✌☮

[@sarahdee374]

and the "little things" really are the big, most important things, yes? I think our culture has it's values in the wrong place.

[@deelawson4551]

This was a great song but I`m going to keep bugging you for While You See A Chance..it was always my fave by him!

[@lp8469]

I concur, you need to hear this song!

[@sassymessmess9110]

My favorite also!!

[@Jihavoh777]

He’s saving the best for last lol

[@NoCanDu]

Agree!

[@figgiepooh81]

Yup one of my faves too!!!

[@vickieray]

His voice is considered “Finer Things” as far as I’m concerned ♥️🎤🥰

[@moonbeanification]

Jamel, I love how you call everyone brother and sister ... that's how I feel in my heart, too. Be blessed, dear one. You're a light in this world :)

[@lp8469]

Yes Jamel, you are!

[@constanzaed]

I totally agree, I love it. Thank you, Jamel ✨🌷💖

[@allencoats9078]

King of Reactions!!!

[@catherineengle4196]

Isn't this song so wonderful...Love Steve's voice..

[@larrywhite2574]

Beautiful voice love all of his songs

[@SignalCorps1]

I liked Steve Winwood when he was a big deal, but it was more for the rhythm and melody, but I was too young to really appreciate the lyrics. Nice to listen to them now that I’m a bit more mature and experienced. It also brings me back to when this song was released. Good times

[@cliffordlowerre1381]

Quite a long wonderful history behind this wonderful musician.

[@allencoats9078]

Shining Song, Holding On, and Don't You Know What the Night Can Do? Good songs by Steve Winwood

[@terrimartinez6922]

Steve Winwood and Dirty Dancin' ... the pinnacle of the 1980's! ❤

[@stevious7278]

Lot's of people are saying "When You See A Chance"; yes great song; but so are "Luck's In" or "Vacant Chair". Steve Winwood shares a quality with Van Morrison - and that is their music bypasses the outer shell and goes straight to the soul, where it hits the love/joy area. peace - out

[@williammetropulos1757]

Man, what an amazing musician. He can play, write his butt off and sing like nobody's business. What an album. Thanks Jamal. Have some leftovers for me. Cheers! Island records huh? Traffic was on Island records too.

[@stevensmith6285]

They don’t make music like that anymore the best voice I heard in a long time just great

[@benjammin7729]

Your Winwood exploration wouldn’t be complete without this one. Suggest “Mandolin Rain” by Bruce Hornsby and the Range.

[@KeithDCanada]

That's bizarre... I was literally going to leave a comment saying this song reminds me of Mandolin Rain

[@janicetilley5540]

YES !

[@lp8469]

Jamel!! You will LOVE Bruce Hornsby and the Range! Every song off their debut CD is pure gold!! Pick one and enjoy! Mandolin Rain was popular but its nit my fave. You like lyrics so check out The Way It Is

[@paulrosebush9137]

And a pile of Bruce Tunes too. That whole album was excellent!!

[@KarynJustice]

@@lp8469 Not to mention Bruce is an emeritus member of the Grateful Dead! (~);}

[@kona883]

Been waiting for this for a long time! Steve partnered with a great lyricist named Will Jennings for many years! Will wrote the lyrics for 3 of Steves albums! He also wrote the lyrics for Celine Dions and the movie Titanic My Heart Will Go ON! He has won Grammys Emmys and a couple Oscars for his lyrics!

[@___Will__Ferrell]

This song is one of my all-time favorite songs. Thank you Jamel for doing a reaction with good sound quality of this song the way I remember it back in the day !!! P.S. this song is longer with a great synth solo. But, the video was cut short (not by Jamel) but by whoever uploaded the this video. What a shame. Jamel would have LOOOVED that solo !!! This entire album also called The Finer Things has a lot of great songs and the sound quality is insanely good considering it is from 1987.

[@kimwilliamson389]

It's so great to see someone young discover his music and love it for what it is. The sound may be a little dated, but the message is timeless!

[@LYNDONGOLDEN]

This song hit the radio when I was 13, and at that time, my first reaction to the dreamy 25 second instrumental intro was goosebumps. Something emotional. At age 50 my reaction is the same.

[@cajuncooper8903]

Steeeeeeeevie!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ And have walked the bitter streets alone...🥺 Yep, J. The man has a way with words!! Reminds me. Jackson Browne’s Sky Blue and Black. Acoustic on BTV Spain. Oh, J. The lyrics. The lyrics. The lyrics...And our sky was unfolding...And it’ll never fold back again.

[@BRunk84]

Jamal I love how you actually listen to lyrics and break down a song. Most of these other people who react don’t seem to even listen to what the song says. I also enjoy seeing the joy in your face when you like a song! Keep doing this!

[@sharonkeel7963]

God bless him and his talent ❣️ A gift to all of us 🙏

[@tonyberezowski7859]

Let me add my voice to the call for some reactions to Bruce Hornsby and the Range!!! I go back to that debut album time and time again. Soulful lyrics and incredible musicianship, especially Bruce himself on the piano. Jamel, you will absolutely love it!!

[@cjk5115]

This is my favorite song from Steve's spectacular solo career (it's a tight race with "While You See a Chance). Your reaction was excellent as always, Jamel, but sadly, this version of the video is edited to death (his killer Moog solo is chopped out!), so check out the album cut sometime; you will not be disappointed. On another note, something I have come to enjoy about your channel is the zeal with which you appreciate music you're hearing for the first time. I've loved Steve's music since my pre-teens and over all this time, I simply take for granted that his music is always there in my life and it's always spectacular. But seeing you react to Steve and countless other artists I admire reminds me what made me love their music in the first place and gives me a new appreciation for it. So, thank you, Jamel - you've given me a great reason to dive back into all of my music and re-appreciate it. Happy Thanksgiving to you, my friend.

[@pacard33]

Agree 100%

[@mikeloomis687]

Jamel, I have a very strong sense you have become a huge Steve Winwood / Traffic fan. The music just melds with one's inner soul.

[@aalidas8951]

I once heard this song on a great day at work, and it will always be in my thoughts. Perfect summer song

[@GenghisWanghis]

Check put some Greg Rollie, had to put on him, Steve W, marc cohn and Bruce H with the moon roof open when it was warm out last weekend 🤣

[@hsandv70]

I am so glad you see the value in this song. Such a beautiful life he has described in this song.

[@ericwilliams1031]

Love Steve Winwood! You gotta hear him with Blind Faith "Presence Of The Lord" such a great song with Eric Clapton on guitar.

[@Jon-dj1wk]

I’ve seen Winwood silence an entire theatre. Incredible moment. You could hear a pin drop it was dead silent. Such a rare occurrence these days.

[@matts6272]

The wiki page says both James Ingram and Dan Hartman sang backup on this track. That is some serious talent right there. Give Hartman's solo song " I Can Dream About You" a try, it's another great 80's pop song.

[@poetinmyheart94]

One of my favourite songs EVER. 🙌❤️

[@FadedRose62]

This song reminds me of what my Daddy use to say...he'd rather have 1000 smiles in his heart than $1000 in his pocket.

[@bobbierobinson6269]

This song could be your anthem for sure. Keep being person you are because you're wonderful 👏 (I have noticed that you are a hero to many and you should be very proud)

[@MatrixRoland]

For another positive song, do “Things Can Only Get Better” from Howard Jones.

[@murphypizza6134]

Yes yes yes!!

[@KarynJustice]

100%

[@wildcatvxa2372]

I have to laugh because Jamal said Everlasting Love in his description of Finer Things...and it made me want to suggest Everlasting Love by HOJO

[@richardpatrizio1658]

So glad I grew up on this music.

[@joelliebler5690]

You are so right it is about the little things in life just enjoying the happy moments in life that makes life so special!👍🏻🎸☮️❤️

[@KayeWhye]

Did I not tell you that the answers that you sought were spread through his career? I am so glad you're enjoying him as much as I do. I love your channel, and I look forward daily to your postings. Love and Light, Stay you!

[@C.M.30337]

This was out the same time he did "Valerie" in '87. Love the 80's.

[@murraywestenskow2896]

I was just transported back to 1982 - driving in my Mazda 626 - listening to my Pioneer Super Tuner.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

song came out in 86.

[@TNT-dp2jq]

Wow haven’t heard this song in a minute. Love his voice. So happy I got to grow up through the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. Had an endless amount of awesome music to listen to.

[@adolphlopez1915]

Dammmnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!! There has been great singer artist like Barbara Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Paul McCartney, the Beatles, Paul Simon, Elton John, Michael Jackson/the Jacksons, Stevie Wonder, Julie Andrews, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and even Petula Clark that will be always great for all the generations: but as for Steve Winwood, he'll take all the fans of the years of all of this and other generations by the storm by surprise, and he'll take your breadth away, if you don't watch it.

[@rue1332]

Jamel, What an excellent analysis and reaction you have here on Steve Winwood's song, "The Finer Things". Steve was a master musician, songwriter, and singer as a teenager, and has gotten more soulful with time. Thank you for your super video on one of the greats.

[@bamslackwood433]

Yo Jamel, your love for all kinds of music is INSPIRING. I need to be more like you, my man

[@stevecrisell9091]

Pure Quality, Right There.

[@nigelcolman2489]

The Steve Winwood song you have to do is While you see a chance. Keep up the good work & ignore the moaners!

[@scottvanhille5688]

All I got to say is that The Finer Things keep shining through.

[@andreleibee354]

steve winwood music to me, is always rich--musically and certainly lyrically too! and glad for you to share your discoveries with us..is cuz it's a nice walk down memory lane but also just cuz good things still need to be passed on. yes indeed keep good music alive jamel!!

[@gardenlove6356]

Omg, totally forgot about this song. Thank you, thank you for bringing it back to me! Steve Winwood is great!

[@ChuckDanger64]

Fantastic!

[@ButterCookie1984]

The 1st stanza hits home, and it hits hard. My book "Nostalgia" includes those lyrics as an epigraph, setting the tone for a fiction novel dealing with the pain of wanting to return to the past.

[@albertoramirez6388]

While You See a Chance is another good one.

[@alanalanis2257]

Please react to While You See a Chance by Steve Winwood.

[@52girliegirl]

Loved him since I was around 11! Am 68 now and still adore him!!! Fantastic voice

[@Maples01]

I grew up with this music, I miss the 1980's

[@intotheblue96]

While You See A Chance is another beautiful song!

[@barbarat6913]

I think the cup of laughter is a play on the old English “in his cups” - drinking. A cup of laughter. But also, for this, drinking the cup of life.

[@mandysmith1756]

Jamel you really really need to react to 'While you see a chance' - such a great Steve Winwood song.

[@jillsallade6998]

Steve Winwood, another amazing musician from the 60's. I saw him live in the 90's when this song was popular. He toured with Robert Cray, another amazing musician.

[@richardbishop8666]

This song fits Jamel like a favorite jacket!!

[@legionofbarry]

Winwood, "Split Decision". Tremendous!

[@Daldie-mx1gn]

This baby is in MY collection.

[@Deetroiter]

Steve Winwood is fresh!

[@elegantirony78]

I requested The Finer Things when you did Higher Love. I also requested Glad, Freedom Rider & Empty Pages. You will like those too.

[@ChrisMaxfieldActs]

Sadly, it was around this time that Winwood was quoted as saying "I used to be a musician, but now I'm an entertainer."

[@peteturney2732]

When you’re sitting in the dentist chair and this comes on, it’s so good, you don’t even care about that drill.

[@ronniemartin5088]

Lol

[@GenghisWanghis]

💯

[@mamabear310]

Steve Winwood!!! Valarie🙌🙌🙌

[@charleenneal]

Lyrics that the 17-year-old me didn't completely understand the way my 51-year-old self does.

[@ronnettnorfleet3993]

I love that song a long with Valerie , Back in the high life . Higher love

[@oakenshield3116]

Haven't listened to Steve until lately. Having said that, I think he has an amazing voice. I also think his backup singer is gorgeous and also has an amazing voice. Anyone know her name? So there is no confusion, the beautiful black female.

[@ericamurphyministries]

One of my favorite songs

[@Mark-zu6oz]

It seems this song is often overlooked but it's one of my favorites. (I prefer the version with the longer ending though. Dancing...dancing...dancing wo-oh..)

[@lindehughes1773]

Love Me some Steve Winwood

[@sibkiss2009]

Never get tired of Stevie!

[@Danlson55]

Your take on music is a "finer thing" and much appreciated

[@jonathangleaton2608]

I can tell for you enjoying the music while I'm watching your video your head is bobbing moving to the side like it's on the axis brother keep on doing what you're doing keep the music going whatever you do man don't stop

[@joeldunsmore5159]

Takes me back to being a teenager in the 1980s. 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@thomasrodrigues713]

if you like steve winwood then will love bruce hornsby and the range thats just the way it is and mandolin rain

[@jasonwilliams6005]

This song takes me back....I listened to this all the time back when it came out.

[@JohnNewkirk1]

Is anybody smoother? Truly gifted and speaks from the heart. So glad to see you discovering all his hits. I know many get blocked, but I always follow you over. Thanks for the good vibes!

[@bigworldddd9566]

"Split Decision" with the great Joe Walsh on guitar please!!

[@jamiestone1356]

Finally!!! Love this song ❤️❤️❤️

[@joelliebler5690]

One of so many cool soulful songs from a super talented and legendary artist!👍🏻❤️☮️🎤

[@rosslynemrys5829]

This song makes always makes me dance!

[@f688xt6]

Steve Winwood is the man. How good.

[@michelleroberts6626]

Love to see your range of emotions while reacting, Jamel! Great to see the journey that music is taking you on❤️

[@markkauder1288]

I subscribe to many reactors.....you always put a smile on my old face... Thanks

[@raymonddancy2588]

When are you going to react to Steve Winwood while you see a chance