Steve Winwood - The Finer Things

[@CatherineHatton]

His lyrics make so much sense. We need more “Steve Winwood” today in 2024.

[@billwooby3193]

Agree

[@gissellest333]

Absolutely.

[@shainehurt7150]

Higher love hits deep

[@johncoots4145]

Does anyone else feel like Steve Winwood has so many bangers, yet is somehow still underrated?

[@CaroleFurnesswhite-bj9yy]

Yes...from clear lake Iowa

[@levismith9584]

it may be true but higher love is a popular one by him

[@DrDetroit_]

Go check out some Traffic

[@joniroxanne96]

As a 27 year old... The Maestro is indeed *underrated* ! 🤨

[@joycampbell6157]

100% yes

[@janismacolley2395]

This was me and my husband's special song and now I can't hear it without smiling/crying and dreaming of him. My love passed away 7 years ago but because of this song he will stay with me forever.

[@cinnamonvic0]

Beautiful memory, in fact my Mother loved this song and Valerie too

[@GetMyNoteLowered]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Mike739107]

🙏❤️🙏

[@nicoledamico3814]

Sending love & Prayer 🙏🏼❤️

[@72markmiester]

Im so sorry you lost your true love. But with every new day there’s a miracle. Because you just know that the lord has made it possible for you and him to have met and shared something so wonderful in this life together. And at least you can say you had it perfect for a little while. And there’s always going to be a place in your heart for him. But he would want you to live and listen to the song. To live everyday as if it were your last. And he’s wanted you to be happy. And you can also say this, the lord loves him so much he couldn’t bare to have him away from him any longer. God bless

[@horhaygonzalas3025]

Induct this man in the hall of fame.

[@kelvinbryant7602]

Who's out there listening to Windwood what a great singer

[@johngregory9389]

What a great time in music. I love Steve Winwood

[@Margie75]

This man is long overdue for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist. Steve Winwood is in the Hall as a member of Traffic. Come on Rock Hall! He deserves this honor.

[@molardog]

Marjorie Dieudonne that is ridiculous for sure....this man is one of the all time greats

[@steaton165]

Rock & Roll Hall of Shame ! How do u spell NWA ? Semper Fi.

[@edgarpoe5214]

Hell YEAH

[@anthonyrecascino6030]

He IS in the Hall!

[@104thDIVTimberwolf]

Agreed. I'd also like to know why he's not a knight.

[@davidmitcheltreejr8264]

If Steve Winwood doesn't touch your soul with his voice, are you even alive?

[@samuelwekesa7634]

Already he touched my heart❤

[@TinaRoston]

Yes he does he touched my soul when he sang higher love.

[@joniroxanne96]

If it wasn't for Eric Prydz, goodness knows if - and when - would I ever come across the Maestro. 😄

[@meandmealone111]

he's got some of the greatest recordings ever heard !

[@kornfreak78]

I can't hear this song without thinking about the movie "Date with an Angel". I love that this song was in that movie. I so miss the 80's... It was such a unique and wonderful moment in time that I will always think back on fondly.

[@XI_Daisy_XI]

✨🎶🎥🍟😇💕I soooo lovvvved that movie too!! Still have it on VHS somewhere.... Btw- If the 78 in your handle reps the year you were born, meee too! ✨🎶♏🎶✨

[@kornfreak78]

@@XI_Daisy_XI Glad it's not just me. I STILL love that movie after all these years. 80's movies in general just really had an impact on me at a young age, and they've stayed with me over all these years. As for your question, the 78 indeed does represent the year I was born. I've had this online name since 1997. I figure if it ain't broke, don't fix it. KoRn is my favorite band, I'm still a freak, and 78 being the year I was born. The name just fits me.

[@jenniferclark9842]

Is it just me, or does Steve Winwood write the most inspirational songs?

[@Bodyknowledge77]

+Jennifer Clark A lot of the lyrics(some all or most) from this period are courtesy of his collaborator Will Jennings.

[@mattstrash]

+Jennifer Clark just you! ;)

[@techtzack__2088]

No not just you

[@atnguy]

+Jennifer Clark Insightful, Inspirational in the truest definition.

[@arletowle]

+Jennifer Clark no, not just you...he is a poet-musician of astronomical soul....

[@Victoria-vb3ht]

Woke up smiling thinking about this song...I had to hear it....the 80s were some of the best years ever.

[@Jeff____S]

Absolutely even though I was only 13 in the year 1990 I love 80's music doesn't get any better in my opinion. I do love GNR which carried over through '93.

[@marcspector9188]

Victoria V couldnt agree with you more :)

[@annafringetree]

I agree, Victoria!!

[@kylesmc7]

Minus the gay ass Glam bands of the 80s ...It was a good decade for music

[@LuchaLibertaria]

hope you managed to get over your homophobia kyle mc

[@glennhowlett2784]

this was my wife's favorite song by Steve Winwood god rest her soul she loved to dance and that line in this song gets me every time. wont you come out and dance me I miss those days and on the other hand I am so glad we got to dance to this song at home and when we saw Steve live cancer is a real beast it does not care who are what it kills, I am glad my wife is not in any more pain and in far better place than I ever be I loved her more than life itself rip Sharon I pray every day I will get to see you again thanks Steve for that great song

[@glennhowlett2784]

@Steve Winwood not the same game again really you have to have something better to than this right give me a break ok

[@ladiemaez2595]

It's 2023 and this song still rocks Steve Winwood is still the MAN ❤

[@ddave7026]

No one sings em like Steve!

[@losar1n9eflood87]

One of the most beautiful '80s songs ever. That intro is just... *sigh* Is it just me, or does Steve Winwood write the most inspirational songs?

[@cherylcampbell9096]

Love, love this man's voice! Brings me back to my younger years. Phenomenal music!

[@DamfinoMR2]

Coronavirus quarantine and dancing in the living room to Steve Winwood? Yep.

[@kathymaksimoff1445]

Yep...with you my friend...doin it right now... having a drink and smoke too ...cheers...

[@joniharris9296]

Same!!

[@Notworthy72]

Cheers as well. Love to all

[@mattrosenburg9987]

Dancing and singing right now to this

[@melody_moonSR]

STFU bout virus

[@IceyMatt255]

Such a great song, can definitely see why this won a Grammy award 🥇

[@andrewsstation6436]

Although there are many songs that I like by Steve Winwood, I would say this is my favorite.

[@7owlfthr]

Totally!

[@pfightingpolish]

There's something exceedingly sweet about the moment at 2:33 where the one band member hears "won't you come out and dance with me" and invites the other band member over to dance. Yes, it's contrived and wouldn't actually happen in a real live show because, you know, the band has parts to play. But it's still a very pleasant touch. "Yeah, we're supposed to actually be playing behind Winwood and doing our job. But we actually like the groove and each other enough that we'll listen to the lyrics and enjoy the moment." That's what makes the video to me.

[@gerardhall9160]

SIMPLY TIMELESS WIZARDRY Stevie Winwood is a human treasure

[@NigelReed-u1i]

One of Stevie's best songs! - My fave album of the 80's! - Top brummie with the voice of a black angel!!! ❤❤❤ Nigel Wellski.

[@laurenr1417]

"l love Steve Winwood's voice and songs. Always loved him. "How my soul gets lost in you" is the greatest lyric ever. ❤

[@osmannabiyev7587]

God bless this man. What a great artist.

[@tyst5927]

How does this only have 2 mil views? One of his best songs

[@jackb3607]

It was HIGHER LOVE ❤️. 30 MILLION VEIWS

[@daniellealmeida8714]

​@@jackb3607Acho que não, essa do vídeo muito melhor!

[@lesliecraig559]

Its hard to not be in a good mood when listening to this song .

[@robertbettis6552]

Leslie Craig yep its one of those feel food songs!!!!

[@lovenotwar598]

Excuse the language but fu#k yeah 😃

[@kennethrussell1158]

Great Point Leslie, Cool funky song, very upbeat.

[@len-zeplin480]

True!

[@cedricodom2356]

That keyboard solo solo damn !!!!!!! Funky

[@dianamal]

I'm so blessed that I was able to see Steve Winwood sing this at his Higher Life Tour. He sang right to me ❤

[@matthewburke841]

I heard this song yesterday one of Steve Winwood’s songs on the 80s music channel

[@michaelmallette2835]

One of the most talented people in music

[@maryleewaring7999]

My heart ❤️❤️❤️. So cute! Nobody could rock a mullet like Steve ❤️❤️❤️

[@ralphhammond5590]

Every line and every note of this song vibrates in my soul.. I wish everyone could hear it like I do 💖

[@davidneilsnyder]

I hear it like you do brother ❤

[@jamieteal2107]

@@davidneilsnyder👍🇦🇺the louder I play this the better it sounds

[@marshalllancaster2314]

Agreed

[@MindBat]

This song reaches into your heart and massages your soul.

[@octaviawilson9155]

❤❤❤

[@edgarpoe5214]

Beautifully said

[@TheFutureGuyGaming]

true... so calm and peaceful

[@bradleyguy3054]

Absolutely!

[@cinnamonvic0]

sorry am late.... Truly a beautiful song🙂

[@ivandavalos9121]

While there is time Let's go out and feel everything If you hold me I will let you into my dreams For time is a river rolling into nowhere We must live while we can And we'll drink our cup of laughter The finer things keep shining through The way my soul gets lost in you The finer things I feel in me The golden dance life could be I've been sad And have walked bitter streets alone And come morning There's a good wind to blow me home So time be a river rolling into nowhere I will live while I can I will have my ever after The finer things keep shining through The way my soul gets lost in you The finer things I feel in me The golden dance life could be We go so fast, why don't we make it last Life is glowing inside you and me Please take my hand, right here where I stand Won't you come out and dance with me, oh Come see And lovers try 'Til they get the best of the night And come morning They are tangled up in the light So time be a river rolling into nowhere And they love while they can And they think about the night so sweet The finer things keep shining through The way my soul gets lost in you The finer things I feel in me The golden dance life could be The finer things keep shining through The way my soul gets lost in you The finer things I feel in me The golden dance life could be

[@danielkelley7548]

Thanks Steve

[@jrpears1]

This song has one of the greatest hooks ever!

[@anichaunnda1781]

...just like that, it is 1987, I'm on a bus in Cincinnati, the sun is announcing a new morning, and life seemed to have possibilities. Wondering now if hope is only alive in ones youth...

[@truthreignsforever9286]

not only in youth, but more inclined to youth…….is hopefulness. A lot to look forward to when you’re young, not so much when you’re on the downswing as an older person, this sums up my take. Cheers

[@septemberquest6393]

classic..will never be be nothing like this type again..this type of music lives forever.

[@bradleyguy3054]

It sure does!

[@vanessagomez8828]

The best song ever!

[@Bizmark12000]

This song takes you on a spiritual journey. There are many memories with this one.

[@pablins40]

Miss the 80's!!!!

[@wildcatvxa2372]

My favorite Steve Winwood tune

[@samterceman1457]

The man wove a fabric of songs in the 80's that you just can't get out of your mind to this day. They were melodic and happy songs with catchy hooks, always found myself singing along with a smile on my face. Thank you Steve

[@GregoryGregory916]

God, how beautiful the beginning of this song is

[@jamesburland]

There’s something very special it. It’s beautiful.

[@davidescobedo6163]

I agree

[@pranavsambamurti7746]

I'm gonna throw it out there. Maybe the Greatest Musician of the 20th Century.....✌

[@kumarmaharaj7593]

no matter how down you might be feeling this song just makes you appreciate everything you have ..

[@bradleyguy3054]

Yes!

[@jamieteal2107]

@@bradleyguy3054👍🇦🇺

[@brettbegley5570]

He had all the hits. Musical genius

[@juliecloninger8804]

Oh I love this man and his wonderful music ❤❤❤ Thank you so much!

[@MarcosBryant-lj8zi]

What do you admire most about Steve

[@dire12343]

His voice sounds like Steve Guttenberg.. every time i hear this song i picture Guttenberg with that cheesey smile on his face .

[@gjc82071]

They don't make music like this anymore.

[@Adiaf8oros]

Yes. It's a different era, with different music, what did you expect.

[@davidwooderson8182]

They sure don't! That was a time when the "industry" didn't tell artists what to sing.....

[@Juliaflo]

@@davidwooderson8182 There was a time when songs had enlightening melodies.

[@davidrich7782]

Not at all 😞

[@bryanwaatsa8344]

I hear you music like this man it's jus the so genius and breathtaking I love Steve Winwood music

[@earlwilliamsjr7083]

Awesome Song of the 80's

[@jage5256]

This song & Back in the High Life really helped me when I was pregnant and running from an abusive ex. Thanks Stevie from the bottom of my 💓. The baby is 31. U helped me run and save his life😂

[@marcmyers6196]

Sure Cupcake 👌

[@kristidruge547]

🎉Happy Birthday Steve Winwood

[@MarcosBryant-lj8zi]

What do you admire most about Steve

[@LittleSlim78]

Oh wow!! I sure do miss Steve Winwood’s music. So relaxing. Yet so upbeat. I love this.

[@saveouroceanlife1]

All of Steve Winwood's songs were huge hits in the 80's. Everything top 80's bands were singing all his songs. They were blended in with Billy ocean, Simply Red, Madonna, Michael Jackson all of the great 80's singers. Taking a walk down memory lane now

[@venanciolizardo2028]

B J Tomas this gay in love with you

[@raymondalejo9741]

I always found this song so haunting. I look back at those days as a 62 year old today, and this song helped me go through some really hard days back then. Comfort during challenging times is always good.

[@danielmacnair2368]

The finer things include Steve Winwood songs!

[@velloremel]

I was too young to understand this song as kid but I liked it and now I love it. This intro is so nostalgic, it makes me want to “go out and feel everything”!

[@ButterCookie1984]

Same here. Nostalgia is a powerful drug

[@FranklySpeaking73]

has a whole new meaning post- ’rona

[@graceellis1513]

Same here!! My mom used to play this in the car 😂♥️

[@darrylwhitebull8480]

Oh!!!man, talk about memoirs, Stevie thank you from the bottom of my heart, The Finer Things, is all I need

[@johngrunwell6101]

Something just occurred to me, and that's how many Steve Winwood hits begin with a keyboard chorale, and how damn effective this is.

[@Cynthiatomaski-s4b]

Man, I forgot how much I love his music ... first saw Traffic live as a college kid in 1972 ... Winwood went on to such great things as a solo artist.

[@EvanCoughlin1989]

Hey Valorieeeee. I'm not sure how you could not feel a Higher Love for Steve Winwood and not want the Finer Things in life.

[@okrajoe]

Excellent.

[@lisam.russell9725]

Ha ha. That''s funny.

[@GregoryGregory916]

If all that happened, then one could end up back in the highlife again

[@ericdobson1051]

Youll be in the high life again

[@okrajoe]

Eric Dobson Just Roll with It. Follow the Arc of a Diver, and You'll be Able to Find Your Way Home.

[@saveouroceanlife1]

Great Album!!! You got that right. Crank up the sound & jam! Boogie Wonderland (ok wrong band right era) The 70's - 80's rocked! From Motowns R&B to this era. HEAVEN!!!

[@l36726]

I am down a Steve Winwood rabbit hole and it’s so good!

[@rontopper7437]

Timeless

[@ninthhorizon]

Finer Things still rocks in 2023 and will continue to rock endlessly.

[@NigelReed-u1i]

My condolences! Amazing vocal & arrangement! - so underrated! - top brummie with the voice of a black angel! ❤❤❤

[@nuracaicedo2632]

I miss the 1980. I was 12 years old when I fell in love with him..♥️💋💓🌎

[@ednabroadhead9543]

Makes me feel glad to be alive

[@1985HotRod]

after years of listening to valerie and higher love, this song is actually better.

[@Boltords]

way better!!! repeat x100

[@danmccaffrey2157]

Try "Back In The High Life"

[@lionoftruth969]

Try " Don't You Know What The Night Can Do" 😉☺

[@tanyathompson2396]

It’s my favorite

[@applecutterman]

100% agree

[@natashalangenfeld8569]

honestly my favorite song in the world. it was used in the 80's movie "date with an angel" - this song forever reminds me of running through a forest barefoot with beautiful surroundings, skies and animals.

[@janicerodriguez2139]

First time I heard this song was while watching Date with an Angel. Love that movie til this day, Michael E. Knight was everything lol…great song! ❤️

[@tarabornilla]

I can't go one day without listening to Steve Winwood!!! I thank God every day that he put Steve Winwood on earth to sing!!! There's no finer thing!!!

[@LoneLee2022]

One of his best songs!

[@michaelwong8420]

The Finer Things - One of my favorite songs collection's from Steve Winwood.

[@raymondmalcuit8361]

This Song Went To Number 8 On The Billboard Hot-100 Chart In 1987.

[@rickdeaguiar-musicreflecti7692]

This intro always stops me in my tracks. Such great song. Wow. What a talent :)

[@Kwilson3828]

While You See A Chance, and The Finer Things......two absolutely GREAT songs

[@abgaddis]

This is one of my most favorite songs. I first heard it playing over the sound system of the Burbank Airport. Perfect setting with the planes roaring off into the Southern California sky.

[@floraflora4239]

Higher LOVE crowns you King🙏🏼🙏🏾 dear Steve Windwood, and your Groovey Style,,, You Rock,,,♥️🤍🇺🇲💋🌹🌹🌹🌹zbih fan FLora Oryema 🌹💞

[@danielmarquis5258]

Steve Winwood=Class

[@thisisme3238]

One of Steve Winwoods best ever! 👍😎

[@7owlfthr]

I would even say THE best.

[@anniestilwell2363]

Love, Love, Love Steve Winwood. Roll With it Baby, Finer Things, Back in the High Life, While You See A Chance etc.... wore out the His CD during a down time in my life. His music IS an inspiration indeed.

[@juniorbegaye8319]

Fantastic.

[@MrLamasl]

Rock and Roll Home of Fame for superstar Steve Windwood !!!.

[@MrQuintin1959]

A UNIQUE LIVING LEGEND! I REMEMBER WHEN THIS VIDEO FIRST CAME OUT! PRETTY MUCH WHEN MTV FIRST STARTED!

[@NigelReed-u1i]

This guy is ridiculously talented!!! - I've been sad and I've walked bitter streets alone!!! - GENIUS!!! ❤❤❤😂 - Nige Wellski-.

[@vanessagomez8828]

This song is really touching especially in these times!

[@ericaferguson7169]

I was TEN years old when this song came out... Holy Shit!! So many memories!!

[@chamanjamarasekara]

Dear Steve. I just saw this video. What a Sterling performance. Timeless!! You're one of the very best!!!

[@HeavenlyLights]

WAHOO… LOVE STEVE WINWOOD ☄️💥🔥☄️💥🔥☄️💥🔥☄️💥🔥☄️💥🔥☄️💥🔥

[@mymixednotes]

2018! Such powerful soul in his voice. I haven't heard this song in more than a decade. It always makes me smile to listen to it.

[@georgegonzalez3365]

I gotta say, the UK has definitely given the world some great artists. Steve winwood to me is special just because his music doesn’t age. I listened to him when I was 10, and when I turned 39 he still was playing loud in my speakers.

[@alancooper4783]

After all these years I am still in love with this song and the album.It never EVER fails.❤️🇬🇧

[@thejudgefrom69]

A musical era of competition who could produce a good album or great hit.. what a time of calamity and amazement.

[@chico91677]

This is when music was at its best, people actually made songs about happy things!

[@tarabornilla]

Every song Steve has recorded has been nothing but The Finest!!!

[@radicaldreamer18]

This is one of those songs I play when I am in a really bad mood and it picks me up. I was born in 85 but I remember my parents playing all this music on the radio back then. We had all these cassette tapes. I miss those days.

[@davetinoco]

Me too…86

[@tarabornilla]

Thank you Brian, and I just want to say now that my 16 year old son and his friends appreciate Steves music I wouldnt doubt if the "hit" number climbs much higher. Actually my entire family loves Steves music, it is a "staple" in our daily lives! Could go without salt and pepper, butter and milk but not Steve Winwood! Still listening to his Dear Mr. Fantasy,Gimme some lovin, and all his songs from 60's til now. If youtube was around in the 60's- 90's Steve would have a billion hits at least!!!!

[@SuperSerge7777]

This guy is an immense talent- "Gimme some love" was recorded when he was 14

[@LYNDONGOLDEN]

This song hit the radio when I was 13, and at that time, my first reaction to the dreamy 30 second instrumental intro was goosebumps. Something emotional. At age 50 my reaction is the same. I would love to have that part (of the music) looped and then expanded into something more.

[@drumsNstuff79]

Steve comes from a soulful background with Spencer Davis and Traffic, playing the hammond B-3, so when he switched to synths in the eighties he still had that soulful touch. Such a legend!