Steve Winwood - While You See A Chance

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Music video by Steve Winwood performing While You See A Chance. (C) 1986 Universal Island Records Ltd. A Universal Music Company.
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[@thatsrandom737]

My Dad passed in 1999. We used to listen to this song and drive on the highway together. It fills me with hope and reminds me of him. I love this song.

[@peterlittle123]

It's good how just the one song or a certain aroma or the smell from a room in a house can bring back old memories ! It would be good to go back in time , not to change anything but just to relive some of those memories ! 😂

[@thatsrandom737]

@@peterlittle123 yeah that would be cool.

[@kurtistjones6337]

He saw a chance. Met Valerie. Found higher love. And is back in the high life again.

[@lisapoynor7585]

Excellent!!

[@colinrussell4868]

Now he's rolling with it baby.

[@richardingrassia4276]

Well done kurtis

[@rcdrury1]

If I'm not mistaken, you did that all within the same album. Well done!

[@SpaceLord2025]

i bet you worked all day n night for that one!!!

[@belga3513]

Steve Winwood's voice,music and his style is wonderful.

[@tonyarmstrong488]

This song reminds me of my Dad. The first time I heard it, we were riding together, he says “oh, great song!” and turned it up. Now every time I hear it come on the radio, that’s what I do, turn it up. Miss you Dad 💜

[@scotttyger4856]

Amazing how a song or melody will impact us for the rest of our time here!!! I like your little reflection, it's simplicity but impact. Nice.

[@sally-annmccarthy5323]

With you Tony. So many feels to this tune.

[@michaelehrenberg8583]

OH Tony!! I remember playing this album for my dad, too...he always loved when I turned him onto music. He did the same! I miss him so much. thanks for sharing! Michael

[@michellewilliams8663]

Me too...my dad had the album and I think instantly of my dad when I hear it.

[@marswmnwhoever2188]

It reminds me of my grandparents and yes my grandfather that I called " Dad" cuz I called my father Daddy ...always. Miss them both, but it reminds me of being at my grandparents house on school vacations.

[@pattysutton5684]

I was 14 and woke up “in a clear blue morning” in park city Utah the sun was refracting off the snow but the sky was the most extreme blue I’ve ever seen. It was magical, this song takes me back to that morning. Thank you Steve for making the music of my life.

[@FELIPEGARCIA-fk6zx]

My body says Im 60 but my heart & mind says 21... I'll go by my heart...I want my 80's !!!!!

[@billybarrett6839]

You and me both

[@buymymovie]

How the endless road unwinds you...great song..

[@clairedelune2011]

Me too!!!! The 80 s were great !

[@catherinekeane1901]

Love your comment

[@bobbythompson8005]

Roger that. My mind says I am young, my music makes me feel it too.

[@CM-ym1rw]

Still listening in 2024! 😊 Reminds me of being a kid in the early 80s!

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Steve Winwood While You See A Chance mid February 2024 2:27

[@mikehill8113]

Sadly Will Jennings, Steve's co writer has passed away this week aged 80. A very talented man RIP

[@gorbegra]

I was in between jobs, broke, sent out countless resumes, had just left a bar, fired up a cigarette (was 1998), and this song came on the radio. Cranked it UP! Was such a POSITIVE shot in the arm. Really put the wind in my sails. Funny I remember all these years later....

[@mierezsaturday5855]

Being a teenager in a severely abusive household, listening to this song under the covers in the ghetto of Miami 1986. Memorizing each lyric as if it were a blueprint of escape.

[@hesh2892]

It is a blueprint of escape

[@light6508]

I will keep you in my prayers! Join a church with a youth pastor where they actually praise the word of God and the truth. Also, listen to worship songs and lay your burden unto Him. He does listen. He is a compassionate Father 🙏🙏🙏

[@marialeticiajp]

Indeed! Yes, He is!​@@light6508

[@1JUSTPASSINGTHROUGH]

❤️💕💗🥰

[@robd.153]

ha - wow… Can relate to a degree … via con dios amigo.

[@jackmomma7481]

That's me in that video... the one in the black spandex. I remember hearing my dad tell the crew, "That's my son right there!"... he then blurted out a loud "I LOVE YOU SON... I'M PROUD OF YOU!!!" LOL

[@CynthiaAllenStrawberry]

Cool!

[@sgn6515]

Amazing!

[@1JUSTPASSINGTHROUGH]

How very cool! I LOVE this song. It was my song that I listened to when I was about to make a big change in my life. Like moving or taking a new job….

[@mjs3764]

Steve Winwood is one classy, super-talented, musical genius.

[@jeftesantos6845]

MJS376 No doubt. Simply masterpiece

[@derpaderpaderpader]

this statement is correct.

[@greggstewart1977]

Couldn't say it better myself ☺️

[@dukecraig2402]

True, but the fact is the string of hits he had starting with this in 1981 through the mid 80's weren't written by him, I can't remember his name but there was a guy who wrote all those hits for him through that era.

[@markgordon7193]

Will Jennings, & no he CO-wrote them WITH Steve

[@Spy-hp8ki]

The video may seem quite outdated. But the Music is by far more superior to the ones we hear today.

[@cristiangortega]

Así es el video con muy pocos recursos pero era de época , de la musica mucho que decir de un genio que lo ponías cantar con Eric Clapton eran 2 perdón son 2 grandes genios ...!!!! Saludos del Chileno de ❤

[@hermeswings1925]

It's the haircut that's outdated. Or never dated. Lol

[@gimmyherbert8217]

We here my state has channel 49.5 plays the smooth music ....but still play Taylor Swift junk

[@arminwestenhofer2735]

One of the best musicians in the world...completely underrated...

[@profitnadeem]

So overlooked and undervalued! His music spoke life love and truths. Bless you for recognizing 🙏🏽🕊️🫡

[@SpaceLord2025]

um ok in no way form or fashion is steve winwood underrated by anyone anywhere... the only thing underrated is your level of stupidity you are both idiots!!!!

[@SpaceLord2025]

that is the dumbest statement anyone has ever said if i was him id be offended by your stupidity.....that is no where near true on any planet!!!!

[@anthonydowney6069]

From the age of 6 😅😊❤!

[@maestroh2986]

I know a guy who had High School Shop class with Steve Winwood. He said they were both making guitars. He never finished his, but Steve finished his. He said 'doesn't that tell a story'

[@regiopazzo]

My goldfish died on Valentine’s Day, 1993. This was his favorite song. Gill, I miss you, buddy.

[@nhmooytis7058]

I had shubunkin. Great fish! Miss them, I’m traveling and can’t have a fish 😢

[@robd.153]

😆 😆 😆

[@paulnewell7722]

😂😂😂

[@simonvanderheijden432]

You've made my day.. 😂

[@viincentrobinson3658]

My gosh… One of the greatest comments ever written on KZbin!

[@timtraver7152]

Remember the 1980's when everything seemed bright, shiny and new? Yeah, I remember that too...

[@android584]

Never thought those dystopian 80s movies were actually on to something.

[@alanvallazza9781]

I was pretty young. 2 in 1980 and 11 in 1989. I wish I could redo life.

[@theraven3481]

You are exactly right.... everything was in front of not only the young in school who heard this on the radio but the world in general. Too many things to list...... I'm 55 and we truly were blessed to have lived in that time period as young people growing up

[@FLAMENGO4L]

Melhor década pra música eternamente.

[@charliegirl42ify]

Everything was shinier in the 80s. Compared to today. Sheesh.

[@kevink5073]

This song was always about "going for it" for me. It became my mantra in life. It gave me hope in dark times...

[@nativson6312]

Triggers a yearning for this great time in my life…I was born in the perfect time of music ! Thank you God….im so blessed in all ways !

[@nhmooytis7058]

Agree!

[@beckyboo1433]

Yes 🥺

[@permanent0midnight]

The keyboard overture gets me every time. It evokes so much emotions of memories of youth. How I even got to this age in life, I'll never know. I miss all the friends and loved ones that have gone before me. Songs like this are my last link to the past.

[@terryhancockroc6560]

Awesome observations. We must have all been watching MTV waiting for gems like this to come on! Now we can sit back and watch as Stranger Things show all our kids what real music was🎯

[@forwardfaith]

Yeah me too.

[@cm-mv7ml]

I hear ya. Peace.

[@robbie4860]

Yep music can do that. 60s, 70s and the 80s were the best in music. Can't believe we've hit rock bottom with our "music" in the 2***. The garbage the artist's make today lacks love and soul

[@bernarddeane8975]

So beautifully articulated sir. Thanks for that. It gets me too! I think back to being a kid working my first job in 1986 and all the feelings that accompanied that time, mostly hope. Song uplifted me then and still does.

[@chadbot0129]

It's honestly cool and impressive that a Rock singer from the 60s went completely synthpop in the 80s. Most artists, like Rolling Stones and Who, maintained some level of their sound, but him, Peter Gabriel, they just completely 180d and they're all the cooler for it.

[@petechau9616]

I would add the Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship to groups that started in the 60s and continued thru to the 80s.

[@snowbird9748]

Steve Winwood ist einer , der besten Musiker seiner Zeit . Doch leider wurde er , seinerzeit nicht genug geschätzt . Dieser Song baut mich , in diesen schweren Zeiten , immer wieder auf ❣

[@beanmchne]

Strange video but one of the best songs ever, imo. I'm 49 now, but whenever I hear this song, I'm back in the car with my dad.

[@Erin-uz2gf]

Steve Winwood talked about how some people said he sold out in the 80's, but when I listen to this I hear it as being as soulful as any Traffic tune..... it has all the elements that made them legendary. Great song.

[@ChrisWilliam-er2cw]

I think he settled into his own with songs like this.

[@ChrisWilliam-er2cw]

​@@geetarman AC DC rules. Watch Angus on Thunderstruck. One hand intro.

[@ThePineryGuy]

❤

[@cs292]

He didn’t sell out, he grew up.

[@427SuperSnake1]

I don’t think he sold out. His music is some of the most memorable songs of the 80’s.

[@dodgeman338]

I'll go back to the 1980s in a giga second. Way simpler times, better world, better people. Fjb!

[@michaelcallahan6527]

I was at a lecture/presentation on Steve Winwood's work by a musicologist which was very good and during the Q & A a supposed expert in the audience referred sarcastically to the 80's as Winwood's "lounge singer" period. Forget the weird video and the stuffy clothes, the songs he wrote in the 80's were incredible - so good!. True they were a little more "pop hits" style than the classic improvisational Traffic work of the 60's and 70's - but you can be sure that all the elite talents from the 60's and 70's would have killed to be able to write and perform music as successful as Winwood did in the 80's. There's nothing wrong with commercial success, man! There are trashy, throwaway pop hits and there are classic pop hits and he turned out one great pop song after another in the 80's. Give him a ton of credit for his versatility and genius.

[@terryhancockroc6560]

Amen to this all! From what I remember Steve Winwood was all but wrapped up at this point. By his own admission he was going out with this album-all or nothing. He did all the instruments. Write, composed everything on Arc. The things kids held Kenny Kravitz or Prince up for being a genius 10 years later Here Steve Winwood shared stages and studios with legends and pioneered a lot of this type of music. You watch, Stranger Things will get to this song and it'll be the next Running Up That Hill that turns a whole new generation on to this Genius. Great memories of this song. Love it!

[@Erin-uz2gf]

This song could be a Traffic tune!! .....just remove the 80's synth and there it is. Great song.

[@NeverTalkToCops1]

You've been bamboozled. "lounge singer period" is quite apt.

[@boosqueezy2418]

sounds like the “expert” is envious of steve’s talent and success. these songs stand the test of time and then some!!!

[@philg4116]

@@terryhancockroc6560 yeah, but, no need to take a swipe at Prince here (Kravitz ehhh) you didn’t have to be a kid to recognize that Prince was worthy of the genius label. Try finding anyone in the biz who will dispute it.

[@ayanat.miller3929]

Who's here listening to this Classic in 2020?

[@amandeyorke36]

always great times x

[@uncleporkinz3905]

I am. Winwood is my go-to when I want to feel good about life.

[@stefaniapartini5825]

Me, too...from Italy! I love Steve Windwood's songs!

[@FELIPEGARCIA-fk6zx]

Here!!!

[@litossimoes3615]

Me

[@profitnadeem]

Whoever said the future lives in the past, was absolutely right! 🙏🏽🕊️✌🏽

[@Tutankhamen210]

I was a rock 'n' roll fan in high school and, along with liking a wide variety of genres of music (very eclectic!), I still am-Zep, Floyd, The Who, Van Morrison, Rush, Neil Young, Dylan, and the list goes on . . . This tune came out during my senior year at Bountuful High School in Utah. Wow, listening to it takes me right back. Nostalgia galore! I'm amazed at the powerful effect of music.

[@joshuak5958]

One of Winwood's underrated talents: the ability to sing passionately with weird crap going on behind him.

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

you couldn't make a sandwich.

[@jimmyparks3548]

It reminds me of my childhood woke me up every morning a little AM FM radio which was Mom and Dad's that's a beautiful song God Bless That Man

[@eddiekay9019]

I think this is the best advice given. Take a chance.

[@stacyjessee4973]

This is one of those songs you never get tired of hearing . Reminds me of my HS days !!!

[@petediamond7358]

I agree with you Stacy but that sentiment isn't exclusive to this song, I get that same feeling with many of his other hits...

[@Wolferal]

Same. It reminds me of walking around the house early in the morning getting ready for school in the early 80s.

[@techytech1]

YYUP... I was 16 when this was out.. memories galore.

[@ebenezersouza5956]

Como nao lembrar das propagandas do hollywoog o sucesso

[@urbanbader4113]

Yes I agree but what is HS 🙃✋

[@sabinoespinoza959]

I was on my last year of my Marine 3 yr tour and I realized that I have no where to go. I went home for 18 months and I realized that my life was being in The Marine Corps. I did 6yr and 9 months when I got out. I now live my life as the title of the song ‘When you see a chance take it.

[@billybarrett6839]

Thank you for your service

[@finnmccool684]

This is one of those rare songs...when you hear the closing chords...you silently grieve that the song will soon be over.

[@stormfield9431]

What a cool comment. I 100% agree. good on you!

[@sally-annmccarthy5323]

so true . Ive replayed 3 times tonight so far

[@sally-annmccarthy5323]

Also, Finn McCool ? You a warrior fam ?

[@karenishness1]

When Michael Jackson won nine grammies Stevie was the only other person winning.

[@finnmccool684]

@@sally-annmccarthy5323 What kind of warriors?

[@deltatango1248]

Love that fart at 0:03.

[@danielbelardino7662]

😂😂😂😂

[@susanbezio6708]

2023 and I'll be forever listening to Steve Winwood.

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Steve Winwood While You See A Chance 1st of April 2023

[@Evangelistos]

One of the best Songs of the 80s. The Feeling of the 80s is so real when you listen to this song. #Like!

[@tonyd6270]

The whole "Arc of a Diver" album is excellent. Winwood made some great music in the 80s.

[@michaelochs819]

You are sooooo right!!!!!!!!

[@chesterkohlmeier3451]

Yes it is!

[@basquait1]

Facts!!!

[@66impala71]

And 60s and 70s...

[@marshalllancaster2314]

Love that album

[@66impala71]

"Are you still free? Can you be?"

[@paulnewell7722]

great lyric to a very soulsy song

[@edwoll]

Who can craft so much melodic beauty inside 3 minutes and 55 seconds? Steve Winwood, that's who.

[@laurentfaugerolas3485]

June 1981. I brought this record during a weekend at the seaside with friends.We never stopped listening to this incredible song. Two days after , I had my written exams for my two degrees, in Law and Political sciences. It went well but , coming back to my parents' home after the session , I had a very serious car accident which left me with my two legs broken. I thought afterwards that I was lucky because I was a survivor ! I spent 3 weeks in a wheelchair and , thereafter, one month and a half with a plaster on the left leg. I spent all summer long in re-education and working the .... 12 topics I had to take for my oral exams, end of September. And I made it ! Guess what ? When I was lacking energy , I was listening to this fabulous song . I was then telling to myself : " Man , while you see a chance take it !". Thanks Stevie, you will always stay in my heart !

[@Merula-er1xr]

Nice story! I am glad everything went well, after all.

[@robadams5799]

Awesome story. Thank you for sharing.

[@babyfacenc]

Success in life is just the realization how good we have it. While you see a chance? Oh geez. We always have that choice

[@FLAMENGO4L]

beautiful story, here in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil there is a radio station that has always played great bands including Stive with this wonderful song. I love

[@rifelaw]

This album hit my desk while I was entertainment editor. Took it home and listened to it. Then listened again. Then wrote the review. Then kept listening and have never stopped.

[@CatherineHatton]

Who ever wrote Steve’s music…. Are you still there? Alive?… impeccable lyrics , rhythm, and voice to take “America and beyond to our younger gen here in 2024. Just love you guys so much!,,

[@CynthiaAllenStrawberry]

He wrote his music.🎶

[@chuckshartz2722]

My god... so proud... Hey, you all... that's my son on the left flashing the light.... LOVE YOU SON!!!

[@user-dd9yu2bi6w]

80年代はプログレの雄達がヒット曲を連発していましたね、本当に音楽が熟成していた時期だったと思います。

[@noreneallinotte8270]

This song ALWAYS makes me cry..Those WERE the greats days…My late husband loved this, as we took a CHANCE on each other!

[@buddyclem7328]

Same here. 2 years, 3 months, and 4 days.

[@markjudy7733]

❤

[@dantanna3161]

my wife died last Nov and today is her birthday((. this was one of her fav songs. miss you baby !

[@williamwerner7086]

+Chuck Jones happy birthday to your wife!!she had wonderful taste!you were a blessed man!

[@dantanna3161]

Thank you William . very nice of you to take time to comment!!

[@kellicontreras1396]

Chuck Jones Sorry you lost your wife! She had great taste in music and was lucky to have someone who loved her as it seems you did very much!

[@foesperu84b]

My deepest condolences, she had great taste.

[@andrewsnow1933]

Chuck Jones

[@pwm485]

This song reminds me of my ex wife and me when we first started out - there wasn't anything we couldn't do. We even went overseas when I was in the military. That's when our first child was conceived. We came back and the years went by and we just grew apart unfortunately. But this song always brings back the picture in my mind of the two of us and it hurts, but I still listen.

[@simonc61]

I saw my chance and took it a few months ago. After ten years single I've finally met my soul mate/twin flame 🙏☺️

[@themanftheworld8439]

How ? You are lucky.

[@Coneman3]

Tried my luck got rejected 😢

[@davidnikoloff3211]

Never regret, no matter what happens. The fact is many of us turned down the chance you took, and forty years later we look back and think about that choice.

[@Biden_Cult_Morons]

Takes me back to 1980. Those were some damn good days..

[@abathens]

One of the best songs of all time, especially if you are middle aged or older. This one came out when I was 11.

[@julieboehm8062]

Same for me!

[@MultiGreatescape]

Feels just like yesterday

[@BuddyLee23]

I was born in the 80s and I have always found the song wistfully (and enjoyably) nostalgic.

[@robertleach4496]

Very true crafted to perfectiom

[@dbeans63]

This is a classic. It tells me to love. Not to forsake a true love.

[@LauraELaplace]

Its been so long since I have seen this video , the 80's were a change of many things for music . The months and seasons go by very fast , being that I will be 59 in July . Missing my Parents and Grandparents are gone. Dont worry Mom it will happen... Missing you...🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌷🌷🌷🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀

[@MarcosBryant-lj8zi]

What do you admire most about Steve

[@stevenp.sparks2953]

For those that don't know: He played ALL of the instruments and sang all lead & background vocals on this, as he did for most of this entire album, Arc Of A Diver. Sparks in Daytona

[@CynthiaAllenStrawberry]

Same for Talking Back to the Night

[@raydanielz9408]

All you special people with fond memories of your departed family members, may God bless you abundantly to leave such memories to your children 🙏.

[@micahhardman3183]

Growing up in Bakersfield California in the 80's....Dancing..Listening to All The Best Music!!👍

[@micahhardman3183]

Life goes by Soo Fast.... I have to take time for a little Winwood baby!!🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️🏄‍♂️👍

[@vickydupree8871]

I was a runaway in another state met some good people,when this song came out. I was young,in Rhode Island.But I did have fun.That was a great time.

[@jasondudash5501]

Steve Winwood "While You See A Chance" Arc Of A Diver Island Records, 1981

[@user-fy9be1ug3z]

81年だったと思うが… ベストヒットUSAで見てから一目惚れの曲です

[@steves4177]

One of the greatest songs ever written.

[@randolphpinkle4482]

Subjectivity at its best. Don't let your feelings and nostalgia completely destroy your critical faculties.

[@juliebrown8331]

​@@randolphpinkle4482 you sound like you'd be a blast at a party. 🙄

[@jamescole8355]

​@@juliebrown8331 lol 😂

[@aphillychristmas626]

Can’t believe this song is 40 years old. Time flies :(

[@marswmnwhoever2188]

Wish could turn the clock and go back. Would definitely not of chosen to waste my life around people that just use other people. " When theres no one left to leave you even you dont quite believe you" cant believe Im this age living as I do. Broken people picker

[@hardiemartellgarnett2911]

Philly , doesnt time fly? I am wondering what happened to my 20s. will be 59 in a few months

[@lewisgriffiths9928]

Can’t believe I am forty years older after first hearing it!!

[@88feji]

I do not really like Steve Winwood's big hits but I have a soft spot for this particular song While You See A Chance ... its really a special vibe that belongs to a very special time in human history .... you get immediately transported to that time period and the wonderful innocence of it ....

[@beagle7622]

That’s right the early 80’s .

[@gwynnielsen5081]

I love the positivity of this song. Life is all about timing and taking chances.

[@armandocardona4478]

IMO the one overriding characteristic of most 1980's pop/rock is its unbounded sense of positivity & optimism. We were happy & we did not know it.

[@gwynnielsen5081]

@@armandocardona4478 We are happy now and don't know it. Happiness is relative. Human nature doesn't change over time, only technology. Here's one of my own about searching for happiness: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJazY5eXp8mlfMU. Enjoy your own sense of contentment.

[@armandocardona4478]

@@gwynnielsen5081 - I agree with what you just wrote in general terms but what I meant is that life was much simpler in the 1980's, much less affected or encumbered by intrusive technology and totally unaffected by social media of course; computers were just coming into general use but there were no iPhones, no Internet, no Facebook, no Twitter and no algorithms to foster division into opposing blocs and groups. Given the high social tensions that affect many if not most countries these days, the 1980's seem like Paradise in retrospect; oh and pop/rock was MUCH BETTER back then as well, and my guess is that if you don't share or can't relate to that general feeling, you hadn't been born yet in the 1980's.

[@gwynnielsen5081]

@@armandocardona4478 I hear you, Armando. And I agree. I was born in 1958; however, my music has a fan base of people in their forties. I am extremely happy that my music is being played in the Ukraine now. This song they like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l57ViZ-vrMqWeaM. 9CeSgxnOkkDU845aRbizWQNymCu. It is obvious why, I think. The power of music will outshine all technology. It is a panacea.

[@armandocardona4478]

@@gwynnielsen5081 - I stand corrected & I apologize for any offense I may have given by anything I wrote before. Stay safe & best regards.

[@CatherineHatton]

If you told me…. I had the opportunity to see Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minage, Cardi B, Meghan the “Stallion”…….. Yada, Yada, Yada, Yada…. And the Beat goes on….. Mr. Steven Winwood would annihilate them all off the stage. Class, style, lyrics that made sense, and the perfect presence of musical talent…. Is what’s today “excellence”. I say no more.

[@AmericanPatriot1776AP]

Love the Saxophone in this song. Thanks for all the memories from the 80s.

[@tangerinedream7211]

Brilliant album, such a long time ago, happy days

[@mikemartin3161]

How many artists these days play ALL the instruments on an album? Thank you Steve for reminding us of when great music and great musical artists still existed.

[@raymondmalcuit8361]

This Song Went To Number 7 On The Billboard Hot-100 Chart In 1981.

[@mikehibbett3301]

This was the music I listened to when I left my girlfriend and moved to a new life in the south downs of England. Almost 40 years later, it still brings back memories of those days.

[@aboodmansour4522]

Me at 23 playing this song ❤😢

[@wanted-33]

This song helped me make one of the biggest decisions in my life. And, it paid off. Thanks you Steve Winwood.

[@mvnorsel6354]

Glad you got the ' cat '.😅

[@RAZORBLACKRX]

I attended Catholic grade school for a few years and the open overture reminds me of the church services I had to attend even though I wasn't catholic. The song came out at the same time I was graduating and moving on to high school. I will always associate that and the song's upbeat feelings with my youth. I can't stop feeling misty eye and nostalgic whenever I listen to it.

[@georgewilliams8357]

First off I wanna dedicate this song to my new found financial freedom and peace, starting with the fact that I just paid off my newly revamped 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 in late June of this year too. And I'm now rejoicing by way of laughing, giggling stupidly, and crying sweet tears of joy. And all is right in my life. So I say shine sweet freedom, shine your light on me 😂. Thank you Jesus, my prayers have been answered 😂.

[@AnthonyESacco]

You, sir---are one lucky muthafucka! To have Financial Freedom....is something 99% of us mere mortals will NEVER know....

[@adamv242]

RIP 1981. You were very good to many of us. Sorry I was only 8 years old.

[@rickycole6327]

Steve 1st U.s. solo single that reached number 7 on Billboard pop singles in 1981

[@charlenemichellecox9251]

In Concert? Yes Please, anyway, anywhere, anyhow! We Love You Steve!

[@hermeswings1925]

Saw him in West Palm Beach in 16. Great!

[@Margie75]

Happy Birthday to Steve Winwood. Hope he has a wonderful day 🎊 🎁

[@brandonmoore7497]

Happy 76th Birthday 🎂 to Steve Winwood!!!!! While See A Chance Steve Winwood!!!! 1:27

[@TweedSuit]

He's only 32 years old here but already a veteran of the 60's and 70's music scene.

[@detroitpolak9904]

Ages as u showed always amaze me on some of these. Other day I learned Olivia Newton John was 30 during Grease and 33 when Physical came out. I was blown away

[@nhmooytis7058]

Started age 16!

[@georgegordonbrown9522]

15

[@markgordon7193]

33!

[@qwertyu30]

Not sure if I should thank Steve or hate him. This song is why I got out of my seat toward the back of my highschool yearbook class walked to the front and sat at the desk next to a classmate I had chatted with about 20 minutes previous. We were 17. I'll just say a hundred back and forth letters after highschool the 80s flew by, lost touch in the 90s, reconnected online, MySpace happemed, Facebook happened, reunion in 2012...oh where was I? Oh that song. Still not sure how I feel about it.

[@corneliareiter2012]

Lost all the precious in my life 2 fathers 2 brothers in the last 5 years I'm a fighter for my son but Life is really stupid Music helps on the night without sleeping

[@HolyHeinz]

THANK GOD, he is still with us 🧡🧡🧡 I´m sitting here, cyring and remembering that times... It wasn't better, but we were younger ... Greetings from Germany!

[@johnjones6601]

Es war viel besser!! There'll never be another musical period like the 80's. 😢🥰🎵🎶

[@AnthonyESacco]

it WAS better than this SHIT world we find ourselves in, here in 2024....esp. the U S & A....

[@larrytasker7043]

Steve Winwood is a musical genius. Brilliant voice, great style, amazing range and wonderful songs. One of the best. The collaborations with other legends shows how good he was/is

[@lisamak7288]

I have ALWAYS loved this song. One of those songs you can't help but turn up and sing along. Never tire of it. Classic.

[@jeffj9322]

Happy Birthday Steve Winwood born on May 12, 1948. He is an English musician and songwriter whose genres include blue-eyed soul, rhythm and blues, blues rock and pop rock. Though primarily a keyboard player and vocalist prominent for his distinctive, soulful high tenor voice, Winwood plays other instruments proficiently, including drums, mandolin, guitars, bass and saxophone. Winwood was a key member of several major acts of the 1960's and 1970's, including the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Winwood

[@juneelle370]

Music like this makes people sane... sometimes I wonder if we should be singing ALL THE TIME... meaning ALL THE TIME!!!!

[@gretagrain]

humans hum when they get nervous animals go silent

[@cj6884]

I love this song, and I always have. But it reminds me of lost opportunities in life (And I have so many). I wish it wasn't like that--that you only have a limited window to take advantage of something good.

[@seancassidy4745]

I love this song. My life has had opportunities. When you see a chance you take it. Sometimes you got to take a chance on love.

[@kevinschiller1749]

Arc of a genius

[@onehit2364]

Why do i have tears? Love this...reminds me of my younger years.

[@dknytodd]

music and smells are the best time machines.

[@tonynew39]

Oh I certainly took that chance over 37 years ago and still the best thing that ever happened to me

[@KingAndrew5000]

i don't give a shit what anybody says.. this track is kick ass!

[@gsadventures678]

Great message... you don't get far by not taking chances and risks.

[@patrickbroadley7507]

One of the best ones from the 80s

[@Ryan-zn1rk]

But the video is crap. Never seen such a good song with such a bad video. Unusual combo for sure.

[@vannjunkin8041]

Sure as fuck is "kick ass"!i!i!

[@tommoore4717]

No its awesome

[@viviennetwigg8096]

My favourite of Steve’s songs

[@MarcosBryant-lj8zi]

What do you admire most about Steve

[@viviennetwigg8096]

@@MarcosBryant-lj8zi this song because its optimistic, joyful accentuated by the keyboard backing. I saw him in London many many years ago. A wonderful performer

[@MarcosBryant-lj8zi]

@@viviennetwigg8096 that’s nice,so what’s your favorite song from Steve

[@viviennetwigg8096]

@@MarcosBryant-lj8zi this one

[@MarcosBryant-lj8zi]

@@viviennetwigg8096 yeah I love this one also but I especially love listening to “higher love”

[@097534]

That synth and melody sends shivers down my spine.

[@DarlaKroupa]

Music does that for us…..I don’t have many memories of being a kid, however when music is involved, great memories come with…

[@dravidhehir]

I’m with you Tony. Miss my Dad and so much of the 80s remind me of special times.

[@liciniawrench8123]

This is such a great song still after 37 years

[@jackware2136]

Right On

[@matthiassauer7996]

Yes 😁 😃 😎 😍 🍸

[@ElvarMasson]

...and counting...

[@ericmc5609]

Yes it is

[@fredflintstone9657]

What? I'd swear it was just last summer....wasn't it?

[@microminiskirt]

IT'S 2023 AND 1981 WILL LIVE ON FOREVER THROUGH THIS SONG!!!!!!!!

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Steve Winwood While You See A Chance near the end of October 2023

[@ShirleySurmick-il5pg]

Steve is a musical genius...feel good music. Yes sir.. Thank you Stevie...

[@ShirleySurmick-il5pg]

❤

[@jannemanhendrik3881]

Jongens wat een plaat. Wat een tekst en wat een waarheid.

[@TheLifeEvents]

Reminds me of March 1981, the trip to Denmark. Miss you, I was so sea sick and you packed all the cases and looked after me. x

[@kevina.tarver2042]

my wife died last Nov and today is her birthday((. this was one of her fav songs. miss you baby ! Steve had a nice solo run in the 80's