Steve Winwood - Valerie (Official Video)

[@user-rb8mj5ci4n]

My favorite Steve winwood song. This song energizes me and I love the tune

[@tammyc25]

Ikr, it’s my favorite of his songs. Makes ya wanna get up and stomp the ground. Lol

[@BenjaminPozniak]

Thank you!

[@AnfieldRoar]

Stevie Winwood underrated one of Englands finest artists

[@arthurrossineto3287]

Como assim ?

[@stevenixon8285]

Underrated??? Much admired I thought

[@micheleoconnell4181]

Where did he go?

[@rangewarwick]

I assumed he was American. A bit of research told he was born about 25 miles from me in Birmingham.

[@LittleMissLeared]

That's not a wind machine. That's just Windwood's aura of awesomeness.

[@marti2474]

Great reply. Saw Winwood with Steely Dan last week in Dublin. An aura of awesomeness.

[@krissyrose14]

"Windwood" I see what you did there. LOL!

[@Rockermom59]

That was a priceless comment! Way to go. Love me some Winwood since the Spencer Davis Group!!

[@randyspencer5937]

LittleMissLeared lol true

[@juniormint3136]

The guy is amazing, reinvented himself with each decade.As a young kid in '83 i was hearing his current stuff but also wondering if that was the same guy i heard doing gimme some lovin'.

[@bonnienickerson3432]

Wind in her arms .....

[@Fidelis117]

I was describing this song to someone about a month ago and they told me that it was "Call on Me" by Eric Prydz. I went to listen to that and I was like, "Yeah, I guess this is it but I thought it had more lyrics. Guess I was wrong." Then today I just happened to come across this and instantly knew this was the song I was actually looking for! So glad I found this version. At least I can watch this video at work (unlike Prydz's remix)! LOL

[@hadeseye2297]

There are more songs like that. Take for example Utah Saints - Something Good. It's based on Kate Bush's Cloubusting. Don Henley's The Boys Of Summer also has 2000's cover.

[@latenightneons_]

fun fact, Prydz actually stole the idea from daft punk and one of their good friend DJ Falcon who actually sampled the "valerie, call on me" part exclusively for their live sets. David Guetta kept on telling them to make a song with the sample but they didnt want to. Then Prydz stole the idea:(

[@philswifthere3486]

@@latenightneons_Prydz didn’t steal it he asked thomas and falcon if he could use it as his own and they said sure cuz they didnt think it was good enough to release on roule

[@68jroche]

Even funner fact, Eric Prydz approached Steve Winwood telling him his "Call on me" part would need to be sped up, and Steve told him he'd just record it for him faster. A good bloke or what? I'm sure it didn't harm his bank balance either!

[@zlbellina]

voice of an angel bruh

[@Snakes-w1c]

yar truth, but these effects aren't very special, huh huh. Valarie sounds like a valkyrie - with the wind in her arms she comes charging back onto the field of battle.

[@valc4839]

I'm Valerie. My friends always sang this to me. Love it.

[@danfilan5148]

Congrats, Steve thought of you when he wrote and performed this great song.

[@musicman201047]

Hi Valerie. If we ever meet, I will sing it to you on karaoke.

[@valc4839]

@@musicman201047 thank you so much that is very kind of you. Till we meet

[@jamcam2760]

I'm Jim and I'm the same boy I used to be...

[@mriderpov]

beautiful name

[@ablebaker1275]

Nothing like Winwood

[@jameskevin7438]

Its the addictive chorus for me... "Valerriee!!!" 😍😍😍

[@mary-annkomarensky87]

For sure 🎶🎶🎶

[@Scoripo81]

This guy knew what he was doing. GOLDEN melody!

[@moonlitenmagic]

I babysit an 8 month old little girl named Valerie. I sing this to her all the time and she smiles so big.

[@alyzu4755]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@YoungPhenix]

That's the sweetest thing I've read in a while

[@rozenart5768]

moonlitenmagic that's great!!

[@fragilesoulofthespotless80]

❤

[@JayDogTitan-he6wo]

That's awesome.

[@devonburdeyney8555]

I spent years looking for this song. Heard it on a classic rock station, never remembered the song name/lyrics or artist. Got the record that it was on from my mom in February, put it on said album a few nights ago and jumped for joy in front of my roommate who thought I went nuts when it started playing. "Dude! Why you freaking out?" "I've been looking for this song for over 15 years since I heard it when I was 16" (just turned 32 on Sunday) I called my music friends who I use to track down certain songs, screaming "I'm not crazy! I found it! It's called "Valerie" by Steve Winwood. I knew it existed!" It's the little things in life like these moments I enjoy the most.

[@ovidiotronchini127]

Eccezionale top...Grazie Steve

[@vnrdlc]

AWEEEE

[@vnrdlc]

@Steve Winwood LOL

[@moretimeneeded56]

I just found out what the song is called when watching Peter Kay Car Share Deleted Scenes Classic song

[@lemonmanlbc]

I JUST FOUND IT TODAY!!! Years and years of searching!!!

[@Valerielaquidara]

My name is Valerie and my parents played this song for me all the time as a kid. I still love it. ❤

[@AndrewDibble]

That is awesome.

[@arthurenzo3075]

Then your parents have a good taste, Valerie.😉

[@kenhawkins6641]

Which version did they like more? This one or the 1987 version that Winwood made?

[@EasternAmerica]

That's really cool 😎 👍

[@RobertRichardson-f4r]

Class pet x

[@brianhines1452]

I'm a 44 year old Black Man from Plainfield, New Jersey who loves Steve Winwood joints, especially this joint, Valerie, Higher Love, Back In The High Life, Roll With It, and Don't You Know What The Night Can Do!

[@markdixon3915]

…have you checked out his early work with “Traffic”, “Spencer Davis Group”, and “Blind Faith”…

[@wesleyclark2873]

I lived in Rahway scotch plains

[@robertheintz8017]

No one cares what colour you are.

[@willfomes406]

I highly recommend listening to The Finer Things. Great song by Steve Winwood.

[@duncansh81]

I'm a 42 year old white guy from Texas and now that you mention those other song names, I recognize them from growing up and I'm going to listen to them again! Thanks for the recommendations!

[@adamweishaupt81]

Fun fact: Winwood played EVERY instrument on this song completely on his own.

[@goldielocks591]

He's super talented why do people have to make negative comments if you've got nothing good to say then don't say shit!

[@LC-DDM]

Heidi Falzon Explaining things is being negative now?

[@keithleach6702]

adamweishaupt81 thanks for the memory

[@luigim162]

adamweishaupt81 Stevie Winwood- the Wonder Boy of Rock!!

[@GVike]

adamweishaupt81 But Heidi, on THIS track you can tell from a mile away it's a drum machine (he still had to program it BTW) and multiple synthesizer tracks. No actual bass guitar. Doesn't take away from Steve at all; actually it's great he opened up to the then new tech!

[@CatherineHatton]

Such great music… so uplifting, here in Oct, 2024!

[@jazzdamuzic]

My favorite 80s will never die

[@123Jokkmokk123]

I love just how 80's the 80's actually were.

[@NathanPlays395]

123Jokkmokk123 Because it is the 80s.

[@mdrocks7842]

80's

[@bicyclist2]

That's so redundant. And very redundant.

[@naughtiusmaximus]

Ah yes the floor is made of floor

[@EduardoContrerasD]

My Jeff is name.

[@ExAnimoPortugal]

That hair... That keyboard solo... That glorious chorus... I will never be this cool.

[@anthonyford9017]

@@ExAnimoPortugal exactly 👍😎👌

[@TexTom1981]

OK...will keep that filed away.

[@jonathanstiegler2770]

I have always considered Steve Winwood's voice to be a musical instrument of its own.

[@boerebru]

Well his voice is used for the song call on me by Eric Prydz

[@ezradlionel711]

@@boerebru Bro, that's the worst way you could have phrased that.. He re-recorded the song just so Eric Prydz could sample it. Just found this out today.

[@boerebru]

@@ezradlionel711 So ipso facto used his voice? I don't get what your intent is here.

[@ezradlionel711]

​@@boerebru If you had said "Well Eric Prydz sampled this song for Call on me" I wouldn't have said anything. "Used his voice" sounds pretty ambiguous to me. His voice wasn't some ancillary instrument on the track, it's the entire song. Plus it wasn't originally Eric's song -- he took a Daft Punk members DJ loop and got the rights to do a full arrangement and had to re-do the song because he couldn't get rights for the Master. So when you say use his voice, I think you're glossing over a bunch of stuff.

[@boerebru]

@@ezradlionel711 My comment is in relation to the comment before that said he considers Steve Winwood's voice an instrument and I was basically saying your not alone cause it got used like an instrument in the song Call on me. Why you got to make a mountain out of an ant hill?

[@danieldougan269]

People don't understand how big Steve Winwood was. He had hit after hit. - Valerie - While You See a Chance - The Finer Things - Roll with It - Higher Love - Back in the High Life Again

[@mallardcutter7209]

And that was just in the ‘80’s

[@johnturtle6649]

I had *totally* forgotten higher love! thanks man!

[@needahandle]

Look up his career pre 80s. Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind Faith. He was a wunderkind of sorts. He had THAT voice in his late teens, early 20s. Good on guitar, multi-instrumentalist

[@needahandle]

For his 80s revival of sorts, I add the song Freedom Overspill to the hit list. He was killing it. Some of his fans from when he started out in the late 60s werent so sure about this Era of Winwood, but I am a fan of all the seasons of his career

[@johnturtle6649]

@@needahandle awesome

[@47imagine]

Steve Winwood is the most non-threatening, good-looking pop star

[@buddette5513]

he looks like the green goblin

[@mrmike115]

What about Richard marks?

[@Stewieboy1995]

Handsome man and love listening to interviews with him. Such a legend since he was a young kid

[@musyrifo]

Rick Astley

[@thrillhausen8858]

@@buddette5513 have you looked in the mirror recently?

[@sophiaoh9673]

Fun fact: Winwood played EVERY instrument on this song completely on his own. Damn scrubbing bubbles attacking his keyboard while he's trying to play!

[@GracesPlaces21]

He played most of the instruments on his debut record as well. He played ALL of the instruments on Arc of a Diver and Talking Back to the Night, with the exception of some additional engineering and backing vox. The guy is brilliant!!!

[@Nemasl]

And he even re-sang the lyrics for eric prydz' cover

[@TheStapleGunKid]

Windwood plays enough musical instruments for an entire band.

[@jenmyers4327]

Bawhahahahaaaa🤣

[@spk8489]

Did he do the mixdown? It sounds like someone rolled off every frequency under 500 hz.... Maybe it's just this KZbin video?

[@trainerboss]

45 and still loving Steve Winwood. Reminds me of a time I can never get back to and that will never exist again........

[@eumake5440]

Yes, i think The same.

[@daustin9659]

70 now, former touring player, and forever in awe of the oldtimers (like Steve Winwood)

[@susanminer2088]

75, and I miss real music

[@MarkScheiderer-cz4hd]

Trainer- your comment is as bitter-sweet as the lyrics to this song. Well said.

[@tbdivine129]

I'm 45 too. We had a special generation, and how we see this world will never be duplicated. Regardless of what I go through in this life, I know my childhood was probably at pinnacle of American youth, the 80's and 90's. No war, just a cold, quiet war with the USSR, and we still managed to capitalize on it 😂 Yeah we hid under our desks for fire drills but damn, that's what it was We had the jams. Oregon Trail was a real game, everyone got dysentery, and floppy disks were actually floppy

[@lanajackson5197]

My mom's name was Valerie...this song always reminds me of her...

[@koleberdinoch926]

Damn! From now on this song will always remind me of your mom.

[@Jack9788]

Yeah every time I play this song your mom calls me 🤦

[@Superior208]

whys that..

[@TexTom1981]

yeah, my mom's name was "back in the high life again" and I choke up every time it hits the classic rock station...

[@joannem3568]

I wanted to name my daughter Valerie, but my husband got his way 😊 we have a Rachel ❤

[@nashunhester1955]

Ahh the 80's...irreplaceable times and unforgettable music😎I love it here!

[@germanicelt]

I got the 69th like!

[@3813rjgmusic]

The best time to grow up. Millions of happy memories! I miss that world so much!!

[@wayback75]

This song seems to represent the 80s in a way, brings me back to a better place and time.

[@dirk.1979]

This song came out twice in 80s. I believe this is original 82 one. I can’t find later one. This better, but would like to here other version.

[@germanicelt]

@@dirk.1979 I wasn't into music when it first came out, but the remake i then was, so I have a bias toward that. But the original I still like listening to as well.

[@Sandsculptor]

One of the most talented musicians during my lifetime (I'm 72). This is a great song too.

[@BillClay88]

This song made me pick up keyboards. Then when I heard VH 5150. Forget it, I was sucked in. This is most memorable song from early teens.

[@kevinjustus671]

72 and still rocking how awesome

[@catmom1322]

67 & still loving Stevie. One of the most underrated musicians of our time.

[@LuciaRodriguez-kq4pw]

Another cool song?

[@thebassbat7882]

@@kevinjustus671 I'm 40, not far behind ya. time is getting faster lol. you know what i mean.

[@karaw9982]

My fan is blowing my hair back right now just like in this video, and moments 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 a phenomenal artist from our beloved 80's. His shows need to reach Sold Out status! 20 concerts: July 30 - August 30, 2024.

[@FrancesCarmel]

I'm sure you will have an awesome time😊

[@juanvaldez2921]

Have a great time!

[@ralphwalton4422]

I saw him last night! ❤

[@karaw9982]

​@@ralphwalton4422 Niiiiice! I am glad that you got to have an amazing night out listening to all the rock star talent radiating from the stage!! Memories to cherish!

[@davidgallo5676]

He's the same boy he used to be so it should be a great concert.

[@angelobaldissara2747]

Very good Memories,thank you eighties!❤️❤️😊😊

[@dorcasia109]

All his songs from this period sound melancholic yet hopeful. I think he has a rare gift. A great songwriter.

[@ladyjane7824]

Perfect description.

[@dawhoda1]

Inspirational

[@rachelfernanda3360]

Winwood is amazing!!!!!

[@onesyphorus]

ONG BRUH not to mention his jazz upbringing. i love when jazz musos write pop songs

[@morbidlyo7114]

This is an outstanding 80s pop song that still sounds new. Steve Winwood is an actual genius. Never sounds old, never sounds strange. An incredible artist.

[@davidmaxwelloswald2220]

Probably got his share

[@Eli_B3000]

I saw him open for Tom Petty a few years back and he somehow sounded better than the studio tracks. We were sitting on his side of the stage too, so it was wild to see someone that I heard as a young child, play these songs from multiple periods when I was growing up. Very surreal, but note for note on every instrument and singing, it felt fresh as ever.

[@tombricker2731]

I agree, 1 of the best of all time I think.👍🎶😊

[@frankscaturro1356]

I'm building a time machine back to the 80s, who's comin?

[@esabelcri]

Frank Scaturro take me with you tf

[@enterprisingcaptian875]

I'm all in!

[@MrElsand]

Me!

[@Pitt-ny8cj]

Absolutely and can watch true Football Again!

[@joseabad9271]

Take me with you from Lima Perú! !

[@joegarcia9742]

Dude has a solid career spanning decades.

[@freedomtoexcel1378]

This is an incredible classic. I still cannot sit still when I listen even at the age of 63. Let's go keep moving everyone

[@davidscott1052]

What do you mean at 63 you still can't sit still.....I'm nearly 70 with extensive arthritis and I defo won't keep still !!!!!!! Listening to this....just bless your good health and keep rocking

[@jimb9369]

66 and feel the same.

[@manuellopezolaciregui5415]

17 and i feel the same way good sir (:

[@juliehovvang5853]

Beatles?

[@juliehovvang5853]

Well i feel 83 but im 13 and i listen to the beatles

[@brendanrogersisafatchristo4126]

My dad, 73, used to get the train to birmingham to watch this guy perform in pubs in over 50 years ago before he became popular. Love them both

[@susanbamberger8747]

See: Blind Faith

[@ainsleyscarlet9027]

Your dad probably went to see Steve when he was lead singer in Spencer Davis Group!! See Give Me Some Lovin!

[@krisvalenti4141]

@@ainsleyscarlet9027 I see what you did there...

[@ordelian7795]

Your dad and Steve Winwood are of similar age then.

[@adamstamp5386]

❤️❤️

[@VivianMcall]

Eric Prydz sampling this was genius because this song is epic

[@ShadowSliph]

Fun fact, he didn’t actually come up with that sample, it was Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk fame. Bangalter and DJ Falcon had a duo act called Together and they played it during a live set, a recording of which had gotten around in DJ circles. Ministry of Sound knew about it and wanted to release it because it’d be a huge hit but the duo said no, mainly because they hadn’t cleared the sample. So MoS basically plucked Prydz from their stable and said “remake this”, then got Winwood in to re-record the song because he didn’t own the masters anymore. Prydz has since come out and said he hates the song because it’s all he’s known for now and it’s not at all his sound.

[@VivianMcall]

@@ShadowSliph whoa!! thanks for sharing I obviously never knew this!!! I used to study to this song lol keeping it on repeat for hours.

[@brendanspencer6735]

​@@VivianMcallwhat was the comment ? I can't see it. Was it deleted ? Anyways, iirc, from a video of David Guetta talking with Armand van Helden, they said that it was actually one of the Daft Punk guys who first sampled it and played it at a club, but they didn't want to make a music track out of it. But others heard the track and then labels wanted and it hired Eric Prydz to do it.

[@CzechMirco]

@@brendanspencer6735 One thing that could be possibly in that deleted comment is the fact that Steve Winwood was so impressed with Prydz's track that he newly recorded the iconic chorus for it.

[@WDPK-83.7-FM]

He stole it.

[@Walt_the_brave]

It seems like a simple song, but the melody, the vocals and the synth arrangement ist marvelous! And its just one man - Steve!

[@Reuben007Ash]

Absolute the best decade in music ever . long live 80's !

[@thomasg5682]

And a great conservative president too! Ronald Reagan 1981-1989

[@elenirfreitas9236]

gb

[@katierogers5011]

it was the soundtrack of my life back in the 80`s lol alot of great music

[@ConvertToAudio]

+Reuben Binyamin it really was.

[@ankihansen2489]

+Mike smith Fuck Ronald Reagan

[@DavidM_GA]

Once he gets Valerie back, he will find the Higher Love. Then he will be Back in the High Life again.

[@joshuapfingerle4704]

😂

[@mstoz7304]

That won't happen til hes sees a chance to take it.

[@panamera2467]

I see what u did there

[@Kelle0284]

Then he'll be Feelin' Alright.

[@hyacinthlynch843]

Dear Mr Fantasy, what is wrong with these guys.

[@lucain7]

By God's Grace, If I am to be blessed with a daughter, she'll be Valerie

[@lucaandreacolombo2710]

I did. I called my daughter Valerie

[@Btkamp]

Same here. I named my latest prodigy Valerie!

[@guyverfanboy]

My wife is named is Valerie. I always joke, your favorite song is on. She just rolls her eyes at me, lol.

[@vanilla1353]

@@guyverfanboyHELP. 😭 My name is Valerie.

[@ricardobahena351]

Tengo una sobrina llamada valeria

[@cannedend8915]

Crazy how someone made a whole song sampling this. You know what it is.

[@robertrussell5948]

I'm 65 and I have loved this song from the time it was released. ❤❤❤ and I still love it. Definitely a timeless and majical piece of music. Thanks Steve.

[@ThatArabGirl10]

It's the best!

[@kevinrockwell6442]

Is that really how you think 'magical' is spelled?!

[@ThatArabGirl10]

@@kevinrockwell6442 Come on, he obviously made a mistake. Don't be mean.

[@robertrussell5948]

@@kevinrockwell6442 It's just a typo. Get over it

[@hmdoc16]

Stevie Winwood - one of the best pipes in the business. Go way back and listen to him with Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind Faith, etc. One of the most recognizable voice, second to none in his class.😃

[@suzannprice4440]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THAT!

[@therealempress]

I never thought about it...but yeah...it's special ❤️

[@barrypage5091]

First time I ever heard Steve sing was on "Can't find my way home". Been a fan ever since.

[@basilthrush3537]

Yes, a really amazing voice.

[@80sWavrDude]

He sings like a brother. If you listen to his early music, you'd swear it was a brother singing. The dude has serious soul.

[@dallaslane1355]

one of the most under-rated song's of the 80's

[@perfektspace]

No it's not. It was a hit song. It was on the radio all the time.

[@blebhan8213]

@@perfektspace This version from 1982 was. The remix was re-released for his 1987 greatest hits album to capitalize on the success of Back In The High Life.

[@briseboy]

STOP SPAMMING your "underrated" sht on youtube.

[@davidsiegfriedklinger2422]

Underrated? Rubbish 🗑

[@patgalvez4563]

turn it up

[@JDL2112]

Probably one of the most soulful songs ever.

[@NotMarkKnopfler]

A lovely song written about Valerie Carter, a great singer with a great voice, who in fairly recent years sang backing vocals on all James Taylor's tours and albums. She got back into drugs during a low period in her life and Taylor supported her throughout, appearing at her drug rehabilitation ceremony. She passed away of a heart attack in 2017. She was a beautiful lady with natural talent. She was riding high when this was written about her. Rest in peace, Valerie.

[@barrymccreary9565]

she also sang with eddie money on least one song to

[@NathanPlays395]

Is that girl in the background really her??

[@scotts.7662]

@@NathanPlays395 not Val, here's Val & Linda; kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4rEpX-Fj6ajnaM

[@NathanPlays395]

@@scotts.7662 That looks like her. Also my friend is called Scott. :)

[@Bench400at57]

NotMarkKnopfler that’s actually pretty awesome you know that and shared it. Just brightened my quarantined life up.

[@barbarawaite7070]

This song is the reason I named my daughter Valerie.

[@lilienlambare]

Barbara Waite Aaww 💜

[@TheKiwiCache]

That is cute

[@val64354]

That’s why my mom named me Valerie too 😂

[@maxkol4380]

Good enough reason for me

[@williambrodala8144]

God bless you dude!

[@workingtowardit9298]

I miss this kind of feel-good music, it's so much harder to find in anything new.

[@gabrielgingras814]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZzYq6hmiNV9aK8

[@Atom-56]

Have you heard the songs he sang on with the Spencer Davis Group, in the 60s, they make you feel good. The same can be said, for the songs he wrote with Traffic too. In fact they make you feel really good. 😉

[@crimfan]

I'm not sure it's "feel good" exactly. I guess it could be, but the song is about the late Valerie Carter, who had a serious drug problem and was very much a tragic figure on the LA music scene of the time.

[@davidtegg5197]

moody blues do this for me on a daily basis

[@kingrandorrobinson301]

Big facts

[@peterwaters8338]

“ she was like jazz on a summers day”. Brilliant

[@chuckdawit]

His wind blown hair isn't from a machine, it's just how awesome he is!

[@christianherzog76]

Haha 😂

[@TheKisame808]

why don't we have good songs like this anymore? i'm dead tired of hearing about drinking, cars, money, sex and whatnot. i love their beats and music (sometimes) but the content is old. We need more guys like John Lennon, Steve Winwood, and other greats from the old days around. back when love was from the heart and wasn't synonymous sex (as far as today's music goes). i know some songs by today's artists are good like this but we need more.

[@rickesh28]

You can't generalise music like that. According to you, music now has all these references to alcohol, money and sex, but you're forgetting that music has ALWAYS had references to all of these. Go ahead and tell me that John Lennon NEVER wrote a song about sex, or drinking, or drugs for that matter...

[@TheKisame808]

rickesh28 yeah, but that stuff is more prominent in songs today

[@Rache28]

Couldn't agree with you more! This is actually tuneful, not like some of the re-invented versions that are just utter shite!

[@Rache28]

***** Don't go on about the 'wrong generation' shit I am only 36!! I have listened to a lot of modern music actually and whilst there are some that don't mention money, sex or drugs, they are very few and far between! I appreciate people who are able to write their own music and do it well like Adele, not people who just produce random noises from a synthesizer that is on a loop! There is nothing remotely musical about that!

[@Ineddiblehulk]

Oh FFS really? "Music was better in my day". You should be embarrassed spurting such cliched claptrap with a straight face. Even Alvin and the Chipmunks, the animated series, pointed out the moronic hypocrisy of this sentiment in the 80's and that is HARDLY a bastion of social criticism. If you think music today is rubbish, that says more about you than music; you're not looking hard enough (read 'at all') and you mistake music that 'you like' as the only material with merit. Neither make for a very robust opinion.

[@aegiseurobeat4559]

Director: How much wind do you want? Steve Winwood: Yes.

[@PrinceCee]

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@ddjovcic]

Steve Wind-wood

[@sonoyta5386]

Negotiable arbitration for sport

[@jakemusictvs]

@Dusan Jovcic - I was thinking the exact same thing! 👍😄

[@danspille6508]

All of it. I want all the wind.

[@Gogalen789]

My favorite Steve Winwood song !

[@RonPaul2012Rev]

This man has the greatest voice. A true vocal genius.

[@CinemaBiohazard]

This song was such a big hit that Casio used it in their pocket keyboards as a demonstration. No lie!

[@jwprimetime9795]

Damn you just took me back in the time machine of awesome!!!

[@1955stefanie]

Pocket keyboards? for laptops?

[@octomonkey1980]

Really? That's cool. I had a small Yamaha home keyboard in the 80s which had "Just the way you are" by Billy Joel as the demo!

[@noor6668]

No. Keyboards are electronic pianos.

[@aaron.0303]

Mine had Wham's "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go." lol

[@rubity_]

Oh my god!!! I've been looking for this song for ages and just now found it. Heard it once in the radio and the frickin song never played again, so I was left with the unintelligible chorus (I wasn't paying attention much and the reception wasn't really good in the car), until it hit me that what the guy was saying was "Valerie" & here it is. God, feeling #accomplished! :)

[@davefuller5529]

I know what you mean. I don't love it, though.

[@Yaltadvij]

Наверное, ты самый счастливый человек на свете, когда находишь вожделенную песню, которую искал целую вечность.

[@trekmyer4592]

What an excellent comment ! We've all been there .

[@abinashmishra329]

I hear this song all the time on the radio...though it is the 1987 version

[@SFforlife]

I feel you, I once had the "laaaa la la la la la" part from Elton John's "Crocodile Rock" stuck in my head I couldn't for the life of me remember what damn song it was. Randomly, while I was at an amusement park, they played it over the radio and I finally recognized his voice. It was such an awesome feeling.

[@jamescawlfield8973]

One of these unforgettable. Songs love that keyboard.❤❤❤❤❤

[@richalderson6069]

"Then she just blew away...', I'm surprised Steve doesn't get blown away in this clip!

[@missyg7248]

+Richard Albert Henderson Ha! Except that he's saying "Flew away." ;)

[@richalderson6069]

Missy G I just googled all the lyric sites and all except one says "she blew'!! It could be wrong but since there is so much wind going on in the video I'll go with "blew" just for fun.......

[@missyg7248]

Sounds perfect!

[@Dragracer612]

Grew up hearing his stuff. Wasn’t old enough to appreciate just how talented the man is. He still sounds good.

[@darrenit7498]

Absolutely same with me.

[@ASmoothCaramel]

for real. Check out Call on Me by Eric Prydz. Prydz sampled Steve's original vocals from this song for the original version of that song and Steve was so impressed when he was shown it that he re-recorded these vocals just for Prydz's song. I swear he sounds the exact same

[@Dragracer612]

@Evan Hodge We sure do. I turned 50 this year. Thought Jordan, Sanders, and Manning would play forever. Layne and Cornell were my favorites. Earnhardt was The Intimidator.

[@angham3829]

To God be the Glory♥️

[@Me-fo1kk]

Ya reckon...listen to him at 15 singing So glad You Made It.(gimme some loving everyday)

[@joeburroughes7214]

He is the UK's Stevie Wonder. He can play everything, and sing beautifully. And he's been doing it since the mid-sixties.

[@jacquesbarkhuizen4472]

Awesome song.

[@steven-napoleonwilliams1422]

More like the UK's prince Rodgers Nelson

[@Breakfast_and_Bullets]

And he can see!

[@graysaltine6035]

@@Breakfast_and_Bullets lmao

[@hyacinthlynch843]

Yes. A child prodigy just like Stevie Wonder.

[@primebeef3938]

I was in my early teens when this came out. It’s still a great jam to this day.

[@SpellboundWolf]

The '80s was a magical time for music. I'm a bit sad sometimes to have been born in 1988. Thank goodness for KZbin.

[@colleencrossley1689]

I was 19 then good thing about being in my 50,s now I got to experience the 80,s in my prime and I,m so glad for that.

[@jerryturner3997]

Thanks Mr. Winwood ✨... happy Valentine's Valerie...💌...🌹..2-14-23...🕊️...

[@buamp8186]

"Hey, do you want a big crowd of groupies for this video?" "No. Just one big fan."

[@nicholastosoni707]

Ooooooh.

[@derekhandson351]

And a green screen.

[@EverettOgden]

😂😂😂

[@danspille6508]

Having a laugh

[@bonnieowens5283]

hysterical!

[@non-stop-hilarity]

It’s incredible how music can take you back to a place that you forgot. I was 6 years old when this came out. I still know all the words to the whole album. Yet, I forget my kids names 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

[@peacefrog0521]

Could have named one Valerie, that gets you at least 1 right 😅

[@non-stop-hilarity]

@@peacefrog0521 😂😂 where were you when I needed you 😂

[@onyxvault]

My mom almost named me Marisol until she heard this song!!! Thank God for this song hahahaha

[@pyroknighthayes9486]

Lol

[@2melapelasway]

Ha! Way better...

[@ThomasLangley]

good story

[@nikecornejo6388]

Really? Because this song

[@Servbot15]

To be fair, both names seem great.

[@mizzury54]

Steve is definitely in the upper echelon of greatest singing voices in rock.

[@hmanuel7138]

His voice is distinctive, and you know it's him.

[@Xipheas]

This isn't rock, it's pop.

[@defnessrealtalk4016]

Closer to Adult Contemporary during those times. Great singer/songwriter though...

[@bobcrone6151]

💯

[@fredrydmusic1]

This song and Eric Prydz Call on Me are the ones with the chorus that has stuck on my mind for a long time. Steve Winwood's music and his voice is always good to listen to cheer up your mood. 😊😊😊

[@nathanbutcher7720]

The "Call on Me" house loop was actually originally done by the Daft Punk duo in their pre-Daft Punk DJ sets, but they didn't bother to make a single out of it. I think they were goaded into letting it happen, but let Eric Prydz take the credits

[@fredrydmusic1]

@@nathanbutcher7720 Alright, I didn't know. But I'm glad that Eric managed to make a single out of it anyway. :)

[@senororlando2]

@@nathanbutcher7720it was half of daft punk & DJ falcon

[@onesyphorus]

yeah, and also the original set is from 2002, even if some ppl think they heard it, they probably didn't - its from a live set thats only available online iirc @@senororlando2

[@davidlennie2173]

Terrific music

[@hamupinhere]

If this weren't a Steve Winwood song, it would've most certainly been a Phil Collins song.

[@c230789]

+Hambone Jones I was looking for Phil Collins + Call on Me, but KZbin insisted that this was the song I wanted to listen to. They got it.

[@seriousyak4734]

+Cícero M. Same here!! Except, I thought Eric Prydz was singing "Follow Me"

[@raynizzle143]

I agree lol. there is no other beats like theirs.

[@shanemahler6830]

Hambone Jones so true!

[@davidturbo8566]

I used to think that this was a Phil Collins song..

[@stub2022]

Steve Winwood was a purveyor of a type of pop that was uniquely honest and unpretentious.

[@lilienlambare]

Stu B Well put.

[@davidmcfarlane9185]

Facts

[@hellovanite]

Except for the Bee Gees wind machine, that's a little pretentious lol

[@islandfocus2]

I can’t believe I’m saying that this song is a classic. Has it been that long? I was 12 years old in 1982 when this song came out. I’ve always loved this song since I first heard it on the radio in 1982. I miss the 1980’s!!!!

[@jmcrjc6799]

I was six years old in 1982. I never realized how old the song was until recently at age almost 47 I appreciate this song and many other from the eightys

[@JulieT..]

@@jmcrjc6799 same here, I was also 6 when this came out. When I was a few years older my mom bought me the album on cassette tape and we used to sing it together. I always think about her when I hear this song. Sure do miss her. ❤

[@jmcrjc6799]

@@JulieT.. I can relate to you about losing your mom. I was raised by my grandparents I just lost my grandpa this coming February 25th will be a year ago 💔.So many times these old memories bring back the past back to my mind.I was truly closer to him than a most fathers and sons are.I miss him everyday still I try to do better because of the legacy he left behind before me..

[@onelife7247]

I miss the pre-internet world and miss the 80s, when I was too young to realise everything is rigged lol

[@markberryhill2715]

Don't mean to be a Buzzkill,but it was '87,not 82.

[@TheSoundcrow]

I love the galloping beat with this song, impossible to not tap your feet to it

[@rev.valeriehamann4049]

I have had this song sung to me since a teen, it never grows old, although I am 55 💜

[@kennethkeown1175]

Ditto, When the song first came out in the 80's I was dating a beautiful Brazilian named Valeria. I can guarantee that it won't get old when you're 75 either.

[@DevonPoopoo]

Valerieeeeeeeee!

[@sweetcaroline2060]

I get Sweet Caroline sung to me too much, so I know what you mean, Valerie. 😆 🤣 😂

[@bradsanders407]

​@@DevonPoopoo Call on meeeeeeee

[@DevonPoopoo]

​@@bradsanders407 cooooome and seeeee meeee

[@tonehunter59]

This is more than a great song, its a legacy.

[@lazaruspillay8075]

Iconically, 80s..... legendary Winwood ....great voice. Great tune.

[@adamstamp5386]

100%

[@suzannprice4440]

Got that right Manny! 💜

[@motilevi2392]

Definitely

[@jimpalmer2981]

Always bothered me that this song never got as big as some of Winwood’s others. It’s really one of his best compositions. Deserves more covers than it has.

[@noeyes6151]

Probably not covered too much as he nailed it 👍

[@markberryhill2715]

This was a monster hit - massive airplay. You must have been hiding in a cave,or weren't born yet.

[@westcoast_johnny]

Now it’s a huge DJ mix song sang by someone else, and sampling Steve’s voice..

[@thedarestare]

​@@westcoast_johnny he re-recorded the lines to better fit the Call On Me sample. 👌

[@gringoflaquito]

@@thedarestare That's a great fun fact! Grew up liking the chorus, only to hear it in a great (to me) cover.

[@rustybearden1800]

One of the greatest synth leads ever!

[@gammastation]

I don't know if it's just me, but I think Steve Winwood is too underrated.

[@jamess.7427]

I totally agree, Junior!! 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😎😎😎😎😎

[@jayfoulk2453]

I'm with you! I saw him on the Back in the High Life tour but I like his older stuff better

[@robertsimon5869]

Hugely underrated

[@lizgoodwin1812]

@@robertsimon5869 I totally agree with you. Steve Winwood is multitalented...not only a unique vocalist and songwriter but also a multi instrumentalist. He has such an extensive body of work that defies description. It often seems that our most prolific and distinctive artists have more low-keyed careers in spite of their towering talent. Thanks for your comment. Blessings to you & all.

[@justinf1343]

This song never ages. A true sign of a classic. Found myself wandering around the supermarket yesterday singing along to it.

[@wiLLi3m]

Witch supermarket?

[@chiaracoetzee]

Same, I heard it in a Bartell's drug store and sang along to the whole thing!

[@mikeevers9079]

The solo in this song blows me away every time. The tone and the phrasing are tremendous.

[@marywalden1603]

It's a brilliant and beautiful song.

[@neonmeate8180]

That cheesy synth solo? I don’t know what you’re smoking, Mike, but I need some.

[@johnjacobs3601]

Same! SW's voice gives me goosebumps, and when the synth goes "booooooomBIP" it just hits so good

[@leebattick5874]

@@neonmeate8180 it was the 80's, synths ruled the airwaves, play it on a sax or trumpet, it's a solid little solo. Fit the song very well.

[@GM-vf7px]

Wow to have your name immortalized by Steve Winwood is an Honour!

[@larrytasker7043]

Steve Winwood is an amazing singer and musician. One of the best. Great voice.

[@fabiosozzi7226]

He Is the best

[@stevesemenuk3749]

Perfect layered keyboards, vocals, and hair. Timeless

[@kocoaberry7041]

How do you not LOVE this song??? Its so romantic.

[@MaBigFatEgo]

Who does not ?:)

[@sixwingsram]

❤✨❤🌟❤✨❤Stevie was so insanely talented and all but forgotten. This is when music was music; uplifting and inspiring joy. We love you Stevie❤✨❤🌟❤✨❤

[@nathanhartono91]

The bipartisan song we deserve 🥲🙏❤️

[@cleveland2020]

I see you

[@ssemo]

Wait, he’s British?

[@gatitanz]

😂❤😂❤

[@olearydm]

This will get a lot of likes over the next decade and when you get a notification it'll bring a smile to your face

[@AozoraUltra2006]

conan o brien saw this video and was like "I will look as good as this guy for the rest of my life!"

[@virtualensaniti2824]

🤣

[@praveenrajgullepalli]

Haaahaa!

[@Xtreemo]

OH MY GOD I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE WHO THOUGHT THAT LOL

[@BeeBumper]

Lol seems plausible

[@Nick-ul1iq]

Legit thinking the whole time this is Conan hahaha

[@valerier4308]

I love this song! My name is Valerie. I always wished Steve was singing this to me.

[@54steveb]

He is!

[@briansmith2207]

Omg they just don't do music like this anymore. True talent

[@cfx5000]

God I love this song. A perfect example of how pop music can actually be awesome at times.

[@catholiccrusader5328]

Amen! You get no argument from me.

[@VladimirPutin-p3t]

This wood not have happened if President Donald J Trump is still president of America Trump/Jordan 24 U-S-A

[@williampeel1912]

THIS SONG IS STILL GREAT 2020🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@YuTuboTuTubas]

2021

[@realmadridworld1688]

One of the best songs ever. "I'm the same boy I used to be" is one of the lyrics that touches me the most ♥

[@alamyjak]

Agree

[@postmodernrecycler]

That lyric blew right by when I was . . . a 16 year old boy. Now it devastates and I know exactly what he means.

[@onesyphorus]

ong brother

[@dingoledingus9039]

Music in the 60s, 70s, 80s, it just can't be touched. I'm a millennial and listened to so much good music from my boomer parents. I wish music could go back to how it used to be. Steve Winwood was an absolute powerhouse.

[@jzamb]

Been listening to music since the 1960's. Have to say that 80's songs are the easiest to listen too and the most pleasant out of everything I've heard so far.

[@denisesannella5821]

This song brings back many wonderful memories, “So cool, she was like jazz on a summers day”. Love that line!

[@LMH61]

same--that line always stands out and I sing to it....:)

[@shivermetimbers9316]

Just stopped by for the nostalgia. Glad to see you guys here in 2024😁

[@tonyaokins9138]

Glad to see you too my friend ❤😂

[@Eicher-pz1os]

Steve Winwood, what a Voice👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@SpaceRangerPodcast]

That hairstyle flowing through the wind is the exact representation of the 80's.

[@varanchio]

actually it's a funny comment😹👌

[@user-fj6ds2cg5z]

Hopefully this hairstyle will come back soon😊

[@Peayou...]

@@user-fj6ds2cg5z nooo please no

[@user-fj6ds2cg5z]

@@Peayou... yes, pls yeees😉😉😉

[@Liamnerfdude1]

@@user-fj6ds2cg5z its always around hahha

[@valeriebrett-westcott8942]

How much dancing did my husband and I do to that song when we were dating. What fun we had!

[@jenalfreeman2547]

Valerie Brett-Westcott and YOU'RE Valerie!!!!!! Perfect lol it's your song--how sweet is that :) :)

[@Victoria-vb3ht]

I'm changing my name to Valerie.....I miss the 80s and adore this song that much! Where did the years go? :/

[@mitchGosh]

Victoria V black girls commenting on steve winnwood vids thats a win

[@Victoria-vb3ht]

Lol!! This is considered "blue eyed" Soul music isn't it :D

[@Computard]

+Victoria V Holy shit I found a fresh comment...

[@christianschultz3612]

+Victoria V Just great 80s music, love it! I like the Eric Prydz version on techno bu tthis brings me back to the girl I loved in 8th grade :)

[@KeshiaK39]

+Mitchell Shah I'm also a black girl who loves thus song too :)

[@tomt.3089]

I heard this song this morning on the local FM station. I had to look it up on KZbin. What a great example of the perfect Pop song and song smithing. So crafty and simple and right to the point.The video is so simple and really gets to the point of Steve’s great talent and the way he developed his voice and approach. Just a normal guy dreaming about a girl back when things were simpler. I think that pretty much came to an end in the 80s,Period.a great song is timeless. Steve isn’t on my radar, and with the venues I listen to he doesn’t seem to come up much. It improved my morning, for the moment, and I just wanna thank Steve Winwood for his efforts! Also to the people who post great music and artists. I see great musical artists as the unsung heroes, I’m sure their parents wanted them to become lawyers or doctors. But they follow their hearts and make our moments in life sustainable.❤