The Spencer Davis Group | Gimme Some Lovin’ | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@reallymysterious4393]

The lead singer of The Outfield - Tony Lewis - also passed away 2 days ago. They had a great hit song called Your Love.

[@lisa_jetsgurl642]

Just ordered my hoodie this morning Jamel ✌

[@jamelakajamal]

@@lisa_jetsgurl642 Appreciate You Sista🙏🏾

[@markomakela2102]

Hi Jamel my Man in your musical journey! You have found a tons of good music in a short time:P Funny how in this version the song reminds me of gospel music or so...

[@lisa_jetsgurl642]

@@jamelakajamal ❤❤

[@TwistedSither]

So many of the artists who created the music that makes up the soundtrack of our lives have passed recently. Thanks for your efforts to keep their music alive. ✌️

[@guidosarducci]

"...the soundtrack of our lives..." Could not have said it any better, my man... I am right there with you.

[@sarahdee374]

I think that's the blessing and the curse of getting to a certain age. We grew up with the best music ever (imho) and we get to keep it alive inside us always. AND we need to deal with the artists also aging and some dying. 😊😥

[@bapples]

Rest In Peace Spencer Davis 🙏🏻

[@michaelritter8951]

And the piano player Eddie Hardin.

[@MichaelPhillipsatGreyOwlStudio]

I'm totally all for listening to the studio versions first.

[@thepoeticbutcher3370]

....they are good blueprints, but usually not as good.

[@Caseytify]

Many times the studio version is better, but sometimes live wins. Joe Cocker did some great live covers. Kenny Loggins solo I can take or leave; meh. But his Alive! album is off the chain.

[@MichaelPhillipsatGreyOwlStudio]

@@thepoeticbutcher3370 Don't you think that might depend on the song or the band? I've heard some bands that were lousy live. And some bands were all about the studio, like the Beatles. You couldn't play the second half of their albums outside the studio. And even bands that aren't like that have all kinds of nuances in their music that can't be reproduced live. Not to mention the fact that outside recording technology in the 60s wasn't typically very good, and live recordings from that era often sounded crude. For those bands that are good live, if you listen to the studio versions first, you get to hear the song as originally intended and then hear it as they expand on it live as well.

[@lghtngfan]

I'm all for Jamel reviewing both :)

[@sinenominecc]

Yes, the studio version should be the cannon, the baseline. Why performances always reference back to the original recording even when the details are changed. And I would say this should give you your daily requirement of cowbell. Oh, and finally, this particular song was recorded much like the original live performance with everything else added on later, and yet it is a tremendously energetic record.

[@tommathews3964]

You've got to get deep into "Traffic" as much as you are digging Winwood. "Dear Mr. Fantasy" "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" "John Barleycorn Must Die" "Pearly Queen" "Freedom Rider" "Medicated Goo" "Shootout at the Fantasy Factory" "Shanghai Noodle Factory" etc. The list is long! You will again get flute in rock and roll! Chris Wood's sax and flute work is outstanding!

[@eddiewillers1442]

No "40,000 Headmen"?

[@tommathews3964]

@@eddiewillers1442 Most certainly! I love that whole album! Maybe my favorite song on the album is "Don't Be Sad" which, of course, is a Mason song and why I didn't mention it. Too dang bad Steve and Dave couldn't seem to coexist peacefully, they were off to a helluva start!

[@lm3563]

Saw him in Philadelphia in early 90s. You mentioned some classics -- some of he best music ever.

[@harryhager4128]

No "Light Up or Leave Me Alone"? studio or live

[@tommathews3964]

@@harryhager4128 Heck yeah! I love that song, but that's Capaldi on vocals. Don't want to confuse Jamel too much! Also why I didn't throw any of the early Dave Mason vocal Traffic in there, even though it's some of my favorite Traffic music. "Don't Be Sad" especially!

[@homebrew2070]

If I had a dollar for every lap around the roller rink to this song. $$$$$

[@snicky58]

Same here! 🙂

[@5yearsout]

Memories I had forgotten, thank you for the reminder!

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

If have enough to buy a 6 pack and a sandwich. (I wasn't much of a skater.)

[@NCJeanGenie]

Ice 🧊 skating for me! Same only different, just like ☮️and💟 !

[@tln937]

And, a buck for every ride on the "Tobogen" high speed carnival ride...first forward, then when they ran the ride backwards!

[@garykelly7422]

RIP Spencer Davis 🙏 gone but never forgotten

[@sharonkay8638]

Keep going Jamel, we need you now more than ever. Sleep well Spence.🥂

[@johnpbh]

Man it takes me back to when I was 13 years old..... 1966. Wow, still as great now as it was then. Thanks for checking this out again. Stay safe..

[@deantait8326]

17 at Chatsworth high school, (SFV of Los Angeles) driving my 65 GTO

[@hardboiledharry4061]

Steve Winwood wrote it, he's also singing here, he was 18.

[@richardjean1933]

Not yet.

[@timothy790110]

@@richardjean1933 17 !

[@berniehand5528]

He was 17. He and his brother were both in the group.,

[@miket.220]

Man, Steve really got a burnin' sound out of that Hammond. Sounds like he's standing on the keys :-). Killer!

[@maajorkv]

"I'm A Man" is terrific, too.

[@sassymessmess9110]

Yes, he should listen to the studio recording of this song.

[@martynadams2011]

A good time to do “Keep. On Runnin” RIP Spencer Davis.

[@angelamarkle7968]

Rip Spencer Davis. I’m so glad you chose this version! You made my night!

[@maajorkv]

I was dancin' to this back in 1967 in Okinawa, havin' a GOOD time!

[@alanwhetstone4396]

Rest in peace Spencer Davis/*\ true north

[@MultiLakewood]

There were no distractions and the back up singers were there. In this version. Totally the best!!

[@marysweeney7370]

Hey, Jamal, thanks for rekindling my love of Steve Winwood. The more that you explore and come to appreciate Steve and his bands, TRaffic, Spencer Davis, the closer you will be to listening to the much loved tune John Barleycorn Must Die (album of same name) And, I wonder what you will make of it???? There is a great live version out there.

[@TheDivayenta]

It’s on YT - with Steve singing that and Cant Find My Way Home.

[@adc2327]

Love him too. I haven't thought about him recently. Loved every step of his career. Spencer Davis, Traffic, Blind Faith, solo career. A true talent. Happy to be old enough to remember it all.

[@bekind6763]

Rest in Peace, Spencer Davis!

[@mandysmith1756]

Thanks for doing this version Jamel. For those of us who grew up in the 60s, we may never have had the chance to hear live versions, but the studio versions of our favourites are engraved on our hearts! ❤

[@haroldmachroli7038]

Haven't heard this in years. Incredibly phenomenal song. Love the music arrangement and voice. HOT HOT HOT.

[@Historian212]

YES YES YES YES YES!!! Thank you, Jamel, I love it that you'll do the other versions people ask for. So responsive to your subscribers, very cool. And for sure, RIP Spencer Davis. Thank goodness, Steve Winwood is still with us.

[@mikeschweinsberg1565]

Thank you, Thank you ,Jamal for all you have done to rekindle memories of such great music.

[@Eddie13374]

I've heard this song in many movie intros. Love this song ❤

[@patclark3024]

Such a great song, and Steve Winwood has such a great voice. I was so sorry to hear of Soencer Davis passing. All the great ones are going. Keep up the great reactions. Love watching you.

[@kevinohagan1831]

R.I.P. You are a Rock Legend!

[@jameskirschling7887]

This is the version alot of us grew up with. How could someone give this a thumbs down? When I listen to this song I can't sit still. Speaking of cowbells, I was listening to A Hard Day's Night by the Beatles the other day and as soon as I heard the cowbell I thought of you Jamel.

[@dixgun]

It is a better version. Thanks for checking it out. 🙏 Muff Winwood (Mervyn Winwood) on bass. Steve gave Spencer a no-frills thank you over at his website I noticed yesterday. 👍

[@dave0915]

Tony Lewis, lead singer of The Outfield (you had reacted to "Your Love") also died yesterday at the age of 62. Rest In Peace to both Spencer Davis and Tony Lewis 🙏💔🖤

[@midkingsteve]

Back then especially in the sixties when they recorded in a studio they actually did it live but everybody would be spaced out kind of like social distancing with various microphones on them to get the basic track and then they would maybe add some over dubs and what not. But it's not like now where everybody records one track at a time in layers

[@billsimonis]

This song is featured prominently in the movie The Blues Brothers. Also hard rock band Thunder did a version on their Back Street Symphony album. You should check it out.

[@StephBer1]

And The Big Chill

[@danooc1]

And Iron Eagle.

[@fireguy284]

And Days of Thunder

[@miconis123]

I always think of Blues Brothers of them dancing to the song

[@foolsjourney8118]

Thunder's version is superb, and is a mainstay of their live set- guaranteed to get an audience fired up. Great, great band, and Danny Bowes still has the chops too.

[@angelagreen778]

Thank you for keeping the MUSIC ALIVE!

[@BOOMNERD51]

Thanks for the Spencer Davis dedication, RIP.

[@dawncelia1]

RIP......I feel so blessed to have grown up with all these talented people playing the soundtrack to my life......but equally blessed to have people like you keeping it alive 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶 keep doing what you are doing Jamel 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jetobey5656]

Jamel---this was a big hit when I was In High School 1960-64 and this is the version released on a 45 rpm and an album at the same time. Stevie (Steve) Winwood is a genuine giant in rock. Played piano at age 4 and can play most instruments. Very good guitarist too!

[@RooftopsofAmerica]

I was first introduced to this song in the movie Iron Eagle. A classic bit of 80's cheese!

[@thetwikikid4444]

This one’s for you Chappy!!

[@jiveturkey2875]

@@thetwikikid4444 To Chappy! 🍺

[@jeffpeterson1331]

This is the comment I was coming to make!😁

[@RooftopsofAmerica]

@@jeffpeterson1331 I had a good feeling I wasn't the only one.

[@mupri85]

Totally forgot about Iron Eagle . I always get a Days of Thunder flashback!

[@kso808]

One of the best songs from 1967, IMHO! This track grooves!

[@lynnwalden423]

So glad you checked out this version...it does get you moving! RIP Spencer Davis....thank you for bringing Steve Winwood into the group all those years ago...killer song! Thanks Jamel for keeping great music alive! You should give a listen to their song I'm a Man ...keep on rockin'!

[@brently2009]

Such a brilliant pop song, Steve is like 20 years old. Always loved it!

[@Redhand1949]

A GREAT song. When it came out I was living in Italy, and a friend and I got drunk in a bar in Florence drinking grappa and playing this again and again on the jukebox. Wonderful memories of a lost evening! Sorry to hear about the death of Spencer Davis!

[@sday144]

I was saddened to hear of Spencer Davis passing. He was an amazing musician with an incredible voice. Thank you for playing his music tonight.

[@justinebroderick8358]

Yes, you are keeping great music alive, always enjoy your reactions

[@frandistabile4723]

Awesome song!! Great band, and their songs have really awesome beats..Sending love to you Jamel and all your fans!!

[@joelliebler5690]

Thank you for doing justice for this song and Spencer Davis, R.I.P.

[@garybrumley3519]

Yep, this is what I grew up with. Love it!! Keeping great music alive!! And it appreciated very much, Jamel!

[@onemangang2010]

You will find this song in every Jim Belushi movie. In his movie Taking care of Business he had them change his characters name To Spencer

[@dianaallison6110]

Luv this song..& this version. Steve Winwood's lead vocals R awesome! Thx 4 reviewing this one, Jamal 🙂🙂☮☮✌✌🎃🎃 ** Hope u'll do "Roll With It" soon!

[@stevenblock9712]

It's fun to see live performances but it's great that you played both versions. Thanks for responding to your followers!

[@stevecrisell9091]

Hi Jamel, Another Inductee to " The Great Gig In The Sky "

[@jonathansmith3742]

Spencer and Rick Wright could have a helluva jam.

[@voodoobill]

Green grass and high tides forever...

[@757optim]

Jamel, you're the best. Thanks for doing this one over. Sometimes the studio production just can't be replicated. There are so many variables. Venue acoustics, equipment, studio layering - just to name a few. Yet, it's so great to see the acts live, for many reasons - many that you have appreciated also - but some songs deserve to be heard the way we all remember them. Thanks again.

[@bookjeannie]

Always have to play air piano & throw hands up with each “hey!” He’s great in concert!🎶💙🎶💙

[@barbarabutterfield2679]

I remember when my sister got the 45!. It's still here somewhere. We thought the singer was a soul brother!!

[@TheCornishCockney]

RIP Spencer Davis,part of my very young life. Check out by them "Keep On Runnin" a real banger.

[@caroleann_2142]

Hey!!! Fabulous 17 yr old Stevie Winwood & the SDG. YES...Did this song as an Encore @ one of the shows, I forget which year. Avid fan, so many shows 72-84. When I was a kid I thought this was the Isley Brothers...🤣😆🎹

[@binkle76]

I knew the temptation of more cowbell was too much for you to resist.

[@NCJeanGenie]

I 💟 cowbells (and Hammond organs)!

[@savage5128]

Every time I hear this song I think of Day's of Thunder and Tom Cruise hitting the wall in pit lane. "Ah, this is gonna hurt".

[@coreymichaelsmovies6110]

When nascar was at such a high point

[@Fozzimodo]

Rubbin's racin' !

[@scoke15]

Glad I found this comment.

[@bigbow62]

I remember it more from the movie... Iron Eagle

[@JonathanNicholas]

I had the honor of having Spencer sit in with my old band, he was a great guy.

[@mreddiegdaly]

one of the greatest classics of all time rip spenser condolences to your family and friends

[@danlefou]

Always sounds to me like an old freight train toiling across an endless prairie with that full-throated organ/whistle echoing off grain elevators. The cowbell adds some valve gear clank. Fabulous!

[@TheDivayenta]

Stevie sounds like Sam and Dave here. Check out their iconic stuff- like “ Soul Man”.

[@carramrod9119]

Royal Thunder- April Showers great bluesy rock band with an amazing female vocalist. Gonna keep commenting this until it happens. Love the channel

[@walboyfredo6025]

When came out first time, majority of people could'nt believe Steve Winwood was white, since he was a really soulful voice!

[@dapper189]

Still THE best scene in Iron Eagle. Please check out Traffic - Dear Mr Fantasy. BOA - hot n nasty.

[@jefftalbot5192]

Thank you for answering my request for this😁

[@billmaier9314]

Check out Dear Mr. Fantasy next

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

Have loved Spencer Davis Group for decades. One of my most often played CD's. So full of energy. Steve Winwood was/is amazing. Repeating myself, but I urge you to check out Small Faces if you like this kind of music from the 60's. The band was only in existence for three years, but put out a huge catalog of exceptional progressive music .Most Americans are not familiar with their work, but they proved to be a major influence on many later artists. They started out as a bunch of R&B loving ravers , see "Come on Children" & "You Need Lovin" (which was heavily copied by Led Zepplin in "Whole Lotta Love"), then progressed on to Psychedelic with "Itchikoo Park" & "Here Come the Nice", then finished with some unbelievably beautiful pop/rock songs like "Tin Soldier" (which has been ranked in polls as among top 10 singles ever), and my favorite "Autumn Stone". Unfortunately, because they were just so darned cute (none were taller than 5'5" and all good looking), they were unfairly labeled a "teeney bopper" group, and had a hard time earning the respect of critics. Sadly, their utterly amazing lead singer/guitarist/song writer, Steve Marriott, finally decided the only way to lose the "screamers (little girls) was to quit and form another, heavier band. He got together with another teen prodigy, Peter Frampton (who you have reacted to solo) who was also stuck in "teeney bopper" disrespect, and formed the Wonderful (but also sadly short lived) Humble Pie - whom you have also reacted to previously. Sorry for the lengthy remarks, but I think in the history of early British rock they were very important. Small Faces/Steve Marriott have been cited a a big influence on such others as Jimmy Page/Robert Plant, Tommy Iommi (Black Sabbath), Paul Stanley (Kiss), Jack White, Paul Weller, Oasis, even the Sex Pistols! Just recently I read where the excellent current band, Rival Sons noted they have only recently discovered Small Faces/Humble Pie/Marriott and LOVE them. They even did a tribute to Steve with their version of "Black Coffee" Everyone - please check them out, there are lots of video on KZbin!

[@827dusty]

One of my favorite songs ...Period! This song comes on in the car, and you immediately crank up the volume, and start singing along. It's the perfect recipe for an accident! Be careful.

[@gregcormier2379]

RIP Spencer Davis !

[@glencranor9138]

I met Spencer Davis in Spokane Washington in 74 at the Expo 74 Worlds Fair at a free show at the fair. I recognized him and when I asked, he quit playing and introduced himself and the band to us. There were only about 50 people watching so they were talking to us and hitting on the gals we were with. We had a great time hanging out with them.

[@thealexkirschproject8036]

Glad you got onto this song. This is a good one.

[@rb7007]

I’ve not seen anyone request “Keep on Running”. Excellent song!

[@paulinwoburn9680]

Excellent choice.

[@randylewis4086]

In the words of the righteous brothers "if there's a rock and roll heaven, you know they've got a hell of a band!"

[@robertmounsey4682]

Thanks for the video. I still have the original mono single of this. I don't think I ever noticed the cowbell back in the day. Now I'll always hear it.

[@ansellovestogroworganicall2180]

You keep playing all my favorites .... Sixties Hippie from California.

[@Bassman2353]

The mighty Hammond B3 - just fabulous!

[@daykeyquay1007]

Thanks for reacting to the studio version. You’re a good guy for doing that! ✌️

[@cjdoy]

Eric Clapton and Stevie Winwood “Voodoo Chile” is a must !!! A live example that is probably the best version of this song.

[@ES-hr6vg]

SRV?

[@OGSontar]

COWBELL!! WhooHoo! EVERYTHING needs more cowbell!

[@MahaliaMD73]

In 1979, when I was about 6, I had a huge crush on this older boy in my after school day care. His name was Shawn Holderbee and this was his favorite song and he sang it all the time- it was basically his theme song, lol. Every time I hear it, I think about that boy and wonder if it’s still his favorite song 40 years later. ☺️

[@littleredbowtie2788]

No one dies just Keep on listening to the music 🎶 Keeping the voice and memory's Alive

[@jeanpotter4603]

Regarding Brother Spencer- Jamel- this is why I have been trying to see every iconic artist that has been touring. These artists are only with us for a little while longer. I just wish this pandemic would ease up and allow concerts again. Thank you for keeping this blessed era alive 😎

[@paulhumphrey7299]

A great song! This is a great version. It is in the movie Days of Thunder.

[@snorpenbass4196]

All these kids talking about Iron Eagle...I was first introduced to this song (well, the opening of it) in Blues Brothers. It's the song they try performing at the country & western club before being forced to stop. Took years to find it again, and fell in love instantly.

[@chellj8175]

❤️❤️❤️❤️Thank you Jamal! Love this oldie but goody!!

[@robertmckinnon7245]

The rush poster and Alex lifesons double neck ..right on man...sometimes the whole band couldn't travel together to a show, the other video had no backing vocals because they couldn't all fit in the same vehicle

[@heathcliff8624]

Thanks for keeping "The Other Side" going. I appreciate it.

[@philipchambers4165]

'I'm A Man' and 'Keep On Running' are just as good. RIP Spencer Davis.

[@BoneyWhy]

I was 15 when this came out in 1966 and it really shook things! Steve Winwood, a child prodigy, played the keyboards and sang this at only 16 years of age! (He was born in 1948 so yes children, he was only sixteen!)

[@lawrenceeason8007]

Much more vibrant and fuller than the other version. Good job

[@craigstrickland1572]

One of my top 3 fav songs of all time.

[@mmiller1113]

One of my fav songs!!!

[@GratefulZen]

It’s tricky because live performances are sometimes exciting & interesting but most of us boomers grew up hearing studio versions on AM/FM radio and records. They are the classic versions of the songs we remember more. Not to say there aren’t some great live performances out there! Whichever versions you react to, thank you for keeping the music alive!

[@chrissiegle1065]

This song is fire... timeless and unreal

[@smittycal]

Thanks for checking both versions .. that way you can see what we’re talking about hah. Good reaction as alway

[@tedcook9621]

It's a sad pitfall of getting into music made 40+ years ago, many times the bandmates are aging out or already passed away. RIP Spencer!

[@sassymessmess9110]

I'm one of your subscribers that keep reminding you that you should always listen to the studio recordings FIRST. That way you hear the songs the way we all heard them and fell in love with them. If you really like it then maybe listen to a live version.

[@margareta.halliseyq1777]

stay with us, jamal!!

[@ArthurGoodlad]

Both versions are fantastic. I love the rhythm parts on the hammond organ played live.

[@Saixtanwar]

Jamel, just watching you enjoy the music adds another dimension

[@dniehuser3760]

Jamel, another singer who is sure to be a wow for you: Jesse Colin Young. His distinctive voice is crazy mellow. You'll like his stuff with The Youngbloods - 'Sunlight', ‘Darkness, Darkness’, 'Ride the Wind’ ‘Beautiful', and of course ‘Get Together' . There is megatons of his solo work through the years on KZbin, in fact too many wonders to choose from (and criminally underviewed). At age 78, he's putting out more including a new album releasing end of next month.

[@brianbowie2551]

I thought the live version was great but the single has the excitement!