The Spencer Davis Group - Nobody Knows You When You’re Down & Out (REACTION)

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[@John_Chu]

Steve Winwood. Mulit-instrumentalist and soulful singer. One of the greatest British blues rock pop artists ever. Was in Traffic, Blind Faith, a long, successful solo career. In the R&R Hall of Fame. Worth diving into his catalogue, fellas.

[@AirplayBeats]

Had no Clue that was Steve.

[@kevanbodsworth9868]

@@AirplayBeats A huge fan of Ray Charles ,,

[@m4r4d0n4p3l3]

​@@AirplayBeats its good in a way you didn't know, so you didn't have any preconceptions and just took it as you saw and heard it..

[@RazzleDazz72]

@@AirplayBeatsyou guys gotta do a few more Blind Faith. Stevie W. with members of Traffic and Cream including Clapton and Ginger Baker. They only had one album. You guys did Can’t Find My Way Home but there’s several more bangers off that one LP. Try “Sea of Joy” or “Had to Cry Today”. Straight bangers with Winwood killing it.

[@SK-lk3iu]

@@RazzleDazz72 Yes, yes, yes. They should do the original studio versions first.

[@clifton8929]

Stevie was a Ray Charles fanatic. Brother Ray was his hero, and he tried to sound as much like Ray as he could. He was just a kid from England. Steve Winwood you've herard with Traffic, and Blind Faith.

[@DSquareMusicBucketlist]

Yep. I saw a documentary on Steve where he said he intentionally tried to sound like Ray Charles.

[@richdiddens4059]

@@DSquareMusicBucketlist I also heard he had to stop pushing his voice that low as he was developing vocal chord issues due to it.

[@JJReagan]

Close your eyes and listen to Ray Charles sing.

[@patoneill6849]

You guys crack me up. I love the wonder in your eyes and the smiles on your faces.

[@gailjohnson5950]

Steve Winwood was just a baby boy here.. how amazing!!??

[@davidrauh8118]

Steve Winwood was in his teens here, before he formed Traffic. He did a great version of Georgie On My Mind also. Spencer Davis Group had 2 huge hits with I'm A Man and Gimme Some Lovin'.

[@MrVvulf]

By the time this was recorded, he'd already performed with Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, B. B. King, Chuck Berry, and Bo Diddley. He was for real, a prodigy like Stevie Wonder. He'd been in bands since 8 years old.

[@chopa2less]

That's Steve Winwood - definitely influenced by Ray Charles. He became singer and keyboardist with the Spencer Davis Group at the age of 14. Spencer Davis is the guitarist.

[@griffcrammond6640]

Brilliant. Brilliant AF. Steve Winwood.

[@phillipharrison7283]

The singer is Steve Winwood, at about 16 or 17 years old. Spencer Davis is quite a bit older, guitarist. Steve's brother 'Muff' Winwood on bass. Peter York on drums. Formed in 1963 when Steve was 16 (b May 12 1948). Last big hit, 'I'm A Man' in 1967 covered by Chicago on their first album 'Chicago Transit Authority'. Both deserve a listen. Cheers ✌

[@mikemet1744]

Steve played EVERY note on the album "Arc of a Diver". He's as gifted a musician as there ever was. Rock on.

[@susiedawson3349]

Yes! On of my favorite Linwood albums!

[@t.j.payeur5331]

Love that album...

[@mrnobody3161]

Steve is still around and touring as a guest band member of the Doobie Brothers right now

[@bluesrock1]

This song was written in the early 1920s. Bessie Smith first recorded it in 1929.

[@dgator3599]

That gave me chills! I didn't even recognize Steve Winwood...and all wearing pajamas too!!

[@757optim]

Just babies. "Gimme Some Lovin" next.

[@JPMadden]

The studio recording. There is least one live version online, but it's not as good, IMO.

[@franksullivan1873]

Stevie is only 16 years old in this song rendition.Ray Charles is laughing his butt off in heaven.

[@user-kg3hm6mc5h]

One of the finest examples of blue eyed soul.

[@korange1211]

you got to laugh at all the young ones now who think they are talented because they got followers on TikTok , this is what true talent is all about

[@carojayess1723]

Steve Winwood, the incredible singer/pianist, was only a teenager here. It really is unbelievable that THAT voice came out of him. I agree with La… if I wasn’t looking at the video, I would’ve thought it was Ray Charles.

[@brandonboucher7090]

That man’s got soul right there

[@armchairgravy8224]

Steve Winwood and the bands/artists he was involved with is a very deep and rich rabbit hole.

[@dianel222]

This has become a favorite reaction because of Che’s disbelief. 💜💜💜

[@billadkins5150]

Winwood was born with it. He was 18 when they did this.

[@michaeltveten8458]

So many legends in this group. So young.

[@esdel1955]

Steve Winwood sounding just like Ray Charles - mind blowing for sure.

[@brandonboucher7090]

Obviously destined for greatness…history tells the story

[@syvsinger1]

Simply marvelous ❤

[@ML-un1oi]

First, I want to thank you for doing this!! La, you had thought that I did. He sounds like Mr. Charles! .Yes, Steve Winwood can SANG! I believe he was 15 or 16 when they recorded this. Give Me Some Lovin is also worth checking out. Excellent reaction, fellas. I figured you would like this. Thank you 😊 🙏 ❤

[@jenniferfoster1692]

'Gimme Some Lovin' & 'I'm a Man' (famously covered by Chicago) are other iconic songs from The Spencer Davis Group, sung by Steve Winwood. You've probably heard 'Gimme Some Lovin', one of the most famous rock/pop songs ever.

[@user-mo6tz6oh9i]

A TEENAGER!! With that voice!!’😮

[@philipmccarthy6175]

Amy Winehouse is the only other white singer who had that kind of voice at that kind of age.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

"Stevie" Winwood was a young teenager here; started in Spencer Davis Group @ 14. That young British kid had alot of talent and soul! (Remember him from Traffic?) He played killer organ alongside Jimi Hendrix in "Voodoo Chile", the long version on Electric Ladyland (track #4). Def. worth a listen!

[@holysmokes5817]

Damn it. What a lifespan ~ Steve Winwood....Just, wow. Really.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Mr. Winwood is a world treasure.

[@arthurwoodson288]

Steve Winwood on vocals is a legend. Check out Gimme Some Lovin or I'm a Man by Spencer Davis Group ( the guitarist) check out Winwoods later career with Traffic & his solo material. My favorite from the late 80s or early 90s was a song called Roll With It.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Steve Winwood is an icon of icons. He was famous by 14 yrs old, when he joined this band. As a teen American Blues musicians touring in the UK would hire him to back them. He'd been playing piano in British pubs since he was 8 yrs old, with his dad and brother. He a multi-instrumentalist, legendary singer and has written some incredible songs. He was in a supergroup, Blind Faith, with Eric Clapton & Jimi Hendrix sought him out to play on Voodoo Chile with him, and Jimi wanted to be in a band with Steve. He's worked with everyone & is universally respected. His bands are this one, Traffic, Blind Faith & a huge solo career in the 80s where he won a few Grammy's. You probably know the one with Chaka Khan, 'Higher Love'. Keep digging down the hole with Steve. Love you guys.

[@brendamilloy2557]

This is from a movie, that's why the band is wearing pajamas. That's Steve Winwood, you reacted to him when you did the band Traffic. Spencer Davis Group came first, then Traffic. Steve is ultra-talented! Every Little Bit Hurts, It Hurts Me So, Let Me Down Easy, Keep On Running, Hey Darling, I'm A Man are just a few tunes to get you started on young Steve's (he was 14 when he joined the Spencer Davis Group) first band. Enjoy!

[@grandwazoodebris1015]

Thanks for that, never heard it before. I knew Steve Winwood was a great singer, but didn't realize he could channel Ray Charles like that, and I think Ray's one of the greatest ever. Crazy. I heard an interview w/ Chris Blackwell, who got Spencer Davis Group their record deal, and he said he heard a white kid that sounded like Ray Charles when he discovered them. Now I get it and believe it.

[@actuariallurker9650]

That was Steve Winwood of Traffic, solo career and Blind Faith with Eric Clapton - at age 14 he was a session artist for when Ray Charles toured England

[@56music64]

Another brilliant UK group

[@sherrelwilson7354]

Steve Winwood was everything! "Gimme some lovin" is amazing as well❤

[@mackbeasley526]

A fine salute to Mr. Charles.

[@GP-mw8ce]

He can play keys and guitar equally good and has had that voice since these days when he was in his teens!

[@andymccracken4046]

That was Steve Winwood, he's on Jimi's Electric Ladyland album playing the keyboard on the long version of Voodoo Child.

[@billc.5861]

Some more of that deep south blues from a bunch of dudes from England.

[@cptight88]

This was a real band. Stevie was around 16 years old then. He was a huge Ray Charles fan as a kid.

[@paullanoue5228]

Here Winwood does a great impression of Ray Charles. Winwood was a multi talented musician who could morph into whatever a band needed to be successful.

[@Irockthere4]

I met Spencer Davis at a party. He was a fine gent.

[@1953jazzman]

Everybody else already said it! LOL! I'm glad you know who it is now. Steve was already a genius here in his mid-teens!

[@johnthegreek5836]

Damn I know this group and most of their music but I’ve never heard or seen this before, this was dope, thanks

[@jimmoore8951]

From prodigy to legend, Stevie is one of a handful of modern artists who deserves the term musical genius. If the Willie Mays of Music is Stevie Wonder, then Winwood is the Mickey Mantle (RIP Willie)

[@dannymoore6886]

Steve Winwood is GREAT! He was 16 when he first was in The Spencer Davis. He went on to Traffic and Blind Faith. His solo career is phenomenal.

[@denisetowe895]

Love Steve Winwood and The Spencer Davis Group but have never heard this! Thanks for sharing!❤

[@johnbiron7189]

That's a tribute that could bring eye sight to Brother Ray.

[@timkeough2695]

Great vocals from Steve Winwood

[@daddyguerrero]

That is the actual band. Steve Winwood is one of the bluesiest singers ever. You need to hit live versions of them performing Gimme Some Lovin’ and I’m a Man. But there are several others that you’ll love. His catalogue is a deep dive.

[@CoolCoyote]

way more respect now for steve winwood for me after this.

[@revaflowers3115]

Steve Winwood was such a young man back in those days.I think he was like 14 when he started playing for Spencer Davis. His brother Muff was in the group too.

[@leelyda4308]

He was 16 when he joined Spencer Davis Group. The singer name is Steve Winwood , he's still rocking.

[@dopeymark]

I'm blown away. I'm in my 60s, always been a big fan, I have never seen or heard of this performance.

[@RazzleDazz72]

These guys also do a fantastic version of Georgia On My Mind.

[@justinreiter]

There is no other Steve Winwood! And that's a fact. Thanks Fellas. Cheers.

[@JPoole-gc3xg]

I had not heard this before now. I love Steve Winwood & I loved this song

[@Keepee66]

Steve loved Jimi and Jimi loved Steve. 'Nuff said. L💞ve from Canada

[@RadCenter]

This song is 101 years old this year. Jimmie Cox wrote it in 1923, and Bessie Smith first recorded it in 1929. You should listen to her version. It's on KZbin. There's also a great live version by blues legend Alberta Hunter from 2015.

[@janishaldeman3339]

Blew your mind back ... yea, young, old Steve Winwood is a gift to this world.

[@olly8]

As a older white woman, I want to Thank the British invasion for bringing back the Blues to America! We didn't get to hear songs like the Blues cause of Jim Crowe laws (?). Steve Winwood can sing ANYTHING...❤✌🏼 Loved him with all the bands he was in, Spencer Davis was the beginning, Traffic, Blind Faith,& solo Steve Winwood. ICON!!

[@timkeough2695]

Sure would love to see more Stones, Hendrix, Bowie, Alice Cooper and even some Kinks reactions

[@CliveAdlam-yn8uz]

I saw them in 1964or 65 at the Empire Pool , Wembly, North London, as well as many other groups.and singers .Lulu ( 15 years of age ) , Rolling Stones , Beatles .Stevie Winwood was 15 or 16 years of age .I was( body, not soul)14 or 15 years of age. A nice harmless experience .God Bless those that made it possible for me and.others to witness the Beatles .A special time , i believe.Good Luck.❤

[@CliveAdlam-yn8uz]

I forgot to say , The Spencer Davis group were very good , Steve Winwood's voice , great and soulful , especially for one so young.Respect.

[@wsn0009]

Steve Winwood (lead singer) is a musical genius. Definitely check out the song Gimmie Some Lovin'. Also, Traffic with Winwood is a great band to check out.

[@JuniorFarquar]

Stevie can wail on the guitar, too. And great acoustic playing

[@erolbulut2584]

Stevie is a legend

[@tjmasson1013]

Man it’s crazy when you see them. Look like bunch lil kids damn that’s some soulful grooves

[@scottbrown4429]

When you two like something you sure let the enjoyment flow. Thanks

[@user-ef3hf1et3t]

Just goes to show how influential the blues were to these bands from the 60's.

[@Jude_196]

GOSH - Winwood was SO YOUNG, HERE!! He is a TREASURE!! LOVED HIM with The Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, AND Blind Faith!! Ya'll should check out more of their stuff! GREAT BANDS!! AND: Steve Winwood's SOLO stuff is ALSO GREAT!!! :) HUGS, YA'LL!!

[@tommathews3964]

The great, Stevie Winwood, in his formative years!! He would go on to form Traffic, play in Blind Faith, have many successful collaborations, as well as a huge solo career! Few on his level, for my money! John Barleycorn Must Die!

[@Cheshirecat1956]

This is the same musical genius that you've heard in Traffic and Blind Faith. He also has some solo work that rocks.

[@custardflan]

The bluesiest 17 year old ( or whatever he was here) EVER!!!

[@timpafundi6321]

There’s a great version of this song on Derek & the Dominoes album

[@MicheleJane]

He and Clapton were.are really into the blues. Windwoods one of my all time favorites! Thanks for sharing this...never saw it before!! I like his song and video Roll with it. Not as bluesy as this one, but really good.

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

Nice cover of a Ray Charles Classic. Brother Ray influenced so many singers! Go get um Stevie!

[@Kuesel68]

Steve Winwood: whatever he touched it went gold, like Vince Clarke 20 years later with sythpop, or Steve Wilson in the last two decades with prog metal. There were always some musical genii who were so diverse and creative and played with or for many bands. Steve was one of them.

[@3generboiler]

58 and my first time hearing .. 🔥

[@TheDivayenta]

Steve Winwood at 18. You’ve seen him lead Traffic! Spencer Davis was one of the other group members in that film. So Stevie started in Spencer Davis ( I’m A Man is their classic) then started Traffic and then Blind Faith with Clapton and drummer Ginger Baker.

[@kathyrams]

Blue eyed soul!

[@gregcable3250]

15-year old Stevie (as he was referred to then) Winwood. He was England's version of Stevie Wonder and has, like SW, been great ever since.

[@ReJoyce456]

✨Oh Yes❕Stevie Bringin’ in Some Ray Charles Flava’❕✨❤️‍🔥💖❤️‍🔥✨

[@RazzleDazz72]

I think he’s only 16 here! Sounding like Ray Charles. Incredible voice!!

[@arkusrymer]

Great reaction !! Steve Winwood is really one of the greats as members of this chat also confirm! His career spans decades and he was part of several legendary groups like this one, Blind Faith, Traffic and more. He had some big hits in the 1980s & 90s as well. “Gimme Some Lovin'” was released in October 1966 and his first big hit. Dear Mr. Fantasy, Back in the High Life and Higher Love you have probably heard in the background while shopping ... Like much of the music I listened to growing up! LOL

[@philipmccarthy6175]

Still a teenager at the time. Steve Winwood is an all-time great.

[@susiedawson3349]

Steve had a lot of hits in the 90's going solo. Check out Dear Mr. Fantasy when he was with Traffic.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

JOHN MAYALL & THE BLUESBREAKER'S "CALIFORNIA" IT'S RIGHT UP YOUR ALLEY!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS "I LVE YOU MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW" KILLER SONG!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@KennyCamaro2364]

The man’s got soul all the way down to his toes Laa and Chee! How does a teenaged white guy in the sixties sing like that!

[@garyalu5636]

Steve is a fabulous guitar player also!!

[@stevenmurano7863]

Not sure what year this was but Winwood was basically a kid here…as he was when they recorded ‘I’m a man’ and ‘give me some lovin’. Incredible musician. Good call on the Ray Charles influence…that is undeniable. There was a rumor that Jimi Hendrix wanted to ask Stevie to join his band but was afraid to ask. There is a clip of a Mitch Mitchel interview where. He says ‘any time, any place we would have jumped at the chance to have steve in the band!’. Paraphrasing …but what a compliment. Check out steve’s work with traffic, blind faith, solo….oh and the live-in-the-studio hendrix jam ‘voodoo chile ‘ (steve on hammond, jack casady on basss)

[@robovike]

THIS guy

[@wesalker3479]

Spencer Davis Group was kinda/sorta one of the progenitors of classic rock. MAN, they all so young in this video.

[@robertkilby6210]

The great Steve Winwood - believe it or not a teenager when this was recorded! He also did Gimme some lovin

[@ChristopherGwinn]

Steve Winwood was a teenager when he sang this! Spencer Davis was on guitar.

[@keithr-xj7zx]

Winwood was only 15 here. Amazing. 😊 Try out Gimme Some Loving by them. I know you'll love it. ✌️

[@Roddy1965]

What ludicrous talent.

[@bryanblack526]

Steve Winwood was one of the forming members of The Spencer Davis Group and Traffic as well. Steve Winwood wrote I'm a Man that Chicago did a cover of. The Spencer Davis Group recorded it first in '69 I believe it was.

[@rc1564]

Spencer Davis Group was Spencer Davis, Pete York Steve Winwood.and Muff Winwood 1963