Traffic - 40,000 Headmen

[@bennyjazzful]

I'm a 69yo Aussie & had the luck to see them live in London in the late 60's. They were incredible & one of the very best concerts that i have ever seen. All the group are amazing,especially Steve Windwood & Jim Capladi. Long live GOOD MUSIC.

[@poppyorsini9175]

Amen to that - I wish I had seen them in the 70-'s but I don't think they came to Boston around then -lots of memories of listening to John BarleyCorn & the low spark of high-heeled boys - I remember how unique the album cover was because iy wasn't square

[@MrFreekbrother]

Chris Wood's grace notes here are so hauntingly elegant & so beautiful. Combined with Steve Winwood's voice, this song brings comfort to our soul.

[@katiesauve6575]

If this song were 10 minutes longer, it still would not be long enough!!

[@davidsauer5831]

Katie Sauve I attended SUNY Albany in upstate NY. I WORE out the Canteen tape listening to it over and over at the campus center. All the other students were listening to shit pop music.

[@raelraven3]

David Sauer Definitely a killer version of 40,000 Headmen on Welcome to the Canteen. More stretched out than this version. I’m still trying to figure out what Steve mumbles at the end of that version. It’s after the “roaming and rambling” section. Every time I listen I’m blown away that he could sing and play so well but when he talks he sounds like he’ definitely “flying high above the clouds.”

[@seamonkey000001]

Agreed. I could listen to the story all night long. Love Winwood. Firing 20 shotguns...,

[@jakebrown1825]

or 40,000 minutes longer...

[@StoneFredFlint]

This knocks me out! How central and meaningful this song and Traffic have been in my life. I mean, for those of us in my small community of Heads who had psychedelics as a rite of passage back in the early-to-mid '70's, Traffic was part of the fabric . . . Joints smoked on snowy streets with Winwood's White Soul voice echoing . . . man . . . Too much!

[@31wst]

I was 9, my brother was a senior in high school. He had this album (and MANY others) from this era. I remember hearing this song on the radio and being captivated by it. The music from this time period has stayed with me and I still like it today. It was very influential in my life. There was just a wealth of musical talent at that time. Cannot believe it was 40 yrs ago!! Time is flying by too quickly.

[@cmaccusweil4728]

beautiful music. I remember my Babysitter would bring this record to my house when i was very young along with hendrix, joplin, and Zepp what a wonderful musical time.

[@JazzgardenerTHP]

+C maccusweil Rock on! Me too!!! Love it all..then, now, forever!!!!!!!!!!!

[@susanhendrick4499]

We grew up in the time of great music. Then the marketers showed up.

[@likescountry114]

yes it was....

[@johnellis6028]

My babysitter brought over the Beatles Yesterday, 1966

[@randybolt1021]

When baby sitters were music instructors!

[@likescountry114]

This song still gives me chills...had the album. What a time it was then.....the best music

[@heynow4512]

Hey like far out, man. I was 18yrs old when I attended this concert. Flash forward 39yrs...w/ same hi school partner we attend the Clapton/Winwood Reunion Concert 2011(Hllywd Bwl). Both were fantastic events, I'll never forget. Big time Traffic fan here, b4 & after Blind Faith. Whoo-ya!

[@kathleengallant8647]

I was at this concert at the Santa Monica Civic. I remember thinking that this was an awesome band!

[@joycecates101]

One of Traffic best songs!

[@Knards]

This song really helps show the band's talents. A great song done by great performers

[@blackwaterdogs4256]

There`s a wicked-good version of this on the "Welcome To The Canteen" (live) album from `71, which featured Dave Mason, Rick Grech on Bass, and Rebop on percussion. I saw that lineup in `71 at the old Academy Of Music in NYC. They were outstanding, I really miss those days (six bucks for a concert ticket !)

[@vondumozze738]

@Waterdogs: The Academy of Music had some great concerts.

[@mikerussell1156]

Yeah i bought canteen when it came out i was 13 or 14 at the time

[@bodegabonsai7069]

I was at that concert, or possibly the one at BAM. They kicked it off with "Rock and Roll Stew" Rebop was wearing African Garb. I think Jim Gordon was on drums. Absolutely fabulous band.

[@blackwaterdogs4256]

@@bodegabonsai7069 Also, I seem to recall Rebop falling over at some point during the show. Does that sound familiar to you ? (The men`s room at The Academy was like a pharmacy....😊)

[@bodegabonsai7069]

@@blackwaterdogs4256 ....and co-ed. Plenty of women in the "men's" room. Unisex bathrooms long before transgender. We were so ahead of our time.

[@ricjan58]

Back when rock and roll meant so much to its fans.Wonderful! Thanks so much for posting.

[@chismccollum38]

I was there! 5th row center. Stoned out of my mind.

[@fj4x4pete]

What I would do to see Traffic in there hay day. I'm starting work on a time machine!

[@gregormiller4037]

purple micro here.

[@Thundergod-]

Steve looks pretty loaded here....

[@christinecurtin2389]

Stevie looks like he was right there with you.

[@bcrater6400]

I got to see them in Durham just before they released Low Spark. They did the whole new album plus 40,000 and other greats. Magical. Steve in a white suit, Capaldi and Wood perfection.

[@brettkoeshall2325]

This is actually one of favorite Traffic songs.

[@iadorenewyork1]

Brett Koeshall - Me, too! I like the jazzy feel. A mysterious story, uniquely told.

[@bwanna23]

One of the most mysterious songs of its time.

[@maxmunzert9725]

steve windwood was very good at that :)

[@kayotexas]

After all these years its still chilling to hear this a d I am still trying to get this flute bit down.... yes well how pathetic I am 63 yr old female who still thinks I could have been a jazz flute playing chick! Kayo in Texas

[@miriampereira1837]

+Karen Olivia It's never pathetic to learn, ever!

[@raelraven3]

Hey RFK used to say in his campaign speeches "Dream things that never were and say 'Why not?!'"

[@JoeAndresen]

have always loved this tune...

[@basicdata]

Bring back these musicians to sing us out of our current worldwide madness!

[@lessehead]

basicdata Lucky, musicians like he, Clapton, Morrison, Knopfler, are still around. The U.K. Still rocks.

[@Thundergod-]

Sadly Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood have passed....

[@marysweeney7370]

I agree. Steve Winwood could sing out of the madness. How do you feel about thinking the world was mad 4 years ago? It is much worse than I could ever have imagined now.

[@smithbonz]

Great stuff. All these guys, Traffic, Jethro Tull, Zeppelin, The Who, Deep Purple and the rest were such icons. Pioneers in the true sense, melding jazz, folk, rock and roll, into a new form of music that dominated the charts for over 30 years. Winwoods voice still sounds just as good today by the way. Always liked Jim Capaldi on the drumkit too. Loved the epic masterpieces of music all these bands created. Real music baby....moving, haunting, mesmerizing, and rockin!

[@stanleyliddle4527]

First heard this in 1972, it has that soft sullen sound, fusion of jazz and rock. Still sounds great.

[@foederica]

I regret not being there then...I was 9...and in Italy! I still enjoy it today though! Thanks for posting, I love it!

[@pinktrosesable]

I love this song. ❤

[@flyboysteven9979]

good ole 70's feedback......no classic rock song can be complete without it!

[@maddiemalow4319]

One of the best Concerts Ive been to and believe me Ive seen a few!

[@alexdelarge209]

How about a University of Birmingham (England) dining commons in 1968 - Headmen hadn't been released yet.

[@luizfernandocarvalho9152]

i'dont know speak english but i want to tell that no there more sublime that the Traffic in the world rock genesis. It's awsome!!!!!

[@warrenmurphy6531]

Luiz Fernando Carvalho I know exactly what you mean

[@vellamina0039]

It is sublime,

[@lessehead]

Luiz Fernando Carvalho You know English!

[@gregormiller4037]

Steve Winwood is the answer. Check out Clapton Winwood - Can't Find My Way Home song, you will like:)

[@paulrizo5469]

You express yourself very good. I agree with you.

[@bobjolly7795]

incredible..... and that haunting flute.........

[@raelraven3]

I stumbled across this concert VHS in a music store back in the late 80s. Good news is I bought it and watched countless times over the next couple of years. Bad news is when I moved somehow it got mixed in with my roommate’s stuff (who was totally immersed in 1980s alt music and didn’t give two craps about Traffic) and I never saw the tape again.

[@stevestrickland934]

Chris Wood, master of atmosphere. His work on Hendrix's last album as well.

[@13loomisst]

Thanks very much for sharing footage of this wonderful concert.

[@fairygodmomma2313]

The energy.. amazing.. so alive💎💫

[@biggtrux]

Man I LOVE this song.

[@jackies1729]

Stevie Winwood = Musician par excellence! :)

[@talpajam]

Timeless...Chris Wood the Man.

[@reelsoon]

I Love these, Thanks for Posting!

[@12bar145ne]

lol in 1972 I was racing motocross in Alabama listening to to Traffic,Hendrix,Zep,etc. Didn't even get high yet...

[@alexdelarge209]

1968. University of Birmingham (England). I was in H.S. (6th form), on my dad's sabbatical. Our neighbor, the custodian for the dorm across the street, let me in. V. small venue, 17 y.o. what did I know? Must have heard Mr. Fantasy 2 or 3 times. Couldn't forget this one. Nobody quite knew what to make of it. So, drink more Strongbow & Ansell's.

[@t.s.davies4417]

Absolutely love this, thanks.

[@little1islittle]

...ooooh mr winwood,.......what big eyes you have!.........great piece......music like this will never be made again,....only one thing missing,.......dave mason...

[@birrenpretzels]

I used to sing this to my daughter instead of reading her a bedtime story.

[@557fredy]

Puede existir alguien que no le guste esto, insuperable buenos tiempos aquellos, juventud y buena música que gran matrimonio.

[@Electrica990]

MAGIC.

[@66thru68veteran]

I was there !!

[@TwasNeverThus2]

+66thru68veteran lucky you!!! What an amazing show, every single song was done perfectly (as witnessed on youtube as I wasnt there ;-) )

[@ritchiesky3052]

freakn AWSOME! gr8 find .....tnx

[@tomhoen6781]

31est ,i know ,,where did the time go,,,i also had older siblings ,that turned me on to the coolest music,these tunes play over and over,in my mind

[@richard6701]

I was touring with Traffic then and this was not my favorite tune. But I still love their music lol. My partner and did their tour sound as "Activated Air Audio Services".

[@sammarshall4741]

Richard Feld you knew them??? I'd give my right arm to meet Chris Wood, honestly.

[@patrickginter6167]

Beautiful

[@plentinough7222]

So, so sweet.

[@ines10001000]

I do not feel tears in my eyes... ... I weep

[@rudyxrudy]

loved this.... takes me to a weird place..like acid etc... haven't dont it since 1970/ what happened to him??? seems to have dissappeared....

[@jbelden36]

I'm stuck in Traffic

[@bluesbraker1001]

Missed the days when musicians are playing really good music.

[@richsheridan8759]

It's a Mercenary song; '40,000 Headmen' "...couldn't make me change my mind....on my trail...someone told "me" not to waste my time." Richard (The Lion Heart)

[@Eartheist]

Is this available on DVD somewhere? Love to have this whole show. Quality is great.

[@mladyriad]

Masterpiece ~*

[@363marcel]

Amazing.... Brasil psicodelic.....

[@markconnorsmusic]

This has been on KZbin for 10 years and only 197,000 views? What gives??!!

[@toniaugusta]

glad they got that feedback under control fairly quickly!

[@fearlessfortyeight]

I was there :) Also Johnny&Edgar Winter and Foghat.

[@ReneODeay]

ramblin' n ramblin' down the trail with 40,000 headmen on my trail. and isn't that the longest flute?

[@benjamindavid5681]

Is this ChrisWoods on Flute? I think so.

[@gabriv1995]

yes,, the great Chris Wood

[@vondumozze738]

@@gabriv1995 The late great Chris Wood.

[@waterdragon4950]

Magnum Opus 🌎🌊🌲🔥🌪 ❤️

[@terryworth7]

Yeah, welcome to the cantee n is a great version too.

[@FRANCECHILD]

GOD BLESS THE ROCKERS

[@rockarollerify]

Is this available on a dvd since it was filmed here?

[@sting77laca]

Ez egy Bartók feldolgozás remekül megoldva!

[@richardmccaughey5928]

I was there! I'm one lucky SOB!

[@Moistmuscle]

on yaz flute, Mr Ron Burgundy

[@pete3883]

long flute ?

[@MrOldhippy1956]

did enjoy 72, good 10 dollar a bag weed, 7 dollars for a ticket and a bottle of boone's farm!!!

[@blackandtanful]

"ｳｪﾙｶﾑ･ﾄゥ-・ｻﾞ･ｷｬﾝﾃｨｰﾝ"の再現だ"～4000人の頭目～ｲﾝｸﾞﾗﾝﾄﾞ･ﾌｫｰｷｰの高い音楽性を魅せる玄人好みﾊﾞﾝﾄﾞﾄﾗﾌｨｯｸ"～奥深しｳｨﾝｳｯﾄﾞ

[@Matheus_Blog.oscordados]

2019 ?

[@seamonkey000001]

RIP Chris Wood. Demons took him too soon. 😢

[@FRANCECHILD]

LDSAINTS?

[@Amhlair]

This so brings back Purple Owsley- Monterey Purple to many. Brother Stanley led me to Jesus. Could do a lot worse. Could do a lot worse.

[@ww-vi6dh]

Actually sounds like Steve (and the band) very good

[@christophermizyk137]

Still a tasteful morsel even all these years later.

[@HeinekenPete]

...I worked @ the Santa Monica Civic around '75. Would clean the place after the shows & could spot a roach from a Camel non-filter @ 10 paces...

[@putoncabron]

Member buying "lids"?

[@Dawn-jq1kf]

Ace band ,

[@lluislorente1232]

Traffic y Blood sweat tears

[@Matheus_Blog.oscordados]

Brasil

[@whisky2roxy]

Steve's pupils were really dilated. It must've been very dark in there.

[@putoncabron]

This song is good but it sounds better played on the Live Canteen album!

[@Seekrr97]

Someone pointed out to me back then that Traffic always played independent of each other: each member kinda doing his own thing, but also bringing it together in unison. That was so cool, I thought. Watch it here and see - and then compare to Mick & Keith, for example, who seem to perform for each other.

[@orses4corses]

Head Music!

[@faye872]

the muscle shoals boys decided to go on tour with the ancient one..

[@jeffstetson]

i teach guitar and you wouldn't believe some of the mindless drivel that passes for music these days. i teach my students some older songs and they become addicted to the great stuff of long ago. i also remember the $10 bag of weed and seeing hendrix, the doors santana etc for $3.5O.i was really pissed off when i had to pay $4.50 to see the stones and later, the who.oh yeah, and when i saw the stones, stevie wonder was the opening act. not a bad show!!

[@janettemichaels1]

I saw that show in Kansas City!

[@sedlacp]

meine stadt-40.0000´headmen-aber ich liebe sie....

[@whitepearl8639]

Ok

[@TheGurner1]

I took acid once and actually did fly! (Don't try this at home! ;-O) Brilliant track, the greatest time for British music, 1965 - 1975

[@SuperThejunk]

this band has a good mix of instruments, very well done , don't make them like that anymore.

[@brianwilshire2028]

Mr Blotto of Chicago would be the closest one could get today to the brilliance of Traffic in the early 70s. Lots of their tunes are on the Wayback Machine at archive.org.

[@andytucker6783]

Sounds like the moody blues

[@jeffwickman5355]

Ditto

[@michaellewis3254]

Micro dose

[@imtalkingheadsyaknow3360]

To me the emotion in his voice just doesn't match his face. It's effortless for him to sing as he does, like magic or something.

[@FREDMERZRS]

Sure do...ha!!

[@JohnDoe-pb9cw]

Good music but can't understand his words

[@rudyxrudy]

the long hair thing in the 60's..... beatles started it i guessss... etc...the hippie trip as good back then. thot it would last forever...the govt put an end to it... HAIGHT ASbury ETC,.. phenomenon of the 60's...

[@djengocorason8300]

LSD time