Traffic : Dear Mr. Fantasy ( Hiphop Head Reaction ) 💥

[@genov9374]

Low Spark of HIgh Heeled Boy--live version (traffic)

[@t.j.payeur5331]

I saw them do that tune in 1973 in Tampa...

[@larryh.5229]

Steve Windwood of Traffic, was also in a band called Blind Faith. They have many cool songs but try "Can't find my way home". Eric Clapton was also in Blind Faith. Keep listening 👍👍👍

[@abracadabra3033]

Ok , got it , thank you

[@jerryhansen5116]

And he was a baby at the time ,what like 16 .

[@christopherness4274]

Spencer Davis Group as well. Winwood wrote 'I'm a Man',, covered by Chicago Transit Authority 2 years later in the US.

[@ginarichards6307]

OMG. Going aup the Country

[@ginarichards6307]

I LOVE Can't Find My Way Home. It reminds me of the good old days.

[@annk.9159]

Steve Winwood has a decades-long incredible career. He never disappoints!

[@hannahmoore9345]

I'm so glad you looked into Traffic music! This is a great song to start off with. Check out "Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys" and "Had To Cry Today."

[@matsjakobsson1376]

Low spark of high heeled boots, most Worth hearing! So imaginatory! First jazzrock? Have you heard: Winwood Clapton live, Hendrix Little Wing?!! Or His home accoustic songs?

[@jonahpedersen5429]

If you like the vocalist try Can’t Find My Way Home by Blind Faith

[@lawrenceeason8007]

"Can't Find My Way Home" is a favorite by Traffic

[@720kla]

I so love this song

[@abracadabra3033]

It’s a coolsong

[@lakevacm]

I’m happy you like this. My friend bought me a ticket to the Grateful Dead around 91 when they played the Capital Centre in DC, for my birthday, and they covered this Traffic tune.

[@bobmarley8270]

Steve Winwood took Traffic in a Progressive Rock and Jazz Feel to the table. They did an amazing cover of an English folk song "John Barleycorn Must Die" which is a song that personifies alcohol and the process of making it. He also left Traffic for a while to be in the first "Supergroup", Blind Faith. Blind Faith was two parts Cream and two parts Traffic, including Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker (Cream) with Ric Grech and Steve Winwood (Traffic). Check out Blind Faith's "Can't Find My Way Home" when you get the chance.

[@abracadabra3033]

Definitely gonna check it out

[@midkingsteve]

And 'presence of the lord' too!

[@PongGod]

"While You See A Chance" is my favorite Winwood single. Just a beautiful song, but the official music video is one of the worst I've ever seen. Absolute cringe LOL.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

@@PongGod "Night Train" and "Spanish Dancer" are also great solo Winwood songs.

[@Kim-hc5si]

Yes. All of this. 👆

[@lisamorrison2149]

Love Traffic. Steve Winwood is the singer. Your reaction was perfect! "Make it snappy", gets us in a good mood. Thankyou.❤

[@abracadabra3033]

✌🏾, thank you

[@neonpark1874]

He also writes some of the songs and usually plays keyboards. He plays guitar (although typically not so much in Traffic but he can shred when he wants to).

[@lisamorrison2149]

@@neonpark1874 yes, you are right. I remember him mainly from the 80's playing keyboard in MTV videos. Very talented man.

[@hannahmoore9345]

Abracadabra303, you're going to love Steve Winwood's work in Traffic as well as Spencer Davis Group and Blind Faith. Multi-talented musician.

[@abracadabra3033]

Thank you for giving me info , definitely gonna react , this song here is incredible

[@fidge54]

The members of Traffic, like Cream, Zeppelin and some others were each excellent, top notch musicians

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

The lyrics rhyme: "to make us all happy" and "make it snappy." I played this album constantly in high school. Please also do their songs "Empty Pages", "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" and "Walking in the Wind." Steve Winwood is a legend; his voice is so incredible. He played organ on Jimi Hendrix's studio version of Voodoo Chile on his Electric Ladyland album.

[@abracadabra3033]

Ok , I will definitely ✌🏾, thank you

[@fidge54]

@@abracadabra3033 There's a cool video of Clapton and Windwood Doing Can't Find My Way Home yeats later live on tour together

[@kamaliancirranoush1916]

Empty Pages is a must, my fave Traffic song!

[@larrywhite2574]

A great song by Winwood. Listen to Empty Pages also , Listen to this song with Clapton and Winwood.

[@carladicarlo3255]

He was in The Spencer Davis Group, Blind Faith and Traffic, and had a nice solo career. Phenomenal singer and musician. He fronted a band at 15. You’d like all his stuff.

[@lindaaugone6294]

grew up on Traffic too never realized how good we had it

[@fidge54]

Winwood was 19 when this was released, probably 18 when they recorded it. A very precocious young fella

[@abracadabra3033]

Damn , a born talent

[@fidge54]

@@abracadabra3033 Absolutely. Check out Blind Faith which was a combo of Traffic and Cream. There's also some great live stuff of Clapton and Winwood in concert together. Presence of the Lord is a really good joint, so is Can't Find My Way Home. Can't beat those two for musicianship

[@fidge54]

Jazz, Blues, Rock fusion

[@if6wuzz9]

“Low Spark of High Heeled Boys”, “Shootout at the Fantasy Factory”... keep on keeping on!

[@abracadabra3033]

✌🏾, got it

[@joethebassplayer]

@@abracadabra3033 yeah, "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" is an amazing track and shows over how they evolved... I might suggest another "pair" of tracks "Glad" & "Freedom Rider" these two songs go into each other on the original album and "Glad" is an instrumental and is blues jazz...

[@droog28]

"soulful as fuck" - lol!! Exactly

[@Normski89]

I’d never heard this before. I’ll have to check them out, pretty decent song

[@abracadabra3033]

Absolutely

[@fordp69]

Another great one from Traffic is "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys", I'm sure you'd dig it.

[@babylonsister118]

We were SO spoiled!

[@abracadabra3033]

😁, incredible Artist

[@babylonsister118]

@@abracadabra3033 I know you gotta' do what you gotta' do, but I will ask again. Please react to Kaleo, I Can't Go On Without You. I wouldn't lead you astray!

[@babylonsister118]

btw I really appreciate your channel and reactions! Good stuff!

[@neonpark1874]

Some additional Traffic song suggestions (in addition to those already mentioned): Glad, Rock 'n' Roll Stew, Freedom Rider, Feelin' Alright, Shootout at the Fantasy Factory, and Stranger To Himself.

[@gandalf970]

Check out the Low Spark of High Heeled Boys

[@ginarichards6307]

This song has always been a favorite.. For some reason it just always makes me happy. I remember hearing (and loving) it when I was tiny.

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

Steve Winwood had (and still has) an incredible voice and is a multi-instrumentalist. When he was in the Spencer Davis Group he sang the soulful "Keep On Running" and "Gimme Some Loving" at the age of 17 but with astonishing power and maturity. He was also in Blind Faith (singing the wonderful "Can't Find My Way Home"), & his solo output also includes gems like "While You See a Chance" and "Night Train". He's from England, BTW - the city of Birmingham, in the Midlands.

[@ronwilliamson8446]

You should check out some of the Crossroads Guitar Festivals.

[@barriehull7076]

"Hole in My Shoe" (1967) by Traffic is my favourite when I was still at school 1967/1968 possibly.

[@alexbennett4126]

Now check out the Grateful Dead version!!😁😁😁

[@brak7865]

YES!!!!

[@tracythehippiechick]

Or Grateful Dead anything

[@brak7865]

That’s exactly how I reacted the first time I heard it. ♥️

[@abracadabra3033]

😀✌🏾

[@jonhoward4884]

1967, when creativity in music was peaking. Actually we may never see the music explosion during that era ever again.

[@roberttaylor7064]

The Singer "Steve Winwood" was known as "The White Ray Charles"..👍 he also plays a very Mean Guiltar.and of course his Keyboard playing is LEGEND...he played on Jimi Hendrix's ~Voodoo Child~✌

[@abracadabra3033]

I can see that, he’s tough , great Artist

[@TheDivayenta]

A mood classic- Steve Winwood is a master. Check out On My Way Home and the Low Spark of High Heeled Boys.

[@ginarichards6307]

I'm a huge Supernatural fan. Literally went to conventions in two countries. You are so right about the soundtrack. It has always been amazing, and it got me from the first episode. I'm so happy that you like this song. You have good taste! Now I have to go watch that Supernatural episode. 😊

[@abracadabra3033]

Absolutely love that show, and i found alot of the music i reacted to from there, Thank You

[@720kla]

Thank you for doing this song

[@abracadabra3033]

✌🏾

[@cup_cuppy_cuppers5817]

As others have suggested Blind Faith's Can't Find My Way Home is MUST listen.

[@stellahall8321]

I'm learning so much 😄 I've always loved this song but never knew Steve winwood was in it! Love this

[@dirkthunderball6913]

I highly recommend listening to "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" by Traffic. The music is beyond cool..........

[@tessesmom]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Love this song, love Stevie, love Traffic, love your reaction p, aps usual xx

[@abracadabra3033]

😎, thank you

[@justineapril7922]

I was lucky enough to see Steve Winwood live around 2005 at the Summerfest Music Festival in Milwaukee. I was right against the stage, not more than 5 feet from him. Check out "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" and "Had to Cry Today." His work with the Spencer Davis Group, Blind Faith and his solo work. He's been very active since the mid 60s!! Great reaction!! Thanks! 💜

[@lynnrogers9236]

After the terrible loss of Johnny Nash on the 6th.....it's good to hang with you. Glad to see you made it to Traffic, iconic band. Thanks!

[@abracadabra3033]

Thank you Lynn

[@freckled100]

Steve Winwood has a supernatural voice. Love "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys"

[@abracadabra3033]

Supernatural voice indeed

[@aarongusel2839]

Check out Steve Windwood in The Spencer Davis Group- Gimme Some lovin, I’m a man. You most likely know the song, but never knew it was Winwood. He also played organ for Jimi Hendrix on Voodoo Child.

[@wendyt7958]

yes Damn is right...one of those songs that remains cool through the decades

[@sayrerowan734]

I didn't find out about this tune until about 10 years ago but it blew me away and is a real favorite now.

[@danamaguire4285]

Give the Grateful Dead a shot. Morning Dew and Wharf Rat are deep. Scarlet Begonias is a lot of fun Playing in the Band is a favorite jam. Eyes of the World is a sweet mellow groove. Their cocer of Dancing in the Streets is tge best They have hundreds of good tunes

[@gregpusczek4473]

Brilliant assessment

[@abracadabra3033]

Thank you

[@terrieb13]

Thanks for another great reaction! I love Traffic. My favorite song is "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys". You may want that album in your collection! ♡

[@lwscott4185]

Stephen Lawrence Winwood (born 12 May 1948) is an English singer, songwriter and musician whose genres include progressive rock, blue-eyed soul, rhythm and blues, blues rock, pop rock, and jazz. Though primarily a vocalist and keyboard player, Winwood also plays a wide variety of other instruments; on several of his solo albums he has played all instrumentation, including drums, mandolin, guitars, bass and saxophone. Winwood was a key member of The Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind Faith and Go. He also had a successful solo career with hits including "While You See a Chance", "Valerie", "Back in the High Life Again" and two US Billboard Hot 100 number ones, "Higher Love" and "Roll with It" charting 20 years after the start of his recording career. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Traffic in 2004.[1]

[@lisarainbow9703]

I hope to see more Traffic reactions from you, it was a joy to watch a new fan being born... There's incredible diversity in their material, I'm going to recommend some of the deeper cuts that are simply transcendental. Roll Right Stones Rainmaker Shanghai Noodle Factory Tragic Magic Glad The Hole in My Shoe Paper Sun

[@lisabates8982]

That was one hell of a bomb for sure...💣💥🕶🖒

[@abracadabra3033]

😁✌

[@colincampbell5967]

Thank you. The more i re-hear songs such as this and others you have reacted to, the more i realise how lucky i was (except for the obvious of my body falling apart as age takes its share) to be born in a time when music was fresh and creative with the airways and homes stereos rippling to the sounds, great times, great memories (a miracle because it was the 70's), great music. Thank you

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

Music! It truly is food for the soul! Are we lucky or what? Good music is such a gift that brings all of us together in ways that only music lovers really understand. Age, race, religion, whatever! ALL of it disappears and we all become bonded forever. I am new to your channel, and I love your reactions. It great that you not only listen to the lyrics, you take it ALL in! Every single instrument. Heaven! We all just touched a toe in heaven! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jagjag739]

CSN does a great version of this song ......Stephen Stills is a beast......Peace to all.

[@stevenmurano7863]

That voice is Steve Winwood...amazing singer...to this day he can still sing his ass off. Started VERY young with the Spencer Davis group (check out 'I'm a Man' and 'gimme some lovin'...he was a teenager BELTING that shit out), Traffic, Blind Faith, solo. he's also a multi instrumentalist. There is also a live in the studio jam with Steve W, Jack Casady (from jefferson airplane) and Jimi Hendrix on Jimi's Electric Ladyland album. Steve plays organ on it and it RIPS !!

[@geoffryhergenrader2947]

Traffic was always incredible and one of those groups that was as good or better live than in the studio. I saw them live in the 70's and again in 1990 and they were amazing both times. Definitely check out Low Spark of High Heeled Boys.I really enjoy your reactions and your vibe. Also I would really like to see your reaction to Santana playing Soul Sacrifice live at Woodstock. It is a legendary live performance.

[@christinawoolley6206]

Thank you so much for sharing Traffic! I got one of those turntable/CD players years ago and this was the first album I pulled out from my old collection! Oh yes young man...they killing!!! 😹🖤

[@lynnsmith3976]

Oh my Abra, this is another great choice. Steve Winwood is so talented and it shows in the groups he was in. Please try Low Spark of High Heeled Boys. Thanks for this memory.

[@jacqueline4514]

Hi Abracadabra! Could you please consider reacting to Traffic’s “Low Spark of the High Heeled Boys”? It has such a slow burn; instrumentally restrained and large at the same time; a huge classic. You delve deep into the feel of the songs you react to and I think you’re really love this one. 🎧

[@brianmasinelli9694]

One of the grooviest tunes of all time luv this channel.

[@midkingsteve]

Steve Winwood, the singer, guarantee you've heard his voice a dozen times and didn't know it. Huge career. Legend. You know the old RnB classic "give me some loving"? (You do. It is a super classic. Every movie. Every wedding. Everywhere). That's him singing and playing the keys as a teenager. Press play on the song for 5 seconds and you'll know exactly what song I'm talking about

[@midkingsteve]

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[@gerhardbraatz6305]

I don't now what supernatural is but they are killing it with the tunes.

[@krisfox3537]

Abracadabra you listen to this music like me and friends did back in the day. Outside, relaxed and just chilling. You should have been in our era. You would fit right in.

[@michaeldrennan9932]

Keep expanding your musical Horizons Abra!! Love listening to your comments cause you're always on point musically! Like I said before, you're checking out everything and that's why I Subscribed to you!! Love Hearing your reactions!! Keep it going cause I'll keep listening!!

[@josefkurtz2223]

Another supernatural fan here. Dayaam they have good tunes on that show, they paid alotta money but the creators insisted. Nice to meet another man of letters. Keep these rollin, love your take

[@summera45]

Traffic was magic! Low Spark of High Heeled Boys is a masterpiece with what I consider one of the best rock-jazz sax solos. Others to consider are 40,000 Headmen and Glad/Freedom Rider. He was also in Blind Faith and suggest Can’t Find My Way Home.

[@MoeMoe-nd8mz]

Zepplin when the Levy Breaks. So dam good Bro Souther sounds Harper just so good.

[@brak7865]

One of my all time favorite songs by any artist.

[@raymann7998]

Excellent reaction great tune haven't heard this in a long time I enjoyed the trip with you

[@mgjkoehler]

It is so fun watching you as you take this journey. ✌

[@garyeason8474]

Another priceless reaction Bro.🔥👍

[@abracadabra3033]

😀, thank you

[@garyeason8474]

@@abracadabra3033 you are welcome bro.

[@byronmitchell3784]

I GOT ALL EXCITED WHEN I SAW YOU'RE DOING TRAFFIC, "MR. FANTASY". EXCELLENT!!! NOW IT'S TIME FOR MORE TRAFFIC, "LOW SPARK OF HIGH HEELED BOYS" SOME MORE MUSIC MAGIC. THROW IN AN AWESOME SAXAPHONE... YEAH BABY ABRACADABRA MAGIC... SINGER STEVE WINWOOD FROM ENGLAND...

[@lgrove8407]

Whipping Post from the Allman Brothers

[@AK00777]

Right on! This was a good choice for Traffic. Great vid 😘💕🕊

[@ddiamondr1]

Steve Winwood...genius... Spencer Davis Group...Gimme Some Lovin, I'm a Man...that voice!

[@ottisennes1715]

One of my favorite songs. Low spark of high heel boys is an amazing short album

[@chrisjenkins6120]

‘Twas back in the days, man... Stevie Winwood was a progression in music all by himself. Traffic was just one of the groups Steve played in. Man... I love his guitar work, piano work, his keyboard/organ work.

[@davidgibbons620]

Love that you are choosing your own reactions. Too many other channels are reactive to demands in the comments for shitty boomer radio hits. Haven't heard this one in years, what a great song! You could spend years diving into that fertile psychedelic influenced rock period from 66 to 73, so much brilliance recorded around shifting genres from country, folk and blues to metal and early punk.

[@randy8297]

Traffic and this song is a great jam for reaction, loved it. Another great jam song from the 70's is "Angry Eyes" by Loggins & Messina. It was a popular progressive FM song that has been forgotten over the years. You can be the one to bring it back and enjoy a great jam at the same time.

[@davidfinnell1660]

These guys were so great!

[@3street]

It was fun to watch you so thanks. Watching you tells me that you might want to take a listen to JEFF BECK . Led Boots comes to mind and Come Dancing.

[@abracadabra3033]

Got it , thank you

[@wsn0009]

That Steve Winwood was a musical genius. I think he may have been about 19 when Traffic released this album.

[@musicairplanes4884]

Check out the live version of John Barleycorn Must Die. From the early 70's

[@sarahzentexas]

Steve Winwood really had it made-he could sing, play guitar and keyboards, and produce/arrange. Blind Faith, Traffic, or on his own. Huge talent. And of course I remember the episode where this plays: season 7, at the end of the episode, as Dean is driving away and forcing himself to smile! I’m a Supernatural expert! 🤩

[@neonpark1874]

New (and final) season starts tonight.

[@sarahzentexas]

Neon Park I’ve only been waiting for the second half of this season since April! #SPNSuperfan

[@abracadabra3033]

I watch it too much , but you’re right it is that scene 😀😎✌🏾

[@davem4193]

Steve Winwood was also in the Spencer Davis Group, another great band.

[@Boatzilla2]

You just turned me on to this. Heard of the group, but didn't know much about them. Thanks.

[@steveo6631]

They were way ahead of their time... Often said, but true in this case... Thanks for your time and insights... Peace...

[@Lauren-kk4ne]

Steve winwood is the Lead singer. He is from Great Britain but you wouldn't know that with that soulful voice. So many of rock and roll singers were inspired by our early black Americans going way back. They know it too. They loved our music from Great Britain. Even American rock and roll bands were inspired by Black Americans. Without our black Americans, there would not be rock and roll. You can hear the inspiration in the band the Animals,, they are from Great Britain but the Lead singer sounds very American and soulful. His name is Eric Burdon. He went on to form a band called War, there is a great song by them called, Spill the wine. You should listen to it live here on KZbin. Great song, again full of soul.

[@abracadabra3033]

😎✌🏾, Thank You Lauren

[@soldierx345]

Most definitely. Rolling Stones named their band after a Muddy Waters song.

[@lisabates8982]

Great song....Mr. Fantasy 🤘💜🔥

[@lynnhoffmann247]

This was a favorite back in the day...Steve Winwood in later years on his own was great, too. Check out “Higher Love” from The Arc of the Diver LP Been busy, so catching up on your reactions 🤗

[@hotroddady4694]

one of those songs that stay with you forever...green onion ,war pigs ,comfortably numb ,bohemian rhapsody. aqaulung , i get by with a little help from my friends, oh lord etc..

[@chaost4544]

Supernatural for the first five seasons was one of the best written shows on network TV despite it being on the CW. A huge element in the early seasons, before legal/contract issues took over, is the music. The show was on point it seemed week after week with these classics and fitting those classic songs properly in the scenes and it added more emotional weight to those moments.

[@stevenmurano7863]

Fantastic band....I don't think they get enough credit. Other great Traffic numbers 'shootout at the fantasty factory', Glad, Freedom Rider, Low spark of high healed boys', Light up or leave me alone'. ...and many many more

[@mark501w]

Little Stevie winwood , “low spark , medicated goo, open pages.”

[@jguitarz1]

Grew up on this type of music,Ten Years after "Alvin Lee", Johnny Winter and Canned Heat was frequently played at our house growing up along with Muddy Waters etc. Steve Winwood in my opinion was and is a far better guitarist than Clapton ever was. Thanks for sharing and experiencing the good stuff brother!

[@abracadabra3033]

✌

[@lindaaugone6294]

omg I forgot all about Canned Heat loved them

[@moniqueleroux2198]

Sound quality wasn't so good on this...sounds too bright... but I know what you were hearing! Love that you are adding to your collection. Always gobsmacked by how delighted hip-hoppers are to hear "live" rock recordings and what a novel concept one finds our, BIYD, status quo! GBY!

[@davidsafford1423]

English kids in 50's and 60's listened to old Black blues songs from America and made some crazy music.

[@markbishopmusic]

Steve Winwood is amazing. Arc of a Diver (album) is a masterpiece! Whether you react or not, I recommend you treat yourself sometime

[@sst3d]

I did grow up with the best music

[@abracadabra3033]

I see

[@barryshapiro3349]

You could go down a DEEP rabbit hole with singer Steve Winwood. Besides Traffic he was in the Spencer Davis Group( “Gimme Some Lovin’)and Blind Faith with Eric Clapton (“Presence of the Lord). Also tons of great solo work-“Arc of a Diver”. He’s English and awesome.

[@malbug]

Great tune, great reaction!

[@calliedavila2517]

Ive never heard this before but i liked it!!😊