TRAFFIC Dear Mr Fantasy REACTION - Steve Winwood is an incredible talent! First time hearing

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@janepiper-lunt7655 9 ай бұрын

Steve Winwood’s reputation as a guitar prodigy at 14 preceded my hearing him in the Spenser Davis Group. I’d heard about this kid, ( I was also a kid lol) and while I liked SDG I totally remember where I was the first time I heard Traffic. Blind Faith blew me out of the water. I was so happy for him when he made his come back in the 80s. Since he came back on the organ I had a really hard time convincing ppl he was a guitar prodigy. A totally under appreciated musical genius.

@thumpyloudfoot864 9 ай бұрын

Bloody Brummies eh... www.brumbeat.net/bandindx.htm

@davidhattman7649 9 ай бұрын

@jane. Although Steve was and still is an incredible guitar player even in his early days he was more known for his incredible keyboard playing .

@janepiper-lunt7655 9 ай бұрын

@@davidhattman7649 maybe to the public but he was playing backup guitar with some of the greats at 14.

@36karpatoruski 9 ай бұрын

Harri speaks the truth. Rock, Psychedelic, and the Blues. Can’t go wrong with that combination. Actually can’t go wrong with any two of these. Or any one of these.

@Sactown5472 9 ай бұрын

Love Steve Winwood, please listen to Low Spark of High Heeled Boys ,or Can't Find My Way Home both classic songs.

@timothydewitt4138 9 ай бұрын

Loved the Spencer Davis Group; but when I heard Traffic's first album, I was hooked! 😊

@eddiemckenna9414 9 ай бұрын

Thanks harri. Great tune

@vicprovost2561 9 ай бұрын

As good as it gets for 60s vibe and sound, Steve Winwood in his best vehicle, the band Traffic, with a performance for the ages. This was a special band, do Low Spark of High Heeled Boys if you have not, if you have, do Medicated Goo. Great stuff, enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎷🎶

@geraldbryden6720 9 ай бұрын

Winwood is amazing. Here he's dazzling us with his Lead guitar skills. What about the Hammond Organ and his vocals? He's been at it since he was 14 years old. Gimmee some lovin"!

@missblondie2393 9 ай бұрын

I saw Steve Winwood open for Tom Petty in 2014 He sounded amazing I can't believe it's going on 10 years Tom Petty was incredible it was on 9/11 and Tom Petty reserved the front row section for veterans RIP Tom Petty ❤🙏🎸

@geraldbryden6720 9 ай бұрын

I had the chance to see him several times, once in the Carolinas opening for the Allman Bros., I saw him with Clapton at MSG and I saw him open for Rod Stewart in Brooklyn. He was great every time.@@missblondie2393

@missblondie2393 9 ай бұрын

@@geraldbryden6720Nice Allman Brothers and Clapton ( all groups & solo) are favorites of mine Great shows And Brooklyn NY born and raised ( how ya' doin 😉)

@chitownlee 9 ай бұрын

The first guitar solo was Dave Mason the second was Steve Winwood.

@missblondie2393 9 ай бұрын

Dave Madon too often gets overlooked thank you for mentioning him An incredible musician singer songwriter 🎵✌️🎶

@Grateful_Dad_54 9 ай бұрын

Great band, great tune! Thanks, Harri! ✌🏻💀

@gratefulkm 9 ай бұрын

Shame it doesn't drop into Hey Jude for a few bars

@RichieG 9 ай бұрын

Thank you again, Blondie.

@missblondie2393 9 ай бұрын

You're so welcome Richie 🎵✌️🎶

@michaellanning9396 9 ай бұрын

Hi Harri, love this tune man, 🔥 ❤✌️😎

@Noelle0026 9 ай бұрын

Steve Winwood is a genius and treasure. Love his music in all of its iterations.

@user-wm1js2no9x 9 ай бұрын

I was playing drums for DAVID ALLAN COE back in the early 90s and DAVE MASON played the night before our show, so afew went to go check out his gig. He played this song as well as many TRAFFIC songs. His band were DAVE on acoustic& electric guitars, a keyboard who played bass on keys, and a percusionist. We met DAVE MASON after his show& talked with him and he was one of the nicest guys you could meet, humble& down to earth, no ego, i'm glad he's still around rockin.😂

@marybaillie8907 9 ай бұрын

From the 1967 album, " Mr Fantasy", this song originated as a jam when they were unable to come up with a song. Based on a drawing, the lyrics represent a tortured artist who sacrifices his own happiness for his fans. The great bass line, Capaldi's thumping kick drum accents, the heavy with lead guitars, double time grooves, Winwood's great vocals and Jimi Hendrix like solo and then the great tempo shifting finale, made this a staple song for most concerts.Great contributions from Dave Mason highlight this melody. Such a groovy tune. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Miss Blondie. ❤ 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

@missblondie2393 9 ай бұрын

Hi Mary and you know how much I appreciate the back story of songs And what creativity they had Wishing you a wonderful weekend Santa's on his way hope you've been a good Rocker Chick my Far-out Groovy friend 🎶💜🎵🇨🇦🇺🇲✌️🤘🎅

@bobcorbin3294 9 ай бұрын

Dont forget Dave Mason played guitar on this song also.

@missblondie2393 9 ай бұрын

@@bobcorbin3294 He sure did Unfortunately he often gets overlooked despite being such a great musician singer and songwriter

@marybaillie8907 9 ай бұрын

@bobcorbin3294 I meant to mention Dave but forgot, so this is 71. Lol Dave Mason certainly should never be forgotten, one of the Masters indeed. 👍✌️🎶🇨🇦

@marybaillie8907 9 ай бұрын

@missblondie2393 Good Morning my groovy chick friend. Great choice and old stoner song.✌️✌️ Loved Steve's vocals and now have Dave included in my original comment not just in my mind. 😊 Trying to be good....love the Christmas season. 🎄🎄❄️❄️⛄️⛄️ Have a great weekend... Love and Peace my groovy Chick friend. 🎸🎸🎶🎶🇨🇦❤️🇺🇲🎶🎶🎄❄️

@davebzen795 9 ай бұрын

As you know, Miss B - Traffic and "Dear Mr. Fantasy" were some of the few Rock bands deemed "Supergroup" Rock bands, Cream being another. Winwood was a young teenage guitar prodigy with a masterful voice to accompany his mastery of the Hammond organ. Steve Winwood, who is still putting out great music today, I would consider to be one of Rock's most outstanding talents, and in my Top 10. Wonderful submission and a great review. Thank you, Miss B and Harri. A full 5 Lava Lamps once again, Miss B. 👏👏

@missblondie2393 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Dave for all the lava lamps what a perfect way to grade this Groovy song I'm also a huge Cream fan Steve is still amazing I saw him in 2014 opening for Tom Petty and he was incredibly outstanding As was Tom Petty...RIP Legend 🎶✌️🎵💜

@johnathanstruble1064 9 ай бұрын

From the States., thank you Uk.

@helenjackson6535 4 ай бұрын

Saw traffic around 1970 in Baltimore. Very good show.

@ericanderson8886 9 ай бұрын

Other great Traffic songs: "forty thousand headmen" "means to an end" just to name a couple.

@Debcatawba 9 ай бұрын

Steve Winwood can be seen playing keyboards at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony when George Harrison was inducted posthumously for his solo career. Steve Winwood was joined on stage by other legendary artist, Tom Petty, Prince, Jeff Lynne, Billy Preston, Scott Thurston, Steve Ferrone, Dhani Harrison and others. The song they played that night was While My Guitar Gently Weeps.

@jenniferfoster1692 9 ай бұрын

Yes, love this song!! It's also popular among other artists to cover...the Grateful Dead did a big one. I love this song so much, it's great as the studio version and played live by Steve as well...has a bit different vibe but incredible.

@SurvivorBri 9 ай бұрын

His singing is what brings this home for me.

@sonnydavis7339 9 ай бұрын

Dave Mason also played guitar in Traffic.

@bobschenkel7921 9 ай бұрын

Steve Winwood and Traffic wrote and played an amazing song, with awesome interplay and riffing by the band. Brent Mydland brought this tune to the boys in the Grateful Dead and when they covered it in concert, no studio recordings of "Dear Mr. Fantasy" by The Dead, he would sing it as well. And the crowd absolutely LOVED it. I would recommend listening to and reacting to the Version by the Grateful Dead as well. I think you would enjoy it very much Harry.

@millivinilli 9 ай бұрын

Hi. The voice sounds like I'm out in space or like I'm on ether. I hear country.

@freeforever6971 9 ай бұрын

One of the best!

@WendellBurkhart-g9v 9 ай бұрын

Now that's what I'm talking about !

@TD402dd 9 ай бұрын

Steve Winwood recorded some of the best songs ever, but his time at the top was only a few years. There is nothing sweet about his music. It grabs you by the throat and holds your attention.

@dewdrop7648 9 ай бұрын

Time to sit back, close your eyes... and feel the vib.

@rk41gator 9 ай бұрын

Traffic was so amazing. As is Stevie.

@richardmartin9565 9 ай бұрын

A true Supergroup along with Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young.

@elegantirony78 9 ай бұрын

Empty Pages should be next, if you haven't already reacted to that song

@Cynthia... 9 ай бұрын

I love Dave Mason and Traffic. Thanks for suggesting Miss B and Harri.

@missblondie2393 9 ай бұрын

Hi Cynthia I also love Dave Mason I actually included him in my request Together they were magic 🎵✌️🎶💜🇨🇦🇺🇲

@14gilbertst 9 ай бұрын

Steve started recording this album when he was only 18 years old!

@L0NG_PR0NG 9 ай бұрын

First time I heard this song was as a teenager while watching “The Smartest Guys in the Room” documentary about Enron. They played it during the introduction of Andrew Fastow, the former Enron CFO. Anyhow, I immediately had to go find out what song it was, such an awesome tune!

@waltw4537 9 ай бұрын

Can't do much better than this. Thanks.

@timwhitnell7145 9 ай бұрын

Great tune and guitar work with a sound that melds Hendrix with The Who. I just wish Steve Winwood's vocals, although atmospheric, had been brought far more to the forefront in terms of volume. It was probably done for effect but I want to hear his voice more distinctly.

@brucedillinger9448 9 ай бұрын

I agree. The version youre describing probably could be created with today's technology.

@LarryNeie-lj7zc 9 ай бұрын

Good choice Harri. Check out Forty Thousand Headmen from Traffic. And listen to The Quicksilver Messenger Service from the same era.

@jackieannsims2871 9 ай бұрын

I have this cd so great!!!!

@cosmiccowboy7764 9 ай бұрын

Light up or Leave Me Alone 🎶🎼🎶🎼🎶

@brendamilloy2557 9 ай бұрын

Harri, I think you'd like to watch Steve just take it to the edge playing lead guitar on this tune at the Crossroads Festival, 2007.

@arthurpendragon1610 9 ай бұрын

When this song came out the 60s love fest had just about hit the fan, run its course, gone to shit. Charles Manson was killing people in LA. Altamont had Hell's Angels stabbing some guy. Vietnam had wore us all OUT man. It isn't so much a song as it was a complaint. But I would rather hear Steve Winwood complaining than most people preaching the Gospel if you get my drift. It's great revisiting with you and getting in the mood for "groovy" music is timeless. Ha. Groovy! What a word. So out of date?

@DJBilodeau 9 ай бұрын

This is fantastic! Thanks to Blondie and to Harri!

@missblondie2393 9 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed this tune 🎵✌️🎶💜

@shneizah 9 ай бұрын

Such a great track! And if you really want to hear one of the best covers ever, check out Big Sugar's cover of this.

@floorticket 9 ай бұрын

Grateful Dead covered this song fifty-eight times between 1984 and 1990. Never played again after keyboardist Brent Mydland died. Twenty-eight of the fifty-eight times it transitioned into "Hey Jude."