Traffic - Dear Mr Fantasy

Traffic, Live Santa Monica, Ca., 1972

[@hedge685]

Steve Winwood accomplished more in the music industry before the age of 25 than most musicians do in a lifetime. Multiple instruments, multiple groups, distinctive vocals, enduring songs like Gimme Some Lovin', 'Im A Man', 'Keep On Runnin', ' Dear Mr. Fantasy', 'Can't Find My Way Home', 'Low Spark'. He was fronting Spencer Davis at the age of 15 in 1963 and able to stay focused and relatively sober to today...a truly remarkable career.

[@DonnaConner-fk4lm]

16:06. I love me some Steve Winwood!❤❤❤

[@gabriellagrimoldi3174]

Vi ascolto dal 1970 un 8oenne

[@huletnadof313]

Pretty sure he dropped some acid here.

[@alf23wlf]

All of that, but not sober on this date.

[@davidbarbee7486]

Hey honestly I like Steve And Arc of a Diver is off the chain

[@ianfromnh3652]

In 100 years, no one will have heard of Taylor Swift but this song will still be covered.

[@marcob.7801]

Right on brother!

[@melissadavis4436]

Truth......

[@mattwright8399]

Facts

[@jeffreygriffith9803]

Me: (slowly swaying head side to side) "Who?"

[@massivepassive]

Bruh, lol

[@brianduffy2361]

I thank God every day for growing up in the 60’s & 70’s … the greatest period of music i or we will ever know “ music is the 1 truth”

[@Kdog-c9j]

Right on man. Peace ✌️

[@metalgeniusjoe5602]

Amen to that!

[@robertfuentes9677]

I always longed for the opportunity to have grown up between the 60's and 70's but a man can always dream

[@marclayne9261]

Mark Duff here...

[@coalitionofcommoncanadians5651]

not quite, the 80s superseded your 60s/70s... by far and above, after end of 80s it went spiralling down , as the boundaries had been reached and breached within those 10 years .. of course 60/70 was AWESOME AWESOME, and b4 for JAZZ, but still intellectually speaking , 80s equal ZENITH for music film and ANYONE breathing air will understand when theyhave heard the word of GOD.. so save any weak-kneed contrary statement ..it is just wasting your letters

[@donolinger6904]

How can anyone not LOVE this? It's always been a favorite along with "Can't Find My Way Home." Two of their best in my opinion.

[@jw66jw]

They are great songs, but Can't Find My Way Home was actually a Blind Faith tune, done when Winwood was on "leave" from Traffic and playing with Clapton in the short lived aforementioned Blind Faith. Interestingly when Winwood rejoined his bros in Traffic they did some of their best and musically most diverse work: John Barleycorn and also Low Spark. You are correct though, impossible not to love this late Sixties early Seventies Brit stuff, at the same time The Who were doing Tommy and Peter Green was still in the original Fleetwood Mac, and of course the Stones were doing: Wild Horses, Gimmie Shelter, and Midnight Rambler. Take care.

[@donolinger6904]

@@jw66jw I'm aware that Blind Faith was the original band behind "Can't Find My Way Home." It doesn't seem that way from my post.

[@jw66jw]

@@donolinger6904 Just trying to clarify, musically we're on the same page. Take care.

[@donolinger6904]

@@jw66jw Thanks man. You take care too. I hope you believe in God because I'm not trying to upset you when I say, God bless you and yours

[@jw66jw]

Greetings. I indeed Believe in GOD and follow HIS Son Jesus the Christ. I think music is one of the best things GOD gave to humans, i assume GOD likes it as well since they say that many of the Biblical Psalms were sung. GOD bless and take care.

[@thegorn68]

The only Traffic you want to get stuck in.

[@lisalinnae2743]

Love it.... the only traffic to get stuck in. Pure genius

[@djbigleg3228]

@@lisalinnae2743 help im stuck lol...

[@juliemurray4852]

LOL! Absolutely right!

[@Hengry-hn7rb]

Ohhh yeahh

[@rubensalazar9619]

Thanks you folks try the veal

[@billbrophy1495]

And this, children, was the 60's. Pay close attention and enjoy! Those days are gone but never forgotten. The world will never be the same. Music will never be the same.

[@jeansabean]

And as they said, even before us, "and Wasn't That a Time? "

[@paulbyrne9594]

Thank god for good hippie rock and roll Paul Byrne Eire the emerald green beautiful isle I pity the kids music wise dublin 4 in a row peace and love. Thanks

[@s.ranidae]

72

[@jadeshannon5583]

LSD destroyed my sister.The Manson family were on 300 LSD trips a month.LSD gone wrong for many of us.

[@misfitsanddreamers]

Amen

[@JamesDugan-vw3rz]

Traffic and Blind Faith. I'm 72 and still rock, love it high

[@patricklarkin9666]

Pushing 74 and this brings back great times!

[@jamescummings7246]

I hear you Mr. Dugan. 61 and still rocking brother.

[@lesleymorgan01]

66 and envious of my older cousins who were able to appreciate it at the time. It's never too late to appreciate it now. Rock on, brother!

[@StevensDStephen]

Me too and I am also 72!!!

[@whipzter2]

61 and holding on.🎉❤ yep great days Low sparks.

[@robertmarshall7938]

Traffic ,Hendrix and Cream the best three bands of a great era

[@ettoregelli6834]

Humm Robert YOU are IN...Real respect for YOU ma bro

[@orchardgroovey2774]

then Scratch Acid..

[@colleencrane7122]

Doors too

[@marclayne9261]

Indeed..

[@robertmarshall7938]

@@colleencrane7122 you are right as l have all their albums

[@paulvincer199]

Saw him once in London, ON. After a draw dropping guitar solo on Dear Mr. Fantasy he sat down behind the Hammond organ for the next song. I was very close to the stage to witness more amazing talent. He had one hand on the Hammond keys. The other hand was playing another keyboard run while both feet were playing bass pedal, and he sang into the mic as well. Never missed a note and made it so easy. To know he wrote I'm A Man and Gimme Some Loving at age 15 is truly astounding!.

[@grangrampa832]

Genius

[@thadcashin6962]

Truly one of our finest "musicians", no matter what he's playing or with who.

[@tiffanyroseangeles34]

@@thadcashin6962incredible😊

[@tiffanyroseangeles34]

Best music out of the UK!😊😊😊😊

[@garygeorge460]

I'm 57 now I can't stop this music ever.😅

[@tysonkonken6184]

Steve Winwood is arguably one of the most underrated musicians of all time.

[@dontwohig9034]

His crappy 80's Pop hits didn't help his reputation.

[@eudymaverickmentor]

Tyson Konken Nothing underrated about him at all.

[@davidgoldblatt3928]

Those who know, know.

[@eudymaverickmentor]

@@dontwohig9034 Actually he had some really good songs in the 80's. The album "Arc of the Diver" spawned several great songs.

[@davidmoser7849]

Underrated never. The guy is a GIANT!

[@venice9405]

doesn’t get any better than this….LOVED LIFE in the 60’s/70’s ❤️🌸✌️

[@stevenreineking4220]

A band that can do the song live better than the studio album. Never get sick of this video. Awesome musicians.

[@michaelpittman4765]

Right on S. I came across it 3years ago , and it brought me straight back to '72 '73,I loved it then & I can not get burnt out it ,. It's a great, beyond classic tune!!

[@ramiroescamilla7263]

Who needs remastered music when you got the best musicians.

[@WishNumberOne]

So glad I was a teen when this song was very popular-real music, real voices, all real not fake like a lot is in 2021. Love Stevie Winwood!

[@AaronBoothe]

I live on Maui, and i worked for six years at Bounty Music. Dave Mason comes in from time to time. I hate to say it, but I knew nothing about this band, (I’m almost 40 now). My older coworkers would tell me he was in the band “Traffic” and is a legend. I looked up the band and realized they were the ones who played this song, and I’ve heard it from time to time on the radio, and always loved it. The next time I saw Dave, I told him that I didn’t know you guys wrote that song, and he being the gentleman he is, decided to give me a quick guitar lesson of a his preferred different version of this song, that was in a minor key. I’m grateful for the lesson, but honestly, I like this version a lot more.

[@davidbrannan2772]

Age 16. Burnin ass fast old ford. Street races. Outdoor free concerts. Tai stick. And Traffic. ! 1968. Oh yeah buddy. Best time in the history of the good old USA.

[@patricklarkin9666]

Hell yeah 😂

[@tonyarichards5430]

Thai stick. Should have paid attention in school.

[@joshthomas5708]

Ladies and gentlemen, this what classic rock is all about !! Amazing I can never get enough of this song, I can play it over and over. Gifts from GOD!

[@gregutrecht5401]

Figaro, little engine that could, 1812 overture. Classic

[@bartjacobs3394]

Me either I love it.

[@kathyneville9768]

Woke up 3;30 a.m. with this song in my head, had to get on KZbin and listen. Just saw 2 years ago I was here. 🎶make us all happy🎶

[@TennesseeHomesteadUSA]

Quite the way to wake up. I hope you also took a toke...

[@kathyneville9768]

@@TennesseeHomesteadUSA sorry, no. probably a warm cup of milk, so I could go back to sleep💤 and wake at 8 for work. At 74, I put away the pipe and have yet the nerve to light it up again 🤷‍♀️

[@TennesseeHomesteadUSA]

@@kathyneville9768 At 67 still have the little toker pipe next to the keyboard... Cheers.

[@kathyneville9768]

@@TennesseeHomesteadUSA there's always 🎶Time 🎶

[@James-mn6jo]

@@kathyneville9768 Hello Kathy, how are things going with you?

[@Desha1109337]

30 years before my time, but this is what real music is. The 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s had the best rock music. So much soul went into it!

[@MsMammasue]

blood sweat, soul, & tears went into every note! Thats why you feel this music deep in your soul.

[@joed1244]

no musician today could ever in their wildest dreams make music like this...of this high quality and talent

[@maxstraight8240]

@@joed1244 listen to the Secret Chiefs 3

[@vincentbugalia3858]

Also, he was tripping his ass off.

[@lindaphelanthompson7455]

Yeah, we had great music. And in spite of the stress of the times, there was also an incredible amount of true magic and LOVE. Peace and Love, baby!

[@MrBubbasmooth17]

Tambourine dude is getting all the props! He handled all the rhythm, the beat following the chorus! OUTSTANDING tambourine dude!

[@julieraymond482]

Jim Capaldi.

[@markwhite2207]

@@julieraymond482 From my hometown of Evesham in the Midlands in the UK. His family WALKED across Europe from Italy to UK after the war. Love it when he throws the tambourine into crowd at the end. We need Mr Fantasy more than ever...RIP Jim

[@d.cypher2920]

JC wrote this song, Dear Mr Fantasy

[@woody816]

The writer of this classic

[@lenini056]

@@julieraymond482 I wonder why he didn't want play drums at that time since he's the original Traffic drummer?

[@renatehormann9158]

Ich liebe diese Band, sie hat mich mein ganzes Leben lang begleitet und jetzt wo ich älter bin, liebe ich Sie immer noch, für jeden Moment geeignet, wer dies liest, wird mich verstehen... Love Peace and turn....

[@anthonybautista9886]

If I have my own time machine all I have to do is listen to Steve woodwin in traffic and I'm back in the 70s in high school listening to Mr fantasy what a beautiful song and for the time it was it was a special time the '70s

[@jeffwilliams8074]

I gradiated in '80. All you old guys that graduated in the '70's, had it way easier than us '80's Kids. A Magical time.

[@anthonybautista9886]

'70s was a magical time for myself and you can't go backwards in a time machine I don't think but I feel it

[@anthonybautista9886]

I don't know about we had any easier in the seventies of the 80s but I'll tell you this I was already had a one year old son in this 11th grade and I still loved it my son's 47 now I graduated in 74 😀👍

[@conradsunkiojack7428]

When the gifted ones pick up any musical instrument they don't have to struggle . They shine . It shows and it is sweet . Thank you for this classic Steve . One of the all time evergreen bests .

[@maureent6800]

❤❤❤❤❤❤yes indeed

[@norbertocastorela5643]

I love it .this song i been listening since 70s in México City i was 13yrs old now im over 60s i m still loving this wonderfull song Yes TRAFFIC ALways 😊🇲🇽

[@jessiegarcia3117]

Back when music made you feel just good we do need more songs like this God bless us all

[@SteveSmith-eb6ze]

Music nowadays is junk.

[@melissadavis4436]

Taylor Swift and her satanic bullshit.....really.....no, REALLY !!! THE MUSIC HAS SUCKED SINCE ALL THE SINGERS DIED IN THE GRUNGE ERA. MUSIC DOESNT MEAN SHIT ANY MORE.

[@rbilleaud]

Steve Winwood has such an interesting voice. He doesn't need to sing loud or demonstrate great range, but he still manages to impart a great deal of emotion into his songs. Can't Find My Way Home is another great example.

[@jjf198]

yes!!! just listened to Cant Find My Way Home and his voice was so soulful! He def. can sing for sure!

[@lindanorris2455]

HE WAS SO GREAT!

[@stephenweeks5267]

Give Me Some Lovin' @ 16 Years Old SDB 🎶 Fantastic 😍 ✌️🍀💞

[@ticani2]

It’s like an expensive red wine hahaha

[@themarvelousone7415]

Thank you to all the tech ppl and camera men that were able to capture these memories for us god bless em!!

[@kellicontreras1396]

the Marvelous one 🐠 I was thinking the same thing! I was in my early teens when this was made. My mom brought me up on this and many other kinds of music. The cameramen did an amazing job!! Love it! Can’t even count how many times I’ve watched his one!

[@robertchilders7926]

I want some of that I'm just 61 the founder of that didn't he go over 100

[@remo1366]

As an engineer and camera op, I appreciate your appreciation of what my brothers and sisters do to record a piece of history so the rest of us can enjoy.

[@jlion31685]

Fuck yes!!

[@missmaroon44]

the Marvelous one 🐠 oime

[@hmackie6823]

in all of my lifetime I am 60...one name has always stood out...Steve Winwood

[@heynow4512]

I was at this concert. My 2nd Traffic concert. Saw Winwood with Clapton 40+yrs later at Hllywd Bowl. Epic.

[@7Pendragon]

Oh wow. What I would give to have seen this show. Jealous doesn’t even come close lol! Good for you. What a treasured memory. Question though… exactly how high was he? As high as the dude on the tambourine? He’s on another planet man! 😮‍💨🥴🪐

[@heynow4512]

That dude on tambourine is Mr. Jim Capaldi, founding member of the original Traffic band. He played the drums & was a singer/songwriter. Mr. Capaldi passed away almost 20yrs ago. During the 70's session drummer(Derick & the Dominoes, etc.) Jim Gordon joined Traffic & took over the drumming duties. Sadly, he also has passed. Another great drummer. As far as being stoned that nite...we all were. The Civic Center had that familiar, musky aroma.

[@laurastone9518]

This is just a great song.. So grateful I grew up on this -and know all the words even!... man, what a run we've had for music. The Best. God Bless America and all of us who love her.

[@ARUD08]

America has little to do with this performance. The performers were all British, except Jim Gordon (American), Rebop Kwaku Baah (Ghanaian).

[@James-mn6jo]

Hello Laura, how are things going with you?

[@otisjocko9673]

This is one of my most favorite songs that is deeply ingrained into my subconscious/ consciousness on every level. Rock and Roll needs to make a come back!

[@latouselatrec]

That's a great way to say it. I know exactly what you mean

[@rbcapn]

At 15 years old he was with Spencer Davis Group. He wrote "I'm a Man" and "So Glad We Made It". 15!!

[@ctaylor9874]

He also played organ on Voodoo Chile, with Jimi Hendrix on the Electric Lady Land album.

[@johnbecay6887]

the rest of the band smuggled him in through the kitchen because he was too young to play in the clubs...

[@fernandoruelas3050]

"So Glad We Made it" = Gimme Some Lovin

[@King_Flippy_Nips]

little stevie winwood they used to call him

[@brianmollet5930]

did not know that

[@ghostchaser13]

It doesn't get any better than this.

[@ERIC-65]

That is such a great comment ! Thank you !

[@davekeim7784]

loved the music and the dope back then i wish we could just go back to this time.back to when their is no cell phones no computers no texting and no email just some really good music and some of the best killer weed

[@jerririgo3125]

@@tmalloy8421 Minus the heroin...agree.

[@Toyos-yk3ri]

Heroin and hard drugs destroyed millions of lives. Why would it be glorified? BTW Winwood was not a hard drug user, he even regretted smoking weed.

[@davidwilliams8728]

The dope & weed is better than ever now, it’s the music that sucks now. 💊💉 I do miss Seconal though & ludes.

[@stephwatson6157]

The weed is Much stronger these days,no joke

[@dizzaztergirl]

I only ever knew 'dirt weed' Shake the seeds on a screen. Bought snorts from an ad in High Times magazine... Who knew it was cut for blow!>? My nose bled for a day! LOOLOL. I brushed it off & went roller skating :)

[@BARRENJAGGER]

That beautiful Gibson Firebird. He knows how to make her cry and sing in a single sound. ❤🎶

[@jeffwilliams8074]

I think you are suffering from "Guitar Envy". It's okay. There are support groups.

[@elizabethmcnease1288]

It is haunting and familiar.! Damn it man ,gimme back my ERA !

[@shawnnbramwell8773]

...found two "Inverness green" mid '66 Firebird ( w/ p 90s): one priced at $18,000, the other $9,000. Musicians like Steve, and the three below with piano/keyboard as their primary or a "close" secondary instuments, often do approach the guitar from less conventional ( more unique, orininal, and inovative) "angles?" Prince Eric Johnson Edward Van Halen Steve spent some real time in New York at Electric Lady with Hendrix during the recording of "Electic Lady Land" double album. He laid down organ tracks and supposedly was deeply involved in the recording process. They enjoyed playing/ creating, and just hanging out when time, schedules, and others weren't in the shadows or the light... "Dear Mr. Fantasy," so who and what is Steve singing/writing about in this song?

[@jed1166]

"Hey wanna try this?" .... "Sure, what was it?" Surviving the 60's & 70's was daunting.

[@midlifemenopausalmukbangs815]

John Diggs “ open your mouth “ .......” ok “ 😎

[@soaringvulture]

I remember that. Sort of.

[@rileyearl1]

I love telling those stories. Everyone thought the mushrooms were from Safeway, laced with acid. One guy says, he has Quaalude, so we all pop one. Then he says, Wait a minute, those are the big ones. We spend a few hours outside, faces skyward, watching the snowflakes fall.

[@lowellagnew7328]

@@rileyearl1 daunting sure, but what a ride it was!

[@jackwitz5339]

:-)

[@Ron_Hadley]

To this day, that is the most intense tambourine playing I've ever seen..

[@Toyos-yk3ri]

Fantastic job. It adds so much to the song.

[@debbiehanisch2099]

There's no cowbell

[@markhunter8554]

Capaldi was more useful when he played the drums.

[@ErinIsReal]

@@debbiehanisch2099 More cowbell! Less pupil dilation LOL

[@Jlipnicki]

More tambourine. Like harp, once it went things dived.

[@jefflivengood1860]

I am blown away! This is rock at a high level

[@bluecollar825]

Man this performance is so good I can't stop coming back to it. Plus the FACT that Winwood is so obviously spun yet can still deliver like this truly is next level. 👍

[@sandrafulco1420]

Right? I keep thinking if I watch it long enough and as many times as I have I’ll catch whatever he’s on.🙃

[@bluecollar825]

@@sandrafulco1420 😂🤣😂🤣👍💯

[@HarmonyHollowApiary]

I believe Skip Robinson was flying pretty high with his tambourine that night, also. 🤣

[@tangogrrl]

@@HarmonyHollowApiary oh yes

[@juliedefee598]

The first time I heard this song I was on the Boulevard in Myrtle Beach. Every time I hear it, it takes me to the magic of authentic rock music and youth and what Myrtle Beach used to be. Thank you for this. It is one of my favorites.

[@JuanOrtiz-q5y]

Dear Mr. Windwood, sing us a song, make us happy, throw in a Fender, make it snappy...

[@hermar3656]

This man could do it all . And do it all exceptionally. So underrated

[@mateogavela6143]

that is sad, Stevie and more musicians like him so underrated meanwhile this song is known just because movies like marvel and alike, people`s hunch know this music is truly worthy

[@robertkudelka8476]

Do it all while tripping ....

[@odelly57]

Can't do this with computer generated music,this is pure raw talent which doesn't exist today

[@jeffwilliams8074]

It still does, but computers are the Devil!

[@anthonyz7000]

It does exist, believe it or not; you just have to hunt it down and find it.

[@MsMammasue]

AMEN!

[@dzep7189]

Billy Strings is a good place to start✌🏻

[@timgoodson9029]

Why in the actual F would Winwood be opening for ANYBODY????

[@mattf4633]

If anyone wanted to complain about the gods not being fair when they hand out talent, Steve Winwood would be exhibit A. He's a brilliant singer, guitarist, keyboardist AND songwriter. I love his guitar playing here, there's a purity and grace about his playing that is just wonderful to listen to.

[@sama3033]

Anybody else notice how big Steve’s pupils are - the great man was flying while busting out a masterpiece. My hat’s off.

[@michaelfrazia4569]

if it wasn't for his voice he'd be recognized as a great organ player, if it wasn't for his organ playing he'd be recognized as a great guitar player....if it wasn't for all three he'd be recognized as an incredible song writer....that voice...it is just so effing good that it overshadows all of his other prodigious talents....what a multitude of riches this man has...wow

[@fphelan535]

Well said!

[@anonymousink3327]

Stevie Ray Bon Scott Joplin

[@anonymousink3327]

cable gyser

[@PhukIT1865]

RIP Jim Capaldi one of the greatest rock drummers ever

[@stevedoingstuff3960]

i love at the end of the solo when they all somehow feel that epic 20 minute solo start to slow down and they all work their way back to the verse. They are really feeling each other's vibe.

[@brianketelboeter8522]

Say what you want about Winwood and the rest but it is the tambourine man that makes this song great

[@FloatingThroughTheRealm]

It’s hard to stop it once I start. I just want to go again. Go again. Go again. It’s soooo good. I can literally feel the intensity of the energy coming through the airwaves... amazing.

[@Barkingspider]

One of the best riffs ever.

[@kimblecarter1096]

What a great year and decade for music. Will always be my favorite.

[@karenkinder5268]

The album John Barley Corn was a good album. Very underrated Traffic were way better than they got credit for.

[@skydog9043]

I tell that to all my buddies

[@PompetusDad]

How many Karens does it take to describe Winwood as underrated? Sit back enjoy, so glad for posting this. video

[@James-mn6jo]

Hello Karen, how are things going with you?

[@MarkDowdy-k8m]

Rock & Roll at its best !!

[@debravilla3248]

My favorite song in the world!

[@debravilla3248]

Well that and Can't Find My Way Home

[@suepleasantriggins2172]

My favorite song ever!

[@James-mn6jo]

@@debravilla3248 Hello Debra, how are things going with you?

[@James-mn6jo]

@@suepleasantriggins2172 Hello Sue, I hope you're doing okay?

[@dougolwine3484]

He simply was and is a musical genius

[@blovedbrownsfan77]

My favorite Traffic song!

[@zovalentine7305]

also.... Low Spark of High Heeled Boys✌💓⚘⚘🎶

[@ronkrauter1888]

This is the only good Traffic to be stuck in.❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😢😢😢😅😅😅😊😢🎉🎉🎉

[@katfratto343]

MAKES ME WANT TO HOWL AT THE MOON ....LOVE IT !!!

[@James-mn6jo]

Hello there, how are you

[@chuckbradley2942]

The 60's with all of it's turmoil gave us some of the greatest music of all time. The music was made by true musicians and will forever stand the test of time. I was born in the late 60's but was fortunate enough to have older siblings that introduced me to the music and I in turn introduced it to my younger family who has continued the cycle.

[@darlenebero5388]

Bravo...Encore...The Master of Music...❤

[@Quonji]

Ya this is just a song i can't shake out of my mind. I am a person that likes all genres of music but this one has just caught me off guard. My favorite song right now...

[@psilocypher]

Quonji same here my man. Such a wonderful song

[@anitaboule6815]

I love it!

[@brucedavidson3114]

Dio

[@cyaz1967]

Dude was cooked, back in the day I'm saying speed or coke. But.... AWESOME !!!!!!!! TUNE

[@MrWoody351]

LSD. Coke or speed dont do that.

[@SalvadorArteaga-zv4km]

soy Salvadoreño y cresi escuchando este maravillosa mucica definitivamente que. gran epoca

[@robertohlrich369]

Loving this music and I’m 81.5

[@sedona687]

70, retired, pony tail since 1964, Woodstock, etc. Niece asked one day why I chose the self employed 1099 career I had? Easy choice I told her. I did't have to cut my hair.!!!! Money changes everything.

[@oh2joi]

There is no one playing “true” music anymore. I don’t understand “music” today. Where are the guitarists, bass players, drummers, keyboardists, percussionists...as in the “days of old”? My old!!! 60s-early 90s.

[@julieraymond482]

Wondering the same thing.Now,nobody KNOWS music anymore.It is just machines being operated by a computer geek or something now Then ,it was people who went to school to learn to be musicians,or learned at home from family..Not anymore,sadly.

[@hillaryrighini1701]

One of the best song ever.. what a guitar!

[@rickb.7992]

60's and 70's. We had best music in the history of the world- from what I can remember.

[@Godskingdomwithin]

Steve Winwood could keep his own with Eric-Slowhand, on guitar. He’s actually a very underrated guitarist and musician! Miss those days....

[@chrisandlindasmith9665]

Very underrated,

[@marcustuuhetoka1340]

They actually played together. 🎼🎵🎶

[@jdc1957]

Agreed

[@samsonwilkinson8090]

No he's not. Try to keep away from tired old cliches. Avoid them like the plague...

[@Godskingdomwithin]

@@samsonwilkinson8090 No cliche, I’ve seen him play with Clapton and he’s a lot better than most people realize!

[@pabloborrito5129]

i just ordered the mr. fantasy album on vinyl just because of that one fucking song.. usually don't listen that much to traffic but this is sooooo fucking good.

[@kevinmorrow58]

+jeremy sauter you need to buy "Welcome to the Canteen" it is a live album. It isn't technically a traffic album but has all the members play on it. Anyways there is a very good live version of Dear Mr. Fantasy on the album

[@pabloborrito5129]

***** i gave it a listen and you're absolutely right :) thanks man!!!

[@andrewhoran7088]

pablo borrito listen more

[@MaryEnnismcats77756]

I had everything they and he ever did. Low Spark of High Heeled boys was awesome.

[@rileyearl1]

@@MaryEnnismcats77756 Best driving music ever!

[@leftybass5860]

Just got to see Steve play this last night, opening for Steely Dan. Still an amazing singer and player !

[@psilocypher]

Lefty Bass man that's my dream show. Especially now that the dan is no more. :( But good for you man! I bet that was amazing. RIP Walter Becker

[@artprince9163]

Jim C. must not have been able to hold down the drums by this time. Too bad.

[@davewaldeck7195]

His eyes, how were the eyes?

[@saucerfull1]

...I love Steve Winwood s kind to sing. I was a Kid in the 60ties. But I discovered him now. And I am 56!!!

[@passiveaggressivenegotiato8087]

Same here. I didn't discover this until the internet. This wasn't allowed on the radio (at least not in my state). There was a ban on anything considered to be acid rock. This is why artist would lie; when it wasn't so obvious like dear mr fantasy.

[@tangogrrl]

Never too late! Welcome!

[@saucerfull1]

@@passiveaggressivenegotiato8087 ...I presume you live in the USA. This iconic country besides the Natives, New York and San Francisco ... LOL...Greetings from Berlin in germany.

[@saucerfull1]

@@tangogrrl ...of course not, I heard him as a kid but didnt realized him.

[@cynthiajcandelaria6667]

DAMN...so glad I got to be a part of this fantastic era and putting it mildly! CJ Candel LAST STAND OF THE WOLVES pub. 7/30/2012 by Xlibris. A TRUE paranormal adventure!

[@James-mn6jo]

Hello Cynthia, how are things going with you?

[@elaine462]

I heard this song on a movie in the 70s about a girl who was on drugs and in high school, and I fell in love with it immediately.

[@MrJuanjv]

Go Ask Alice!

[@James-mn6jo]

Hello Elaine, how are things going with you?

[@jackalex454]

wow, never saw him back then but watching this now really gave me chills. Never knew he played the guitar on the songs, it was a band that I liked but never bought any albums. He can really play....not hurried....really skillful...thanks for posting!

[@aaronbergman5919]

Legendary! What a Performance! Unbelivable, Mind Blowing. Better Every Time I Watch It!

[@glenkepic3208]

Ahhhh, 1972. Best summer of my life. i was 15. Besides my GF and uck, I bought Low Spark. Seeing Steve on a non reverse Firebird here is great. Not much of a fan of these but he could make it scream.

[@scottrubin1230]

MAN I TELL U THIS IS WHAT U CALL REAL MUSIC.TO BAD ITS GONE BUT THANK GOD NOT FORGOTTEN.

[@ericjones8176]

Steve has surpassed the years! Legendary musician.

[@parentialguidance275]

Not to brag but i was at this show. My girlfriend and i wondered why they had TV cameras all over the stage. Now i know why and Im glad they did. The Santa Monica Civic was the place to see GREAT shows back then.

[@scottbaker7532]

Steve never blinked his eyes.

[@jeffwilliams8074]

He couldn't. Those were the days.

[@VoluntaristJAM]

what eyes? Those were portals

[@FabricPaperAndBeads]

Oh my gosh!!! I have been trying to think of this band’s name and the name of this song the last few days because I wanted to listen to it. My 64 year old brain couldn’t remember, lol! It just showed up on my feed just now!!! It’s scary that my phone knows what I’m thinking, lol! But I’m so happy to hear it now. ❤️

[@leslielofthouse902]

1974 (I think) New Haven Coliseum, New Haven, Connecticut. I was fortunate enough to see traffic. I remember when John Barleycorn was played, you could hear a pin drop, the audience was so quiet. Best tambourine ever! One of my top ten favorite songs. When music wasn't dictated by the labels and every band had a unique sound.

[@James-mn6jo]

Hello Leslie, how are things going with you?

[@vivianleese733]

A trip down memory lane, when the weed was weak and the acid was so very good.

[@vincentbugalia3858]

Sorry about where you got your weed, but I had some that kicked today's weed's ass.

[@freddailey6230]

ah acid! loved it!

[@freddailey6230]

acid on concerts! the best!

[@painkillerjones6232]

@@vincentbugalia3858 True!!

[@lorettaottie9719]

big eyes from venus more blotter or windowpane

[@miraclepie1720]

This song makes me so glad I never cut my hair.

[@hueyhaynes273]

High as hell and never missed a beat

[@andrewmantle7627]

These guys were all on the edge of tears doing this. Almost knowing what it would be to you fifty years later. God's etc...Life is love.

[@nancydalton8121]

the quality of this video is amazing for the time

[@James-mn6jo]

Hello Nancy, how are things going with you?

[@davidregen1420]

Stevie looks like he's got an awesome trip going on & he can still maintain. AWESOME

[@VoluntaristJAM]

Very impressive!

[@TiaSnoozy805]

Just wow been so long since I sat and just jammed out - miss them days of old- 💙

[@bmk541]

Me too.

[@James-mn6jo]

Hello there, how are things going with you?

[@bhbluebird]

Amazing talent and amazing vocalist.

[@manueljrhernandez5544]

Damed I Love this Song!! It was just Right for Marvel to Use this Song!! !6 min Long !! WoW!! Cool Song!! Just Jamming Bad A?? To make my Day!! Had a Bad Day the Other Day!! Now Listening to Music always Calms me Down!!Rock N Roll and all that JAZZ!!

[@mattparr3038]

Whoa! 🤯 didn't realise this was the same guy who sang 1980s banger higher love.. you learn something everyday.

[@9teen60]

Definitely trippin' wouldn't have it any other way! Too bad I was only 5 when this jam was playing, ahh, born to late... better late than never, thanks for the memories, & don't forget, puff, puff, pass! ✌😌

[@psychedelicfright85]

I'm only 32, but this guy has been one of my favorite singers since I was like 6. I heard this song on Season 4, episode 11 of Californication. Awesome song and show.

[@andretrishrousselle6330]

WOW Man great example of for ever bit living in connected with feelings and flow of the mind .

[@zyphod]

Steve actually lives down the road from me on his farm, very much the rich recluse now, a fabulous musician, much underrated!

[@chrisandlindasmith9665]

Timeless classic. But that dude with the tambourine ,Wow!

[@paulsherman51]

Now, that's trippy!

[@jyatim]

Jim Capaldi, very talented percussionist.

[@caseysheehan3220]

i was 5th grader but vaguely remember older viet vet bros pushing these by me,i was all ears.peace

[@danielcase1046]

Times are changing. The great are becoming small and the small are becoming great.

[@nighttrain6638]

Why can’t we get music this good now?? Stupid record companies.

[@sahbanali7162]

yeah, that;s the sad era we are living in bro :(

[@johngriffith850]

It's gone, but enough good old stuff to last a lifetime. Just keep jamming to classic rock.