Traffic - Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys - Live 72 (Full Song)

Steve Winwood - vocals/piano
Chris Wood - sax
Roger Hawkins - drums
Rebop Kwaku Baah - percussion
Jim Capaldi - percussion
David Hood - bass
A promotional picture of this lineup of the band can be found at the following link:
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[@vickijohnson9704]

69 years old in 2024 and still listening to this 52 years after I first heard it.

[@patricklarkin9666]

I'm pushing 74 and still try to move my fat ass to this!😂

[@alanwannemaker2518]

Sadly those very same page boys this tune is referring to have taken high up high positions in our Government now ? I wonder where Chucky Schumer was crawling around at when this was New ?

[@elizabethscherer3261]

I used to play it on the radio, and in my living room, never ever get tired of it, and the message is timeless to today

[@harleygal420]

It's worth being older now, to have been young then.

[@Scaramousche1955]

Perfect comment

[@exus2sky]

Respect

[@nunyabidnis5407]

Well said. I agree.

[@GinaBlack]

Truth.

[@costumeninja1914]

Legend ...

[@Chadrocker53]

It’s Worth Being 70 And Listening To This! ❤

[@frankcee3074]

I will be dead jamming with this song brother.

[@kabarjim]

Me too, I love them days! It still feels like then when I get to hear this jam!

[@NickRatto]

@@kabarjim 64 n holding on to yesterday oops that’s another band’s piece

[@user-rz1kk4oc2s]

Hell yea!

[@seanmackenzie8726]

66 yrs young and still loving this Beautiful Music.!!!

[@davidbronson818]

This was during a time when musicians were true musicians. Nothing today can remotely compare.

[@thehulk3592]

Check out The Warning...

[@Danielledead-ls7xi]

Don't forget Baba O-xo on the Conga! Love him!

[@zxcar1]

Each genre and era has its greats: Zappa, Darude, Robert Miles, Led Z, The Allmans, CCR, Phiosh, The Dead, (remember Wishbone Ash and Phoenix?), The Foo Fighters, Lenny White and Weather report and Stanley Clark and Mr. Miles Davis, Jefferson Starship, Jerry Jeff Walker, Leon Russell, The Who, Ian and Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Linkin Park, Yes, the Stones...well, point made. Happy trails to all.

[@zxcar1]

I've left out more then I included, but still point made.

[@zxcar1]

But how could I omit Enigma?

[@nacygass9465]

I wonder how many of us are sitting here on a Saturday night enjoying this!

[@erolbulut2584]

66 yo Thursday morning doing bong hits

[@junny3000]

38 yo Sunday night also doing bong rips

[@user-uo2rr7ew5o]

It’s Wednesday about 7:26pm sitting in my Garden in Houston Texas. Just enjoying music from the 70’s.

[@raynashiflett5145]

65¡! Always ❤ Stevie winwood❤❤❤

[@gregorydodds2076]

April 19th 2024, 66y/o, listening to this, on my balcony, at night in shorts, in Barbados!

[@JoeCrow5542]

I worked at a record store in the mid-nineties. I played this song in the store, and a lady came and thanked me. I’ll always remember that. The power of music reaches many 😊

[@CherylWay-cm8vg]

Nothing can compare

[@nov20five]

I am required to watch this once a week for my mental health. 🙂

[@craigmac999]

I love your comment.... This music is pure joy I will take your advice and improve my mental health and probably my spiritual health as well

[@larrywiesner893]

Simply put, there's no substitute for the 70's. Glad to have been a part of them. Great memories.

[@seanmackenzie8726]

All Era's of Music had their Moments.!!!

[@Find-Your-Bliss-]

Grateful I was there… What a different vibe.

[@Dogsnark]

Can you imagine music like this being created these days? To everything there is a season, but what a fantastic season it was when Traffic recorded this.

[@Mary-gp9qk]

Low spark of high heeled boys. The last blow of saxophone (dissonant cord) was my fav. of that song

[@TheCADILLACED]

What a time it was. The music from TRAFFIC was so relaxing. I loved it, for real.

[@kswck]

Wouldn't work. The piece is too long-it couldn't hold the average persons attention that long. This is why full orchestral music isn't heard anymore.

[@johnbeyenberg3630]

Oh it did work and still does. Mr Winwood was very influential on several generations. In today's world of diversity personified this works. Especially for all the indica/sativa people. Thanks traffic for keeping us 'old guys' relevant. More Love more laughter..

[@davidklepinger4809]

The drugs were REALLY good back then. 😊🎉

[@user-ku2wv9jc5f]

Remember like it was yesterday....71 yrs young

[@spacecadet622]

Good Times eh?

[@TennesseeHomesteadUSA]

I made a getaway to the hills. I think this music sounds better here...

[@norafox4789]

73 and still a favorite band..still have original vinyl!!!

[@jjjohnson7372]

And to think I took that music for granted as a kid in the 70s. We were so spoiled by the quality of music produced back then. And remember when you could call your local radio station and request a song?

[@spacecadet622]

We were Gen X

[@randlemcmurphy450]

Yeah, my oldest friend a HS DJ

[@bobbyplummer4415]

Tickets 4 dollars

[@michaelfranklin5749]

We were spoiled. Born in 1950 and partied thru it ALL

[@michaelfranklin5749]

We did...SF Bay Area Music Mecca was fabulous every week a great show someplace- wow the musical masterpieces

[@billmeierhofer4776]

It's at the top of my daily song list. Headphones, cigar, coffee. I bet people think a 73 year old listens to other music

[@ChiSam_521]

Lawrence Welk did a kick-ass cover of this...or was it Beer Barrel Polka? I forget.

[@MHB48615]

When Traffic came out with this song I was 23 years old, recently graduated from college, had a good job, and few really nice girl friends, and listening to some REALLY good music...all before piss testing. Life was good. I’m 70 years old now, recently retired from a very good job and career, been married to the same wonderful woman for 42 years, still listing to some REALLY good music....and no piss tests! Life is STILL good!

[@AJGUNNER]

Cheers my good Man, I'm 62 and LOVE this, it is dedicated to my Brother Al RIP. He always would say to me "If you had just a minute to breathe and they granted you one final wish Would you ask for something like another chance? Or something similar as this? Don't worry too much It'll happen to you as sure as your sorrows are joys, And the thing that disturbs you is only the sound of The low spark of high-heeled boys, If I gave you everything I owned and asked for nothing in return, would you do the same for me as I would for you? or take me for a ride, and strip me of everything including my pride? But spirit is something that no one destroys" REST IN PEACE Munir.

[@amfanmagician]

Urinalysis is good. : ) Thanks for sharing your story.

[@gafas_]

I was 2 when this came out. Never even thought about girlfriends and needed diapers for pissing; never got tested though. Glad I caught up on good music later in my life. This is just brilliant.

[@cornfusedatbest6693]

... yeah, some of us zigged when clearly, we shoulda zagged. Just keep rockin it.

[@margaretmartell5704]

That is wonderful! I’m 65 and have wonderful memories of this song, my hubby and I have been together for 25 years. He’s the best. Enjoy the music. It’s something we have.

[@SlikLizrd]

I'm 84 years old -- caught TRAFFIC in Phoenix, 1974 -- This jam has been a fave of my Wife and I since the day we heard it !! Burn some INDICA and kick back -- Listen for the spark --- 😁

[@chicklets4ever51]

Hell yes, Chuck!

[@oldiesguy7552]

I'm with you Chuck.

[@monatodd3501]

You are officially the coolest 82 yo ever. 💯🙏🥰

[@SlikLizrd]

@@monatodd3501 Thank you kindly and muchly, Ma'am !

[@SlikLizrd]

@@monatodd3501 Listen for your name at: Who Do You Love? by Quicksilver Messenger Service

[@esterarney3251]

I was a senior in college. I’m glad I was young and on this earth for this incredible music. I’m glad I lived when I did.

[@francesdigiovanni6151]

When music was worth your time and real talent was on display

[@e.clements819]

And they they think the the crap that's churned out today is music....

[@choyphillips1888]

Am I allowed to listen to this at 36? I also have the lyrics memorized.. is that allowed? Can I like the music too oh great boomers?

[@B70707]

I hadn't heard this in YEARS! (thanks!)

[@ksb2112]

@@choyphillips1888 Allowed? Welcomed with open arms!

[@Rockcityballs]

You ever heard phish?

[@danielbousquet]

I’m 68 and remember the 70s, the fiends, the music…we’re lucky to have lived through the best of times

[@rogermcmahon1219]

I'm 67, a buddy gave me a refrigerator magnet that said " I may be old, but I got to see all the really great bands." This is one of many

[@EnosEverything]

hope you weren't hurt by those FIENDS !!!...You should find some FRIENDS instead of those dangerous deadly creeps.

[@deegee5714]

Me too.

[@Mark-pp7jy]

Amen Daniel! I am fortunate to have an older brother, (2yrs) who introduced me to Bob James, Weather Report, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, etc. We lived in a rural area, and very few people had even heard of those musicians, let alone listening to their music. This is one of those songs that are timeless! Thanks brother Bill!

[@geralddietz4577]

You remember the 70's your one up on me man, i'am 65 and I love to relive what I don't remember.

[@adropofgoldensun27]

Before computer generated music, there was real live music like this masterpiece.

[@chavaportillo7277]

I can’t believe Nobody Noticed the Conga Player nevertheless Commenting on Who He Happened to Be He Is Mongo Santamaria he’s played with many Groups Santana Specially Anyway just thought I’d throw it out there being a Musician my self, can’t win them All👍🏼!!

[@larrygrant-hy8sk]

Great concerts

[@Evan-yw2qj]

There is still great live music being played today

[@randykinsley5721]

@@Evan-yw2qjcorrect. Just harder to find. Inventiveness was the hallmark of music during this era and hard to duplicate. The spontaneity just great.

[@famouskate9071]

@@Evan-yw2qj Where? Who?

[@christlopherbrandimarte4520]

What a great version. Clear, Clean, and Crisp. Stevie Winwood is such an underrated talent. INCREDIBLE. ❤❤❤

[@ellenschwartz-tn5wi]

You got that right!! No doubt!!

[@johnspooner1403]

Underrated? Not overrated by any means, but those who know of him know exactly who he is and how good.

[@charliebay9441]

If you think he's underrated, you are an idiot.

[@lsdhash1]

Yes, and Mr Lysergic eyes

[@corkyandteresalight8258]

that is why i love me some blind faith

[@ralfgroh2719]

Steve Winwood has got to be one of the most creative and gifted musicians in the business

[@cosmicchristful]

MASTERPIECE!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Who is listening here? 😷

[@larryrubin5150]

On repeat

[@larryrubin5150]

Roger Hawkins. Studio man muscle shoals

[@luisdelrealprimero6515]

Agarre, masterpiece!!!

[@mikehill7587]

Me

[@mikehill7587]

Michael God bless you and your family 🙏❤️

[@dakotablueskies]

This was one of my sister’s favorite albums. When she came down with profound early onset dementia, I would play it for her and she would wake … comforted by having something she knew. Steve Winwood is an amazing musician and songwriter.

[@rezeski]

Traffic. There was never anything quite like them. 40,000 Headman, Season of the Witch, Dear Mr. Fantasy...

[@tony69em]

I work with people who have dementia so I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes music brings them back to reality when they are having a "bad day". I once had a resident that was having a "bad day" and I told him to get his guitar and play "Jack and Diane" for me. He stumbled through it but got it down then played a few more songs that eventually led to him playing "Round About" so then I started asking him questions about real life and reality and he was much better and was able to carry on a full conversation and was able to find his way back to his own room and get himself ready for bed. The power of music is unbelievable!! You know, real music. Not this stuff they call "music" nowadays.

[@janelightning73]

And my imaginary lover.

[@tony69em]

@@janelightning73 I'm going to listen to that right now even though it's a different band it's still a great song! Thank you!

[@anndaniels3545]

@@janelightning73 That's Atlanta Rhythm Section, Imaginary Lover. Great Song. Every one of their songs is great

[@carlofiocchi4874]

Better times , by far better music, better society !

[@user-ix9ub3um6d]

Unfortunately music such as this was a special gift at a special time, time that has left us and never to return....

[@JoeBrown-bt4qg]

it'll return, but the musician and producer will be an AI !

[@michaeltoro5328]

Lives perish but good Souls & great Music live on for ever!

[@judygardner7252]

OMG Just in the past few years I have gotten back into Traffic. I was 17 in 1972. They are still amazing Bought the album Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys recently and I am addicted. We were lucky, had the best music, the best weed, it was the best of times. Listened to it endlessly in college in MI. Wish I could go back for a week. Best music ever. Good times. Not the crazy world we have now. I feel sorry for my grown children. Love y'all

[@sparky42]

same here including age .... what da heck happened , where did the time go ??? was a James gang fan also . peace

[@costantinofiocchi562]

Amen brother! What an incredibale time and music we had! STOP THE TIME!!! I wanna step down...

[@travellingkeyboard6579]

I am with you sister. CMU class of 1975. I knew a good thing when I heard it.

[@Bachconcertos]

I was 12 in 1972 listening to traffic.

[@truthseeker8766]

Judy, did you go to Almont High School?

[@Jackle61]

Real musicians playing real instruments, live, with no auto tune,,,,, what a great time to be alive.

[@bigoshify]

Yup 2016!

[@geneva50]

+Colleen Tell me more! I'm in south Florida

[@mario6279]

I wonder what it feels like to breathe the air of kings and queens

[@Nuthn2CHere]

Cuz spirit is something that no one destroys...

[@peterzabriskie]

Spirit is another great band...Check them out.

[@Lumberbeast]

Winwood 's piano alternatively melodic, hypnotic, then forceful, almost percussive. Delivered effortlessly. Along with his haunting voice. What a talent. Super tight drummer holds things together. And the sax. An early 70's masterpiece. This song has intrigued me since I was a kid in the 80s. Love this live version. Traffic was so rarely recorded live we are lucky to have this

[@avaspielberg3144]

And the way he sings !!! Michael Todd yes I totally agree with you.

[@steveobro49]

There’s no almost about it , the piano is first and foremost a percussion instrument

[@howlerhowler]

That drummer is Roger Hawkins, Swamper drummer from Muscle Shoals RIP

[@erolbulut2584]

Plus he is a kick ass guitar player

[@s1lverbells]

YES!! Percussive!! My exact thought!!

[@michelepurcell]

"If I gave you everything that I owned, and asked for nothing in return, would you do the same for me?, as I would for you, or take me for a ride, and strip me of everything, including my pride, but spirit is something you can not destroy ......."

[@FRATZROCKET]

I saw this tour. I was 17 at the time and I was front and center that night. I'm 66 now and still recovering.

[@jenniferfaravelli434]

With you there!

[@fredgien]

Bless you!

[@philr5497]

Me too from Canoga Park.

[@FRATZROCKET]

@@philr5497 What a tour that was. Good for us.

[@MsBizzyGurl]

Feel you

[@sarahgarner5425]

This song is under rated. It should be up there with the top 5 of all time. A true masterpiece!

[@ellenschwartz-tn5wi]

You got that right!! No doubt!!

[@losangeles3010]

Absolutely.

[@joekosobucki2141]

What a great long jam!!

[@bruceharris-sz2gn]

What a true jam! On a dark thunderstorny evening with a stuff drink in hand and you get lost up in the stars thank you Traffic. Everytime I'm in the clouds

[@raystreu5763]

Revern!

[@davelister3988]

This is, was and always will be a masterpiece!

[@TennesseeHomesteadUSA]

The 100% definition of jazz-rock fusion. Much more brilliant than we can comprehend...

[@robertherrick6826]

Classic. Can't be duplicated. Don't make 'em like this anymore.

[@ellenschwartz-tn5wi]

You got that right!! No doubt!!

[@toomuchrose]

When you went to see bands like Traffic, you went for the music, not the theatrical crap you get now. These bands could play for hours - and sometimes did - without worrying about whether the fans were getting bored because nobody's dancing. Traffic were one of the greatest bands that ever graced a stage or made a record.

[@pamelasnowden9723]

toomuchrose

[@renteria2284]

toomuchrose war

[@jlevan1996]

I saw Leon Russell and Dave Mason just a few months before Leon died. Just a guitar and a piano most of the concert. Just music!

[@patcurran2403]

Agree so much .Saw these in Ireland a few years later. superb

[@headroomofficial8511]

grateful dead is another good example

[@peterjones4621]

Thank God someone had the sense to properly record this with video and audio excellence!

[@jimmyjames7941]

Yeah for sure because there isn't a lot of live Traffic

[@barbaraholly6979]

Thank you thank you thank you❤

[@christinekoehnen9696]

I don't know how I've managed to hold on to my LOW SPARKS LP, for 50 years. ❤

[@SuperMcabral]

Me too!

[@eduardosalas2640]

Yeah had mine too. But gave it and other classic albums to a nephew who is a musician. Thought he could enjoy them. He likes the old stuff too. I’m old. Don’t need a bunch of things. I find all my old music on my phone now anyways. BUT!! He traded them all for comics!!! Ugh!!! Broke my heart. But someone is enjoying them. That’s what counts. I guess.

[@stj971]

Will always remind me of my brother who left too early.

[@davidnilson3793]

First heard this song in 1971 on late night FM in Boston. Was blown away instantly and now at almost 73 years old, I still listen to this song at least once per day. Just to get my daily Traffic Fix. Very few songs have the staying power of Low spark! Thank so very much Traffic for this gem !!!

[@jaivkoltun4948]

Amen to that brother. . . Classic

[@davidnelson696]

WBCN

[@hallmark45]

It was probably WBCN?

[@jmansford100]

Probably spun by Joe Rogers (Mississippi Fats).

[@davidmcmahon5991]

So RIGHT my friend👌❤️😎

[@peacetrain3320]

Stevie Winwood has one of the most incredible voices of the rock era. It’s amazing to track his progression from The Spencer Davis Group.

[@docweasel]

from annoying precocious young howler to boring old fart (arc of a diver) he does nothing for me. Blind Faith was the only thing I can stomach and that's mostly because of Clapton.

[@tooma4886]

@@docweasel If he does nothing for you, why the H are you here? This is golden, and it transports me somewhere else which is what I want and need from music.

[@pkmatt3]

agreed

[@leonardbreau8928]

@@tooma4886 You're the first person I've ever witnessed that's critical of Steve Winwood. He has the utmost respect as a musician.

[@tooma4886]

@@leonardbreau8928 ~ Read my comment again! I was responding to dw gmail's negative comment about Steve Winwood. I happen to adore this song ~ as I said, it transports me elsewhere.

[@joelbeske1504]

Amazing that he was in 3 iconic groups; SDG, Blind Faith and Traffic. Followed by a good solo career.

[@lisalinnae9844]

He just is awesome

[@timevaporwave]

So many hits! Gimme Some Lovin, Higher Love, Valerie, Back In The High Life. Iconic voice.

[@dennisfitzgerald45]

I saw three iconic bands listed plus solo. I would have considered original Traffic just as iconic.

[@karenr.sternberg1920]

@@timevaporwave Can't find my Way Home, Empty Pages (heard that recently, so good).

[@user-cw8xj7fj6w]

So true! Just wonderful! Was just listening to the Doors "Riders on the Storm" and Elton John's "Indian Sunset." Great music/musicians and lyrics....true, soulful poets!

[@senorboston4076]

One of the greatest musicians of all time. Steve Winwood.

[@omniaproject8301]

And not a single guitar to be seen. That, in and of itself is a massive accomplishment. I say this AS a guitarist. This is a powerfully good composition, executed by astoundingly good musicians.

[@soaringvulture]

When a Traffic song had a guitar, it was Winwood who played it. And he is as good a guitarist as he is a keyboard player.

[@nlinscott1548]

@@soaringvulture Dave Mason until he quit

[@1x5x5]

David Hood listed on credits is playing bass guitar first seen at 43 sec mark and glimpses throughout the video.

[@vincentbaca790]

Great musicians....

[@DMBriffa]

I've been listening to this song for 40 years and completely missed your obvious observation. Thank you. That, perhaps, explains why I find it so magical.

[@juniorjohnson9509]

When musicians were actually allowed to do their own thing and create aural masterpieces. Experiencing a concert by them was a total trip without the acid. For those of us who lived through that era, it was a priceless experience.

[@allasswell2557]

Saw a lot of shows in my 68 years on this earth but this traffic show was one of the very best.

[@onebluemoon.268]

@Dunno Dunno Right 🤣 and 🍋 714"s listening to our music 🎶🎤🎶💞 makes feel sad that it's all GONE but yet I'm grateful at the same time which makes me feel okay about being older ... They will never know the feeling we had...💞🦅✌🏼

[@tomh6183]

I know I WAS THERE!!!!

[@tomh6183]

@@allasswell2557 Yea saw ‘em at the Chicago Auditorium,great show in one of the best concert halls in the world.

[@totalt6600]

I, and a few friends I still have,were at this very Santa Monica concert. All of them. They made me aware there is, "another level".

[@robertacolarette1594]

Our music then was so progressive and unique. Steve was and is still a musical genius. This song is timeless.

[@ErinIsReal]

WTH happened...they're a long lost art.

[@melissaward6311]

Memories of my teen self with headphones on going to sleep with this song on.

[@robertacolarette1594]

@@melissaward6311 Yes, yes, yes. I can totally identify with that. ☺️

[@cherylb2008]

Steve Winwood❤️Wow. The saxophone was spectacular

[@robertwatson1435]

I love you know that was Steve Wentworth

[@Hansbeetle]

All the memories this song has in it, of the 70s, when music was the best and the ladies were to

[@beckwil0852]

I was lucky enough to have lived during the absolute best era of music and all of my kids love all of it as well. Thank you to all of the gifted musicians like Steve Winwood for sharing your magic.😃❤️

[@B70707]

I CONCUR ... the magical music late 60s/early 70s

[@golfer5990]

It ended around 76

[@patreynolds9128]

I totally agree someone recently said that I was so lucky to have been a part of that era growing up and yes I was

[@mwoods1052]

Me too. Great innovative live music, actual musicians. Saw Traffic many times in early 70s. This song always made me cry and laugh at the lyrics. Just who were the low spark of high heeled boys? I actually knew a few, haha

[@mwoods1052]

@@golfer5990when punk hit

[@jamesschaidt1096]

This song is a work of art. 🎼

[@edlopez6001]

UNDERSTATEMENT. This isn’t my era, but I love this jam….

[@comontoshi]

I hear “Take Five” Dave Brubeck et al somewhere in the background . . . I’m 79 and appreciate good jazz whenever I hear it. 😎

[@jeffnegron8845]

I was a 22 year young Puerto Rican Hippie in NYC when this piece was recorded and got to admit I don’t believe I ever heard this until now. Somehow this one went under the radar I guess most of us with our LSD burnt out brains were too busy listening to The Iron Butterfly, The Stones, Hendrix, Joplin, WAR, Mandrill, Santana, Creedence, Sly, Aretha, James Brown, Joe Cocker, Jackie Wilson, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, Cream, Grateful Dead, Temptations, The Supremes, Strawberry Alarm Clock, Chambers Brothers, Sam Cooke, Hall and Oates, The Righteous Brothers etc to have noticed “Traffic” but at age 74 I guess I got lucky to have discovered these guys who were a different kind of animal with a very soulful jazzy sound and that Sax player was really feeling that thing.

[@zenbooter]

Well man, I dug all of them. But, I had already been indoctrinated into Bop for example. Bossa nova Samba. Mambo. All of Brazil Cuba Mexico. Cal Tjader produced a jewel of Latin music. “The Contemporary Music Of Mexico And Brazil” and a hundred other drop dead virtuoso lps’. He alone did the Latinos the greatest respect. Eddie Palmieri Poncho Sanchez Willi Bobo Mongo Santanamaria the list is so long. Herbie Mann “At the Village Gate Vol. 1 , “Night In Tunisia”, Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers”. How about Alan Hovaness, “The Magic Mountain”.

[@zenbooter]

Forgot to say the reason I stopped at your comment I eyed “Puerto Rican”. No way you could get far from Latin Jazz. Anyway I am 82 yrs. And got here tonight by way of Trace Adkins singing “Wayfaring Stranger”. And yes, I had a tear in my eye.

[@stj971]

​@@zenbooterGrew up listening to all that Latino stuff and it's right up there w the best! Cuban and Brazilian my favs.

[@digger5521]

1973 , a bong, my best mate and traffic, doesn't get any better than that

[@vernellgreen4588]

+Garry Bourne yep, us 70s kids saw it all. More fun back then than anything.

[@digger5521]

+vernell green so true mate

[@SuperStuntman2011]

+Garry Bourne absolutly

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

+Garry Bourne It doesn't get much better than this!

[@digger5521]

***** Great Comment Scott , as you said we were jammed between wars and technology was about to bust out. It's funny but I still spend the occasional time with my Mate from then, only now we listen to Chill Step and Indie. : )

[@silat13]

The 60's and 70's when musical genius ruled the world.

[@soxwina]

UR bright about the music bac then.....Wrong about Fox news!

[@silat13]

soxwina LOL not at all. Studies show that Fux Viewers are the least informed. Facts matter.

[@DowntoEarthThinkingcom]

who cares , he/she was talking about when life was REAL and we did not live in illusions created to control us all by numskulls we call our government ! Apparently you are not aware that there was a time. not long ago, when reality was not quarantined as it is today ? Get a fucking life !

[@soxwina]

yo,fight nice

[@susanmulkey4196]

Moo

[@sven8611]

I feel privileged to have been in late teens and early twenties when this music was available along with first Areosmith album, Alman Brothers , Lynard Skynyrd, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, and so many other diverse bands and awesome music!!!!

[@Musiclover-bg2nn]

God Bless the 70's!! Rock on!

[@julietspoto9652]

You Ain't kidding!

[@lucaskuczek]

All great bands I still listen to today. Why this one is playing! I had all you had, not new, but great music is timeless. I was at the right age when metal went mainstream, plus the birth of rap, grunge, and alternative.

[@josephsanders2556]

The golden ages of rocknroll.

[@paulahaynes3170]

I agree. We were lucky. I've heard some younger folks commenting that they believed Hendrix & Led Zeppelin were overrated. I am certain these punks don't have a clue. If only they could go back in time. Haha

[@TomokosEnterprize]

A true trip to the past when music had a point to it. Such a loss for all mankind.

[@timfronimos459]

One of the most beautiful songs in rock history.

[@itsaconspiracydude]

The sax takes this song from good to extraordinary.

[@henrykrause9382]

Randall Bramlett?

[@stevereich2940]

@@henrykrause9382 Chris Wood, the original sax/flute player. Randall Bramlett came many years later, and was great as well!

[@allanbriggs807]

@@stevereich2940 Is Randall Bramlett related to Bonnie, Delaney & Bekka.???

[@allanbriggs807]

Sorry - Didn't notice the spelling - Bramblett. Different spelling

[@presence5426]

Praise Bob

[@losangeles3010]

The 70's & 80's had the best music. Even though I do not want to be my age, I can't imagine living through any other decades. These were the BEST ever & I'm so glad I got to experience them both

[@jenniferfarquhar7703]

Still remember when I heard this the first time in a dorm room at college. Absolutely blew my mind and it felt like nothing I had ever heard. All these years later it sounds new and exciting.

[@scottmikle2558]

Man. Chris Wood bringing it home on the sax..................Soulful.

[@MHB48615]

Steve Winwood had it goin’ on then and he’s still got it goin’ on now. What a talent!

[@jacksims9630]

have been listening to traffic since 1966 im now 70 and enjoy this

[@JohnHildeburn]

You were 23, I was 13. But what's really cray cray is Steve Winwood was only 19, and we can still listen to him play all his masterpieces from those days and these

[@charlesgorman9830]

What's really amazing about this is that Steve Winwood is all of 24, and had already amassed an amazing career at that point.

[@4131947]

I was thinking the same thing. He was so musically talented and he got to play with many superior musicians, kept growing. It was an even younger Steve Winwood with Blind Faith, whose version of 'Can't Find My Way Home' just still stops me in my tracks. It really is amazing!

[@MICKLUVR]

He also joined The Spencer Davis Group when he was 14. Truly talented.

[@billburns7707]

First major lasbel at 16. Enough said!

[@joangordoneieio]

I saw him in 64. He was 17!!

[@valerierivet9748]

Charles Gorman

[@cardcreekdesign]

I have no idea how anyone could vote this down....This is frigging amazing and so so sweet to watch and listen to

[@bruceelting9517]

I had the same thought...WTF

[@douglascatty9976]

Haters be hating… shrugging

[@rickster8588]

I’m not seeing any thumb downs anymore. I listen to this live rendition daily.

[@docweasel]

based on what, exactly? 2 chords over and over with a weak melody and stupid lyrics. Traffic always was pretentious drivel, this was the epitome of their 'art'. Sorry, the emperor has no clothes.

[@thaddeusk4230]

Who cares? I mean really!!!!!

[@josal5674]

That sax gilded this beautiful lily supremely. Always tickled my nerve endings. Best song ever.

[@tiredcaballero]

Best sax 🎷 Agreed

[@alanratay4583]

Stevie Winwood is incredible.

[@rolandcastillo351]

We were Young once or a Few TiMes . I arrived into Eugene, Oregon early 1970's my older brother turned me On to playing in the TRAFFIC+! Thank You ALL.

[@jerrysalazar8853]

This song takes you into a nother "space 🌌", feel me? 70 yrs young , this is real music 🎶🎵!!!

[@wavelength3278]

After not hearing this song for the past 45 years, it takes me right back to where I was hearing it for the first time. Can feel the heat of the Mediterranean Saharan sun, the breeze of the shade, the smell of hashish & the laughter of the long lost, but never forgotten friends. What a time!

[@DukeMcMuscles]

Badass man

[@bonniemetzger6633]

San Francisco. Endlessly playing Traffic. This song defines my mid 20s sitting on the floor with friends and strangers, a smoke and listening to Low Spark.We had real music then. That sexy sax and Steves undeniable voice. The absolute best time and place to be young and alive.

[@WalterPhillips-vs4js]

Great to see people realize just how good they were for real. Walt.

[@joejuckett3029]

I was thirteen in 72, and thanks to my three older brothers I had access to this album, and used my dust cover to clean the seeds out of my four finger oz that cost me 20 while jamin

[@rogerwolfe1888]

I was 11 and the weed and music were everything to me too! Right on man ! Stay koo 😊

[@aliceinwonderland887]

just dont ever grow up

[@lizlocher3612]

This is my favourite Traffic song. They were the personification of not just Rock, but Jazz Rock Fusion!!! Absolutely fabulous!!!

[@robblackwell1618]

A hypnotic master piece.. A darkened room, some top shelf, Bourbon ..And a good lefty..Thanks for the ride Steve & company ~

[@garykay7418]

as i grow older and peer back on my life with all of the heartbreaks and disappointments that were a part of it, it is music, music like this that relieves the pain.

[@docweasel]

Maybe the fact you actually thought this was good is the reason your life sucked so badly. You have terrible judgement.

[@jaivkoltun4948]

. . . as sure as your sorrows are joys. . . precious. . .

[@marygleason7815]

Just to add my opinion. I graduated from H.S. on '73 - my friends & I were so into this type of performance. Don't mean to sound like an asshole... back then we went to a performance with no seats, closed our eyes and just moved to the hypnotic sounds, as one. That got lost somewhere, along with ticket prices and the very thing this song represents.

[@djmammo9826]

I think I paid like $6.00 to see them back then

[@genacarneiro]

Mary Gleason "That got lost somewhere, along with ticket prices and the very thing this song represents". tears...

[@zovalentine7305]

Still, LIVE versions are always so much better. I graduated in '69 and we also saw many a live concert for free, even tho very worthy of a ticket price. Ah, the golden days.

[@laurenallen7346]

Yup, Mary-that's the way it was. We'll never see that again.

[@AyoHues]

Lauren Allen Don’t despair - it still happens. Just in seemingly smaller & smaller spaces and less often but I've seen that the flame is still alive and has passed onto a younger generation.

[@Lulu-ve7ln]

I’m 72 and they were one of my favorites, very unique and talented! Steve Winwood was playing at Humphreys in San Diego about ten years ago.Even though he had a band with him, He didn’t need anyone else! Fantastic performer!!!!

[@georgemartin5980]

I love how tight the drum set and congas are.

[@martinhyizna3299]

I remember hearing the line, "If you had just a minute to breathe and they granted you one final wish Would you ask for something like another chance?" when I was only ten years old and even then a chill went down my spine. I wondered then, as I wonder now, is there even such a thing as a final wish? Or better yet, another chance?

[@richarddulworth5308]

+Roger MacArthur Indeed.

[@samhorner7769]

+Martin Hyizna yes my friend there is achance of a final wish...about another chance well...

[@jules2713]

yes

[@josephkochopolous9456]

👍

[@acommenter5919]

I happened to read an article recently about a number of people and their final words before death, including several who were executed. One of them (whose name escapes me) was about to be shot by firing squad, and was asked if had a last wish. His response: "A bulletproof vest"...

[@jeremyfossell389]

Chris Wood was the unsung hero of this band. He is amazing here.

[@martinkent333]

Trainwreck.

[@dare2feel]

A musician's musician he was

[@jeffturner6698]

Steve Winwood?? Idiot get your people straight

[@jeremyfossell389]

Ummm I know who Steve Winwood is dumbass

[@douggray8557]

@@martinkent333 Undoubtedly, Chris was a train wreck. But, if you look at what he contributed to the band when playing, he was huge part. They wouldn't have been Traffic without him, especially on Low Spark and John Barleycorn.

[@BarbHeflin]

Nothing compares to the 70’s when it comes to music and good times!!

[@lizlocher3612]

Totally awesome song from my youth, the 1970's, when music was everything. What a pleasure to see this old performance of Traffic, it's my favourite of their songs!!!! Thanks for posting!!!!

[@HVYMETL]

I'm still playing this on my keyboard 50 years later. I'm still not Steve Winwood.

[@geoffreylogsdon162]

You are probably closer than most of us!!

[@Ann-hc8hw]

A set of headphones and the sounds of these incredible instrumentalists will get me thru all the Covid insanity!

[@martinkent333]

Folks during the Spanish just thought "whatever." Why do you think a pandemic is insanity?

[@douglasduffus4683]

Love listening with headphones...nothing better.

[@markkeneson6806]

@@martinkent333, perhaps Ann was referring to the response to Covid as insanity.

[@SlikLizrd]

I hope you masked up and got the vaccine, we don't need to lose any Traffic fans!! Right now, the hospitals all over the country are full of the UN-vaccinated. Rock steady, baby !!

[@mikespencer3518]

Ahh yes, some Koss pros and a drink, cool lighting, and listening to every note.

[@LissLives]

I'm honored to have been in the audience when the Higher Love video was filmed.

[@TheRobkwill]

50 years ago and I still love that song

[@whiskeyriver4322]

After seeing a few clips of the American Music Awards the other night, one can only wonder what the hell happened to the musical brilliance we grew up with. It all seems to have ended up one bad nightmare.......'mglad tohave had this in my life

[@DavidSmith-dh7gs]

The American Music Awards is about "pop" music. Traffic were never "pop." While true that during the mid to late 60s and most of the 70s "pop" music was largely driven by the influence of rock, it is a mistake to confuse the two. Just as the pop music of the 40s and much of the fifties was driven by swing, and pop in the 90s was driven by hip hop, don't expect "pop" to rise to the level of the music that influences it.

[@gammerbeastandcoolbutchbut5908]

The American Music Awards is about bubble gum pop music, no substance, no talent and no message!

[@whatnext7231]

It’s now all about Money and profit Instead of TALENT !

[@3lueant347]

'the man in the suit has just bought a new suit on the profit he's made from yur dreams'

[@nicholasglieco2155]

there's still good music, trust me. It's just not on the radio or tv, you gotta find it :) get out there

[@andrewlambert7464]

Whats that t-shirt say, “I may be old but I got to see ALL the really cool bands…”

[@B5Blue1968]

Absolutely Brother! I was born in 57, i am 63 today, we had kick ass music back then!

[@brianlevine4802]

Saw great bands for not much money too. My first concert was Elton John with Dave Mason and John Myles. Fourth of July 1976 at Schaefer Stadium in Foxboro,Ma. Ticket price (general admission):$10.Yes, Springfield Coliseum.On a revolving stage:$10.Allmann Brothers,1979,Music Inn,Lenox,Ma.:$10. Alice Cooper,1980, Maricopa County Fair:$3. Last time I saw Springsteen:$75 per ticket,ok seats.

[@marytylman2597]

My brother gave me a shirt with that saying on my 70th. Rockers never get old! 😆

[@lash52]

isn't that the truth

[@kathleenduchesneau6648]

Love it!

[@jackmalvern2394]

I saw them on this tour, back in the day when you could smoke in the arenas, The song is still mind blowing and thiids performance is outstanding. RIP Chris Wood, Jim Capaldi, Rebop Kwaku Baah, and Roger Hawkins. David Hood and Hawkins were part of the Muscle Shoals rhythm section

[@SeanZuder-mk5ki]

Absolutely one of the Greatest Tunes In the History of All Music 🎵🖤

[@HughCorbyCruick]

This song has a feel of it just “casually unfolding” as it progresses. A lick added here, a little soloing there, while everyone gets to play the parts they know they have to play. Enjoying that ride.

[@janelightning73]

Was referred to then as Headless Horesemen.

[@jennifersman7990]

That’s probably how it was intended, very jazzy with plenty of room for improvisation, especially in a live setting. On the “On the Road” live album it takes up all of side 4

[@ridingthruwoodsmanpc]

It's like the peeling of an onion, it gets stronger with each layer peeled off.

[@LouieLandsCandyTreat]

"casually unfolding" Perfect description

[@docweasel]

Jesus you people have no taste and no conception of decent music. I'm out.

[@Kmarty2000]

Roger Hawkins is the man on drums here...whole band brilliant! Roger was also the house drummer at Muscle Shoals Studios forever.

[@jimuren2388]

I like him! Totally comfortable on stage, bookish mien and doing his part well.

[@wuilo4]

Hi there, thanks a lot for the drummers name ✨🥁✨🥁✨🥁✨🥁✨🥁✨🥁✨🥁✨

[@markhunter8554]

So was the bassist here: Dave Hood. The Swampers.

[@joejimenez6892]

Classic 70’s sound.. Stevie Winwood has so much talent & wisdom. The musicians in this band were differently top notch! Love ❤it!

[@kristinzorn9522]

Stevie Winwood is unbelievably talented. This is my all-time favorite song and video. My Traffic album is warped but I Love this song forever.

[@fgiralt69]

incredible that so many people are still turned on by this song and the great talent of Stevie Winwood

[@harmoniabalanza]

here's the deal: a lot of musicians in this era started young--they learned instruments and sang in choirs as kids. They learned MUSIC. It was in the broader culture. Then kids went to shows and heard bands like traffic and didn't know that this was JAZZ-influenced. We just absorbed the eclectic experience of the vast talents out there. This is not 4/4 rock n roll. So many bands threw in jazz, classical, folk, country, etc. Culture is in the body--you cannot explain it or synthesize it.

[@montanagal6958]

they weren't forced into a mold by "the industry"

[@bluesskywoman]

Traffic remains one of the very best bands of all time. A perfect combo of rock, jazz, lyrical elegance and high musicianship. Loved it back in the day, still love it now. Thanks for this great jam!!

[@BatOne]

Amen, brother. The best part is that everybody played an instrument. I was in band in H.S. and that was the only reason I went to school. Also, thanks to my sister because she let me play her records ❤️

[@associar6379]

Of all the good songs of that period, probably the most shocking single line to me is that "we were children once, playing with toys" . When i first hear it, gave me chills and that heat in the back of the neck/head, that happens when you see, listen or understands somenthing that completely blows your mind. All that strange and ugly and bad and sad and tired journey brought me to who i am today, it's kinda hard to grasp the memories and the simple notion that, not too long ago, i really was a kid, just playing.

[@TennesseeHomesteadUSA]

Absolutely brilliant. You are correct.

[@barbaracochran9903]

In love

[@margaretfoley6593]

One of the best groups of all time!

[@nutsackmania]

I'm in my early 30s and was introduced to Traffic by my dad when I was about 12. This remains one of my favorite songs of all time. However, I really feel the cynical current in this comment section that "the kids these days don't make good music like this" is bullshit. I am a musician and know lots of other talented musicians. There is tons of great music being created and played today. Have you heard of Charlie Hunter or Badbadnotgood or Radiohead or Kamasi Washington or any number of other awesome, talented artists? The same father who showed me Traffic is, at 69 years old, still excitedly sending me new artists he hears. Don't get caught in the trap of nostalgia--there is always something fresh to live for.

[@hsiumu]

Frank Zappa once told me (and probably lots of other people over the years) "You have to remember that over 95% of the music written in any period is crap. We think the Classical period is great, because we listen to Haydn and Mozart, but there were a couple hundred other guys making their livings as composers at the time, and we DON'T listen to them." There are, though, periods when musical innovation breaks loose, and amazing things happen. The late 60's through the 70's was one such.

[@TheEriekayaker]

I've heard of Radiohead unfortunately and they suck. They are garbage compared to the era of Traffic.

[@mikeisapro]

@@TheEriekayaker Sorry you feel that way.

[@hgslawyer]

Well said.

[@mikemike1477]

The point is there is SO MUCH LESS OF IT TO LISTEN TO AND LIVE FOR. Yes, Kruangbin, War on Drugs, and more... but the popular shit is crap, and you can;t deny it... Also, Radiohead is not exactly new today....

[@lm2205]

This is so cool in so many ways. I was 19...we grew up with such good music. Peace and love

[@buckneva]

Stevie still feeds my soul...45 yrs later

[@happydays8171]

Something about that song . . . Steve Winwood has a way of lightly tapping, then pounding on the piano keys to get the effect he wants, underrated.

[@jimuren2388]

Have become fascinated by Chris Wood's contribution. So many Traffic songs owe their uniqueness to the flute or sax parts.

[@napalookout]

Steve Winwood is a musical genius!

[@roadbuggybobhoy2050]

in the barracks in DaNang listening to traffic on my reel to reel, rocking to the beat doesn't get much better far the time!

[@jtfeasor]

Aiwa? Wish they'd stayed in business.

[@iceddbltall]

Thank you for your service :)