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

[@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 ...

[@carlolen5544]

I'm 77 and thankful every day for KZbin allowing me to re-live the 60's/70's/80's with all of this awesome music. Now if I could just stop tearing-up to (almost) every song.

[@sleeplessaquarius]

I know

[@beeleevitonly]

Also 77! And in the words of Bob Dylan "Ah, I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now"

[@seanwinkel8890]

It was brilliant, moving music played with the greatest artistry. Your tears only speak to the greatness of your soul.

[@seanwinkel8890]

I just this weekend spent a 100$ replenishing my library of Traffic music. I get it.

[@Bella-zh1me]

I do the same. It was a great time in our lives. I think we miss that carefree beautiful time.

[@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

[@karlamclaughlin5007]

Just go renewed and you won't have to go back

[@danrowley6934]

You too? _¹70 here😢😂❤

[@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. 😊🎉

[@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 ......."

[@joanvoss7512]

@@michelepurcell unbelievable lyricist at such a young age... his talent is mind boggling

[@troumer]

@@joanvoss7512 The lyrics were written by Jim Capaldi, not Winwood.

[@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

[@k.robert6279]

...and the power of superior, outstanding, music is legendary and will echo throughout all eternity for those who recognize true art in music.

[@zombywoof1015]

It reaches all that listen.

[@susancohen8009]

Absolutely, they are Excellent ,The singing, music and the Lyrics. So very talented, creative, Thank You!

[@Jsgro69]

Yea, no doubt. Such a truly talented guy. Incredibly!!!

[@estebansuarez5316]

It’s good to know that I’m not alone listening to this music. . Lots of folks here in their 70’s. I’m 71 and can’t stop listening to Traffic, Blind Faith, The Dead, Cream, Pink Floyd…

[@michelebeatty4927]

And Yes I am 63

[@fredharman4102]

This type of gifted music still stirs my soul, so many years later. I have the first 3 Winwood albums titled Spencer Davis etc And I'm 77. If only Otis Redding hadn't left us so soon.

[@PatOlsson]

Allman Brothers, Laura Nyro, early Taylor, King & Mitchell, Crosby…..Jessie Colin Young…..

[@JTees4]

...and many, many others.

[@joeljeffcoat6241]

As a 76 year old, I can’t help but agree. One of my most memorable musical experiences was seeing the Dave Brubeck quartet with Gerry Mulligan in a high school auditorium with less than 100 people in attendance. This was in 1966, as I recall, and I lived in a SW Florida back water where nobody had a clue.

[@Skynyrdforever]

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.

[@smoothoperator7023]

Great bands, great music, terrible fashion! 🫣

[@loriromano5613]

Best decade ever from what I remember!!

[@chicklets4ever51]

There would have been no 70s music without the 60s

[@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

[@rdketo4034]

After reading the comments, it seems us 70 year olds love the SAME MUSIC?!❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@gabbyhayes4561]

@rdketo4034. Yea we do. Still listen to it on vinyl after all these yrs.🎶🎶🎶😂🇺🇸😎

[@rdketo4034]

@@gabbyhayes4561 right on Gabby, just got out on the patio and getting ready to fire up the tunes! ✌️❤️

[@paulbesenty5629]

hey don't forget the curtain climber /little brothers " be good to your self !

[@RaineMarcus]

Dddddddddd-11-.

[@GayleKazanis]

All the same 😊

[@ralfgroh2719]

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

[@truthseeker2391]

yes, and to think he was only 15 when he joined the Band Cream

[@ksullivan728]

@@truthseeker2391 No, no and no, never in Cream. He was in the supergroup Blind Faith with Ginger Baker and Clapton for a short while after Cream disbanded. He started out as "Stevie" Winwood in the Spencer Davis Group, mid-60's.

[@truthseeker2391]

@@ksullivan728 okay thanks for letting me know I knew it was either blind faith or cream. my bad

[@Chadrocker53]

@@ralfgroh2719 love Steve and Clapton Together 👍🏼❤️

[@roadrunnerbeepbeep4045]

​@@truthseeker2391me too.

[@ANITABERRY-m5e]

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!!!

[@thomasok100]

Likewise!

[@juliestone9810]

72 years😊

[@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.

[@paulmilwee9940]

Your not dead yet!

[@rickgeissal6953]

I am only 2 years older than you, and I agree. We were lucky to have been there then.

[@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.

[@nacygass9465]

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

[@erolbulut2584]

66 yo Thursday morning doing bong hits

[@HexagonAnon]

38 yo Sunday night also doing bong rips

[@MariaGarcia-m7s]

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!

[@armchair22]

The funny thing is that even back then we KNEW we were listening to musical history in the making. From Joplin, Hendrix, The Who, Elton John, Marvin Gaye, and so many others our generation was blessed...and we knew it. ✌

[@KathleenH-rj1sp]

Oh yes we did

[@doreenmorrison9407]

Yes you’re right!!!!

[@doreenmorrison9407]

No One Compares to these people NOW & the Women!!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@Catlady77777]

And my imaginary lover.

[@tony69em]

@@Catlady77777 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]

@@Catlady77777 That's Atlanta Rhythm Section, Imaginary Lover. Great Song. Every one of their songs is great

[@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

[@DonnaMcLaren-y9u]

Hell yea!

[@seanmackenzie8726]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@chickcastiello1362]

All of us oldies. When they came out, we had 2 kids, no money and I fell in love with Winwood. Still am. In all his phases. I’m 84 this week. Want CANT FIND MY WAY HOME played at my funeral. True genius lasts. 🥰🥰 Linda84.

[@AngelaMitchell-cx7ev]

Live long and prosper ,Linda

[@davidbronson818]

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

[@thehulk3592]

Check out The Warning...

[@Danipenndragon007]

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?

[@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?

[@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!

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

Pure genius. I'm 82. Been loving this since Day One.❤

[@rubengomez133]

Living in the past? NO NO NO! living in the best past!

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

@rubengomez133 👍

[@moonzappa911]

Imagine being 11 years old listening to Traffic in 1972. Yes And I’ve never stoped my love for these great artist. Keep in mind my eldest sister was 12 years older so I got the best of 2 generations of great music. 🥳 Rock never dies! Music speaks where words fail ❤

[@DianeWiggins]

ME TOO...5 OLDER SIBLINGS, OLDEST BRO. 12 YRS. OLDER. WOW WHAT MEMORIES! LITTLE DID THEY KNOW WHAT THEY DID TO ME....LISTEN TO THIS EVERY DAY!!!!

[@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👌❤️😎

[@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?

[@juudyscrimger7866]

Weren't we lucky to grow up in the 70's? Still the best music... 😍

[@JodiRust]

Absolutely!

[@pcdriver]

Really nice saxophone play here.

[@Michael-p2i]

But are you a high heeled boy?

[@dorisday6527]

It played in the background of the playgrounds I ran carefree through in Boston

[@carlofiocchi4874]

Better times , by far better music, better society !

[@ellenmcintyre1247]

Jamaican four finger bags... $35

[@rubengomez133]

Better world!

[@FelixB.Martines]

Glad to have lived in the 1970s. I was 17 when this song was released.I am now 70 years old and I still love this song. It's an anthem for all of us who's. still jamming Peace to all

[@davidnewland2461]

68 this year. I couldn't say how old I was when this song hit the air waves

[@Rightiswrong-qv5ul]

14 yrs old here .

[@charlesveg]

72 here...spirit is something that no one destroys. Peace.

[@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

[@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

[@gregscrivner8003]

Steve Windwood has always been one of my favorite musicians, hard to believe he was only 14 when he played and sang with the Spencer Davis Group. Talented for sure

[@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.

[@thomasorosz3605]

I was 18 and Steve Windwood is a prodigy. A once in a lifetime icon

[@karenr.sternberg1920]

And I got to see him 2 weeks ago in NYC. Wonderful to see him live, he can still really rock.

[@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❤

[@VickiWalker-fd7ou]

Yes!!✌️

[@naradaian]

Its turning out that modern circuitry is so much improved that more info can be extracted from these old analogue video tapes…and then theres AI routinely extracting info like on the Beatles- Get Back film…but i agree its well done - from when Island Records were uber Fab with their budgets

[@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!

[@deborahbeaulieu6740]

But, the music is still here!!!!!

[@christaylor8776]

A lot of Traffic music is great quality, and will join the classics. There's not many will do that, but the 60's, 70's and 80's produced astonishing and real music that will last. We are in a musical desert now, but no matter. We had the best. Procol Harum, Pink Floyd, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Cream and the rest. We really lived.

[@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 🙏❤️

[@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

[@GeezLouiseGeez]

YES!! Percussive!! My exact thought!!

[@TennesseeHomesteadUSA]

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

[@pameladevereux4294]

Absolute perfection.

[@DaLabLover]

Baby boomers have the best music. The era from 1964 to 1980 was the golden era of popular music!

[@fredkruse9444]

Undoubtedly!

[@jerroldrieger5345]

I was there now I also get into the early crooners Frank Sinatra Dean Martin ,Nat King Cole and the big bands...

[@SlikLizrd]

The "Baby-Boomers" were born during the 1946-to-1965 period. My 60-year-old daughter is a "Boomer". 😁

[@zombywoof1015]

​@@SlikLizrd I'm a boomer. Born in October of '63. 😅😅😂😂😂😂😂

[@SlikLizrd]

@@zombywoof1015 Wear it proud, man!😁 ~~ Harris - Walz - '24 ~~

[@martigreenslade3139]

We had such a blessing. I'm 74 and the old music still makes me dance.. ..low sparks. ❤

[@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

[@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. ☺️

[@maryadaconcho9871]

So love Traffic! I grew up with their music! And still listen to them today, June 2024.

[@hockeymann88]

This is so good. What a treat that it was caught on film.

[@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".

[@brianlovi9515]

55 now but raised up by older buddies who knew good music. We would hang out during our college years in our dorm rooms or apartment and jam Low Spark, Mr. Fantasy, Stevie Wonder tunes, Thin Lizzy, Rush, etc....all the while passing a skunk bud filled joint and popping a couple 5mg yellow valiums all before crashing some frat or sorority party!!! Damn, those memories will always be unforgettable!! Here's to Doug, Leo, Jimmy, Vinnie, Matt, Jennifer, and the list of friends goes on and on....Illinois State University '82-'86.....🍻

[@maryannallen7750]

❤ right pn

[@Kate-f1n]

Still remember...🕊️❤️

[@Hansbeetle]

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

[@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

[@jacksims9630]

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

[@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.

[@johnbauer-fb6qs]

old and tired, this puts the spark back in me! love the saxophone

[@davelister3988]

This is, was and always will be a masterpiece!

[@senorboston4076]

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

[@robertherrick6826]

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

[@ellenschwartz-tn5wi]

You got that right!! No doubt!!

[@txdave2]

I turn 70 in 2024. This song brings back memories of 18 year old me making out with my girlfriend in my '72 Chevelle. Been married to that girl for 50 years. Great song.

[@dougtheviking6503]

Awesome!

[@mikepalmer2921]

I was driving to Kansas City in '76 and picked up some hitchhikers while playing KY 102 and this song came on - older guy was raving about Traffic and I had no idea but this song's been a fav ever since

[@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).

[@ChrisBridge-u1w]

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!

[@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

[@MicheleKaiser-io2dx]

Summer break, 1969, Detroit, Michigan. Steve grooved us through a starry night.

[@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. : )

[@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.

[@riandraegon556]

I’m 73 and still have this song in my rotation. It just popped up yesterday! It’s a sad and beautiful world.

[@johnguild8850]

I was born in 1951. I remember i was there. Thanks for sharing. Yes indeed.

[@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.

[@davidfischer1138]

It's been 50 years for me. Burned into my brain, the radio station didn't say the artist or the name of the song. Didn't know til yesterday when shon reviewed it on his channel. Early Christmas 🎁

[@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.

[@pjjj8117]

I’m 67. The best song ever from in the beginning and now.

[@danilojimenez5806]

I was 18. I was there. I’m still here. I am happy I live in the 20th /21st centuries. Human artistic expression at its best!

[@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

[@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 ~

[@josal5674]

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

[@tiredcaballero]

Best sax 🎷 Agreed

[@ivm7322]

I'm 61 the youngest of five . My 4 brothers listened to this Fantastic music in México. I'm loving it so much...❤❤❤

[@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. 😎

[@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.

[@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!!!!!

[@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

[@TomMcglaun]

50s an60s not bad either

[@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. . .

[@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.

[@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.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

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

[@mikeadelman7096]

No loss. We still have this music. 🎵 Nothing will replace it ❤

[@scottmikle2558]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@thomasbrauer3692]

if there was an Oscar for the most intelligent song, this one deserves it.

[@cherylb2008]

Steve Winwood❤️Wow. The saxophone was spectacular

[@robertwatson1435]

I love you know that was Steve Wentworth

[@cathystruska1558]

I was born in te late 50's. That generation grew up with the greatest rock and roll music just as it was emerging and can still listen to the music today. 🎶 .

[@tgf7w7]

This was my intro into rock n roll, 1972. Been a lifelong fan since. Thanks boys, well done.

[@ChiSam_521]

Red Right Hand (live)...pairs well with this.

[@bradlyscotunes9156]

I was a percussionist in high school, eating all this up! My drumming & conga playing were heavily influenced by these guys! Rebop Kwaku Bah, Jim Keltner, Chris Wood, if memory serves..❤ Winwood plays so rhythmically, it's infectious! Still love to listen to & play this style of music..❤

[@timfronimos459]

One of the most beautiful songs in rock history.

[@r2ndp]

Who’s vibing to this in 2022?

[@usmcbob01]

Me!

[@reyna6526]

2024! Have always loved this song!

[@garyparker2494]

2024

[@Irvinlopez-v9s]

In 1972 and still in 2024

[@michelebeatty4927]

2024!!!

[@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!!!!

[@jamesmorgan1402]

Wow, what a combination of great musicians😮

[@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

[@MHB48615]

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

[@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 🎶🎵!!!

[@rogersienkiewicz305]

I was 14 when I first heard this song and it changed my whole perspective on music in 1974 this is pure gold