there is something so mesmerizing about this song...it's like a cool Summer's night, the skyline is lit up, and you are about to either meet someone.. or you've already met them and they are standing with you or sitting with you at a table on a balcony looking out into the dark, talking about life...sigh...me and my active imagination..lol
Well said. I didnt even take in the actual lyrics until a few years ago. I was so caught up in the vocal melody and the overall ethereal vibe of the song. It's so sublime.
If you lived in a major metropolis in the early 80s, there is that quiet time at around 4am . This song was perfect to listen to while driving through those quiet streets after a great night.
I remember driving through the city in the wee hours after work in the ‘80s and listening to this. There was a quiet but energizing calm and camaraderie at that time with the few workers who were around. It was a special time.
@@vickibottini2523 according to Steve Winwood's website he played all the instruments here's the link ,www.stevewinwood.com/releases/steve_winwood/steve_winwood_talking_back_to_the_night
Stanley Kubrick loved those commercials. I replaced the audio from the Eyes Wide Shut trailer with the first minute of this track and it cuts in perfectly.
This song came out in 1987 and I was pregnant with my first child, so whenever I hear this song I think about my beautiful daughter who’s 35 now and who became everything I’ve ever dreamed of.
I did. The memories flood back in. Living in the 80's isn't something you can explain to a younger person. You have to have LIVED IT! You can listen to the same music now and create your own memories, but it's not the same as have actually lived in the 80's.
@@joeadler5379 I think you weren't paying much attention during the 80s or you lived in some kind of bubble. The guys I went to college with in the 80s all expected to be millionaires by the time they turned 30 and any talk of using our educations to help people or benefit society was called "hippy talk". When I entered the corporate workplace everything was unfriendly mergers, putting people out of work, and profits at any cost. It wasn't until the mid-90s that attitudes began to change. I bought over 400 albums in the 80s so it's not like I didn't like the music. And I'm not Christian so I don't know why you're recommending that crap to me when there is *so* much excellent music being made these days. Check out some of the top 10 lists on Spotify or iTunes -- lots of well made catchy and clever songs!
@@scottlarson1548 you might be right I was born 1980. My experience in the 80s I was a little boy. It's all good take care my friend. Sorry for the imposition
High above the heat of a summer New York street An out of work musician plays a solo saxophone He's a preacher and a teacher And he stands up all alone Stranded in the dark of a vision in the park A poet in his madness tries to find another line And he's losing and he's using And he says he's doing fine And they look from such a height That somehow it's all right They're talking back to the night It's all that they can do Talking back to the night It's how they make it through If you listen you can hear them Their voices draw you near them They're talking back to the night for you Something seems to take every dime the man can make His dream is getting smaller and he wonders where to turn And he's trying hard to make it And he's trying not to burn Woman never minds, pulls the shade and draws the blinds She takes him in the darkness where the loneliest can feed She gives him all she has to And it's no more than he needs
Hadn't played this on my stereo in a long time. Put it on yesterday and now I can't stop listening to it. One of my all time favorite songs. So damn good!
Sam Pelczarski Completely agree. And so much better is this remixed version over the 1982 original. I'm so glad Steve let Tom Lord Alge (?) rework this and Valerie.
Sam Pelczarski Completely agree. And so much better is this remixed version over the 1982 original. I'm so glad Steve let Tom Lord Alge (?) rework this and Valerie.
I was a metal head back in the day, but now when I listen to songs like Talking Back to the Night it brings back these haunting memories of a time and a place indelible in the essence of my life. I remember living in Hollywood back in 1987 and hearing this on the radio. although I wanted to be in a metal band it's the songs like this that really remind me of what the 80s were all about....
One of the very few remixes that truly enhance the original song that was created. A very seductive 80's song that is still great to listen to again and again.
I can remember when I first heard this song in the 80s in the admission dept at a hospital on a midnight shift. Have been mesmerized by his music since. Listened to it on MTV and night tracks ( anyone remember that one?)
I will never settle less then a “Steve Winwood”. Iam a woman of music…… the great stuff…. And his talent, voice, presence and imperfections drive me wild at 63. Life is what it is!
I used to love hearing this song when watching one of the popular "The Night Belongs to Michelob" commercials during the 1980s. It brings back so many pleasant memories.
An incredible song, a timeless masterpiece both in music and words - and produced with Steve Winwood playing all the instruments himself, at least on the original recording. A musician myself, I play several instruments - but having the scope and vision to put them all together in such a soulful, captivating way that makes them swing and groove despite the "artificial" studio production circumstances, despite the cold synth sounds of the day, and despite the temptation of overproducing the whole thing - that is just an unbelievably complex, superhuman achievement. Just WOW - all through the 34 years that I´ve known this song. It makes me cry and rejoice every single time I listen to it. Steve Winwood is an absolute genius.
This song epitomized the mid to latter 80's avante-garde vibe of night life culture and music style in the dance clubs. Everyone was swilling Michelob Lite so much so that this song was made into the best "The night belongs to Michelob" commercial in my opinion. Miss this music and era of the 80's where everyone got along, partied together and had a great time. Winwood may have had the most underrated voice and music creativity in the 60's to 80's time frame. Nobody and I mean nobody currently can sing like Steve Winwood can.
I first heard this song on the Michelob commercial which often ran at late night when the music shows were aired. The super cool vibe caught my attention and blew me away!
Reminds me so much of the 80's. Hot summers in NYC. Fine ladies short skirts or tight pants with thier high hairstyles done up and of course downing cold Michelob. Great times!
Not surprising,since his father was a musician also.His brother,too,so he was exposed to music really all his life.And he learned from his family ,and what he did on his own.
Steve Winwood didn't catch on here big until fairly late. His early Spencer Davis Group and Traffic work certainly got airplay but he didn't become a household name. His greatest work "Arc of a Diver" didn't seem to make a ripple. 1982's "Talking Back to the Night" came and went unnoticed...even by me. 1986's "Back in the High Life" finally broke it wide open in America and the 1987 album "Chronicles" made it official.
This and "Valerie" were the two songs from the 1982 album "Talking Back to the Night" that no one ever heard of. If it wasn't for their inclusion in his 1987 greatest hits album they'd have been lost to history.
I did. I loved this album. It's hard to find now though. *"Valerie"* for this album was a different cut, then his greatest hits album. Personally I prefer that single from this Lp. The 1987 version was a bit too overproduced for my taste...
There is an indescribable feeling attached to many 1980's singles. A lot of it is the 'cold' digital recording and synth tracks I think but there's something... profoundly haunting about these recordings. I can make a long long list of examples. Anyone else know what I'm talking about?
I can't find too much fault in the 90's as a whole... I believe every era has its good, bad and ugly and those that actively seek out the worthy artists will eventually find them.
+Let's All Have a Pity Party! But it definitely got less of being great quality songwriting with performance and more sell, sell, sell as the 90s moved into the 2000s.
Yep...Glenn Frey RIP You Belong To The City, Eric Claptons looonng slow redone of After Midnight. Miami Vice and cocaine comes to mind and that really 2 period piece movies now for me...Less Than Zero and Michael J Fox Bright Lights Big City. Think I'll pull out Winwoods Chronicles cd now and go truckin across Ohio with it.
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i cannot describe my feelings when hear this song. LA, night time, 80s movie credits, dawn birds flying.. Im thrown back to the first time i heard this song: at an internet cafe in Dublin, 2006. I was on a hunt for 80s tracks... still am. There's something so haunting about this song..
A gloomy jazz classic that perfectly captures nighttime perfectly with the excellent vocals and instrument playing of the superb Traffic member Steve winwood! Steve is all my 3rd alltime favorite singer. From his smashing Traffic days all the way up to his solo career has made him by far one of the most amazing artists ive ever seen!!! All the albums i have of this magnificent singer are my most treasured cds that i feel EXTREMELY honored to have!!!!
There are many videos of this awesome song on UA-cam, but this one has to be my favorite as it PERFECTLY captures the overall feel & the lyrics!!!!!!! High above the heat Of a summer New York street An out-of-work musician Plays a solo saxophone He's a preacher and a teacher And he stands up all alone Stranded in the dark Of a vision in the park A poet in his madness Tries to find another line And he's losing and he's using And he says he's doing fine And they look from such a height That somehow it's all right They're talking back to the night It's all that they can do Talking back to the night It's how they make it through If you listen you can hear them Their voices draw you near them They're talking back to the night for you Something seems to take Every dime the man can make His dream is getting smaller And he wonders where to turn And he's trying hard to make it And he's trying not to burn Woman never minds, Pulls the shade and draws the blinds She takes him in the darkness Where the loneliest can feed She gives him all she has to And it's no more than he needs And they look from such a height That somehow it's all right They're talking back to the night It's all that they can do Talking back to the night It's how they make it through If you listen you can hear them Their voices draw you near them They're talking back to the night for you And they look from such a height That somehow it's all right They're talking back to the night It's all that they can do Talking back to the night...........
Amazing song. Beautiful commentary on human existence, meaning, despair, love, and artists. This is not just jazzy music for a beer commercial in NYC. We are all talking back to the night in one way or another. For many years I talked back to the night 🌙 all around us all, looking everywhere for the light. That's the role of the thinker and artist. Really, that's the yearning of every person. Searching the darkness for meaning and a "higher love." Then, the Light and Love of the world 🌎 (John chapter 1) found me!!! Now I'm talking back to the Light!!! The higher Love, Christ, finds us. I pray He will give you a new ❤️ too! Thanks Steve! This is your Magnum Opus! John chapter 1...Grace to all.
Perfect for a twilight summer, around 20:30 pm...on atop of a hill with an open-wide view upon a suburban scenery view, dissappearing as long the remaining sunlight still stands...clear skies, nice breeze. Man, that's awesome! Some of those things that I'm grateful for being alive!
I was in 10th grade when this song was released…I heard it In a beer commercial. Miller Light maybe??? It became a siren song …luring me to NYC to live in the feelings evoked by song’s mood.
Steve Winwood. - They’re such a talented band. Stood the test of time. Used to go to all their gigs way back. Their music is just as good as today’s bands. Better, in my opinion. The Good Old Days, long since gone, unfortunately.
Riding back home after a long night working,drinking and womanizing. Hop into my 88 mustang ,head north 94 with windows down.. ...doing ....mph.Listening to Windwood. Great times!!!
I remember when he was with Blind Faith. Traffic, Spencer Davis Group, Cream and Mary Ann Faithful. Eric Clapton used to sneak him in the the pubs to play because he was underage. He still sounds great!! This track is by far one of his best. I also loved"Arc of a Diver", and "Chronicles" . Steve OWNED the late '80's and '90's imho
The 80s AND the 90s (mostly) were a time where you could enhance the produced sound of a song WITHOUT covering up the sound of the talent that made the song. This song is WAY better than the original, but you still hear how beautiful Steve's voice is.
Steve winwood has been one of my all time vavorite music makers ever cream trafic solo you name it blind faith come on a pros pro I hope his health holds out Define
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there is something so mesmerizing about this song...it's like a cool Summer's night, the skyline is lit up, and you are about to either meet someone.. or you've already met them and they are standing with you or sitting with you at a table on a balcony looking out into the dark, talking about life...sigh...me and my active imagination..lol
Or falling in love...yeah I have the same dream 😉👍
there is magic in summer nights like this
That's what I pictured in my head when I heard this song in my teens! :)
That was a Michelob commercial 😉
Well said. I didnt even take in the actual lyrics until a few years ago. I was so caught up in the vocal melody and the overall ethereal vibe of the song. It's so sublime.
If you lived in a major metropolis in the early 80s, there is that quiet time at around 4am . This song was perfect to listen to while driving through those quiet streets after a great night.
I remember driving through the city in the wee hours after work in the ‘80s and listening to this. There was a quiet but energizing calm and camaraderie at that time with the few workers who were around. It was a special time.
To live and die in L.A
@nigelhart7563 which city? New York?
One of Winwood's most under-appreciated and under-rated works of genius !!!
please let us accent "genius" !!!
YES!!!!
You Bet!!!Have Always Loved Steve’s Work!!! So Glad I Had A Chance to See Him Live At The Pac Amp in Costa Mesa Ca in 1988! STELLR!
So true!
100% agree.
Steve Winwood played all instruments on this song.... what an incredible talent!
I thought David Sanborne played the sax?
@@vickibottini2523 according to Steve Winwood's website he played all the instruments here's the link
,www.stevewinwood.com/releases/steve_winwood/steve_winwood_talking_back_to_the_night
Sometimes an expression/vision is so intimate you have to take all aspects of it into your own hands.
An amazing talent!
No way....he is talented and made good music.
The Michelob commercial with this song was pure magic. Totally transcendental.
Stanley Kubrick loved those commercials. I replaced the audio from the Eyes Wide Shut trailer with the first minute of this track and it cuts in perfectly.
That commercial is how I learned about this song. This is a gem.
ABSOLUTELY 💯 ❤
@@mattdarrah7946I loved the girl in that commercial
Steve Winwood Talking Back to The Night is one of my unheard and personal favorite song
This song came out in 1987 and I was pregnant with my first child, so whenever I hear this song I think about my beautiful daughter who’s 35 now and who became everything I’ve ever dreamed of.
This song came out in 1982
Sad this song was underappreciated. Absolute masterpiece.
I totally agree! It is a masterpiece.
ALL my favorite songs are the ones that aren't overplayed on radio.
My favorite Steve Winwood song till date
FULL BLAST BEAUTIFUL 😍 😎
absolute brilliance beyond genius !!!
Really classy guy who just pumps out great soundtracks to life over decades of time. This one is timeless and Ethereal, outstanding.
Bring back the music of the 80's . What a fantastic piece of music this is showing how great Stevie Linwood is.
Yes! We were spoiled with great music.❤
A BEER COMMERCIAL "THE NIGHT BELONGS TO MICHELOB" A GREAT 1980'S ERA ... I SO REMEMBER THIS SONG IN 1988!!!
Steve does it all: band leader, composer, keyboards, guitar. But it was his voice that always grabbed me.
The only way to understand is if you lived the 80's in your 20's !
I did. The memories flood back in. Living in the 80's isn't something you can explain to a younger person. You have to have LIVED IT! You can listen to the same music now and create your own memories, but it's not the same as have actually lived in the 80's.
@@thomasdavison8996 I did too. I don't miss anything about the 80s. The decade created the most selfish people I've ever known.
@@joeadler5379 Could you please write your advice in complete sentences?
@@joeadler5379 I think you weren't paying much attention during the 80s or you lived in some kind of bubble. The guys I went to college with in the 80s all expected to be millionaires by the time they turned 30 and any talk of using our educations to help people or benefit society was called "hippy talk". When I entered the corporate workplace everything was unfriendly mergers, putting people out of work, and profits at any cost. It wasn't until the mid-90s that attitudes began to change.
I bought over 400 albums in the 80s so it's not like I didn't like the music. And I'm not Christian so I don't know why you're recommending that crap to me when there is *so* much excellent music being made these days. Check out some of the top 10 lists on Spotify or iTunes -- lots of well made catchy and clever songs!
@@scottlarson1548 you might be right I was born 1980. My experience in the 80s I was a little boy. It's all good take care my friend. Sorry for the imposition
High above the heat of a summer New York street
An out of work musician plays a solo saxophone
He's a preacher and a teacher
And he stands up all alone
Stranded in the dark of a vision in the park
A poet in his madness tries to find another line
And he's losing and he's using
And he says he's doing fine
And they look from such a height
That somehow it's all right
They're talking back to the night
It's all that they can do
Talking back to the night
It's how they make it through
If you listen you can hear them
Their voices draw you near them
They're talking back to the night for you
Something seems to take every dime the man can make
His dream is getting smaller and he wonders where to turn
And he's trying hard to make it
And he's trying not to burn
Woman never minds, pulls the shade and draws the blinds
She takes him in the darkness where the loneliest can feed
She gives him all she has to
And it's no more than he needs
Some of the best lyrics you'll ever hear! Add that sax, and it's rock n roll heaven.
@@momofeagles the intro always gets me, just so damn smooth 🍻
Thank you Selena Khoury.
Hadn't played this on my stereo in a long time. Put it on yesterday and now I can't stop listening to it. One of my all time favorite songs. So damn good!
Sam Pelczarski Completely agree. And so much better is this remixed version over the 1982 original. I'm so glad Steve let Tom Lord Alge (?) rework this and Valerie.
Sam Pelczarski Completely agree. And so much better is this remixed version over the 1982 original. I'm so glad Steve let Tom Lord Alge (?) rework this and Valerie.
Sam Pelczarski its catchy isn't it?
This song really brings back the 1980s to me. I lived in NYC at the time. This song incapulates the beat of the town at that time.
I wish I could have lived there during that time. In my early 20's, had money in my pocket, and the whole world to look forward too
I was a metal head back in the day, but now when I listen to songs like Talking Back to the Night it brings back these haunting memories of a time and a place indelible in the essence of my life. I remember living in Hollywood back in 1987 and hearing this on the radio. although I wanted to be in a metal band it's the songs like this that really remind me of what the 80s were all about....
That's a way cool testimony, man.
Miami Vice 😉
God I love this song . It does something to me I can’t quite explain 🎶🎶🎶🎶
Same here!
It's a great summer song
In the heart of a hot summers night in the city
Simply a Masterpiece .
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One of the very few remixes that truly enhance the original song that was created. A very seductive 80's song that is still great to listen to again and again.
I can remember when I first heard this song in the 80s in the admission dept at a hospital on a midnight shift. Have been mesmerized by his music since. Listened to it on MTV and night tracks ( anyone remember that one?)
I will never settle less then a “Steve Winwood”. Iam a woman of music…… the great stuff…. And his talent, voice, presence and imperfections drive me wild at 63. Life is what it is!
Love the 80's. What an awesome era for music. Steve Winwood is a great musician!
His best song, imo. And I never hear it on stations that play a ton of 80's songs.
yeah, what's up with that??
Big problem with nowadays radio !
In my top 3 of his songs . Insanely brilliant song
They played it a ton in the late 80's. Michelob used it n one of thier beer commercials. Where were YOU?
This songs absolutely incredible. Underrated and under appreciated
A timeless classic that sends shivers down my back every time I hear it. The quintessential Steve Winwood.
I just love this song, makes you relax and enjoy that Friday night outing I would say.
This song I dreamed about me driving my Trans Am on the 405 freeway late at night at 75 mph while listening to this song!🙂
It's hard to get to that speed with all the traffic these days. 😶🙂😑
that sax comes in around 2:28 is smooth as hell...
One of my favorite take the old vintage car for a warm summer evening cruise tunes 😊
Never heard this before. But I know Steve Winwood. I already love it cause of the beat and his voice captures the soul so quickly. Damn.
I used to love hearing this song when watching one of the popular "The Night Belongs to Michelob" commercials during the 1980s. It brings back so many pleasant memories.
An incredible song, a timeless masterpiece both in music and words - and produced with Steve Winwood playing all the instruments himself, at least on the original recording. A musician myself, I play several instruments - but having the scope and vision to put them all together in such a soulful, captivating way that makes them swing and groove despite the "artificial" studio production circumstances, despite the cold synth sounds of the day, and despite the temptation of overproducing the whole thing - that is just an unbelievably complex, superhuman achievement. Just WOW - all through the 34 years that I´ve known this song. It makes me cry and rejoice every single time I listen to it. Steve Winwood is an absolute genius.
God I miss the 80s
Shawn Chase Oh hell yeah...
This song epitomized the mid to latter 80's avante-garde vibe of night life culture and music style in the dance clubs. Everyone was swilling Michelob Lite so much so that this song was made into the best "The night belongs to Michelob" commercial in my opinion. Miss this music and era of the 80's where everyone got along, partied together and had a great time. Winwood may have had the most underrated voice and music creativity in the 60's to 80's time frame. Nobody and I mean nobody currently can sing like Steve Winwood can.
I first heard this song on the Michelob commercial which often ran at late night when the music shows were aired. The super cool vibe caught my attention and blew me away!
Reminds me so much of the 80's. Hot summers in NYC. Fine ladies short skirts or tight pants with thier high hairstyles done up and of course downing cold Michelob. Great times!
Not surprising,since his father was a musician also.His brother,too,so he was exposed to music really all his life.And he learned from his family ,and what he did on his own.
I love the Night Belong to Michelob campaign. Lucky you to have experienced NYC in the 80s. Lots of favorite movies and TV shows filmed there for me.
Remember the Michelob 1980s commercial with this song? Wow.
Perfect video for an outstanding song, thank you.
It is eerily sad and yet mystically beautiful ; only GOD can inspire something like this
Steve Winwood is a great musician! Great memories one of my favourite songs, in my life ! Steve Winwood is still brilliant ! Thank-you
Steve Winwood didn't catch on here big until fairly late. His early Spencer Davis Group and Traffic work certainly got airplay but he didn't become a household name. His greatest work "Arc of a Diver" didn't seem to make a ripple. 1982's "Talking Back to the Night" came and went unnoticed...even by me. 1986's "Back in the High Life" finally broke it wide open in America and the 1987 album "Chronicles" made it official.
Absolutely love this song 🎵
This and "Valerie" were the two songs from the 1982 album "Talking Back to the Night" that no one ever heard of. If it wasn't for their inclusion in his 1987 greatest hits album they'd have been lost to history.
I did. I loved this album. It's hard to find now though. *"Valerie"* for this album was a different cut, then his greatest hits album. Personally I prefer that single from this Lp. The 1987 version was a bit too overproduced for my taste...
Not if you were a fan from Arc of a Diver...
@@xebio6 Brilliant album.
There is an indescribable feeling attached to many 1980's singles. A lot of it is the 'cold' digital recording and synth tracks I think but there's something... profoundly haunting about these recordings. I can make a long long list of examples.
Anyone else know what I'm talking about?
I can't find too much fault in the 90's as a whole... I believe every era has its good, bad and ugly and those that actively seek out the worthy artists will eventually find them.
+Let's All Have a Pity Party! But it definitely got less of being great quality songwriting with performance and more sell, sell, sell as the 90s moved into the 2000s.
+Post-Golden Age Yes. I miss those days.
Yep...Glenn Frey RIP You Belong To The City, Eric Claptons looonng slow redone of After Midnight. Miami Vice and cocaine comes to mind and that really 2 period piece movies now for me...Less Than Zero and Michael J Fox Bright Lights Big City. Think I'll pull out Winwoods Chronicles cd now and go truckin across Ohio with it.
+Trucker Kev Paid Tourist Come to think of it Falcon and The Snowman and Pat Metheny and Bowie RIP This Is Not America and Chris
That saxophone is so smooth...too smooth!!!
One of his best songs, Pure 80's gold! Haunting lyrics , Snyth, and Man that Sax!!
I've only just heard this song for the first time,and now I can't stop listening to it,travelling back to the 80's.
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i cannot describe my feelings when hear this song. LA, night time, 80s movie credits, dawn birds flying.. Im thrown back to the first time i heard this song: at an internet cafe in Dublin, 2006. I was on a hunt for 80s tracks... still am. There's something so haunting about this song..
A perfect and FLAWLESS SONG!!!👍👍😎
Great song by Steve Winwood.
What a fantastic track. The MASTER at his best
One of the greatest music of the 80's from a legendary singer.
A gloomy jazz classic that perfectly captures nighttime perfectly with the excellent vocals and instrument playing of the superb Traffic member Steve winwood! Steve is all my 3rd alltime favorite singer. From his smashing Traffic days all the way up to his solo career has made him by far one of the most amazing artists ive ever seen!!! All the albums i have of this magnificent singer are my most treasured cds that i feel EXTREMELY honored to have!!!!
Timeless ❤
A smoky 80's nightlife anthem! Could've been in Miami Vice.
It's a sad song but very good
There are many videos of this awesome song on UA-cam, but this one has to be my favorite as it PERFECTLY captures the overall feel & the lyrics!!!!!!!
High above the heat
Of a summer New York street
An out-of-work musician
Plays a solo saxophone
He's a preacher and a teacher
And he stands up all alone
Stranded in the dark
Of a vision in the park
A poet in his madness
Tries to find another line
And he's losing and he's using
And he says he's doing fine
And they look from such a height
That somehow it's all right
They're talking back to the night
It's all that they can do
Talking back to the night
It's how they make it through
If you listen you can hear them
Their voices draw you near them
They're talking back to the night for you
Something seems to take
Every dime the man can make
His dream is getting smaller
And he wonders where to turn
And he's trying hard to make it
And he's trying not to burn
Woman never minds,
Pulls the shade and draws the blinds
She takes him in the darkness
Where the loneliest can feed
She gives him all she has to
And it's no more than he needs
And they look from such a height
That somehow it's all right
They're talking back to the night
It's all that they can do
Talking back to the night
It's how they make it through
If you listen you can hear them
Their voices draw you near them
They're talking back to the night for you
And they look from such a height
That somehow it's all right
They're talking back to the night
It's all that they can do
Talking back to the night...........
The Night brings out the passion in everyone.
Another addition to the terrific songs and memories of the 80s around 1988. having a cold beer of your favorite choice.
Masterpiece
Love this song❤
Amazing song. Beautiful commentary on human existence, meaning, despair, love, and artists. This is not just jazzy music for a beer commercial in NYC. We are all talking back to the night in one way or another. For many years I talked back to the night 🌙 all around us all, looking everywhere for the light. That's the role of the thinker and artist. Really, that's the yearning of every person. Searching the darkness for meaning and a "higher love." Then, the Light and Love of the world 🌎 (John chapter 1) found me!!! Now I'm talking back to the Light!!! The higher Love, Christ, finds us. I pray He will give you a new ❤️ too! Thanks Steve! This is your Magnum Opus! John chapter 1...Grace to all.
I agree. The remix is better than the original, which was too slow and hollow.
Damn this is smooth! Much better than I remember it when I was 17.
one of my favourite songs, all of my life.. thanks for uploading it
Man I absolutely love this song! My favorite by Steve! Rock On!
Great city driving song
yes. yes it is.
New york city!
Nailed it.
@@mikegarrens5286 London!🤪
It's a good song now for a living in Portland Oregon. Or especially San Francisco.
Perfect for a twilight summer, around 20:30 pm...on atop of a hill with an open-wide view upon a suburban scenery view, dissappearing as long the remaining sunlight still stands...clear skies, nice breeze. Man, that's awesome! Some of those things that I'm grateful for being alive!
fabulous summer song from the 80's. god i love this song! what a sax!
love this it takes me back to the 80's
No one in Amerikka even knew about the 1982 album. I never heard it until the 1987 "Chronicles" greatest hits album. Same for "Valerie."
@@jmaster38 1988
@@herbpetrillo163 1988 was a great year Herb🙂👍
2022..I still.love this...I first heard this in the 80's...
THE MAN IS A "LEGEND" + A LARGE SLICE OF "GENIUS" ADDED,
So...urbane...midnight in a NYC penthouse w the girl of your dreams❤❤❤
One of the true greats.
As a native New Yorker, this video is very close to how I pictured this great song. Great photography
Then you might want to pull up his "Holding On" vid...only it's set in Greatest Generation, 1940's NYC.
love NYC, I'm a talent agent
+Kevin Liegey its VERY New York
OOOHH NO YOU'RE NOT!!
I was in 10th grade when this song was released…I heard it
In a beer commercial. Miller Light maybe??? It became a siren song …luring me to NYC to live in the feelings evoked by song’s mood.
Steve Winwood. - They’re such a talented band. Stood the test of time. Used to go to all their gigs way back. Their music is just as good as today’s bands. Better, in my opinion. The Good Old Days, long since gone, unfortunately.
Hello Valerie,
How’re you doing?
Thanks for your love, support and for being an amazing fan! ❤️
It's nice meeting you here
Beautiful song
i was in a good place when this came out. i was younger for one thing.
Hello Marianne,
How’re you doing?
Thanks for your love, support and for being an amazing fan! ❤️
It's nice meeting you here
My favourite one from Steve.
This song is so haunting and magical loved it for a LONG time always will
Steve Winwood was a perfect pairing with The Night Belongs to Michelob ad campaign.
Classical! Genius!
Riding back home after a long night working,drinking and womanizing. Hop into my 88 mustang ,head north 94 with windows down.. ...doing ....mph.Listening to Windwood. Great times!!!
I have a man-crush on Steve Winwood
Hes a preacher and a teacher and he stands there all alone. Just like me.
Steve Winwood is the BEST!!love this song!!!!!!!
My favorite winwood song!!!
Pulls you in .... love this ............Talk back !!
Stevie rocks you up baby..!;)
This masterpiece would be a perfect fit for a soundtrack of a Miami Vice episode
Listened to this song loud while driving across the Clearwater bridge to the beach at night. Never forget it, brings back great memories.
This is my fav SW song!
Beautifully done. Thanks. The images are perfect.
This song is magnificently deep
God like performance job by all including photography.... pictures
Haider a Khan
Solo pianist
Huntsville Alabama USA
June 2022
Had his greatest hits cassette in the early 1990s and always thought this was the best song. Still do.
I remember when he was with Blind Faith. Traffic, Spencer Davis Group, Cream and Mary Ann Faithful. Eric Clapton used to sneak him in the the pubs to play because he was underage. He still sounds great!! This track is by far one of his best. I also loved"Arc of a Diver", and "Chronicles" . Steve OWNED the late '80's and '90's imho
Are you sure he was with Cream?
what a gem
The 80s AND the 90s (mostly) were a time where you could enhance the produced sound of a song WITHOUT covering up the sound of the talent that made the song. This song is WAY better than the original, but you still hear how beautiful Steve's voice is.
Driving back into Atlanta in the 90s coming into sight of the downtown at about 1 am. Just perfect....
Steve winwood has been one of my all time vavorite music makers ever cream trafic solo you name it blind faith come on a pros pro I hope his health holds out
Define
GENIUS! GREAT WINWOOD!
Puts me back to the beer commercials on late nights. Feel like cracking one right now.