First Time Hearing Traffic - The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys (Reaction!)
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Traffic - The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys reaction
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Traffic - The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys
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After a long tough day I enjoy a bowl, 4 fingers of single malt and just listen to this with eyes closed. All my problems drift away
Rumquila and coke is much better for you lol
This is the way. That, and a good cigar.
Sounds good to me👍
Amen, dude!!🤘🤘🌬🌬
One of THE greatest hits ever recorded.
It's brilliant.
Such a great tune!!
record industry execs are the high heeled boys deciding the artists future at the detriment to artists
Traffic was so cool, loved Winwood’s sound…this is STILL so cool, and that sax!
Real music created by real musicians.
it's sorely missed
I was fortunate enough to see Traffic tour behind. There were times Chris Wood was playing his sax through a Wah Wah peddle as well as other effects. Never seen that before!
Nice!
@@AgingDrummerBoy-ly1js It was. Fairport Convention opened.
One of the best songs ever. ❤😊
Not the original album version - but the vibe is present.
I thought something sounded a bit off....
I KNOW this song, note for note, inflection for inflection, after decades of listening to it, and learning it for bands I played in.
The intro was slightly different, and there was a few extra sax riffs that weren't there originally. It sounds like the original vocal track, so Im guessing someone did a remix?
Love me some Traffic!
✌🏻❤️from Texas
The perfect blend of musical instruments, ambiance music, a special groove, great song and great reaction
Wow, such a great flashback to my teens! Great choice, thanks!
I always loved this song, the instrumentals is so amazing. I love your joy & understanding of these old great songs, we had the greatest music back in the day, & still so great today.
You got it! Love your reactions.
🌸 this is the kind of song that you need to just put your earphones on lay on the floor close your eyes and let it flow over your.
Melancholy Masterpiece!!!
Now your taking me back to college 1972 I had this Album, 👌 what a great song this was one of my favorite's 🎵 yes we were doing the weed, the 70's was up in Smoke! Peace✌️ your 70 year old forever Young Hippie Gary😊 Shon Great Reaction👍 check out the comedy of Cheech and Chong they'll keep you in stitches 😀
I've still got this LP. Still sounds incredible on my system.
Double Ditto!
I heard this was about the record companies making money off the artists.
At around the time this came out there were several songs about the predatory actions of the record labels. Many of them were some of the best the groups produced.
I heard that too, but I truly think its about drugs
The singer and pianist is Stevie Winwood. He co-wrote the songs on this 1971 album. Winwood got his start back in 1963, at the age of 14. He was recruited to sing and play the organ for the popular Spencer Davis Group, another British band of my generation worth checking out.
It's all incredible, but there's something about that simple piano riff that drives the whole song. I could just let that play endlessly with the bass and percussion...basically the intro as you said.
Excellent! I love Traffic’s music.
One of my top three songs of all time.
I have this album on vinyl, a classic tune! Sit back and relax
I do too. I'm 73, and this and so many other great pieces of music was the soundtrack of my life.
i always thought it was about the music industry.
My older brother turned me on to this when it was released. Sounded great on Bose 901s. What a gem! I honestly still listen to this once or twice a month. It conjures a lot of memories for me from back in the day. It's seriously one of the best grooves ever. So glad you hit this! Keep on keeping on Harri! ✌️❤️🤟🥁
Maaaannnn!!!
Jim Capaldi was the drummer for Traffic. Here, he explains the title of this song...
The title refers to an inscription written by diminutive American actor Michael J. Pollard in Jim Capaldi's notebook while they were both in Morocco. Capaldi and Pollard were planning to work on a movie that was never filmed. Capaldi said:
"Pollard and I would sit around writing lyrics all day, talking about Bob Dylan and The Band, thinking up ridiculous plots for the movie. Before I left Morocco, Pollard wrote in my book 'The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys'. For me, it summed him up. He had this tremendous rebel attitude. He walked around in his cowboy boots, his leather jacket. At the time he was a heavy little dude. It seemed to sum up all the people of that generation who were just rebels. The 'Low Spark', for me, was the spirit, high-spirited. You know, standing on a street corner. The low rider. The 'Low Spark' meaning that strong undercurrent at the street level."
At 11 minutes and 44 seconds, it is the longest track on the album. The song (and the album) received wide praise, both in print and on broadcasts. It begins with a gradual fade-in and ends with a slow fade-out. The signature two-chord piano vamp enters after the fade-in, cued by the dry rattle of a vibraslap. Verses are sparsely arranged with a slow deliberate pace in D minor, contrasting with double-time densely-layered pop choruses modulating to D major. The tune fades out with a dissonant, reverberating final chord sustained over the vamp.
Capaldi had originally written only two verses of lyrics. He quickly wrote the third verse while Winwood was recording the song's vocal and slipped it in front of him in time for him to sing it.
This song is about the recording industry ripping off the artists.
This band had their own groove. Their jams are legendary. The genius of Steve Winwood, the excellent musicianship of Chris Wood, and Jim Capaldi, Dave Mason and others made this an exciting band because you never knew what they were going to pull out of their hats next.
At this time 1969-73, there was a brief period where elevated heels were popular for men. The fad did not lastin my opinion becasue of,turned ankles. And they were gone
Glad you enjoyed this. They have another one along this line but still really thought-provoking an inspirational and just fantastic musically, and it's called "Roll Right Stones". It's got the organ and all kinds of stuff, but it really is a powerful song. It's totally a vibe.
I forgot how jazzy this was. Thanks!
A fine fine tune. Talk about a vibe, the definition practically. Smooth like fine cognac. 🙂 Ty for reaction Shon. This album is amazing. I enjoy "Million Miles to Freedom" quite a bit as well.
Nice one , thanks Shon
It fascinates me how music has...a flavor, it's subjective of course but most time we all have similar experiences, like this song gives me uplifting soothing groovin vibes, not all songs are the same... but music really can move us
Great great song. Traffic was a one off. A very creative progressive band.
Nicely done, Shon bang on. It's one of the coolest tracks ever. Was played on FM radio. It crossed many genres ✨️🎶✨️
🌸 Shon.... this made me so happy to see this this morning! this is an amazing piece of music... it's very deep and I know that you'll really get what Stevie winwood was trying to say.
Loved watching you groove to a 50 year old song. Thanks for approaching it with an open mind and glad you enjoyed it. Check out the album 'John Barleycorn Must Die' while you're going down the Traffic rabbit hole.
🔥 🔥🔥🔥nothing more
LOVED this reaction-also check out "Medicated Goo", "40,000 Headmen", and "Rock ''n Roll Stew".
Don’t forget John Barleycorn Must Die. I also kind of like Shanghai Noodle Factory.
It seems likely that there are indeed drug references in this song, which I wouldn't have picked up on had it not been for reading comments under videos like this. However, I am convinced that the chorus *is* about the band getting ripped off by their record company. Everything fits, from the reference to "the man in the suit" buying a new car from "the profit he made on your dreams", to the line about percentages.
Great Reaction! When this song first came out you felt it immediately! That piano hook in the beginning has you mesmerized or hypnotized! Brought me right back to that era of time! I used to love to play that piano riff. But man that Sax is something else! Really great classic song. I still love it! 🎹
This has been a favorite of mine since I was in grade school. I'm 62 years old now, and it still hits the same.
Gettin down to the nitty gritty now
When this came out, our pool parties were at someone's parents' house who had a pool with speakers in the backyard trees. Very chill, sipping a good drink, smoking some pot into the night listening to this album, among others.
I'm in Vegas now, pool parties are non stop, loud, repetitive DJ parties.
People shouting to talk.
We got the job done at our pool parties, and relaxed afterwards.
Good, chill times ❤
Great reaction, thanks for this!
The instruments are sitting at a bar, having a conversation
Live version is great, too.
Traffic was Steve Winwood’s band, after he was in Spencer Davis Group and Blind Faith. He’s not only an incredible keyboard player (piano and organ), he’s also an amazing guitar player. He also has solo a career.
Underrated song imo
Winwood the prodigy.. he been doin it longer than anybody..
steve winwood =genius ...master of blues and soul you have to give "empty pages" a listen
7:12 is when this song starts giving me goosebumps.
Great reaction to a truly great song (a top 25 song of the entire era of about 1965 thru about 1976).
The entire song is about the 70s drug culture.
The bullet that laid him to rest was the needle...low spark is the actual injection...and back in the 70s High Heeled Boy was slang for an 8 ball of drugs and the man in the suit is the Dealer 😳
TRIPPY .. I KNOW
💥 💥 💥 💥
Thanks for doing this one!! It's a masterpiece. Of course anything Steve Winwood does is great. 'Dear Mr Fantasy' is also amazing from Traffic. It's not like this song, though, this one is very unique & very famous for being special.
This is the kind of song that makes you wonder where all the craftsmanship and passion went.
Just an all time classic!
more traffic.john barley corn album.so many greats.glad/freedom rider,barleycorn must die,Sranger to himself,just a few
It could be metaphorically about drugs, but growing up, I always leaned more towards it's a cynical take on someone with simple dreams and aspirations, but they are getting taken advantage of by somebody in a position to take advantage of them. Partly a warning to wake up but also just kind of a rumination on how it all works.
Which of course could just as easily apply in that sense to a drug user and a drug pusher. 😊
Putting the Hammond organ thru a fuzz box was a thing for just a couple years. Jan Hammer also made waves putting his minimoog lead lines thru distorion. Blues rock was huge back in this era. Winwood and Traffic sort of invented a mellow version of blues rock/soul. It's also jazzy.
Good at 1:30 a.m. It's OK if you fall asleep in your chair. You can go home when the sun rises.
I love this song! So innovative! It's great! People hate it when I play it on a jukebox because it's so long. 😂😂😂
Thank you.😮🤯
Great jazz tune. #ROCKON
Yes, as others mentioned - the live version of this song in 1982 is not to be missed. It is rather different than the studio version, and what a performance! That live version cemented Billy Joel is one of the great performers.
Actually Billy Joel never performed with Traffic, it was Steve Winwood. “No, Billy Joel did not perform "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys", but the band Traffic did perform the song at Woodstock 94 in 1994.
Steve Winwood led Traffic to success with the albums The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys, John Barleycorn Must Die, and Shoot Out At The Fantasy Factory in the 1970s. Traffic broke up in 1975 when the band members became interested in solo projects and new creative partnerships.”
Jim Capaldi co-wrote this. He said the low spark is the undercurrent of revolution at the street level. High heeled boy refers to an activist friend of his, who was short and wore thick-heeled boots. Peace.
The inspiration Came from actor Michael J. Pollard.
Traffic has many great songs but this one and Dear Mr. Fantasy are my faves. Check that one out too.
You figured it out pretty fast! ✌️❤️
You're on your way Shon. You got the spark.
Shon that's the first smilin' stank face I've ever seen 🤙
I've heard this song a bunch of times but only just now really hearing it with you, bro. "a gun that didn't make any noise" - I knew that was coming.
Try Billy Thorpe, Children of the sun. You will like it.
An all time classic tune to be sure. Traffic had many good songs. 40,000 Headmen or John Barleycorn would be good follow ups. Enjoy the Traffic Jam.
Shon, you continue to delight. It's *so* nice to see a reactor NOT bitch about the "long intro" and who doesn't have the attention span of a gnat. This song is so great, especially once you right through the woods to the clearing. This song is a classic. Definitely my favourite iteration of Stevie Winwood, cuz everything he did after this was so sugary it gave me diabetes. Great video, lad!
It's been a favourite song of mine for around 40 years; I have to admit to being thrown by the pretty radical remix. My natural impulse is to be mistrustful...
@@TheoZoffrok agreed, I prefer the original studio cut.
Never heard your interpretation but I think you got it. I always thought it was about the music industry, but drugs makes much more sense and adds a heavy meaning to these lyrics. Thanks.
1971......drugs were a thing. The cool jazzy vibe and the distortion is perfect to convey that meaning. Jazz/Fusion before there was such a thing. Always loved this work and now even more!
WHAT A VIBE!
Gun with no sound means to me gun with silencer
Fricken amazing song!
Always thought it was about a mafia interest payment hit.
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Oh man Hi Shon ya really NEED to treat yourself to the Live version of this from 1972 either as a reaction or just even on your own I think you will truly Luvit!
Glad is another Grease song by traffic
Please react to their song Dear Mr Fantasy.
Shonnnn, you should listen to battery live Seattle 1989 by metallica I think you'd really like it, it's so different and awesome and btw I love your videos bro🙏🙏
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0:00:00 - Pearly Queen
0:05:13 - Medicated Goo
0:10:49 - Rock And Roll Stew
0:17:01 - Mozambique
0:22:25 - The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys
0:34:03 - Glad / Freedom Rider
0:44:38 - Empty Pages
0:49:00 - Light Up Of Leave Me Alone
1:01:33 - Dear Mr. Fantasy
1:09:15 - Gimme Some Lovin'
1:15:36 - taking a bow / applause / announcements
Playlist!!
This album used to travel with me in the early 70's. I think I've been through three copies on different media. Many reactors think this song is too long. But it is not, it is perfect. This version you are playing is not the original studio version. Is this a live version? It almost sounds like it has been remastered strangely as some of the mixing is different. And you are correct, I am hearing some distortion that shouldn't be there. If you put this on your playlist, please seek out the original version. The one on Spot**fy is good, so you can get it from there. Love your reaction!
How about Christopher Cross sailing
you'd probably like Dave Burbeck.
Shon
Didn’t go the direction you thought it would, did it?
This ain't the actual original version of the album, must be some alternate version from a later rerelease.
This is a lay back smoking a fatty song
Dude, Low Spark is good, but it doesn't merit busting a gut.
Heroin