Stevie Winwood has to be on every list. One of the most talented musicians of any time period! Someone please tell me what is he not a master at. Singing, songwriting, keyboards, guitar, and more! I actually put him on my list recently. Top musician who came out of the sixties! I was at Woodstock in Saugerties NY. I think 94 or 95. Traffic stole the whole Festival. It was pure magic. If you don't believe me. You can find their whole set on you tube. You can really see the pure genius of Stevie Winwood! You can also ask Eric Clapton his opinion. I honor you Stevie Winwood! Thank You ( Great Review)
My oldest son went to live in heaven in 2008. On December 22nd he would have been 39.. anyway I always wanted him to play rocknroll like you do fil...His name is James Benjamin Miles..he was born with heart disease and spinal disease..was a very happy person..although the he didn't show pain..we all knew he was always in pain..not anymore....that's why I like seeing you sing and play your music. With feeling. I'm sure your family is so proud of you...I am to....keep on playing and I'll keep watching..your so talented and gorgeous..never forget God loves you always
Steve Winwood has always been one of my favorite all around musicians since he started out in the 60's. I saw him perform live with Traffic twice, first time in 1968 in Central Park, then again in 1970 at the Fillmore East, and he performed this song
Wonderful analysis, Fil. When Steve and Jim Capaldi reformed Traffic back in 1994, I caught the show and they opened the show with this. No fanfare, no wild lights and arena announcer, just Steve walking up to the microphone with his guitar and singing. Jim soon joined him to sing harmony vocals and flautist Randall Bramblett joined shortly thereafter. A haunting, simple and beautiful performance to kick off a spectacular night of music. You brought me back to a wonderful time in my life, so thanks again, sir!
@@loosiluI wonder if Steve's colour blind, may be, George Michael was but the 80's was a different era, but I suppose in the 60's into the 70's there weren't budgets for wardrobes, also (ie Bernie Taupins wife used to design and make the bands performance outfits) this was pretty common back then. and filming was in black and white, this is just must thinking. I'm 61 and lived in England around that time.
@ Bill White. Sir, you may already have seen it but Steve has made a new 2020 socially distanced version of "Gimme Some Lovin'". It's somewhere out there on UA-cam. He's still got it!!!!
Man does this guy know not only guitar, but vocal ranges. It’s a breath of fresh air every time I see a new song he analyzes. Keep up the amazing work Fil.
Ever since the seventies I have considered Dear Mr. Fantasy a rock anthem. And probably the best version is the 2007 Crossroads. Where his Strat Plus has perfect tune and sustain.
@ 5:59, you mention the song "Back in the High Life" (back in 1986). When I first heard this song on the radio, I thought for sure it was Peter Gabriel singing this song. I wonder if anyone else thought the same thing.
Really cool you picked Stevie Winwood. I saw him play on August 28th 2014, here in Montreal, opening for Tom Petty. He was absolutely on his game. Unbelievable. I was truly blown away and I've seen well over 2500 live shows. I have been doing a radio show since 1990 and have been playing music in bands since '83. I don't use the word unbelievable often and it takes a lot for me to be blown away. He played songs from The Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind faith, I was downright shocked by his performance. He played guitar on Traffic's Mr.Fantasy and Blind faith's Can't Find My Way Home(way better and different than any Clapton version, I shit you not.) and a few others. His voice and piano/keyboard playing were also on point and delicious.He played: I'm a Man (The Spencer Davis Group song) Them Changes (Buddy Miles cover) Can't Find My Way Home (Blind Faith song) Medicated Goo (Traffic song) The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys (Traffic song) Empty Pages (Traffic song) Higher Love Dear Mr. Fantasy (Traffic song) Gimme Some Lovin' (The Spencer Davis Group song) So glad i went to that show. Tom Petty and his band had to really bring it to not be overshadowed by their opener....they did. One of the best live show I have ever seen.
I was a major Traffic fan from Day One. Steve has one of the best and most distinctive singing voices ever. I was fortunate enough to see/hear Traffic at the legendary Middle Earth in London in Spring of '68. Dave Mason had already left the band by this time. Stood ten feet away while Steve played Dear Mr Fantasy on piano, then jumped up and grabbed his guitar to play that beautiful lead part. Unforgettable. Those Middle Earth shows started at midnight, no alcohol served, of course, but everybody was high. I saw Jeff Beck (Rod on vocals) there, also Tyrannosaurus Rex (when it was just Marc Bolan and a guy I think playing the bongos, both sitting down on the stage) and finally, last but not least, Captain Beefheart! The Captain was heavily pitched by John Peel on the radio. Those were great days, I was in England (I'll always love England) for my junior year abroad from my college in the US. Thanks Fil, as usual, for your interesting analysis. I always say rock and roll started in the US, and England saved it.
One on the most underrated guitarists of this style of mixing strumming with picking out individual notes (while singing) is Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. “Life’s a Long Song”, Skating Away”, “Mother Goose”, and Salamander are some of his best.
I’ve been praying for this and “ Can’t Find My Way Home” by his fireplace forever!!!! The man is a genius. More Traffic songs please! There’s a video of him at 16 on TV playing and sounding like Ray Charles.
and Spencer Davis (RIP) Group and Traffic were voices of MY youth!! and I attended a concert of Steve and his group a few years ago - the voice remains and his guitar/keys amazing - plus his daughter (Lilly) opened ... another marvelous talent
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I went to see Steve Winwood with Traffic in 1972 live performance at Winterland in San Francisco and the concert cost only $6.00 then and played this song as well Rainmaker and other great songs.
Strange how Steve is never in any best of rock singers lists by the music press, his voice is still one of the most recognised in world music, great analysis as always Fil, another recommendation from me is a band described as the best bar band in the world by the American music press Southside Johnny and the Asbury Dukes with their cover of ' Walk Away Renee' , you won't be disappointed, keep safe and cheerio from Glasgow.
One of my favorite Traffic songs, but this Steve Winwood stripped back version was so powerful! I'm glad I found this and could say thank you, Fil! Your analysis was outstanding!
Congratulations on your first live analysis Fil....an absolute milestone! Truly...you couldn’t have picked a better artist than the incredible Steve Winwood as the first! Legend! Cheers Mario! 😀👌👍
Steve Winwood is an incredible genius. I was fortunate to have been born in a time when I could experience music directly beginning in the 60s. I love The Spencer Davis Group. Was lucky to have lived in San Francisco from 1967-1982. Saw Traffic at the Fillmore & The Winter land in 1968, Blind Faith in Portland in 1969 and Steve Winwood in Bend Oregon in 2008. Please more Steve Winwood through all the years. One suggestion; how about a review of some "older obscure" groups...Crow "Evil Woman", The Music Machine "Talk, Talk" & Python Lee Jackson "In A Broken Dream"...etc. Thank you Fil, you are The Best!
Higher Love is such a great song. My favorite version is the one with his daughter, Lilly. I think it brings out more of the spiritual essence of the song.
Wow, Steve' s Martin sounds so big. Don' t forget he has a capo at the 7th fret. Amazing. I have an old Traffic concert on DVD with this song played by Winwood, Capaldi and Wood. Capaldi plays such a great tamborine. Btw. I always loved british and irish folk music.
Your ability to instruct and impart your vast knowledge of these musical compositions is remarkable. Love your guitar instructions. Makes me what to start playing again. Thank you so much. Fil. 🎸🎼🤘❤️
Fil, i saw Traffic in Detroit play this song in 1970, It was a spectacular concert, Traffic was the Best Man, what memories here, A friend of my older brother worked at the Eastown theater, he was a local stage hand, every time i went there he would take me backstage, i got to meet the Who, they played the whole Tommy album, Keith Moon Gave me a drum stick that i still have, I got to meet, Ten Years After, Alvin Lee let me touch his Guitar, I got to meet The Small Faces, Humble Pie, Mountain, The James Gang, this guy went on to be a Roadie for the James Gang that night, What Memories, Couain Figel
Thanks for this video, Fil. I have seen the performance video many many times. I can't say enough good things about Steve Winwood. I think of his voice as an important voice of the 60s. I became aware of him when he was with Traffic. For anyone who thought this performance was good, go listen to the album Blind Faith. One of the best albums of all time. There is a great "recent" video of Steve Winwood playing Can't Find My Way Home in front of a fireplace. Worth your time for sure. Cheers.
Great analysis Fil - as usual! You may already know this. Steve Winwood grew up in Great Barr, Birmingham. I am sure I read somewhere that he was allowed to play the church organ at his local church at 14 years of age and he carried Christine McVie's books home from school (She was Christine Perfect back then and her dad was a vicar ?) Apparently, there is a "Walk of Fame" in Birmingham - on Broad Street (maybe). Some famous Brummie/Midland inductees who have "stars" on the "Walk" include Noddy Holder (Slade), Jeff Lynne (The Move, ELO), Ozzy Osbourne & Bill Ward (Black Sabbath) and various others (?). So why isn't Steve Winwood's name been added? I am sure you would agree he has earned it! Saying that though, I reckon Steve would be too modest to be part of something like that! Anyway, Steve is one of the finest musicians to come from the U.K. and he's made excellent music for many years. Let's hope he keeps going as long as he can. Thanks again Fil. Stay safe.
I have my flute out. Channeling Chris Wood. I know you did this a year ago. Timeless music is... timeless. But all you Steve W. fans want to hear my flute counterpoint. Admit it! (oh I could not hold Chris' jockstrap).
Nicely done Fil, and no technical glitches!! Thanks for highlighting Steve's guitar skills. I saw him only once in concert, when he opened up for Tom Petty in 2008. I got to see the legend sing and play "Dear Mr Fantasy"....... it was magical ♥️
@@baekdutiger631 Yes Jason, I know!! But if my memory serves me( it's been 12 yrs) Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers played alongside Steve on stage during "Dear Mr. Fantasy".
@@cindypowers4993 To be honest I fell in love with Windwood for the songs from the 80s in the late 2000s but I knew of him during my highschool yrs of the 80s but later on last decade is when I truly dug in to his history!!!
I never knew a song about the life of a seed could be so beautiful! When you are so talented, it *does* look so easy but we know it's not. Love how he taps his foot the whole time.
It's really good to see Steve Winwood still getting the recognition he so richly deserves (if not more so!). I have to admit I didn't like his 1980s period but, then again, there was very little music that I did like in the 80s. In any case, even musicians (genius musicians, even) do have to eat. My first exposure to "John Barleycorn Must Die" was on a Transatlantic sampler vinyl album, which I bought in 1972 or 73. The performers are a group by the name of The Young Tradition. Their version is, in fact, very traditional in nature - a cappella and (it appears) complete with hand behind one ear and a clothes peg on each nose (very Steeleye Span!). The Traffic's version also featured some very tasteful flute playing, which is not particularly missed here, though, as SW does it all so well on his own. Apart from the great singing and guitar playing, by Steve, I find that remembering all of the words and how the verses are sequenced is a job in itself. I always get it wrong when I sing JBMD in the shower. Perhaps I should draw a process flow diagram, because that's what this song is - a description of the agricultural cycle - from planting all the way through to enjoying the fruits of everyone's labours. Python fans may be put in mind of "The Ronettes Sing Medieval Agronomy" Cheers!
I have seen a lot of comments on SW - it seems one thing that a lot of people may enjoy exploring a bit further is his sense of rhythm - he has a vision of texture surpassing most people and plays so deep in the pocket it just feels amazing
Thank you so much for all of this quality music. Your analysis always makes the music much better, kind of like walking in the woods when you know the name and what every bird that is singing looks like and their name and some info about their biology. It makes the nature walk much more fulfilling and interesting. Thank you for making the music even better for me
"kind of like walking in the woods when you know the name and what every bird that is singing looks like and their name and some info about their biology." Great analogy Elise... 🙂
Fil - Your first live analysis video came through great. Everything looked and sounded just like your recorded videos. If this saves you time, you might consider doing them all live. People enjoy the chat room too. Looks like a winner.
Many years ago, when I was in the service, I took leave because Traffic and Electric Flag were touring So. Cal together. A friend and I followed them to a few concerts and had a great time. Great memories.
Your guitar is really nice! Good to hear your acoustics, especially to a Steve song. I'm used to him playing keyboards. Hope you do more live analysis videos.
Hurray! I'll dance at your wedding Brother Fil! Very good BUT I was hoping you'd feature a Big favorite of mine : Traffic...". Light Up or Leave Me Alone". Incredible tune! John Barleycorn is a beautiful tune, + God bless you for the analysis. Steve IS a great player. Hanging around SO much with Eric Clapton certainly didn't hurt!! Love your show Bro. Take care Fil, you're the Greatest! Dave
This is one of the most important songs in my life. I learned every song off of The Blind Faith album and I still play it today. The story in the lyrics is great too. In those days, I liked all those acoustic songs by the heavy musos like Winwood and Led Zeppelin. I called it heavy mellow. Thanks for sharing.
I have a mutual friend with Mr. Winwood...Mac Gayden, borned and raised in Nashville but now living in North Carolina. Mac is a legendary slide guitarist. He co-wrote the perennial hit...Ever Lasting Love.
Phil!! Love your stuff man. I'm 65 and thoroughly enjoy your spotlight on these great classic artists. Can you do a special about the great bands and their proximity to historic UK cities? Most of the great prog bands (except for the Moody Blues and ELP) lived in our near Cambridge? The center of the Universe for wonderful choral music and the Anglican ethos. Most of the R&R centered bands came from "blue-collar" Manchester? And Liverpool was the gateway for the skiffle-to-rock evolution, right? American soldiers brought their early rock albums by Elvis, Bill Haley, Ike Turner, Chuck Berry, etc. and that kicked off the Animals, Beatles, Stones, etc. If there is a book that breaks down the genre and related UK cities that would be awesome. Or maybe a Phil the rock polymath will do a show about it! Best regards!
i got to see him 2012 majestic theatre san antonio texas i still have some phone video of the show.how bout that fender blackface against the wall next to the hammond
Saw him when he was in Blind Faith with Clapton. That was the first time that I heard The Color of the Lord. I was totally 💯 blown away. Check out Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels.
Hey Fil, I really enjoy your analysis videos. I don't think anyone gets more joy from music than Fil. It shows on his face! How about an analysis of the Winwood live performance of Mr Fantasy? Thanks!
Hmmm. I think I would be an audience member for this song (big hands) Listening to Steve Winwood's guitar has always been so soothing to the soul,well at least his more recent work. Fil's guitar sounded so very nice. I was certain that there would be some description about some different tuning on Steve's guitar (it does sound unique) but no it was just that 7th fret capo,and Steve Winwood. Thanks Fil
Winwood, gracious, talented and humble. Three words most famous musicians cannot claim. Search "Now the green blade riseth" by him on acoustic guitar. It is appropriate for the coming celebration of Christ's resurrection.
I would suggest Fil does weekly concerts, playing his songs and cover songs. The analysis is getting repetitive, and evolution is needed to survive. I don't mean stop the bread and butter analysis, but everyone loves and respects Fil, so seeing him use his talents would be awesome. I really enjoy seeing his talent with the instruments and he needs to show his ability more, not just highlight others like Windwood. This is only my advice, of course.
Beautiful picking. I would enjoy an analysis of your favorite (full band) Traffic piece ….I searched and, unless I’m mistaken, you haven’t posted one yet😊. While I’m at it, Shake Your Hand, Let it Ride, or your pick from The Guess Who🎸🎶🎵
Steve Winwood is one of those multi-instrument musicians that has the ability to stand out no matter who he's playing with & what he's playing
Thank you for spotlighting Steve Winwood! For my money, he is the most talented musician of my lifetime (I'm 63).
Stevie Winwood has to be on every list. One of the most talented musicians of any time period! Someone please tell me what is he not a master at. Singing, songwriting, keyboards, guitar, and more! I actually put him on my list recently. Top musician who came out of the sixties! I was at Woodstock in Saugerties NY. I think 94 or 95. Traffic stole the whole Festival. It was pure magic. If you don't believe me. You can find their whole set on you tube. You can really see the pure genius of Stevie Winwood! You can also ask Eric Clapton his opinion. I honor you Stevie Winwood! Thank You ( Great Review)
Yes sir, Steve played at Clapton's 2007 Crossroads Guitar Festival in Chicago 👍
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Steve Winwood is a musical god!
Steve Winwood is simply brilliant 💜
My oldest son went to live in heaven in 2008. On December 22nd he would have been 39.. anyway I always wanted him to play rocknroll like you do fil...His name is James Benjamin Miles..he was born with heart disease and spinal disease..was a very happy person..although the he didn't show pain..we all knew he was always in pain..not anymore....that's why I like seeing you sing and play your music. With feeling. I'm sure your family is so proud of you...I am to....keep on playing and I'll keep watching..your so talented and gorgeous..never forget God loves you always
I'm sorry to hear that, thank you for the kind words!
My heart aches for you...the worst kind of loss. The Lord bless you, Christy.
I love this young man's analyses, strong knowledge, and kind personality.
Amazing, I’ve always loved him!
Steve Winwood has always been one of my favorite all around musicians since he started out in the 60's. I saw him perform live with Traffic twice, first time in 1968 in Central Park, then again in 1970 at the Fillmore East, and he performed this song
Wonderful analysis, Fil. When Steve and Jim Capaldi reformed Traffic back in 1994, I caught the show and they opened the show with this. No fanfare, no wild lights and arena announcer, just Steve walking up to the microphone with his guitar and singing. Jim soon joined him to sing harmony vocals and flautist Randall Bramblett joined shortly thereafter. A haunting, simple and beautiful performance to kick off a spectacular night of music. You brought me back to a wonderful time in my life, so thanks again, sir!
Steve wears a white shirt and tan pants, "don't look at me"
@@loosiluI wonder if Steve's colour blind, may be, George Michael was but the 80's was a different era, but I suppose in the 60's into the 70's there weren't budgets for wardrobes, also (ie Bernie Taupins wife used to design and make the bands performance outfits) this was pretty common back then. and filming was in black and white, this is just must thinking. I'm 61 and lived in England around that time.
Fil! Steve Winwood did Higher Love with his DAUGHTER Lilly. It's so beautiful.
I go back to Gimme Some Lovin’, and he was just the keyboardist/vocalist. Nobody knew or cared who he was. This guy is a legend. Thank you, Fil.
Damn right. I guess all you can do is just roll with it if others don't know him.
@ Bill White. Sir, you may already have seen it but Steve has made a new 2020 socially distanced version of "Gimme Some Lovin'". It's somewhere out there on UA-cam. He's still got it!!!!
The 'Traffic' years.
Winwood is an absolute G, voice still incredible.
His voice hasn’t changed. Great analysis Fil🤟🤟
Amazing how much it sounds like the original studio version
A big round of applause for you, Fil and Mr. Winwood. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Man does this guy know not only guitar, but vocal ranges. It’s a breath of fresh air every time I see a new song he analyzes. Keep up the amazing work Fil.
Thanks!
Ever since the seventies I have considered Dear Mr. Fantasy a rock anthem. And probably the best version is the 2007 Crossroads. Where his Strat Plus has perfect tune and sustain.
@ 5:59, you mention the song "Back in the High Life" (back in 1986). When I first heard this song on the radio, I thought for sure it was Peter Gabriel singing this song. I wonder if anyone else thought the same thing.
brilliant he is. From the Spencer Davis days
Really cool you picked Stevie Winwood. I saw him play on August 28th 2014, here in Montreal, opening for Tom Petty. He was absolutely on his game. Unbelievable. I was truly blown away and I've seen well over 2500 live shows. I have been doing a radio show since 1990 and have been playing music in bands since '83. I don't use the word unbelievable often and it takes a lot for me to be blown away. He played songs from The Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind faith, I was downright shocked by his performance. He played guitar on Traffic's Mr.Fantasy and Blind faith's Can't Find My Way Home(way better and different than any Clapton version, I shit you not.) and a few others. His voice and piano/keyboard playing were also on point and delicious.He played:
I'm a Man
(The Spencer Davis Group song)
Them Changes
(Buddy Miles cover)
Can't Find My Way Home
(Blind Faith song)
Medicated Goo
(Traffic song)
The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys
(Traffic song)
Empty Pages
(Traffic song)
Higher Love
Dear Mr. Fantasy
(Traffic song)
Gimme Some Lovin'
(The Spencer Davis Group song)
So glad i went to that show. Tom Petty and his band had to really bring it to not be overshadowed by their opener....they did. One of the best live show I have ever seen.
I was a major Traffic fan from Day One. Steve has one of the best and most distinctive singing voices ever. I was fortunate enough to see/hear Traffic at the legendary Middle Earth in London in Spring of '68. Dave Mason had already left the band by this time. Stood ten feet away while Steve played Dear Mr Fantasy on piano, then jumped up and grabbed his guitar to play that beautiful lead part. Unforgettable. Those Middle Earth shows started at midnight, no alcohol served, of course, but everybody was high. I saw Jeff Beck (Rod on vocals) there, also Tyrannosaurus Rex (when it was just Marc Bolan and a guy I think playing the bongos, both sitting down on the stage) and finally, last but not least, Captain Beefheart! The Captain was heavily pitched by John Peel on the radio. Those were great days, I was in England (I'll always love England) for my junior year abroad from my college in the US. Thanks Fil, as usual, for your interesting analysis. I always say rock and roll started in the US, and England saved it.
I just listened to "Paper Sun" -- my favorite by Traffic. Steve Winwood is incredible!
I agree that Steve's vocals are so good, how well he plays many instruments can be overshadowed. Thanks Fil.
Windwood's voice has that special magical quality. Great analysis Mr Fil.
I've listened to music most of my life (born in March 1957), went to my 1st concert in July 1964.
Mr. Winwood, always in awe.
One on the most underrated guitarists of this style of mixing strumming with picking out individual notes (while singing) is Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. “Life’s a Long Song”, Skating Away”, “Mother Goose”, and Salamander are some of his best.
I’ve been praying for this and “ Can’t Find My Way Home” by his fireplace forever!!!! The man is a genius. More Traffic songs please! There’s a video of him at 16 on TV playing and sounding like Ray Charles.
and Spencer Davis (RIP) Group and Traffic were voices of MY youth!! and I attended a concert of Steve and his group a few years ago - the voice remains and his guitar/keys amazing - plus his daughter (Lilly) opened ... another marvelous talent
Need to go way back for one of my favorites The Sparks of High Heeled Boys. Great idea to have a live stream analysis.
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To Think that He is 72 and his voice is as strong today as it was back when you was a teenager. Just an amazing talent
I went to see Steve Winwood with Traffic in 1972 live performance at Winterland in San Francisco and the concert cost only $6.00 then and played this song as well Rainmaker and other great songs.
Strange how Steve is never in any best of rock singers lists by the music press, his voice is still one of the most recognised in world music, great analysis as always Fil, another recommendation from me is a band described as the best bar band in the world by the American music press Southside Johnny and the Asbury Dukes with their cover of ' Walk Away Renee' , you won't be disappointed, keep safe and cheerio from Glasgow.
When Steve opens up to a higher range you’re like yeaaaah that’s Steve Winwood! Rock royalty
One of my favorite Traffic songs, but this Steve Winwood stripped back version was so powerful! I'm glad I found this and could say thank you, Fil! Your analysis was outstanding!
Thanks!
Thx Fil.....Steve's a special dude ....those haunting soothing vocals ....cheers 👍
Congratulations on your first live analysis Fil....an absolute milestone! Truly...you couldn’t have picked a better artist than the incredible Steve Winwood as the first! Legend! Cheers Mario! 😀👌👍
A genius and his Martin.
Steve Winwood is an incredible genius. I was fortunate to have been born in a time when I could experience music directly beginning in the 60s. I love The Spencer Davis Group. Was lucky to have lived in San Francisco from 1967-1982. Saw Traffic at the Fillmore & The Winter land in 1968, Blind Faith in Portland in 1969 and Steve Winwood in Bend Oregon in 2008. Please more Steve Winwood through all the years.
One suggestion; how about a review of some "older obscure" groups...Crow "Evil Woman", The Music Machine "Talk, Talk" & Python Lee Jackson "In A Broken Dream"...etc.
Thank you Fil, you are The Best!
Higher Love is such a great song. My favorite version is the one with his daughter, Lilly. I think it brings out more of the spiritual essence of the song.
Wow, Steve' s Martin sounds so big.
Don' t forget he has a capo at the 7th fret.
Amazing.
I have an old Traffic concert on DVD with this song played by Winwood, Capaldi and Wood.
Capaldi plays such a great tamborine.
Btw. I always loved british and irish folk music.
Your ability to instruct and impart your vast knowledge of these musical compositions is remarkable. Love your guitar instructions. Makes me what to start playing again. Thank you so much. Fil. 🎸🎼🤘❤️
Traffic - The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys - a classic and hard to beat for musicianship and live performance.
Great Live Analysis Fil!👏👏Enjoyed it.❤
Fil, i saw Traffic in Detroit play this song in 1970, It was a spectacular concert, Traffic was the Best Man, what memories here, A friend of my older brother worked at the Eastown theater, he was a local stage hand, every time i went there he would take me backstage, i got to meet the Who, they played the whole Tommy album, Keith Moon Gave me a drum stick that i still have, I got to meet, Ten Years After, Alvin Lee let me touch his Guitar, I got to meet The Small Faces, Humble Pie, Mountain, The James Gang, this guy went on to be a Roadie for the James Gang that night, What Memories, Couain Figel
what an amazing musician.
Thanks for this video, Fil. I have seen the performance video many many times. I can't say enough good things about Steve Winwood. I think of his voice as an important voice of the 60s. I became aware of him when he was with Traffic. For anyone who thought this performance was good, go listen to the album Blind Faith. One of the best albums of all time. There is a great "recent" video of Steve Winwood playing Can't Find My Way Home in front of a fireplace. Worth your time for sure. Cheers.
Great analysis Fil - as usual! You may already know this. Steve Winwood grew up in Great Barr, Birmingham. I am sure I read somewhere that he was allowed to play the church organ at his local church at 14 years of age and he carried Christine McVie's books home from school (She was Christine Perfect back then and her dad was a vicar ?) Apparently, there is a "Walk of Fame" in Birmingham - on Broad Street (maybe). Some famous Brummie/Midland inductees who have "stars" on the "Walk" include Noddy Holder (Slade), Jeff Lynne (The Move, ELO), Ozzy Osbourne & Bill Ward (Black Sabbath) and various others (?). So why isn't Steve Winwood's name been added? I am sure you would agree he has earned it! Saying that though, I reckon Steve would be too modest to be part of something like that! Anyway, Steve is one of the finest musicians to come from the U.K. and he's made excellent music for many years. Let's hope he keeps going as long as he can. Thanks again Fil. Stay safe.
I have my flute out. Channeling Chris Wood. I know you did this a year ago. Timeless music is... timeless. But all you Steve W. fans want to hear my flute counterpoint. Admit it! (oh I could not hold Chris' jockstrap).
Nicely done Fil, and no technical glitches!! Thanks for highlighting Steve's guitar skills. I saw him only once in concert, when he opened up for Tom Petty in 2008. I got to see the legend sing and play "Dear Mr Fantasy"....... it was magical ♥️
What he opened for Tom Petty??? Not the other way around???
both Clapton, and Petty, and their respective bands were IN AWE of Winwood, for good reason
@@baekdutiger631 Yes Jason, I know!! But if my memory serves me( it's been 12 yrs) Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers played alongside Steve on stage during "Dear Mr. Fantasy".
@@cindypowers4993 To be honest I fell in love with Windwood for the songs from the 80s in the late 2000s but I knew of him during my highschool yrs of the 80s but later on last decade is when I truly dug in to his history!!!
You can find videos of Stevie performing with Petty on UA-cam, also with the Grateful Dead
I never knew a song about the life of a seed could be so beautiful! When you are so talented, it *does* look so easy but we know it's not. Love how he taps his foot the whole time.
absolutely BRILLIANT peformance, thank you SO much for doing this!!!!
It's really good to see Steve Winwood still getting the recognition he so richly deserves (if not more so!). I have to admit I didn't like his 1980s period but, then again, there was very little music that I did like in the 80s. In any case, even musicians (genius musicians, even) do have to eat.
My first exposure to "John Barleycorn Must Die" was on a Transatlantic sampler vinyl album, which I bought in 1972 or 73. The performers are a group by the name of The Young Tradition. Their version is, in fact, very traditional in nature - a cappella and (it appears) complete with hand behind one ear and a clothes peg on each nose (very Steeleye Span!).
The Traffic's version also featured some very tasteful flute playing, which is not particularly missed here, though, as SW does it all so well on his own.
Apart from the great singing and guitar playing, by Steve, I find that remembering all of the words and how the verses are sequenced is a job in itself. I always get it wrong when I sing JBMD in the shower. Perhaps I should draw a process flow diagram, because that's what this song is - a description of the agricultural cycle - from planting all the way through to enjoying the fruits of everyone's labours. Python fans may be put in mind of "The Ronettes Sing Medieval Agronomy" Cheers!
Steve greatly missed that flute. Guaranteed 🎉
I have seen a lot of comments on SW - it seems one thing that a lot of people may enjoy exploring a bit further is his sense of rhythm - he has a vision of texture surpassing most people and plays so deep in the pocket it just feels amazing
Thank you so much for all of this quality music. Your analysis always makes the music much better, kind of like walking in the woods when you know the name and what every bird that is singing looks like and their name and some info about their biology. It makes the nature walk much more fulfilling and interesting. Thank you for making the music even better for me
Thanks for the kind words!
"kind of like walking in the woods when you know the name and what every bird that is singing looks like and their name and some info about their biology." Great analogy Elise... 🙂
Thanks for a great live analysis.
The sound of your guitar was fine as was your voice both very clear.
Great live analysis Fil! I must say this makes me really want to hear you do more acoustic and ballad type of song. :)
This was so awesome! I saw Steve Winwood twice live, as the opening act for Tom Petty. Cheers, Fil! ✌️
Thanks for posting this. Thankful I got to see Steve with Blind Faith the day man first walked on the Moon.
Fil - Your first live analysis video came through great. Everything looked and sounded just like your recorded videos. If this saves you time, you might consider doing them all live. People enjoy the chat room too. Looks like a winner.
Thanks!
Enjoyed it! Love Winwood’s and Fil’s playing acoustic! Happy Thanksgiving!
Many years ago, when I was in the service, I took leave because Traffic and Electric Flag were touring So. Cal together. A friend and I followed them to a few concerts and had a great time. Great memories.
PLEASE do more Steve Winwood! ESPECIALLY Steve live with Clapton.
I agree with you.
Yes Lucie, I agree. Steve played with Clapton on a Crossroads festival or two, didn't he ? The best of the best!!
Steve and Eric played "Can't Find My Way Home" @ Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007 in Chicago
Your guitar is really nice! Good to hear your acoustics, especially to a Steve song. I'm used to him playing keyboards. Hope you do more live analysis videos.
My favorite Traffic song. First heard it as an 18 year old college freshman, 35 years ago!
Steve is so underrated. Great job Fil. Props from North Dakota.
The first Winwood song that captured me was Traffic's No Face No Name No Number. Great analysis, Fil 🤘
Love it.
Great variety.....thanks Fil.
I love his voice, great artist.
Can you believe Steve W. was 18 when he started on this? His guitar, his vocals, his effect - just the best ever.
"Glad" and "Freedom Rider" -- great memories with those tunes.
Love his style ! ;) much appreciate the video Fil,.. rock
Steve always had a great voice! :)
Please do a analysis of YES group. Could be "Love will find the way". Greetings from Chile. I like somuch Steve Winwood, thanks.
Hurray! I'll dance at your wedding Brother Fil! Very good BUT I was hoping you'd feature a Big favorite of mine : Traffic...". Light Up or Leave Me Alone". Incredible tune! John Barleycorn is a beautiful tune, + God bless you for the analysis. Steve IS a great player. Hanging around SO much with Eric Clapton certainly didn't hurt!!
Love your show Bro.
Take care Fil, you're the Greatest!
Dave
This is one of the most important songs in my life. I learned every song off of The Blind Faith album and I still play it today. The story in the lyrics is great too. In those days, I liked all those acoustic songs by the heavy musos like Winwood and Led Zeppelin. I called it heavy mellow. Thanks for sharing.
I have a mutual friend with Mr. Winwood...Mac Gayden, borned and raised in Nashville but now living in North Carolina. Mac is a legendary slide guitarist. He co-wrote the perennial hit...Ever Lasting Love.
Hey Fil! How about something on Warren Zevon?
Phil!! Love your stuff man. I'm 65 and thoroughly enjoy your spotlight on these great classic artists. Can you do a special about the great bands and their proximity to historic UK cities? Most of the great prog bands (except for the Moody Blues and ELP) lived in our near Cambridge? The center of the Universe for wonderful choral music and the Anglican ethos. Most of the R&R centered bands came from "blue-collar" Manchester? And Liverpool was the gateway for the skiffle-to-rock evolution, right? American soldiers brought their early rock albums by Elvis, Bill Haley, Ike Turner, Chuck Berry, etc. and that kicked off the Animals, Beatles, Stones, etc. If there is a book that breaks down the genre and related UK cities that would be awesome. Or maybe a Phil the rock polymath will do a show about it! Best regards!
Haha geography isn't my strong point!
@@wingsofpegasus on well. want to learn more about the PF lunatics? DSOTM? Get The Lunar Men by Jenny Uglow. Amazing. Yeah, I'm a book geek. Cheers!
And I missed it. You are doing something wonderful again. Thank you.
i got to see him 2012 majestic theatre san antonio texas i still have some phone video of the show.how bout that fender blackface against the wall next to the hammond
Saw him when he was in Blind Faith with Clapton. That was the first time that I heard The Color of the Lord. I was totally 💯 blown away. Check out Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels.
Your hands are beautiful- made for guitar and piano!
Hey Fil, I really enjoy your analysis videos. I don't think anyone gets more joy from music than Fil. It shows on his face! How about an analysis of the Winwood live performance of Mr Fantasy? Thanks!
Oh thank you.....
(Do you hear elements of Lightfoot in his technique?)
Steve's Phenomenal a true virtuoso, Love his piano playing in Glad from Traffic
Thanks Fil love you man!
"Paper Sun" -- my favorite by Traffic
Hmmm. I think I would be an audience member for this song (big hands) Listening to Steve Winwood's guitar has always been so soothing to the soul,well at least his more recent work. Fil's guitar sounded so very nice. I was certain that there would be some description about some different tuning on Steve's guitar (it does sound unique) but no it was just that 7th fret capo,and Steve Winwood. Thanks Fil
Hi Fil , how are you , this is wonderful , thank you , Rock 🤘
Thanks hun , take care & be safe ok ✌🤘
"Dear Mr Fantasy ".....please .
LIVE WITH CLAPTON
I second that!
@@loosilu no , just SW please . It is stellar
@@rickrebell5289 Well, it's Traffic, so it's not just him.
@@loosilu it is him playing lead in the video from Crossroads
Winwood, gracious, talented and humble. Three words most famous musicians cannot claim. Search "Now the green blade riseth" by him on acoustic guitar. It is appropriate for the coming celebration of Christ's resurrection.
wonderful video .. and a bit sad, not hearing Chris Wood's flute ...
Another good one. The voice is unique. Thanks
thanks for the analysis & review
Always loved this song! Please give some attention to the brilliant lyrics. Robert Burns also had a hand in this old English ballad.
One of my all-time favs.
I would suggest Fil does weekly concerts, playing his songs and cover songs. The analysis is getting repetitive, and evolution is needed to survive. I don't mean stop the bread and butter analysis, but everyone loves and respects Fil, so seeing him use his talents would be awesome. I really enjoy seeing his talent with the instruments and he needs to show his ability more, not just highlight others like Windwood. This is only my advice, of course.
Thanks! Haha yes I tried that approach for 15 years, it wasn't very effective! 😂
Had to watch again Wonderful Fil
You defo MUST do anaylze his version of Mr. Fantasy at Crossroads Fest in 2007... insane...
Thanks!
Beautiful picking. I would enjoy an analysis of your favorite (full band) Traffic piece ….I searched and, unless I’m mistaken, you haven’t posted one yet😊. While I’m at it, Shake Your Hand, Let it Ride, or your pick from The Guess Who🎸🎶🎵