Winwood, Clapton, Baker and Grech. What a treat.

@loyaldude10

Жыл бұрын

Who is Grech?

@connievino4226

Жыл бұрын

The cream of the crop.

@user-vl6sm3wr4n

Жыл бұрын

Bass player. From Family

@donjohn2695

Жыл бұрын

Why didn't it last long

@andrewthomas3270

Жыл бұрын

@@donjohn2695 one word Clapton! 😪

Pure class, no frills just incredible musicians making incredible music.

What a time to be alive

so rare to find a live video of this era that is not distorted or horribly mixed and fuzyy video ! This a real gem !!!

@TheHypnogog

Жыл бұрын

it makes me dream in a pleasant way.

@javiergrillo9670

Жыл бұрын

Really

Gingers style and beat cannot and will never be duplicated. Guy was a master at his craft.

@nerenahd

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Unconventional way of playing, very characteristic of him.

@chrispfeifer7628

Жыл бұрын

And don't forget that he was a complete lunatic too

@nerenahd

Жыл бұрын

@@chrispfeifer7628 That's true. Many geniuses are mentally instable or socially inept.

@dpbj1957

Жыл бұрын

He was a jazz drummer first and foremost

@montgomerydenzer8805

Жыл бұрын

Every Percussionist has a style that makes them unique. John Bonham/ Keith Moon/ Neil Peart, etc Buddy Rich is THE MASTER

Look at how talented they were....so young.....and not realizing that they were creating rock music history!

No gimmicks, just pure music.

@57hodja

Жыл бұрын

amen .

I was barely 16 y.o. when I went to this concert. If only I could feel that feeling & sunshine again. I only wish that I could climb into this film...& walk back home.

@vc23

2 күн бұрын

Aww, I know what you mean, I listen to loads of different concerts on here and pretend I'm there

This song kept me alive in The Nam, 70-71.

@dennisallen364

4 жыл бұрын

Cool beanz Vet brutta...

@cybrscot

4 жыл бұрын

I'm in "The Nam" now. :)

@julionilo7498

4 жыл бұрын

Vietnam war?

@johnboyd7158

4 жыл бұрын

@@julionilo7498 yes. I was a 19 year old Army Sgt in Vietnam, 1970-71. Field Artillery. Thanks

@julionilo7498

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnboyd7158 thanks, this is history

I was sitting among the crowd in the Hyde Park 'Ampitheatre' for this concert. A warm, Balmy day and all we needed was Blind Faith! RIP Ginger and thank you so much for the memories.

@maf5454

3 жыл бұрын

@keith bottjer I am truly envious! I was in London, on business, a few years ago and found my way to Hyde Park and think I found the location where this piece of history was made. I remember asking for directions and the gentleman said " mate are you a Yank?" Well yeah it's kind of hard to hide. Then when I ask where Blind Faith played in '69 he looked at me and said "you know Blind Faith?" I replied "doesn't everyone who knows and loves rock know Blind Faith?" We had a good laugh over that one. I guess it proves one thing, music can unite us if we give it a chance. My brother be well and safe, peace to you and yours.

@ninjavigilante5311

3 жыл бұрын

I wish could been there as well smoking a joint.

@alienmcqueen

3 жыл бұрын

Im 28 black guy and so thankful that this music existed everyday. Where you can just sit back and jam, nod your head and feel at peace.

@jonsebastian95

3 жыл бұрын

@@maf5454 Sorry you missed it, sitting in the "cockpit" along with 400,000 or so they said was a day never to be forgotten. you are right music unites us "little people" it's the friggin politicians that screw things up

@michaelknapp8961

3 жыл бұрын

That is sooooooo cool!!!! I was two years old back then living in America. The sixties were incredible.

I will be 64 in June SIR this was one of the first songs I enjoyed from your collection

The camera angle which captures Steve through GB's drums is classic! So is this song and this version. Fantastic. Goosebumps, everytime...

@ErinIsReal

Жыл бұрын

Rest of camera work not so much. LOL dude was blazin'!

Doesn't matter what year your watching this. if you reading this you have great taste of music!

@Robocoppat

3 жыл бұрын

Brings me right back to the early 70's. The feeling of summertime and the music of blind faith made it magical. ✌️

@marcusmurphy4049

3 жыл бұрын

😉

@Ridantancr

3 жыл бұрын

And INCREASINGLY RARE...

@andypearce5537

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@haroldmccumbee8212

3 жыл бұрын

57 in 2021 June I love this music

I feel so blessed to have grown up in the 60's and 70's and experienced this music first hand.

Came across this by accident. The whole band was fantastic. Steve, Ginger, Eric. Excellent piece of music history.

@druidenfuss8870

Жыл бұрын

don‘t forget Rick Grech,famous brilliant Bass Player from Family

@karlmylnere5712

Жыл бұрын

​@@druidenfuss8870 yes he should not be forgotten brilliant player and great guy just tragic how he ended .

@raoulduke344

5 ай бұрын

@@karlmylnere5712 What happened?

Cannot believe that this was over 50 years ago! Their music will last forever.

@TheHumbuckerboy

3 жыл бұрын

Music back then was so superior to most of the hyped rubbish that is around these days .

@Scottlp2

3 жыл бұрын

Yup many covers of Blind Faith around.

I am more than thankful I grew up in the era of early rock! All my best memories come back (70's) whenever I hear a blast from the past. It never gets old.

@stephanietribuna7173

Жыл бұрын

Me too. It was the best time ever. No music today comes close.

@davidmilner7353

Жыл бұрын

Or maybe it makes you feel a lot younger!!!

@davidmilner7353

Жыл бұрын

Or maybe it makes us feel a lot younger ...

@ClaudiaMitchell-jn7fw

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad too.

Alot of talent on that stage. Ginger blew me away . Great clip

It is a very hard list to make, but easily this song makes it to one of the top 25 greatest rock songs ever written. Blind Faith, a short lived super group, truly deserved the name. Watch Winwood do this solo acoustic, amazing.

@biekgiek

Жыл бұрын

That solo he did during the pandemic lockown

That guitar and organ tone is to die for. So ethereal

@newtongroves3413

2 жыл бұрын

Telecaster through Marshall Plexi Stacks And Hammond Organ Incredible tone

@mikethebike7372

Жыл бұрын

@@newtongroves3413 A B-3

@richat1691

Жыл бұрын

Hi mate-can it be replicated via any modern day pedals?

@ekrem6303

Жыл бұрын

@@richat1691 use a marshall and crank it i got a code 50 with a plexi tone soo

Steve Winwood .... magic!

@maggieboo8142

3 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid living in South London me and my mates went to a show in Peckham and we all met stevie winwood 😁

@Hey.bekind777y

11 ай бұрын

Omg

I was 17 in 1969 - graduating High School and afraid of being drafted (some of my friends were already in Vietnam) - had my first acid trip - WOW... what a time I was having - felt SO alive - the world was so mysteriously fantastic - discovering this music made me dreamy

@TheALBIECHASER

2 ай бұрын

been there brother, you ever listen to mountain tripping? great times had in those days, hope your well

@Confluence323

2 ай бұрын

@@TheALBIECHASER Thanks for the kind words - they seem hard to find these days - back then, it seemed everyone was tolerant of one another & loving - hitch hiking was never a problem.

@TheALBIECHASER

2 ай бұрын

@@Confluence323 yes very true, back then I hitch hiked alot, across the the usa, from Cal, to Jersey, hopped trains slept under bridges, it was fun, I had no fear, lol

@sickagain7541

22 күн бұрын

BORN IN 66, 3YRS OLD IN 69. DID YOU EVER GET DRAFTED. MUST HAVE BEEN HELL FOR TEENS BACK DURING THAT TURBULENT ERA.

@TheALBIECHASER

22 күн бұрын

@@sickagain7541 I just missed it by a few months, scary thoughts. after seeing so many boys come back addicted to drugs, they had to do em to get by, some of the war stories they told were crazy,

This song slashed my soul first time I ever heard it. Every time I hear it since it puts me into some kind of melancholy trance. I've found my way home, but I remember very well the feelings of numbness and confusion this song speaks of. It's one of my all-time favorites. Peace.

@neilangus4401

2 жыл бұрын

Nancy For some reason this song is hypnotic to me I am 64 and it still drawn in

@alienmindwarp3455

2 жыл бұрын

For sure, love it! I get the same kinda feeling from 40,000 Headman from Welcome to the Canteen. I always thought Jane's Addiction had that quality with Slow Divers, and 3 Days. ✌

@neilangus4401

2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said I have played this on acoustic for 40 years and it still is fantastic

@caylaarmatti8498

2 жыл бұрын

@@neilangus4401 Yep 66 here and still this brings me right to 1969. One of the prettiest rock songs ever written.

@samandjennysambrook

2 жыл бұрын

Most people who have truly experienced life's journey with its highs and lows can relate to this song I'm sure.🎸☀️🤞

Tears to my eyes when I hear this song. :)

Absolutely great and awesome performance..Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, Rick Grech and Ginger Baker ...the first British supergroup performing live at Hyde Park in London..during the days of Flower Power....the closest thing to going back in the Way back machine is to listen to this performance...

@ALANGREEN508

10 жыл бұрын

TOO BAD THEY ONLY MADE ONE ALBUM ( AND A GREAT ONE ).THESE GUYS WERE THE 'CREAM OF THE CROP" IN THE LATE 1960s

@tipheretrose

10 жыл бұрын

Absolutely true, especially from the British side of the pond.

Clapton’s playing on this is gorgeous. Melodic, understated, flash only when needed, in service to the song, not showing off.

@guslakis

4 жыл бұрын

Mitch Friedfeld , sometimes a reminder is needed of how great he has been, this is one of those reminders.

@garypaquin9571

4 жыл бұрын

Hard to believe that some folks consider Hendrix his peer. E.C was the musician. J. Hendrix was only a circus act.

@guslakis

4 жыл бұрын

Gary Paquin , woah there Sir, Clapton himself would tell you how great Hendrix was. As would have SRV, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, and a host of other great players.

@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer

4 жыл бұрын

@@guslakis vai and johnson are awful, and they all would tell you to listen to Freddie or Albert King rather than themselves

@guslakis

4 жыл бұрын

Gabe Morehouse , to say that Vai and Johnson are “awful” flies in the face of their technical ability, influence, fame, and awards, too bad about your inability to appreciate them.

Fantastic. What a voice for Steve Winwood. Fantastic performance all round. Love it 😀👍

Masterclass short-lived ensemble....amazing that Stevi Winwood was only turning 20 at that time. But Ginger Baker gets the honours for making this performance so special....absoulutely at his best and almost in an 'unplugged' kind ot setting if you get what I mean.

@RobotMillionaire

2 жыл бұрын

Steve Winwood was 21 when this was filmed.

@mikegoldstone6832

2 жыл бұрын

@@RobotMillionaire - I stand corrected🙏

@RobotMillionaire

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikegoldstone6832 👌

@ullaleonard5724

Ай бұрын

Stevie had an incredible voice.

What a cultural time to be the right age and in the right place. Music changed the world. Maybe we can do it again. An old hippie.

@charlesfiske8976

2 ай бұрын

I would love that to happen! I'm an old hippie too

Stevie sounds as good today, in 2021 as he does here. Incredible voice, incredible man!

I wasn’t born until 1980 but here I am watching this video feeling like I was there !!!!

@nickhorn8296

2 ай бұрын

WHOA

@djv2373

Ай бұрын

Shitz timeless

@bonez212

Ай бұрын

Same here,Im just discovering everything about this about two days ago

Seeing Clapton on a tele/strat hybrid is something rare. Hearing it is unbelievable !! Every member of this short lived outfit is a master of their instruments!!!!!

What talent in this band. Ginger Baker is a monster on the drums. Clapton enough said, wynwood a kid with the voice if an old bluesman and keyboard chops to match.

@kellyofuller4974

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Debbie, How are you doing?

@EnosEverything

Жыл бұрын

It's WINWOOD you clown... You should know how to spell it by now

@charlestinguely8683

Жыл бұрын

Don't count out Rick Crech very underrated bass player RIP!

@EnosEverything

Жыл бұрын

@@charlestinguely8683 What is wrong with you people ???.. Can't you understand anything ??, the name is GRECH....GRECH not CRECH.... The only thing you seem to know you cretin , is that Rick is deceased.

@clarkbowen9882

Жыл бұрын

Don't Rick Grech on bass.

London will never experience this type of freedom again...nor will NYC, LA, or Germany. Fantastic video of this band and those times.

How great is Stevie Winwoods voice. I’ve always known that but this is on another level

@AileenPT

2 жыл бұрын

I hope to see them soon! A distinct voice…brings me back to the less complicated years. ☺️

@paulmarchand9537

2 жыл бұрын

it aint blind faith if no winwood

@precisionbrown6829

2 жыл бұрын

Still sounds pretty much the same.

@precisionbrown6829

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulmarchand9537 well there’s no more drummer

@josephjsiragusaii9883

2 жыл бұрын

Just absolutely amazing well recorded too! I was almost three!

I was there. I'd give anything to be back there again. Still young, still hopeful, still happy...

@ralphwhittemore5041

4 жыл бұрын

Where was this show? Man I envy you for being there man . One lucky Dude🤘

@chriscorman734

4 жыл бұрын

@@ralphwhittemore5041 Same

@troykelso

4 жыл бұрын

I'll bet the aroma was pungent.

@jonsebastian95

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, I was there to with a couple of friends, thumbed it down from up north. Hell what a day, stay young pal.

@leach1527

4 жыл бұрын

@@ralphwhittemore5041 Hyde Park London

Absolutely love Steve Windwood...so much talent!! Gifted...no doubt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One of the greatest songs I' ve ever heard. Fantástic band.

Wow, they were just kids making this incredible, timeless music. Steve Winwood was 20 and Clapton was 23.

This is the living definition of vocal range!

Man, what a voice on that young kid. Oh, that's Steve Winwood. Never mind.

@jonpage4029

5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@mlovmo

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds just like Skip James...

@bobwalk7262

5 жыл бұрын

of course at 16 he sang "I'm A Man" with the Spenser Davis group

@anthonyramey7917

5 жыл бұрын

Even there he sounds like a seasoned 40 year old.

@mlovmo

5 жыл бұрын

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This song has brought me so much clarity in faith and love! Legendary musicians from my younger years! Symbolic of how many feel from time to time!!! God Bless!!!😇

Absolutely beautiful... man I can feel the vibes from this, what a time to be alive!!!!! Very cool stuff 👍

Simply beautiful song , winwoods voice is heaven

You know a song is timeless and stands on its own when the first time it's played live it's great!

I was there! Wonderful Still remember it. A "sea of joy"

@jonsebastian95

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, they said we were 400k strong, don't know about the numbers but it was a day in my life I will never forget. Just one asshole throwing a bottle over his head, got a kicking for his troubles

This song is beautiful, poetic, and to me fierce in emotion but not overly loud!

Sublime, if this doesn't move you, even to tears, nothing will...

Damn... Those were certainly the Days! U all know that! I'm surprised the stage didn't collapse with the weight of that gargantuan talent up there.. Whoa!

@jodiwood5311

4 жыл бұрын

Hard to believe all that sound and talent from just those young guys. History in the making.

I was fortunate enough to see them on their only US concert tour, in St.Louis. It was on a Sunday evening. My brother was visiting from Kentucky and we had been to church earlier, so we were in jackets and ties. We, of course, were the only ones dressed like that. So glad we got to see them.

@Beckola11

7 жыл бұрын

Frank Hamilton What a great memory and a happening for you. Nothing can take those deep stirring feelings within us away. When we hear our music and our young beautiful people who were playing it, the same enjoying it.. I'm like .. Hey! That was us!! That is us! I still must see great live music often. It's my high and to the embarrassment of my daughters (who R making their own heartfelt soul memories) I dance for hours like the black dude who was feeling it !! For me I get a high better than MOST of the drugs I did in the days! Friend in music~ PEACE

@kevintaylor8832

6 жыл бұрын

neat story Frank, i remember hearing " In the presence of the Lord" the first time in my vw bug with fm station barely coming in out of FM 102/Dallas, TX . i still turned it up loud and bout cried-it was so good.

@warialdasue

6 жыл бұрын

Lucky buggers!

@rayjsu70

6 жыл бұрын

I love the story, Frank. I'm almost 72 but missed seeing most of the earliest bands, but caught Clapton, Zeppelin, and many more in the late 70's and early 80's. I was teaching Sunday School where I attended church and the pastor some others gave me some flack about going to rock concerts. Now, I know pastors who are younger than I am by 10 or 20 years, and they love the music that I love. I never saw the need to get high to listen or watch music - even at my age, I can feel better physically and emotionally just by hearing a good song. Thanks for sharing this and bringing back some great memories for me and many others!

@doningram5145

6 жыл бұрын

Frank Hamilton. when they run St Louis where did you see them was it a Webster Groves please reply thank you

My generation made and played the best music. Sixties/Seventies. Nothing compares...

I am just young at heart,my physical age is 64. I have been recovering from a heart attack,and I was looking for some music from my era,my place in time. Have fun and remember the good times we all had!

@meninomichael

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Robin, glad that you are well! Music is good medicine, and this stuff is great!! They should bottle it!

@ronbridges678

3 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on the heart attack! I had a widow maker 3 months ago. I hope you are doing well Robin!!!

Loved Traffic and Blind Faith as well, never understand the need to be stoned to listen to it though. Always thought just letting the music take you somewhere was enough.

@annreinbeau

7 жыл бұрын

Ya had to be there.....

@lloydjohnson6098

6 жыл бұрын

Derek do yourself a justice, try it, it sure doesn't hurt

@andreaquillin1426

6 жыл бұрын

the music is the high.

@gnosferatu667

6 жыл бұрын

Andrea Quillin Just smoke a joint and listen to the music! At least once...

@gazzarrr666

6 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha! Actually, this song always reminds me of trying to find my way home (just a couple of miles away) soon after I first heard it, while tripping on acid in the dawn, in the rain. I couldn't recognise anything - and then someone stopped and asked me for directions. I confused the fuck out of them with my wild and over-enthusiastic gesticulations and gurning facial expressions. They must have thought I was a right nutter. Happy days :-)

What a great band. Nothing fancy, just great music.

What a beautiful song!! What talented artists! It all comes together in a beautiful way!😮🙂🙃😉🤔🤨😏

To me, this will always be Steve Winwood's signature song and simply an absolute masterpiece. What's interesting is that this version is completely different from the one that got released on the Blind Faith album (but no less magnificent). Given that there is no noticeable crowd reaction when Winwood announces the song's title, I'd assume this was one of its first public performances. The concert took place on June 17th, 1969, which was at least one month prior to the album's release (sources on the actual release date differ, it appears likely that the album was released in the US in July of 1969 and about one month later in the UK).

@dosrios9517

Жыл бұрын

Yes he actually announced it as a new song.

@neilangus4401

Жыл бұрын

Yes this was hot out of the creative oven It is a beautiful song

@marcelwilliamson7384

10 ай бұрын

Wow I had just turned 6 two days prior to this I can’t remember what I got for my birthday that year but I will never forget this performance thanks for the upload

These four guy missed a chance to stay together and become gods on earth. This music, their whole album actually, is beyond imagination. Hats off

@dondrysdale7297

3 жыл бұрын

i think for them it was another experiment just like Cream, and they didn't expect it to last long, which was also because they realized no one would be able to hang onto the immensely talented and independent Winwood.

@Ac0ustics0ul

3 жыл бұрын

They still accomplished that, just individually

@CreamBootlegs

3 жыл бұрын

@@dondrysdale7297 true but Clapton mostly caused the bands break up due to him simply quitting out of the blue

@rbilleaud

3 жыл бұрын

Most supergroups cobbled together can't really survive because of the personalities involved. At that moment in time they're all moving in the same direction, but immensely talented individuals are always chasing their next creative outlet and that's rarely the same thing.

@stevebengel1346

2 жыл бұрын

Well, Clapton had to form Derek and the Dominos and record one of the greatest albums in history

This is what you get when you get three great talents together. OMG.

Great version of a timeless song. I don't feel so bad about crashing on those high notes now; they even gave Steve a rough ride at his youthful peak. He now plays it down a whole step.

Keep coming back to this video every so often because it is pure and simple musicianship! Beautiful song!

Sung beautifully by Stevie, and ginger on drums “ phenomenal,!!!! w/ EC & the rest of the boys. Simply unimaginable!!!!👍👍👍

One of the greatest pop-rock songs of the past 55 years. & this was a live BIGly concert in Hyde Park , London ...!!! These boys have done well, ever since ...

@julieraymond482

3 жыл бұрын

Who do we have now that willmean anything in 50 years from now? Exactly.

@gorkemkirkegaard7022

3 жыл бұрын

@@julieraymond482

Magical, always a brings lots of memories when I hear this either studio or live version. Classic tune.

Lot of talent on that stage.

Wow…just wow. I was 9 years old when I first heard this song. I will never forget it. It was an awakening moment for me. I felt an emotion stir in me that I’d never felt before. It’s very hard to describe, a massive yearning mixed with bursting love. I was emotionally awakened. When the song was over I was empty, sad. What a feeling it was. I will never forget it. RIP Ginger…as mad as you appeared to be you were a very special person.

@colorgloleeco

2 жыл бұрын

You described my feeling as well…

@djtruthseeker5707

Жыл бұрын

Ditto. I played this album over and over. I could never get enough of it. Still can’t.

@mikewoods8565

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing and what a great comment !.

It is astounding, how advanced these players already were. That they became Rock Gods should surprise nobody.

That opening line….❤ gets me every time.

I always love this song ❤

@kellyofuller4974

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Ines, How are you doing?

I love hearing the organ in these bands, I miss that

@bewildered5444

3 жыл бұрын

Amen bro. Can't beat a bit of Hammond or such like - Deep Purple, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Argent, Focus, etc etc.

Yes......I still have my original album.....AND PLAY IT. Love the whole album. Brings great memories back!

That voice is totally unique, these guys enriched OUR LIVES ....this era, this time frame, there is XXXX all like it now BEAMME UP SCOTTIE

everyone so young, Ginger Baker, what a great drummer. Thames in 1969 things will never be so good.

@lotharluder2743

5 жыл бұрын

There was something in the Air 69. Something tried to break true. Some Hope in the Air. Some smell fore peacefull arrangement. Who stoped this development.

@jupitermoongauge4055

5 жыл бұрын

Baker just bashes away like a clown on a saucepan, no wonder Clapton never wanted Baker in Blind Faith. Baker must be one of the most overrated drummers of all time, and easily the most self-overrated drummer of all time

@roymcvie7912

5 жыл бұрын

jupiter moongauge you’re kidding surely - it was always Clapton’s plan to take Ginger with him after Cream only because he was the best. He is a true genius.

@jupitermoongauge4055

5 жыл бұрын

@@roymcvie7912 absolutely not, Clapton was sick to his back teeth of Baker and Bruce. Baker is just a joke post cream. No one of any note wanted to play with him and if they ever did, they made sure they didn't for long. Baker is an asshole and other than being technically and theoretically proficient, he is incapable of being musical. Even Hawkwind had to sack him

@jimmycampbell78

5 жыл бұрын

Haha, so you have finished with Rory Gallagher - it’s Ginger Baker’s turn now is it??? You do make me laugh. Actually I do agree with you about Baker’s personality. Horrible bloke, fantastic drummer though.

Incredibly well mixed audio for that time period, outside at a festival etc. Winwood's voice has sounded the same since he was a teenager through today. Still hits that high G#.

I love this video of Blind Faith's CAN'T FIND MY WAY HOME one of my all time favorite songs! Steve Winwood at the keyboards hair looks just like my husband Tim's hair did the day I first laid eyes on him and met him at McDonald's in South Kansas City, Missouri July 7, 1994! Tim had played me his BLIND FAITH album SEA OF LOVE in one of our first dates! That's why he's still a keeper after 29 and a half years of marriage! I think Tim looks like Eric Clapton too, especially with his glasses on! Great music the best band sound ever!

The conviction in his signing is amazing, patiently waiting for Eric's solo..

Bands like this in the late 60"s early 70's playing live, especially outdoors, you never knew what they would do. Either did they. It was so spontaneous and interpretive. The most freely music has been played. And should be played. It truly was an experience.

What's even better is that these musicians are still performing this stuff live whenever they get the chance. Nothing stands in the way of a good jam.

@twittergirl2

10 жыл бұрын

Awesome song.Good pick.

Can't believe how young Winwood looks!!! 15 maybe? Awesome!!! One of my favourite British bands for sure!!! Love to see Stevie live in concert one of these fine days!!! Keep my fingers crossed!!! ❤️🎉🚀

@vc23

3 жыл бұрын

He was the ripe old age of 21 here

@basilmarasco1975

3 жыл бұрын

He was 16 when he was with the Spencer Davis Group. Alex Chilton (the Box Tops) was 16 when they recorded "The Letter." And the keyboard player on "Louie, Louie" was 15 at the time. Oh yeah, Erik Brann was 17 when he joined Iron Butterfly. Same with Drake "The Kid" Levin of Paul Revere & the Raiders.

@sdc6447

3 жыл бұрын

I think he was in Spencer Davis group at 16 or so

Im in a foreign country no family or friends and dont know how im a get home. Believe me when i tell you this songs hits me. Miss my kids and my mother.

Every time I hear this it's like hearing it for the first time. So glad I was born into the generation that made the best, most heartfelt music with the best messages to the masses. Toni, Santa Barbara, CA☮️

@kellyofuller4974

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Toni, How are you doing?

Finally had the pleasure of seeing Steve play this song in Vegas a few years ago. He opened for Steely Dan. He played a couple of songs on the organ then picked up his guitar. First note, I knew what was coming, the song I'd waited decades to hear him play, but he was well into it before most of the audience figured it out. He was fantastic. The guy beside me (also a senior) didn't even know who he is. I'd mixed up my reservations that trip and had to stay over an extra day and change my flight to see this concert. I figure it cost me $500 to attend and it was worth every penny. I also like the acoustic version that is somewhere on KZread.

Such an excellent live recording. Great sounds and playing. Lovely tones all round

I awoke this morning with this song in my head!

That drumming is absolutely great. Thank You Mr. Baker

Ginger Baker found his way home today.😢 1939-2019 you can rest now

@mattross6902

4 жыл бұрын

Hard to believe Mr. Baker outlasted Ric Grech (bass) almost 30 years! Heaven has yet another legendary rhythm section!

@cathyt502

4 жыл бұрын

If it wasn't for my older hippy sister, I would have never known this music as a child. This song, along w/ NY's After the Gold Rush and Traffic's Mr. Fantasy are still etched in my mind.

@secondcomingofbast9908

4 жыл бұрын

@@mattross6902 What makes you think any of these fucking drug addicts are in "heaven"?

@fauxtoehead

4 жыл бұрын

Because they spent there lives immersing mankind in a "Sea Of Joy," rather then trolling around making snarky remarks about the dead.

@pip12111

4 жыл бұрын

@@secondcomingofbast9908 don't be a dick

This is a pensive, nostalgic tune. They simple don't write them like this anymore. So glad to see all of the views, though.

Damn you just don't see this anymore. This is great!

@spacecadet622

5 ай бұрын

it was brilliant then and now my Fren.

Steve’s voice cracked pretty good at about the 1:54 mark . He had just turned 21 about a month before and I think that gives the song authenticity. It was a great performance by a great group.

Tears rolling down.,,.

It's really a shame they didn't last beyond one album. This is easily my favorite steve winwood song.

No auto tune. What a concept!😁

A friend of mine, back in the late 1960's, was invited to a party in the Oxfordshire countryside. As usual in those days, you never knew who was throwing it, but you picked up a few pints of bitter and off you went. Mingle, mingle, mingle in this rather lovely cottage, including drum kit, and various musical kit, and then, halfway through the evening, the soon-to-be Traffic took to the gear and performed what was going to be their first album. They'd rented the cottage for rehearsals - all the rage then to get back to the country and find your head. Magical days.

Damn, this is good. This song's been rambling round in my head all day long, then it pops up just in time for a bowl. Peace all. Enjoy life. It's not for everyone.

If you like this you'll love them playing the same song at their reunion gig 25 years later. My favourite Winwood song amongst so many marvellous others.

that bass player is amazing. so glad there is actually footage of him

This is one of the songs that got me though the Nam in 1970. RIP Ginger.

R.I.P. Ginger Baker (1939-2019) 🙏🏻

A young Steve Winwood! His hand has been involved in so many major song along our way to today! 50 years of success!! He's literally documented our lives!! And is that Ginger Baker slamming those drums? Another long timer!

That voice rips my soul right out of my chest

Back in the days when music was amazing and cameramen were amazingly bad

@jdmresearch

4 жыл бұрын

Cameramen haven't improved and music is now awful.

@donrutter6765

4 жыл бұрын

Funny how todays cameraman are reverting back to that bad style.

@user-sf9bf7mc9l

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@ralphwhittemore5041

4 жыл бұрын

Such a shame only 1 album

@barga1885

4 жыл бұрын

The recording equipment was incredibly inferior to today's. It wasn't the cameraman (entirely)...