It's worth being older now, to have been young then.

@Scaramousche1955

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect comment

@exus2sky

3 жыл бұрын

Respect

@nunyabidnis5407

3 жыл бұрын

Well said. I agree.

@GinaBlack

3 жыл бұрын

Truth.

@costumeninja1914

3 жыл бұрын

Legend ...

69 years old in 2024 and still listening to this 52 years after I first heard it.

@patricklarkin9666

Ай бұрын

I'm pushing 74 and still try to move my fat ass to this!😂

@alanwannemaker2518

Ай бұрын

Sadly those very same page boys this tune is referring to have taken high up high positions in our Government now ? I wonder where Chucky Schumer was crawling around at when this was New ?

@elizabethscherer3261

Ай бұрын

I used to play it on the radio, and in my living room, never ever get tired of it, and the message is timeless to today

@karlamclaughlin5007

Ай бұрын

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

@danrowley6934

Ай бұрын

You too? _¹70 here😢😂❤

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

@thehulk3592

2 ай бұрын

Check out The Warning...

@Danielledead-ls7xi

2 ай бұрын

Don't forget Baba O-xo on the Conga! Love him!

@zxcar1

2 ай бұрын

Each genre and era has its greats: Zappa, Darude, Robert Miles, Led Z, The Allmans, CCR, Phiosh, The Dead, (remember Wishbone Ash and Phoenix?), The Foo Fighters, Lenny White and Weather report and Stanley Clark and Mr. Miles Davis, Jefferson Starship, Jerry Jeff Walker, Leon Russell, The Who, Ian and Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Linkin Park, Yes, the Stones...well, point made. Happy trails to all.

@zxcar1

2 ай бұрын

I've left out more then I included, but still point made.

@zxcar1

2 ай бұрын

But how could I omit Enigma?

It’s Worth Being 70 And Listening To This! ❤

@frankcee3074

3 ай бұрын

I will be dead jamming with this song brother.

@kabarjim

2 ай бұрын

Me too, I love them days! It still feels like then when I get to hear this jam!

@NickRatto

2 ай бұрын

@@kabarjim 64 n holding on to yesterday oops that’s another band’s piece

@user-rz1kk4oc2s

2 ай бұрын

Hell yea!

@seanmackenzie8726

2 ай бұрын

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

I worked at a record store in the mid-nineties. I played this song in the store, and a lady came and thanked me. I’ll always remember that. The power of music reaches many 😊

@CherylWay-cm8vg

2 ай бұрын

Nothing can compare

@k.robert6279

Ай бұрын

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

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

@gabbyhayes4561

14 күн бұрын

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

@rdketo4034

14 күн бұрын

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

@paulbesenty5629

13 күн бұрын

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

@RaineMarcus

10 күн бұрын

Dddddddddd-11-.

@GayleKazanis

4 күн бұрын

All the same 😊

Can you imagine music like this being created these days? To everything there is a season, but what a fantastic season it was when Traffic recorded this.

@Mary-gp9qk

8 ай бұрын

Low spark of high heeled boys. The last blow of saxophone (dissonant cord) was my fav. of that song

@TheCADILLACED

7 ай бұрын

What a time it was. The music from TRAFFIC was so relaxing. I loved it, for real.

@kswck

7 ай бұрын

Wouldn't work. The piece is too long-it couldn't hold the average persons attention that long. This is why full orchestral music isn't heard anymore.

@johnbeyenberg3630

7 ай бұрын

Oh it did work and still does. Mr Winwood was very influential on several generations. In today's world of diversity personified this works. Especially for all the indica/sativa people. Thanks traffic for keeping us 'old guys' relevant. More Love more laughter..

@davidklepinger4809

7 ай бұрын

The drugs were REALLY good back then. 😊🎉

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

@michelebeatty4927

14 күн бұрын

And Yes I am 63

@fredharman4102

11 күн бұрын

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

@PatOlsson

21 сағат бұрын

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

@JTees4

13 сағат бұрын

...and many, many others.

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

@erolbulut2584

5 ай бұрын

66 yo Thursday morning doing bong hits

@junny3000

5 ай бұрын

38 yo Sunday night also doing bong rips

@user-uo2rr7ew5o

4 ай бұрын

It’s Wednesday about 7:26pm sitting in my Garden in Houston Texas. Just enjoying music from the 70’s.

@raynashiflett5145

3 ай бұрын

65¡! Always ❤ Stevie winwood❤❤❤

@gregorydodds2076

3 ай бұрын

April 19th 2024, 66y/o, listening to this, on my balcony, at night in shorts, in Barbados!

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

@truthseeker2391

20 күн бұрын

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

@ksullivan728

17 күн бұрын

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

@truthseeker2391

17 күн бұрын

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

Simply put, there's no substitute for the 70's. Glad to have been a part of them. Great memories.

@seanmackenzie8726

2 ай бұрын

All Era's of Music had their Moments.!!!

@Find-Your-Bliss-

2 ай бұрын

Grateful I was there… What a different vibe.

@smoothoperator7023

11 күн бұрын

Great bands, great music, terrible fashion! 🫣

And to think I took that music for granted as a kid in the 70s. We were so spoiled by the quality of music produced back then. And remember when you could call your local radio station and request a song?

@spacecadet622

Жыл бұрын

We were Gen X

@randlemcmurphy450

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, my oldest friend a HS DJ

@bobbyplummer4415

5 ай бұрын

Tickets 4 dollars

@michaelfranklin5749

5 ай бұрын

We were spoiled. Born in 1950 and partied thru it ALL

@michaelfranklin5749

5 ай бұрын

We did...SF Bay Area Music Mecca was fabulous every week a great show someplace- wow the musical masterpieces

I am required to watch this once a week for my mental health. 🙂

@craigmac999

Ай бұрын

I love your comment.... This music is pure joy I will take your advice and improve my mental health and probably my spiritual health as well

@MelissaTeberg-ep4vs

Ай бұрын

I do that with Boz Skaggs. Tho, I like these guys, too!! 😃👍

@pumakta

Ай бұрын

there is a plethora of … if not as equal … to the quality of sound provided by these tru artists. this is a presentation of a timestamp of masters. cherish!

I'm 84 years old -- caught TRAFFIC in Phoenix, 1974 -- This jam has been a fave of my Wife and I since the day we heard it !! Burn some INDICA and kick back -- Listen for the spark --- 😁

@chicklets4ever51

3 жыл бұрын

Hell yes, Chuck!

@oldiesguy7552

3 жыл бұрын

I'm with you Chuck.

@monatodd3501

2 жыл бұрын

You are officially the coolest 82 yo ever. 💯🙏🥰

@SlikLizrd

2 жыл бұрын

@@monatodd3501 Thank you kindly and muchly, Ma'am !

@SlikLizrd

2 жыл бұрын

@@monatodd3501 Listen for your name at: Who Do You Love? by Quicksilver Messenger Service

Remember like it was yesterday....71 yrs young

@spacecadet622

6 ай бұрын

Good Times eh?

@TennesseeHomesteadUSA

5 ай бұрын

I made a getaway to the hills. I think this music sounds better here...

@norafox4789

4 ай бұрын

73 and still a favorite band..still have original vinyl!!!

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

@fredkruse9444

6 күн бұрын

Undoubtedly!

This was one of my sister’s favorite albums. When she came down with profound early onset dementia, I would play it for her and she would wake … comforted by having something she knew. Steve Winwood is an amazing musician and songwriter.

@rezeski

3 жыл бұрын

Traffic. There was never anything quite like them. 40,000 Headman, Season of the Witch, Dear Mr. Fantasy...

@tony69em

2 жыл бұрын

I work with people who have dementia so I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes music brings them back to reality when they are having a "bad day". I once had a resident that was having a "bad day" and I told him to get his guitar and play "Jack and Diane" for me. He stumbled through it but got it down then played a few more songs that eventually led to him playing "Round About" so then I started asking him questions about real life and reality and he was much better and was able to carry on a full conversation and was able to find his way back to his own room and get himself ready for bed. The power of music is unbelievable!! You know, real music. Not this stuff they call "music" nowadays.

@janelightning73

2 жыл бұрын

And my imaginary lover.

@tony69em

2 жыл бұрын

@@janelightning73 I'm going to listen to that right now even though it's a different band it's still a great song! Thank you!

@anndaniels3545

2 жыл бұрын

@@janelightning73 That's Atlanta Rhythm Section, Imaginary Lover. Great Song. Every one of their songs is great

Before computer generated music, there was real live music like this masterpiece.

@chavaportillo7277

2 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe Nobody Noticed the Conga Player nevertheless Commenting on Who He Happened to Be He Is Mongo Santamaria he’s played with many Groups Santana Specially Anyway just thought I’d throw it out there being a Musician my self, can’t win them All👍🏼!!

@larrygrant-hy8sk

10 ай бұрын

Great concerts

@Evan-yw2qj

8 ай бұрын

There is still great live music being played today

@randykinsley5721

8 ай бұрын

@@Evan-yw2qjcorrect. Just harder to find. Inventiveness was the hallmark of music during this era and hard to duplicate. The spontaneity just great.

@famouskate9071

8 ай бұрын

@@Evan-yw2qj Where? Who?

I was a senior in college. I’m glad I was young and on this earth for this incredible music. I’m glad I lived when I did.

What a great version. Clear, Clean, and Crisp. Stevie Winwood is such an underrated talent. INCREDIBLE. ❤❤❤

@ellenschwartz-tn5wi

7 ай бұрын

You got that right!! No doubt!!

@johnspooner1403

6 ай бұрын

Underrated? Not overrated by any means, but those who know of him know exactly who he is and how good.

@charliebay9441

6 ай бұрын

If you think he's underrated, you are an idiot.

@lsdhash1

5 ай бұрын

Yes, and Mr Lysergic eyes

@corkyandteresalight8258

4 ай бұрын

that is why i love me some blind faith

This is, was and always will be a masterpiece!

When Traffic came out with this song I was 23 years old, recently graduated from college, had a good job, and few really nice girl friends, and listening to some REALLY good music...all before piss testing. Life was good. I’m 70 years old now, recently retired from a very good job and career, been married to the same wonderful woman for 42 years, still listing to some REALLY good music....and no piss tests! Life is STILL good!

@AJGUNNER

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers my good Man, I'm 62 and LOVE this, it is dedicated to my Brother Al RIP. He always would say to me "If you had just a minute to breathe and they granted you one final wish Would you ask for something like another chance? Or something similar as this? Don't worry too much It'll happen to you as sure as your sorrows are joys, And the thing that disturbs you is only the sound of The low spark of high-heeled boys, If I gave you everything I owned and asked for nothing in return, would you do the same for me as I would for you? or take me for a ride, and strip me of everything including my pride? But spirit is something that no one destroys" REST IN PEACE Munir.

@amfanmagician

3 жыл бұрын

Urinalysis is good. : ) Thanks for sharing your story.

@gafas_

3 жыл бұрын

I was 2 when this came out. Never even thought about girlfriends and needed diapers for pissing; never got tested though. Glad I caught up on good music later in my life. This is just brilliant.

@cornfusedatbest6693

3 жыл бұрын

... yeah, some of us zigged when clearly, we shoulda zagged. Just keep rockin it.

@margaretmartell5704

3 жыл бұрын

That is wonderful! I’m 65 and have wonderful memories of this song, my hubby and I have been together for 25 years. He’s the best. Enjoy the music. It’s something we have.

Better times , by far better music, better society !

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

I’m 68 and remember the 70s, the fiends, the music…we’re lucky to have lived through the best of times

@rogermcmahon1219

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 67, a buddy gave me a refrigerator magnet that said " I may be old, but I got to see all the really great bands." This is one of many

@EnosEverything

Жыл бұрын

hope you weren't hurt by those FIENDS !!!...You should find some FRIENDS instead of those dangerous deadly creeps.

@deegee5714

Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@Mark-pp7jy

Жыл бұрын

Amen Daniel! I am fortunate to have an older brother, (2yrs) who introduced me to Bob James, Weather Report, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, etc. We lived in a rural area, and very few people had even heard of those musicians, let alone listening to their music. This is one of those songs that are timeless! Thanks brother Bill!

@geralddietz4577

Жыл бұрын

You remember the 70's your one up on me man, i'am 65 and I love to relive what I don't remember.

OMG Just in the past few years I have gotten back into Traffic. I was 17 in 1972. They are still amazing Bought the album Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys recently and I am addicted. We were lucky, had the best music, the best weed, it was the best of times. Listened to it endlessly in college in MI. Wish I could go back for a week. Best music ever. Good times. Not the crazy world we have now. I feel sorry for my grown children. Love y'all

@sparky42

Жыл бұрын

same here including age .... what da heck happened , where did the time go ??? was a James gang fan also . peace

@costantinofiocchi562

Жыл бұрын

Amen brother! What an incredibale time and music we had! STOP THE TIME!!! I wanna step down...

@travellingkeyboard6579

Жыл бұрын

I am with you sister. CMU class of 1975. I knew a good thing when I heard it.

@Bachconcertos

Жыл бұрын

I was 12 in 1972 listening to traffic.

@truthseeker8766

Жыл бұрын

Judy, did you go to Almont High School?

When music was worth your time and real talent was on display

@e.clements819

Жыл бұрын

And they they think the the crap that's churned out today is music....

@choyphillips1888

Жыл бұрын

Am I allowed to listen to this at 36? I also have the lyrics memorized.. is that allowed? Can I like the music too oh great boomers?

@B70707

Жыл бұрын

I hadn't heard this in YEARS! (thanks!)

@ksb2112

Жыл бұрын

@@choyphillips1888 Allowed? Welcomed with open arms!

@Rockcityballs

Жыл бұрын

You ever heard phish?

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

MASTERPIECE!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Who is listening here? 😷

@larryrubin5150

3 жыл бұрын

On repeat

@larryrubin5150

3 жыл бұрын

Roger Hawkins. Studio man muscle shoals

@luisdelrealprimero6515

3 жыл бұрын

Agarre, masterpiece!!!

@mikehill7587

3 жыл бұрын

Me

@mikehill7587

3 жыл бұрын

Michael God bless you and your family 🙏❤️

Real musicians playing real instruments, live, with no auto tune,,,,, what a great time to be alive.

@bigoshify

8 жыл бұрын

Yup 2016!

@geneva50

8 жыл бұрын

+Colleen Tell me more! I'm in south Florida

@mario6279

8 жыл бұрын

I wonder what it feels like to breathe the air of kings and queens

@Nuthn2CHere

8 жыл бұрын

Cuz spirit is something that no one destroys...

@peterzabriskie

8 жыл бұрын

Spirit is another great band...Check them out.

This song is under rated. It should be up there with the top 5 of all time. A true masterpiece!

@ellenschwartz-tn5wi

7 ай бұрын

You got that right!! No doubt!!

@losangeles3010

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely.

@joekosobucki2141

5 ай бұрын

What a great long jam!!

@bruceharris-sz2gn

5 ай бұрын

What a true jam! On a dark thunderstorny evening with a stuff drink in hand and you get lost up in the stars thank you Traffic. Everytime I'm in the clouds

@raystreu5763

4 ай бұрын

Revern!

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

@pameladevereux4294

16 күн бұрын

Absolute perfection.

I saw this tour. I was 17 at the time and I was front and center that night. I'm 66 now and still recovering.

@jenniferfaravelli434

3 жыл бұрын

With you there!

@fredgien

3 жыл бұрын

Bless you!

@philr5497

3 жыл бұрын

Me too from Canoga Park.

@FRATZROCKET

3 жыл бұрын

@@philr5497 What a tour that was. Good for us.

@MsBizzyGurl

3 жыл бұрын

Feel you

Unfortunately music such as this was a special gift at a special time, time that has left us and never to return....

@JoeBrown-bt4qg

2 ай бұрын

it'll return, but the musician and producer will be an AI !

@michaeltoro5328

2 ай бұрын

Lives perish but good Souls & great Music live on for ever!

@deborahbeaulieu6740

14 күн бұрын

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

@christaylor8776

10 күн бұрын

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

Thank God someone had the sense to properly record this with video and audio excellence!

@jimmyjames7941

5 ай бұрын

Yeah for sure because there isn't a lot of live Traffic

@barbaraholly6979

4 ай бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you❤

I'm honored to have been in the audience when the Higher Love video was filmed.

When you went to see bands like Traffic, you went for the music, not the theatrical crap you get now. These bands could play for hours - and sometimes did - without worrying about whether the fans were getting bored because nobody's dancing. Traffic were one of the greatest bands that ever graced a stage or made a record.

@pamelasnowden9723

6 жыл бұрын

toomuchrose

@renteria2284

6 жыл бұрын

toomuchrose war

@jlevan1996

6 жыл бұрын

I saw Leon Russell and Dave Mason just a few months before Leon died. Just a guitar and a piano most of the concert. Just music!

@patcurran2403

6 жыл бұрын

Agree so much .Saw these in Ireland a few years later. superb

@headroomofficial8511

6 жыл бұрын

grateful dead is another good example

Winwood 's piano alternatively melodic, hypnotic, then forceful, almost percussive. Delivered effortlessly. Along with his haunting voice. What a talent. Super tight drummer holds things together. And the sax. An early 70's masterpiece. This song has intrigued me since I was a kid in the 80s. Love this live version. Traffic was so rarely recorded live we are lucky to have this

@avaspielberg3144

Жыл бұрын

And the way he sings !!! Michael Todd yes I totally agree with you.

@steveobro49

11 ай бұрын

There’s no almost about it , the piano is first and foremost a percussion instrument

@howlerhowler

6 ай бұрын

That drummer is Roger Hawkins, Swamper drummer from Muscle Shoals RIP

@erolbulut2584

5 ай бұрын

Plus he is a kick ass guitar player

@s1lverbells

Ай бұрын

YES!! Percussive!! My exact thought!!

This song is a work of art. 🎼

@edlopez6001

8 ай бұрын

UNDERSTATEMENT. This isn’t my era, but I love this jam….

@comontoshi

7 ай бұрын

I hear “Take Five” Dave Brubeck et al somewhere in the background . . . I’m 79 and appreciate good jazz whenever I hear it. 😎

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

@ellenschwartz-tn5wi

7 ай бұрын

You got that right!! No doubt!!

First heard this song in 1971 on late night FM in Boston. Was blown away instantly and now at almost 73 years old, I still listen to this song at least once per day. Just to get my daily Traffic Fix. Very few songs have the staying power of Low spark! Thank so very much Traffic for this gem !!!

@jaivkoltun4948

Жыл бұрын

Amen to that brother. . . Classic

@davidnelson696

Жыл бұрын

WBCN

@hallmark45

Жыл бұрын

It was probably WBCN?

@jmansford100

Жыл бұрын

Probably spun by Joe Rogers (Mississippi Fats).

@davidmcmahon5991

Жыл бұрын

So RIGHT my friend👌❤️😎

You were 23, I was 13. But what's really cray cray is Steve Winwood was only 19, and we can still listen to him play all his masterpieces from those days and these

"If I gave you everything that I owned, and asked for nothing in return, would you do the same for me?, as I would for you, or take me for a ride, and strip me of everything, including my pride, but spirit is something you can not destroy ......."

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

Stevie Winwood has one of the most incredible voices of the rock era. It’s amazing to track his progression from The Spencer Davis Group.

@docweasel

2 жыл бұрын

from annoying precocious young howler to boring old fart (arc of a diver) he does nothing for me. Blind Faith was the only thing I can stomach and that's mostly because of Clapton.

@tooma4886

2 жыл бұрын

@@docweasel If he does nothing for you, why the H are you here? This is golden, and it transports me somewhere else which is what I want and need from music.

@pkmatt3

2 жыл бұрын

agreed

@leonardbreau8928

Жыл бұрын

@@tooma4886 You're the first person I've ever witnessed that's critical of Steve Winwood. He has the utmost respect as a musician.

@tooma4886

Жыл бұрын

@@leonardbreau8928 ~ Read my comment again! I was responding to dw gmail's negative comment about Steve Winwood. I happen to adore this song ~ as I said, it transports me elsewhere.

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

@ChiSam_521

2 ай бұрын

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

Amazing that he was in 3 iconic groups; SDG, Blind Faith and Traffic. Followed by a good solo career.

@lisalinnae9844

Жыл бұрын

He just is awesome

@timevaporwave

11 ай бұрын

So many hits! Gimme Some Lovin, Higher Love, Valerie, Back In The High Life. Iconic voice.

@dennisfitzgerald45

9 ай бұрын

I saw three iconic bands listed plus solo. I would have considered original Traffic just as iconic.

@karenr.sternberg1920

6 ай бұрын

@@timevaporwave Can't find my Way Home, Empty Pages (heard that recently, so good).

@user-cw8xj7fj6w

2 ай бұрын

So true! Just wonderful! Was just listening to the Doors "Riders on the Storm" and Elton John's "Indian Sunset." Great music/musicians and lyrics....true, soulful poets!

Our music then was so progressive and unique. Steve was and is still a musical genius. This song is timeless.

@ErinIsReal

11 ай бұрын

WTH happened...they're a long lost art.

@melissaward6311

11 ай бұрын

Memories of my teen self with headphones on going to sleep with this song on.

@robertacolarette1594

10 ай бұрын

@@melissaward6311 Yes, yes, yes. I can totally identify with that. ☺️

And not a single guitar to be seen. That, in and of itself is a massive accomplishment. I say this AS a guitarist. This is a powerfully good composition, executed by astoundingly good musicians.

@soaringvulture

2 жыл бұрын

When a Traffic song had a guitar, it was Winwood who played it. And he is as good a guitarist as he is a keyboard player.

@nlinscott1548

Жыл бұрын

@@soaringvulture Dave Mason until he quit

@1x5x5

Жыл бұрын

David Hood listed on credits is playing bass guitar first seen at 43 sec mark and glimpses throughout the video.

@vincentbaca790

Жыл бұрын

Great musicians....

@DMBriffa

Жыл бұрын

I've been listening to this song for 40 years and completely missed your obvious observation. Thank you. That, perhaps, explains why I find it so magical.

When musicians were actually allowed to do their own thing and create aural masterpieces. Experiencing a concert by them was a total trip without the acid. For those of us who lived through that era, it was a priceless experience.

@allasswell2557

2 жыл бұрын

Saw a lot of shows in my 68 years on this earth but this traffic show was one of the very best.

@onebluemoon.268

2 жыл бұрын

@Dunno Dunno Right 🤣 and 🍋 714"s listening to our music 🎶🎤🎶💞 makes feel sad that it's all GONE but yet I'm grateful at the same time which makes me feel okay about being older ... They will never know the feeling we had...💞🦅✌🏼

@tomh6183

2 жыл бұрын

I know I WAS THERE!!!!

@tomh6183

2 жыл бұрын

@@allasswell2557 Yea saw ‘em at the Chicago Auditorium,great show in one of the best concert halls in the world.

@totalt6600

2 жыл бұрын

I, and a few friends I still have,were at this very Santa Monica concert. All of them. They made me aware there is, "another level".

I don't know how I've managed to hold on to my LOW SPARKS LP, for 50 years. ❤

@SuperMcabral

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@eduardosalas2640

9 ай бұрын

Yeah had mine too. But gave it and other classic albums to a nephew who is a musician. Thought he could enjoy them. He likes the old stuff too. I’m old. Don’t need a bunch of things. I find all my old music on my phone now anyways. BUT!! He traded them all for comics!!! Ugh!!! Broke my heart. But someone is enjoying them. That’s what counts. I guess.

@stj971

2 ай бұрын

Will always remind me of my brother who left too early.

As my dad used to say. "It doesn't get any better than this"

Steve Winwood❤️Wow. The saxophone was spectacular

@robertwatson1435

4 ай бұрын

I love you know that was Steve Wentworth

I was lucky enough to have lived during the absolute best era of music and all of my kids love all of it as well. Thank you to all of the gifted musicians like Steve Winwood for sharing your magic.😃❤️

@B70707

Жыл бұрын

I CONCUR ... the magical music late 60s/early 70s

@golfer5990

10 ай бұрын

It ended around 76

@patreynolds9128

8 ай бұрын

I totally agree someone recently said that I was so lucky to have been a part of that era growing up and yes I was

@mwoods1052

7 ай бұрын

Me too. Great innovative live music, actual musicians. Saw Traffic many times in early 70s. This song always made me cry and laugh at the lyrics. Just who were the low spark of high heeled boys? I actually knew a few, haha

@mwoods1052

7 ай бұрын

@@golfer5990when punk hit

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

Still remember when I heard this the first time in a dorm room at college. Absolutely blew my mind and it felt like nothing I had ever heard. All these years later it sounds new and exciting.

I feel privileged to have been in late teens and early twenties when this music was available along with first Areosmith album, Alman Brothers , Lynard Skynyrd, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, and so many other diverse bands and awesome music!!!!

@Musiclover-bg2nn

Жыл бұрын

God Bless the 70's!! Rock on!

@julietspoto9652

Жыл бұрын

You Ain't kidding!

@lucaskuczek

Жыл бұрын

All great bands I still listen to today. Why this one is playing! I had all you had, not new, but great music is timeless. I was at the right age when metal went mainstream, plus the birth of rap, grunge, and alternative.

@josephsanders2556

Жыл бұрын

The golden ages of rocknroll.

@paulahaynes3170

Жыл бұрын

I agree. We were lucky. I've heard some younger folks commenting that they believed Hendrix & Led Zeppelin were overrated. I am certain these punks don't have a clue. If only they could go back in time. Haha

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

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

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

@mikeadelman7096

Ай бұрын

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

1973 , a bong, my best mate and traffic, doesn't get any better than that

@vernellgreen4588

9 жыл бұрын

+Garry Bourne yep, us 70s kids saw it all. More fun back then than anything.

@digger5521

9 жыл бұрын

+vernell green so true mate

@SuperStuntman2011

8 жыл бұрын

+Garry Bourne absolutly

@LIZZIE-lizzie

8 жыл бұрын

+Garry Bourne It doesn't get much better than this!

@digger5521

8 жыл бұрын

***** Great Comment Scott , as you said we were jammed between wars and technology was about to bust out. It's funny but I still spend the occasional time with my Mate from then, only now we listen to Chill Step and Indie. : )

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

It's at the top of my daily song list. Headphones, cigar, coffee. I bet people think a 73 year old listens to other music

@ChiSam_521

2 ай бұрын

Lawrence Welk did a kick-ass cover of this...or was it Beer Barrel Polka? I forget.

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

@tiredcaballero

9 ай бұрын

Best sax 🎷 Agreed

One of the most beautiful songs in rock history.

What's really amazing about this is that Steve Winwood is all of 24, and had already amassed an amazing career at that point.

@4131947

6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. He was so musically talented and he got to play with many superior musicians, kept growing. It was an even younger Steve Winwood with Blind Faith, whose version of 'Can't Find My Way Home' just still stops me in my tracks. It really is amazing!

@MICKLUVR

6 жыл бұрын

He also joined The Spencer Davis Group when he was 14. Truly talented.

@billburns7707

6 жыл бұрын

First major lasbel at 16. Enough said!

@joangordoneieio

6 жыл бұрын

I saw him in 64. He was 17!!

@valerierivet9748

6 жыл бұрын

Charles Gorman

Stevie Winwood is incredible.

Totally awesome song from my youth, the 1970's, when music was everything. What a pleasure to see this old performance of Traffic, it's my favourite of their songs!!!! Thanks for posting!!!!

I have no idea how anyone could vote this down....This is frigging amazing and so so sweet to watch and listen to

@bruceelting9517

2 жыл бұрын

I had the same thought...WTF

@douglascatty9976

2 жыл бұрын

Haters be hating… shrugging

@rickster8588

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not seeing any thumb downs anymore. I listen to this live rendition daily.

@docweasel

2 жыл бұрын

based on what, exactly? 2 chords over and over with a weak melody and stupid lyrics. Traffic always was pretentious drivel, this was the epitome of their 'art'. Sorry, the emperor has no clothes.

@thaddeusk4230

2 жыл бұрын

Who cares? I mean really!!!!!

The 60's and 70's when musical genius ruled the world.

@soxwina

8 жыл бұрын

UR bright about the music bac then.....Wrong about Fox news!

@silat13

8 жыл бұрын

soxwina LOL not at all. Studies show that Fux Viewers are the least informed. Facts matter.

@DowntoEarthThinkingcom

8 жыл бұрын

who cares , he/she was talking about when life was REAL and we did not live in illusions created to control us all by numskulls we call our government ! Apparently you are not aware that there was a time. not long ago, when reality was not quarantined as it is today ? Get a fucking life !

@soxwina

8 жыл бұрын

yo,fight nice

@susanmulkey4196

8 жыл бұрын

Moo

The 70's & 80's had the best music. Even though I do not want to be my age, I can't imagine living through any other decades. These were the BEST ever & I'm so glad I got to experience them both

50 years ago and I still love that song

After not hearing this song for the past 45 years, it takes me right back to where I was hearing it for the first time. Can feel the heat of the Mediterranean Saharan sun, the breeze of the shade, the smell of hashish & the laughter of the long lost, but never forgotten friends. What a time!

@DukeMcMuscles

Жыл бұрын

Badass man

@bonniemetzger6633

Жыл бұрын

San Francisco. Endlessly playing Traffic. This song defines my mid 20s sitting on the floor with friends and strangers, a smoke and listening to Low Spark.We had real music then. That sexy sax and Steves undeniable voice. The absolute best time and place to be young and alive.

@WalterPhillips-vs4js

Жыл бұрын

Great to see people realize just how good they were for real. Walt.

The sax takes this song from good to extraordinary.

@henrykrause9382

3 жыл бұрын

Randall Bramlett?

@stevereich2940

3 жыл бұрын

@@henrykrause9382 Chris Wood, the original sax/flute player. Randall Bramlett came many years later, and was great as well!

@allanbriggs807

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevereich2940 Is Randall Bramlett related to Bonnie, Delaney & Bekka.???

@allanbriggs807

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry - Didn't notice the spelling - Bramblett. Different spelling

@presence5426

Жыл бұрын

Praise Bob

65 and still chillin 70s man!!.

Absolutely one of the Greatest Tunes In the History of All Music 🎵🖤

as i grow older and peer back on my life with all of the heartbreaks and disappointments that were a part of it, it is music, music like this that relieves the pain.

@docweasel

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe the fact you actually thought this was good is the reason your life sucked so badly. You have terrible judgement.

@jaivkoltun4948

Жыл бұрын

. . . as sure as your sorrows are joys. . . precious. . .

This song has a feel of it just “casually unfolding” as it progresses. A lick added here, a little soloing there, while everyone gets to play the parts they know they have to play. Enjoying that ride.

@janelightning73

3 жыл бұрын

Was referred to then as Headless Horesemen.

@jennifersman7990

3 жыл бұрын

That’s probably how it was intended, very jazzy with plenty of room for improvisation, especially in a live setting. On the “On the Road” live album it takes up all of side 4

@ridingthruwoodsmanpc

3 жыл бұрын

It's like the peeling of an onion, it gets stronger with each layer peeled off.

@LouieLandsCandyTreat

2 жыл бұрын

"casually unfolding" Perfect description

@docweasel

2 жыл бұрын

Jesus you people have no taste and no conception of decent music. I'm out.

This is so cool in so many ways. I was 19...we grew up with such good music. Peace and love

I was a 22 year young Puerto Rican Hippie in NYC when this piece was recorded and got to admit I don’t believe I ever heard this until now. Somehow this one went under the radar I guess most of us with our LSD burnt out brains were too busy listening to The Iron Butterfly, The Stones, Hendrix, Joplin, WAR, Mandrill, Santana, Creedence, Sly, Aretha, James Brown, Joe Cocker, Jackie Wilson, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, Cream, Grateful Dead, Temptations, The Supremes, Strawberry Alarm Clock, Chambers Brothers, Sam Cooke, Hall and Oates, The Righteous Brothers etc to have noticed “Traffic” but at age 74 I guess I got lucky to have discovered these guys who were a different kind of animal with a very soulful jazzy sound and that Sax player was really feeling that thing.

@zenbooter

6 ай бұрын

Well man, I dug all of them. But, I had already been indoctrinated into Bop for example. Bossa nova Samba. Mambo. All of Brazil Cuba Mexico. Cal Tjader produced a jewel of Latin music. “The Contemporary Music Of Mexico And Brazil” and a hundred other drop dead virtuoso lps’. He alone did the Latinos the greatest respect. Eddie Palmieri Poncho Sanchez Willi Bobo Mongo Santanamaria the list is so long. Herbie Mann “At the Village Gate Vol. 1 , “Night In Tunisia”, Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers”. How about Alan Hovaness, “The Magic Mountain”.

@zenbooter

6 ай бұрын

Forgot to say the reason I stopped at your comment I eyed “Puerto Rican”. No way you could get far from Latin Jazz. Anyway I am 82 yrs. And got here tonight by way of Trace Adkins singing “Wayfaring Stranger”. And yes, I had a tear in my eye.

@stj971

2 ай бұрын

​@@zenbooterGrew up listening to all that Latino stuff and it's right up there w the best! Cuban and Brazilian my favs.

I remember hearing the line, "If you had just a minute to breathe and they granted you one final wish Would you ask for something like another chance?" when I was only ten years old and even then a chill went down my spine. I wondered then, as I wonder now, is there even such a thing as a final wish? Or better yet, another chance?

@richarddulworth5308

8 жыл бұрын

+Roger MacArthur Indeed.

@samhorner7769

8 жыл бұрын

+Martin Hyizna yes my friend there is achance of a final wish...about another chance well...

@jules2713

8 жыл бұрын

yes

@josephkochopolous9456

8 жыл бұрын

👍

@acommenter5919

8 жыл бұрын

I happened to read an article recently about a number of people and their final words before death, including several who were executed. One of them (whose name escapes me) was about to be shot by firing squad, and was asked if had a last wish. His response: "A bulletproof vest"...

Traffic remains one of the very best bands of all time. A perfect combo of rock, jazz, lyrical elegance and high musicianship. Loved it back in the day, still love it now. Thanks for this great jam!!

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

Classic 70’s sound.. Stevie Winwood has so much talent & wisdom. The musicians in this band were differently top notch! Love ❤it!

Just to add my opinion. I graduated from H.S. on '73 - my friends & I were so into this type of performance. Don't mean to sound like an asshole... back then we went to a performance with no seats, closed our eyes and just moved to the hypnotic sounds, as one. That got lost somewhere, along with ticket prices and the very thing this song represents.

@djmammo9826

6 жыл бұрын

I think I paid like $6.00 to see them back then

@genacarneiro

6 жыл бұрын

Mary Gleason "That got lost somewhere, along with ticket prices and the very thing this song represents". tears...

@zovalentine7305

6 жыл бұрын

Still, LIVE versions are always so much better. I graduated in '69 and we also saw many a live concert for free, even tho very worthy of a ticket price. Ah, the golden days.

@laurenallen7346

5 жыл бұрын

Yup, Mary-that's the way it was. We'll never see that again.

@AyoHues

5 жыл бұрын

Lauren Allen Don’t despair - it still happens. Just in seemingly smaller & smaller spaces and less often but I've seen that the flame is still alive and has passed onto a younger generation.

One of the best groups of all time!

I still love the soulfulness soothing sound of this classic ❤

This is my favourite Traffic song. They were the personification of not just Rock, but Jazz Rock Fusion!!! Absolutely fabulous!!!

@robblackwell1618

4 ай бұрын

A hypnotic master piece.. A darkened room, some top shelf, Bourbon ..And a good lefty..Thanks for the ride Steve & company ~

One of the finest songs of all time!

A set of headphones and the sounds of these incredible instrumentalists will get me thru all the Covid insanity!

@martinkent333

3 жыл бұрын

Folks during the Spanish just thought "whatever." Why do you think a pandemic is insanity?

@douglasduffus4683

3 жыл бұрын

Love listening with headphones...nothing better.

@markkeneson6806

3 жыл бұрын

@@martinkent333, perhaps Ann was referring to the response to Covid as insanity.

@SlikLizrd

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you masked up and got the vaccine, we don't need to lose any Traffic fans!! Right now, the hospitals all over the country are full of the UN-vaccinated. Rock steady, baby !!

@mikespencer3518

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh yes, some Koss pros and a drink, cool lighting, and listening to every note.

So cool to see incredible music performed live...a pleasure....nothing compares...

I'm 74 and my generation was fortunate to listen to wonderful music before the corporate world got a hold of it.

Stevie still feeds my soul...45 yrs later

The amazing explosion of the 70s..true talent,super creative and great young musicians and songwriters..this band was/is special.. and there were cool radio stations back then that would actually play this song at times because cool callers would ask for it..thanks for posting this classic creation from truly talented musicians..so cool

Have become fascinated by Chris Wood's contribution. So many Traffic songs owe their uniqueness to the flute or sax parts.

My older brother Al bought me the vinyl copy when I was just 12 years old as a Christmas present and I fell in love with this album instantly. The gift that keeps on giving. Thanks brother mine!

I'm in my early 30s and was introduced to Traffic by my dad when I was about 12. This remains one of my favorite songs of all time. However, I really feel the cynical current in this comment section that "the kids these days don't make good music like this" is bullshit. I am a musician and know lots of other talented musicians. There is tons of great music being created and played today. Have you heard of Charlie Hunter or Badbadnotgood or Radiohead or Kamasi Washington or any number of other awesome, talented artists? The same father who showed me Traffic is, at 69 years old, still excitedly sending me new artists he hears. Don't get caught in the trap of nostalgia--there is always something fresh to live for.

@hsiumu

4 жыл бұрын

Frank Zappa once told me (and probably lots of other people over the years) "You have to remember that over 95% of the music written in any period is crap. We think the Classical period is great, because we listen to Haydn and Mozart, but there were a couple hundred other guys making their livings as composers at the time, and we DON'T listen to them." There are, though, periods when musical innovation breaks loose, and amazing things happen. The late 60's through the 70's was one such.

@TheEriekayaker

4 жыл бұрын

I've heard of Radiohead unfortunately and they suck. They are garbage compared to the era of Traffic.

@mikeisapro

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheEriekayaker Sorry you feel that way.

@hgslawyer

3 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@mikemike1477

3 жыл бұрын

The point is there is SO MUCH LESS OF IT TO LISTEN TO AND LIVE FOR. Yes, Kruangbin, War on Drugs, and more... but the popular shit is crap, and you can;t deny it... Also, Radiohead is not exactly new today....

here's the deal: a lot of musicians in this era started young--they learned instruments and sang in choirs as kids. They learned MUSIC. It was in the broader culture. Then kids went to shows and heard bands like traffic and didn't know that this was JAZZ-influenced. We just absorbed the eclectic experience of the vast talents out there. This is not 4/4 rock n roll. So many bands threw in jazz, classical, folk, country, etc. Culture is in the body--you cannot explain it or synthesize it.

@montanagal6958

Жыл бұрын

they weren't forced into a mold by "the industry"

Nothing compares to the 70’s when it comes to music and good times!!

Something about that song . . . Steve Winwood has a way of lightly tapping, then pounding on the piano keys to get the effect he wants, underrated.