Dear Mr. Fantasy

[JustAintthatWay]

goddam here's some real deal rightchere

[johnsonax]

man puts on a hellofa show!

[v8leeroy]

Shiteeeeeeeeeeeee, wtf was that

[gwilliams1946]

Great ,two good front men

[camarorider67]

I just saw him do this last night, FUCKING AMAZING. It's been 40+ years since I first heard him and it still makes my heart skip a beat.

[ozzfann]

how many remakes of traffic r there?..... they just sit n marinate.....till

[ozzfann]

sweeeet!!!!! 

[gidengvids609]

can sum1 tell me what the name of their guitars r...? it whales like a les paul...

[userllamo]

@gidengvids609/they are "rks"guitars,dave mason has a lot of input into thier design

[gidengvids609]

@userllamo hey thanx very much... i 4got about da rks...

[BluWav3]

Wish I could find this is version in a studio version...

[11181001]

Good job on video. Watch for new release from BRANDON JAROD, coming soon!

[gta427]

wish i was there.

 AWSOME

[draccyman]

Nice to see you've still got it, Uncle Dave!! ... from your nephew in Worcs, UK

[longlostgus]

@draccyman

Is Dave your uncle? hey thats nice, one of my top five Rock performers, have most of his albums (cds) and seen him lots of times in San Diego, CAL. Just great uncle you have there my friend.

Hey send my regards to Mr. Dave Mason

Later

[Heartsong62]

So excited to see Dave for the first time in August, yes a bit behind the times, but finally catching up.....

[longlostgus]

@Heartsong62

No problem better than never.

I've seen him like five but not since like 87 or 88, my first one on 75 just so damn (sorry) nice, I still have the set list I wrote it down 17 hit songs.

just a real blast back then, even Fleetwood Mac opened for him I mean THE Mack with Nicks and all the real deal.

Thanks

[iorioriorio]

terrible, I like mason, but this is plain wrong.....the original brings me back to hamilton park days (1973) in waterbury ct.....this makes me wanna eat anthrax and die

[jahmonx]

Thank you for posting this music, it fills the gaps enriching the kaleidoscope that is (my) life. :-)

[rentatrip1]

Of Course we all know Dave chopped axe on stage with Jimmy Hendrix , so he has not only paid the dues but he most assuredly also held office in the union as well

[JustAintthatWay]

i imagine even cats who are way

bona fied would consider mason exaulted

how many can say they've played alongside hendrix and winwood

not to mention another every bit as talented jim capaldi

yeah mason's wallet contains the proper paperwork for sure

1 other thing ...

the other guitarist on this take is a

m-o-n-s-t-e-r

[JBTG33]

It would be great to see Dave and Steve on the same stage again.

[JustAintthatWay]

yeah i'd be ten times more up for that

than 'winston clapwood'

[gidengvids609]

check out da guitar works....luv it...

[1thirdstone1]

Just enjoy the music and keep your critical

ANALysis to yourself dipsh**

[mariabrc3]

...many,many decadez later this ol thymer ov rock and bluez can still swing an AX...

[elfiojele]

Is fantastic...............

[gbrycki]

John Sambataro is a monster!!! Why isn't he more well known?

[Ronniegodfrey]

@gbrycki I know, really!

[madshadows830]

this really sucks.

dave played bass on the original version.

this is steves song and noone can touch his versions.

alone together was a great album....sad to see this sh*t.....this band sucks.

[arthur1957]

Dude, Dave rocks. I saw him a couple weeks ago at Best Buy with the other guitar player in this video. They played this song acoustic, and it was awesome.

[yellowcobra1]

Dude you are an asshole! I too saw Dave and you are looking at a rock legend unless you have done more than him, get your head out of you ass!

[madshadows830]

type in dear mr fantasy 2003 and see it done by winwwood.....

or try typing in clapton/winwood dear mr fantasy from madsion square garden in nyc for another stellar version done by the man who wrote it.......and yes a legend also.

you have no bloody clue to what great music is...you're just a fucking moron.

[Habsman37]

didn't like this version. Best one I ever saw was Shaun Verreault from Wide Mouth Mason and Jordon Cook. Those guys rocked it. It was better than Steve Winwood's!!!!!

[rrwjw]

They are RKS guitars Dave is a co founder of the company. I had a chance to play one a few months ago at a gig that a guy had from another band and they are sweet unlike anything you have ever played.

[TL160]

love the song you guys realy kick ass,what kind of guitars are those never seen any like those .

[rrwjw]

Caught Dave Mason a bunch of times back in the 70's and then again a year or so ago...He is just like a fine wine....That gets better with age.

[rscamaro71]

Without a doubt these are two guitar masters love this version. Thanks Dave & Johny.

[bradaddee]

John Sambataro rules!

[kalamazoocarol]

Just saw the band last week and yes,

THAT SUMBITCH RULES!

[ggilbear]

Enjoy Dave...he's a hall of famer for sure and I like watching this, but in MHO this is not in the same league as any of Steve Winwood's on YT - I would suggest looking for SW's Crossroads 2007 version.

[ChillyFrize]

My older sisters loved this guy in the 70's. I just saw him a month ago in Sonoma w/ the Doobies and this guy stole the show. Even did an encore when he was supposed to leave for the next group. The crowd demanded it, just like bac in the day.  Love Dave Mason and timeless greatness.

[muppet12344]

dude got major SKILLS!

[typojay123]

OMG!! I love this....TRAFFIC!!!

[mrcoxster]

This song is getting BETTER with age, and with some amazing players. Thanks YOUTUBE and allrightdmason

[sykospaz1984]

what guitar is the singer using, i saw annother video with mr fantasy as the sound track that showed that guitar and some other similar ones, but not the name. thx.

[jtmoney8806]

its an rks

[Z064me]

Oh yeah! -bitchin tune for sure, loaded with tone. Dave Mason's vocals are just awesome. Almost speachless, the dude has gotton better and better, and I love his stuff from back in the seven-o's (he's lost nothing).

[srmarvel]

whoah who are these guys???? :O  rock on!!

[damasterofevryth1n]

yeah dave! my dad wasnt there playin with you guys cause he was in florida on spring break with us- this is an awesome version! and the other guitarist is jonny sampataro

[wiseguy891]

This is an awesome version!!!! Really dig that guitar, both of you guys are great. Awesome feel!

[cristabell7]

YES!!!!

[Benchpro1958]

yes, he did we just disagree

[Roborizino]

Please tell me who is the "other" lead guitarist? And is the main singer the Dave Mason that diod Mystic Traveler and we just disagree/ your help would setlle a friendly bet. Thanks Rob in NY

[mjg23232]

Jim Krueger was Dave's other guitarist for many, many years. Jim actually wrote "We Just Disagree". Jim died a few years back.

[friggya]

and he did mystic traveler too1!

[Rolltide1993]

no tempo for vocals at all lol

[moemess103]

Big Sugar play's the same thing, nut i like this version better

[7m6a5r]

does anyone know the chords to this version and the seven note tickle between verses? I think it's G# F# C#, but w/these

chords the tickle notes don't sound right.

[rscamaro71]

Come on Johny play some guitar and play some guitar he did, with feeling and perfection thanks johny.

[goldsmithstudent]

is that dave mason?

[ronaldinho9181]

that was great... the only thing wrong was... he needs a fender stratocaster... wonderful performance though

[rscamaro71]

At 5:51 dave turns into Mr Fantasy

[jm1072]

Seriously.

[neohope1]

Man, I have to agree with the comment about Johnne Sambataro's guitar...and Dave is equally awesome. Thanks for the posting brother, truly appreciated from a music lover.

[rscamaro71]

Wow these guys can play the guitar.

[7m6a5r]

This band is fantastic. I love this version

and the guitar playing great.Dave's voice is

much better than Steve's and you can tell he loves the gig.

When will they play N.E.

[toddandincharge]

Great stuff, thanks for posting.

[ljhyahoocom]

Good to see him being appreciated again.

Laura

[burningbridgex]

Many thanks for this video.How about -Shouldnt of took more than you gave- off of the Alone together album.One of my favorites.

[pizzatherapy]

I have seen Dave Mason a number of times over the years. He always gives his all. A great performer and musician. I have never been disappointed with him. I would love to see Traffic get together.

The last time I saw Dave Mason, a few years ago, Jim Capaldi was supposed to be on tour with him, but for some reason Capaldi was a no-show.

[piomb17]

fantastic sambataro's guitar

one of the best ever heard

[burningbridgex]

it is totally correct.......................­..

[FreudsC4t]

The version on the 'Long Lost Friend: The Best of Dave Mason' album has better singing but Daves one of the original masters. Great clip!

Anyone know what that guitar that he is playing is?

[piomb17]

yes

it's a RKS GUITAR

by

Marco from florence

[rscamaro71]

wow exellent guitar

[davipozzettisiba]

I'd love to se mason playing with winwood again

[davipozzettisiba]

he is a great instrumentist, but he is not a god singer, I am accostumed listen steve winwood sing this music, I prefer traffic and winwood' version, I think the best version this music was played at "welcome to the canteen"

[BellaLI95]

Dave Live

[wattienz]

God! I always associated this song with Big Gordie Grady Johnson Sugar. Its always nice to compare the Covers to the Originals.

[kwgthacher]

liked his style, no matter what!

[cwbutler]

lol if he wants to play it let him - he does a good job with it!

[spincat1]

This is awesome, However posted this "Many Thanks" it is great to see that he is still playing. He comes to the CoachHouse in California quite often and I have never missed a show. He is very loved there and in returns he always gives his all. His tone is out of this world.He is one of the Best Guitar players in the world.Along w/Jimi Hendrix, Leslie West.

[oldhippie100]

I always was wondering what happend to Dave...long time since "Traffic" back in the day Steve Winwood days...I'd like them do do a old tune "The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys"

[JBTG33]

Dave and Jim Capaldi do that song on a live album "The 40,000 headmen tour" It's a great CD. Check it out.

[1thirdstone1]

This variety of the song sounds great to me I love the music. Why be an analizer and lose the beauty of the music.

[munchen0358]

I listened to many remakes of this song, and finally came to a conclusion that the best remake was done by the original band - "Traffic". I like Mason, but not in this case.

[anjdog2003]

Great Guitarist, singer song writer

[jobwilson]

Winwood doesn't play "Feelin' Alright" in concert.

Mason shouldn't play this.

[paso123]

he's not saying he wrote it like led zep rippin off so many songs

[WereGoingWrong]

Yeah, great song, Traffic produced some great stuff.

[boerni1976]

I always liked dave Mason, but i don't listen to him along time!Amazing, wonderful guitarplayer, great songwriter (sad and deep as you - thats a really great song)