I am glad you mention this documentary. I heard this first hand from the great Jimi -- in a laid back sound check break at Ronnie Scott's; I was with my mate, Peter Green -- and have had so many people dispute that Jimi said such a thing. I still haven't seen the documentary, but I recall all too readily how skilled and adept Jimi thought Steve to be, and oh how he wished the Berkshire lad would invite his Seattle yokeling in for a session.
Listen for the plug-in (6:50) when the second break arrives, that's one of the most underrated guitarists (since he's so good at keyboard) about to play off, challenge bite for bite the acknowledged god of the lead guitar, Eric Clapton. Steve Winwood wrote this song; sang this song; and with this guitar playing, lifted it from an immaculate start to an immaculate album to one of the finest lead-off songs on any album in all of rock n roll.
@phddddd While I agree with your assessment of the beauty and magic of this song - why do so many see Rock n' Roll - like sports with competion between people to who is "better" it is art (at least music like this is), so is Monet better than Renoir - no - or vice versa - no.. Should Clapton and Winwood even be compared - no - I'm sure if you asked them personally, they would say the same thing. Just my opinion.
@AaronLafcadio You misjudge me. I meant no disrespect to Clapton. My intention was to marvel at the brilliance of Winwood, esp. in his role in this piece. If you took this to be a denigration, it is not. It was meant to be an accolade for a very underrated guitarist. As to your "opinion," you know, you don't want to take all the passion out of the game. Monet's Rouen Cathedral buzzes me so much more than anything Renoir painted ... is that crass, an opinion, or a demonstration of my passion?
@phddddd its rock'n'roll dude, chill. just let it flow and don't worry bout what people say, it don't matter what they think, it only matters how you feel on it.
@phddddd I love Stevie Winwood!! I saw a documentary of Jimi Hendrix in which he wanted to ask Steve Winwood to sing/play in his band, but didn't think he was "good" enough. That demonstrated to me what other musicians thought of Steve Winwood. Have loved his singing/songwriting/musicianship since he sang for Spencer Davis.
this song is so sick!
ghostboy152 4 days ago
had the album 1972, 9 yrs old, looked at it over and over, to this day it haunts me.
3rdStoneObliterum 3 months ago
Had the album in 1970 - Tripped to the album over & over again - Old hippie here - That Era was awesome !
MaggieBizGifts 5 months ago 2
as BRUCE says..."those were the days"!
1willhughes 1 month ago in playlist More videos from blinddevotee
sugarland eat youse hat out
makokan2000 6 months ago
I too am listening. Always did!
mindfoodprime 6 months ago
Thats rock back then 1969 the real thing peace.
JTBLACKMAN43 8 months ago 3
I swear I'm the only 1 listening to this beautiful song lol
MrGeltabs 8 months ago in playlist Blind Faith 1969 Blind Faith 5
@MrGeltabs No, I'm with you!!! I always listen to this. It's magical. It does feel, though, that's it been forgotten in a way.
MrMattTheKnife 6 months ago 2
@MrGeltabs no youre not :)
mobyboy 2 months ago
Ha Gingers spun the fuck out of his mind half the time, it looks so anyways lol
MrGeltabs 10 months ago
I am glad you mention this documentary. I heard this first hand from the great Jimi -- in a laid back sound check break at Ronnie Scott's; I was with my mate, Peter Green -- and have had so many people dispute that Jimi said such a thing. I still haven't seen the documentary, but I recall all too readily how skilled and adept Jimi thought Steve to be, and oh how he wished the Berkshire lad would invite his Seattle yokeling in for a session.
phddddd 10 months ago 5
this was their rehab period from drugs...but still damn they are god
Hrci04 1 year ago
Listen for the plug-in (6:50) when the second break arrives, that's one of the most underrated guitarists (since he's so good at keyboard) about to play off, challenge bite for bite the acknowledged god of the lead guitar, Eric Clapton. Steve Winwood wrote this song; sang this song; and with this guitar playing, lifted it from an immaculate start to an immaculate album to one of the finest lead-off songs on any album in all of rock n roll.
phddddd 1 year ago 2
@phddddd While I agree with your assessment of the beauty and magic of this song - why do so many see Rock n' Roll - like sports with competion between people to who is "better" it is art (at least music like this is), so is Monet better than Renoir - no - or vice versa - no.. Should Clapton and Winwood even be compared - no - I'm sure if you asked them personally, they would say the same thing. Just my opinion.
AaronLafcadio 1 year ago 2
@AaronLafcadio You misjudge me. I meant no disrespect to Clapton. My intention was to marvel at the brilliance of Winwood, esp. in his role in this piece. If you took this to be a denigration, it is not. It was meant to be an accolade for a very underrated guitarist. As to your "opinion," you know, you don't want to take all the passion out of the game. Monet's Rouen Cathedral buzzes me so much more than anything Renoir painted ... is that crass, an opinion, or a demonstration of my passion?
phddddd 1 year ago 2
@phddddd its rock'n'roll dude, chill. just let it flow and don't worry bout what people say, it don't matter what they think, it only matters how you feel on it.
boomhauer15 1 year ago 3
@phddddd I love Stevie Winwood!! I saw a documentary of Jimi Hendrix in which he wanted to ask Steve Winwood to sing/play in his band, but didn't think he was "good" enough. That demonstrated to me what other musicians thought of Steve Winwood. Have loved his singing/songwriting/musicianship since he sang for Spencer Davis.
elleboucher 10 months ago 4