One of my favorite vocalists of all time. He's also an overlooked songwriter.
I don't think I've ever heard anyone here mention Traffic, but I've always thought they were one of the best bands from the late 60s/early 70s. He was also in Blind Faith with Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker, and before all of this, he co-wrote on of the greatest rock songs ever - Gimme Some' Lovin.
People tend to identify Winwood with his 80s solo albums, which I enjoy a lot of, but I can see where people write the guy off as a cheeseball.
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I agree, amazing vocalist. I went through a heavy duty Traffic phase, and as much as I love "Gimme Some Lovin," I think 'Dear Mr. Fantasy" is the best song he ever wrote.
_________________ "And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make."
It used to seem to me That my life ran on too fast And I had to take it slowly Just to make the good parts last But when youre born to run Its so hard to just slow down So dont be surprised to see me Back in that bright part of town Ill be back in the high life again All the doors I closed one time will open up again Ill be back in the high life again All the eyes that watched me once will smile and take me in And Ill drink and dance with one hand free Let the world back into me And on Ill be a sight to see Back in the high life again
These lyrics are brilliant. One of these days I'm gonna be living that high life.
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