@AirplayBeats reacts to Steve Winwood - Higher Love Like comment and subscribe patreon.com/user?u=81569817 Airplay Beats 3609 Bradshaw Rd Ste H #337 Sacramento, CA 95827 Www.Airplaybeats.com
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@clifton8929Ай бұрын
Steve (who adores Chaka Kahn) clarifies that this tune is much more profound than just a rock song. It's a call to seek an elevated sense of understanding and compassion towards ourselves and others around us - thus referring to this would-be state as 'higher love.' Who better than the amazing Chaka Kahn to sing with on this spiritual song. Great reaction, guys.
@jimmoore8951Ай бұрын
@@clifton8929 amen Clifton... always wanted to do this song in church
@CuzKatieSaysSoАй бұрын
@clifton8929 Great comment. Very thought provoking.
@cweefyАй бұрын
Chaka. So incredibly beautiful. National treasure ❤
@Jude_196Ай бұрын
FACTS!!!
@amberpettem720211 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for playing this long forgotten tune! It’s very interesting listening to the words as a 62 year old woman compared to when I first heard it at the age of 14. Keep the tunes coming!
@stephentierney9266Ай бұрын
The Stevie Winwood comeback in full swing with the 80s twist.
@alfredlandesman5165Ай бұрын
Winwood won 1986 Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for Higher Love.
@user-tb9dx9mg2njsbАй бұрын
And that was Nile Rogers!!
@rafaelrosario5331Ай бұрын
Great rabbit hole for you guys....chic, sister sledge, diana ross, david bowie, madonna and Daft Punk.
@rickrobinson672Ай бұрын
Chaka sang backing vocals. Love this one and Valerie.
@artharrison958612 күн бұрын
This was a great one. It was my introduction to Steve Winwood. Spencer Davis Group, Blind Faith, Traffic… and this. He is a talented man.
@klasseact6663Ай бұрын
This guy does it all, sings, plays piano and a truely great guitar player ❗️❗️
@user-cx3jn7cq8eАй бұрын
Super Spiritual song. I think of Jesus every time I hear it.
@elegantirony78Ай бұрын
Nile Rodgers from Chic on guitar. I love Steve Winwood. His Traffic era awesome. Dear Mr. Fantasy, Empty Pages (you'll like this la), Freedom Rider, Glad, Rainmaker, etc. Forty Thousand Headmen is a really cool Traffic song. This song works so well bc Steve & Chaka are both such powerful singers
@sandyshoenberger269711 күн бұрын
❤ love this great song. It takes you there.
@ronaldelliott437325 күн бұрын
One of the better albums of the 80’s. Also, a true comeback project for Steve that worked, and he deserved. Chaka, for us, was the icing on the cake. 👈✨
@tjriversАй бұрын
Love Steve in the band Traffic, such a talented guy with a truly unique voice.
@ErikaSMHSАй бұрын
I saw Steve and Eric Clapton together in concert about 2007. They played Traffic, Spencer Davis, Cream, Blind Faith and solo hits. It was truly amazing!
@olly8Ай бұрын
@@ErikaSMHS I saw them on same tour. I thought I had died and gone to heaven ❤ BEST CONCERT EVER!!!! ✌🏼
@ErikaSMHSАй бұрын
@@olly8 yes! ❤️🎵
@BobGeogeoАй бұрын
His voice always sounds a bit like a windwood instrument.
@markfergusson4363Ай бұрын
A couple of weeks ago you reacted to The Spencer Davis Group and said the lead singer sounded like Ray Charles. That was a 15 year old Stevie Winwood!
@annamariadelillo2916Ай бұрын
Most definitely Chaka! Love this song and video! If you haven’t already, check out Steve Winwood’s Roll With It (original video) and Back in the high Life - awesome songs! Winwood was involved with the making of records for so many other musicians and singers besides himself. Another favorite of mine is the soulfully sad My Love’s Leavin’ (off of the Back in the High Life album, 1986). The version of this that I actually heard first was a cover by the jazz group Fourplay, featuring Michael McDonald on lead vocals. (2006). I remember my mother was very sick at the time and I would sit in the kitchen with headphones on (when I could) and I’d get lost in the song. When I found out it was a Steve Winwood song, I went back and listened to the original version. I fell in love with both versions. The cover is very true to the original. Winwood’s has more synth in it - Michael McDonald’s is jazzier (especially towards the end) but both versions are fire 🔥
@dianel222Ай бұрын
Steve’s “Roll with It” is the only song I remember from my wedding reception (‘89). 💜💜💜
@markhagerman1837Ай бұрын
Great reaction, guys. It’s hard not to smile while listening to this one. This album was a beast in 1986. Chaka, James Ingram, James Taylor, Niles Rodgers, Joe Walsh, Steve Ferrone, and more. It was sort of Winwood’s comeback album and people lined up to be a part of it.
@jfcardelloАй бұрын
Steve Winwood is a musical genius. One of my favorite, puts on an amazing show. Fact: album Arc of a Diver (while you see a chance) he wrote every song, played every instrument, recorded and engineered himself at his recording studio at home. His encyclopedia of work with Spencer Davis, Traffic, Blind Faith and solo speaks for itself.
@patrickdutton6056Ай бұрын
Absolutely great ! It’s shame this song doesn’t seem to much radio play.
@BethHutterАй бұрын
What a great rabbit hole to go down- Steve is SO good. Talking Back to the Night is one of my favorites. Arc of a Diver, Valerie, Roll with It, all bangeres. He really respected Chaka, and asked her to be on the song.
@toma411Ай бұрын
Please please oh please react to 'Empty Pages,' by Traffic. Steve kills it on keys, backed by one of the most in-the-pocket bass + drums grooves you will ever hear. You two would dig it.
@elegantirony78Ай бұрын
@@toma411 YES!!!!!!!!!!!
@scotties.3414Күн бұрын
🎉 one of them songs that can get me moving in no time. Both the sounds and the message are motivating. When I hear Chaka sing BRAAANG me a Higher Love it's pure joy.
@steviemccormick3762Ай бұрын
This is a great jam !!!! Winwood & Chaka Khan !
@toddmichelfelder3417Ай бұрын
One of my favorite artists of all time! The man brings an extremely high quality with his vocals, keyboards, and guitar! There aren’t many that can do that at such a high level!! I am going to see him in a few weeks opening for the Doobies. I am sure he will be incredible, just as he has been every other time I’ve seen him!
@susiedawson3349Ай бұрын
Steve Wijnrood went solo in the late 80's and early 90's and released some great music!! Arc of a Diver is a great album and song! thanks La and Che! Nile Rodgers produced and played guitar on this video.
@adk100mАй бұрын
Always astute fellas ... although dressed in 80's garb, this tune has some real essence to it. Great seeing Chaka, anytime. Your Rubber Soul reviews are excellent ... though I know these tunes so well, seeing them work their magic on you two knowledgeable dudes reinvigorates interest ... A blast of fun everytime. Keep going ...
@jamesjohnston9225Ай бұрын
Nice! My fav Winwood solo tune. Plus Chaka Khan and Nile Rodgers and more. Just think about Chaka more and it should sound better in the Cutlass. Nice reaction
@BonniePiccАй бұрын
I have loved this song for about 40 years but you made me hear it in a completely new light! Thank you!
@JoeandAngieАй бұрын
One of the most talented musicians in decades. And a nice man, too. Coworker's sister was (is?) married to him, but that was 1987 in Memphis. He lived in Nashvegas at the time. Woukd actually play piano/organ at church on occasion. ( should have gotten with Rev Al Green!) Al Green would be an awesome listen, men!
@kennethbrown5164Ай бұрын
Absolute banger from the 80's!!!
@janishaldeman3339Ай бұрын
Love Steve's style, admire his career. Arc of a Diver, Valerie, his time with Traffic.
@brewstergalleryАй бұрын
Hey fellas from ol Spanish Ned. Yeah, this is a banger and Stevie, Nile and Chaka are fantastic. Secret weapons include the great Eddie Martinez on guitar and John Robinson on some mighty drums. John was in Rufus, played for Michael Jackson and on thousands of other hits. Synth bass by Phillipe Saisse who is also a major player.
@catserver8577Ай бұрын
I remember when this came out and Chaka Khan was everywhere. Although I had heard her in the 70's, when I saw her in this video and her videos, I thought she was the prettiest person I ever did see. Beautiful singer, fantastic voice. This song is not a fave of mine, but the lyrics are fabulous and her voice really adds something to it, JMO.
@gregcable3250Ай бұрын
England's child prodigy--you played him earlier singing "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" at 15 years old (you wondered if it was dubbed!). He plays every instrument, is a top 5 singer of all-time. You might want to listen to his very (very) eclectic work with his band Traffic and also with Blind Faith (with Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker from Cream in a short-lived supergroup). Here he is fairly recently alone with an acoustic guitar singing his Blind Faith era song, "Can't Find My Way Home": kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m9WDoZWKksiap30.html Enjoy!
@marinamartinez6886Ай бұрын
Through all of Steve Winwoods Bands and solo career he has been consistently great. Chaka Khan added the feminine fire he needed to this great song. Loved the reaction. 👍👍👍
@darkmagus6412 күн бұрын
Another song from one of the greatest albums of all time, Blue.
@laurabrevitz3944Ай бұрын
CHAKA!!! I love Steve Winwood to death, but it's Chaka who lights this song on fire and shoots it into the sun. Thank you for the reaction! And P.S. - Yes, your mother knows that's Chaka. Believe me. 😂
@rosieb949Ай бұрын
Ok, Steve Winwood is SEVERAL vibes. He's a genius and evolved remarkably. Yay you.
@BrixtonToneАй бұрын
Oh fella's you've blown my socks off again, It's been too long since I pulled this album off my shelf. When the ladies come in with the chorus just floors and inspires me every time . Great pick from a great album
@peterm4486Ай бұрын
There may not be a better opening line ever…”think about it, there must be higher love”…great review. Still waiting for Dialogue Pt1&2 from Chicago…a song in the same mindset!
@CJ-FischerАй бұрын
Every Band Steve was in he killed it! Check out Blind Faith and especially Traffic. Great music by Steve!’
@janetf23Ай бұрын
This old favorite is just what I needed today, thanks!✨
@ErikaSMHSАй бұрын
Thanks guys! Steve is one talented gentleman 🎉
@patriciastewart9711Ай бұрын
talk about going to CHURCH my dears!!! So sublime....You need to go down the Steve Winwood rabbit hole guys! 'The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys' from Traffic days, and 'Arc of A Diver' from solo days just as an appetizer...he encompasses decades of good music.
@ML-un1oiАй бұрын
Mr Winwood, in my opinion, could sing any genre!! The man can SANG!!😂 As always, fellas, you do not disappoint 👏 Thanks for the excellent reaction 😀 ❤🙏
@ohfour-seven6228Ай бұрын
Such a great song with Chaka Kahn and that was Nile Rodgers on guitar in the video. Amazing stuff!!!
@philipmccarthy6175Ай бұрын
There's 2 great SW's , Stevie Wonder & Stevie Winwood. Love them both , supremely talented musicians & great singers.
@915junyp69Ай бұрын
Stevie was the lead singer of Spencer Davis Group. You should listen to Gimme Some Lovin. You will love that song.
@chrishayes43234 күн бұрын
I saw Winwood live in the early 90's. There were 2 drum kits at the back of the stage and at one point he got behind one and did an extended drum set with the other drummer. After a while, I turned to my friends and said they were probably going to segue right into Higher Love. I was right!
@Jude_196Ай бұрын
BANGER TUNE!!! :) I think Steve Winwood started playing music when he was like 2 years old!! :) SUCH A TALENTED MAN!!! LOVE ME some CHAKA KHAN, TOO!! HUGS, YA'LL!!!
@RuthKing-wm9nwАй бұрын
Loved Winwood forever.plus Chaka you can't go wrong..after 50 years it's so fresh!
@JJReaganАй бұрын
More Stevie Winwood please guys!!!
@EricF-jr8xbАй бұрын
So .. I just knew the ending lyrics , never really listened to beginnings,,(always dug this song)was just rockin out partying. The two of you have caused me to listen in a new way, songs I have heard 100s of time are refreshed, thx, born in 1964
@jerrycote659Ай бұрын
Love this song so much! Wish there had been more of Chaka’s vocals TBH. Love the groove of this song🔥
@KrazyKatLadyx2Ай бұрын
Chaka was the great surprise in this tune! Love Steve Winwood ❤
@lickitup8461Ай бұрын
The great Nile Rodgers also makes an appearance.....just awesome 😎👍
@jogischulz2576Ай бұрын
Thanks, this was a big hit here in Germany, Chaka Khan fits perfect, love all musical periods of Steve !
@michaeldinsen7641Ай бұрын
An audiofiles dream LP!!!!
@CANEsPappaАй бұрын
Love this classic! Stevie’s got soul, baby!
@chrissemones6195Ай бұрын
Check out Steve doing live version of Dear Mr Fantasy. He is an amazing musician & vocalists. It’s a Legendary Jam 🔥🔥
@JoeandAngieАй бұрын
Or John Barleycorn a couple yrs ago solo by the fireplace...killer.
@barr790Ай бұрын
Great reaction again from you two lovelies. Steve Winwood is a great singer, cheeky bit of Chaka Khan in there, love her ❤ have you heard of Groove Armada? They have a song with Richie Havens called Hands Of Time its on the film Collateral and i really think you'd like it.
@mrnobody9104Ай бұрын
That's a talented boy right there, and Chaka is an added bonus.
@WillyJackson-if6zfАй бұрын
Back in the High Life Again is a great album! One of the more memorable concerts I attended. Simple stage set up with exceptional lighting.
@ScotPerry-zo3qhАй бұрын
Great reaction.
@denisetowe895Ай бұрын
Such a great feel-good song! Thanks for sharing 🤗
@elisaabolafia9542Ай бұрын
What a talent he was❗ His other bands TRAFFIC and BLIND FAITH were revered by everyone.🎵🎵🎵 " Can't Find My Way Home" by BLIND FAITH is one of the prettiest songs from that ERA ,and covered by so many other bands. This song you're playing now with the funky bass horns, and backup vocals was classic 80's. A Banger then and now❗
@veadairavani5692Ай бұрын
This is another song that I will stop whatever I am doing to listen and sing to! Brilliant!!
@wentibbetts7833Ай бұрын
80s were good to us. 🎉 Chaka was showing up here and there. ❤ Moving away from rock and disco into pop and our music idols moved with time. We still had metal, hard rock, hair bands, girl power and GREAT music every day, always had music on in my house. Today, I'm not gellin!! 😢
@penelopehornswaggle10227 күн бұрын
Love this song. ❤ it's fun in the car with a really good system.😮❤😊
@shellycasbeer3775Ай бұрын
One of my favorite concerts I ever went to🎶🎼🎵🎸
@wanderer0617Ай бұрын
I remember when this album came out. I played it over and over and so glad that Steve Winwood had returned with this gem. The whole album is wonderful. Thanks so much for reacting to this.
@jennifermeyer704Ай бұрын
Also, Stevie got his start with the Spencer Davis Group. I’m a Man and Give Me Some Lovin’. Both great!
@user-wy1ev4yq5dАй бұрын
Steve knocked it out of the park when he returned in the 80's with "Back in the HIghlife Again." One of the few old geezers who in 2024 can still sing and play without missing a beat. Thanks for doing this guys. Love your channel.
@johnrogan9729Ай бұрын
Guys, I sure hope you get a lot more subs. You deserve them. Great reactions…real. Thanks for great content.
@scottsnyder2726Ай бұрын
Great song from a great album. Chaka sang background, appeared in the video and inspired Stevie. Perhaps one of the most versatile and underrated musician in second half of 20th century.
@nehembАй бұрын
Another vote here for 'Valerie' - absolute tune!
@MikeluvdrumsАй бұрын
J.R Robinson on drums become instantly famous for his drum performance on this track. I believe .the black gentleman wearing the hat on the guitar is also a famous musician/ producer of this era .I can't remember his name .Chaka Khan speaks for herself, what a beautiful women ..
@coopm308726 күн бұрын
Winwood had great vocals Can't find my way home when he was in blind faith Is a beautiful song
@killiansred1000Ай бұрын
Steve Winwood has a long history in the music industry. He started with The Spencer Davis Group in the late 60s, Traffic in the 70s, one album with Blind Faith which included Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker, and a successful solo career. In his home studio he recorded ‘Arc of a Diver.’ An album on which he played every instrument.
@raycewilliams3300Ай бұрын
Steve Winwood has always been a favorite of mine. I loved him back when he was with "Traffic". Then he shows up in "Blind Faith" ..... one of the first "super groups" . Take care....
@peteroneill3993Ай бұрын
What a track!! Hendrix wanted him to be his singer and its reported that he went to phone him to ask him to be in the band but every time he went to call him Hendrix would stop put the phone down and say no why would he want to be in my band. Jimmy was supposed to be a big fan .keep on running and his version of why can't we live together are also amazing .all my best to you and yours from Liverpool
@chopa2lessАй бұрын
There is a live version of this on KZfaq (from VH1) with Steve and Chaka. I've also seen a live cover version by Chaka that is excellent.
@jeremygray1331Ай бұрын
Steve Winwood dancing the slightly modified Rick Astley shuffle.
@justinreiterАй бұрын
Percussion is ridiculous on this cut. So good. Rock it loud and proud! Happy you fellas happened on this. Cheers.
@Jules-um4yyАй бұрын
Love this tune guys! The huge talent of Steve Winwood. Thanks so much for this reaction.🧡🍃🍂
@mrmiscastАй бұрын
This was such a rockin song.... great beat, great voices... I had just finished a new sound system for my car with over 1000 watts when it came out, and this was a great song to test it with.....
@user-fw9li4qx1qАй бұрын
He is great, he has been around since the 60's he was in the band "Traffic" Two of the hits I love of that group is "Paper Sun" and "Hole in my Shoe" very psychedelic and different, you need to hear those as well.
@VincentAgostino-gy6hrАй бұрын
This song is great… Steve Winwood is great.. since he’s 16… You need to hear Roll With It…
@danw2276Ай бұрын
it was a beautiful song sung by a beautiful singer song writer danced to by a beautiful woman with a beautiful message. Brilliant
@winterwomanes3828Ай бұрын
Dang I didn't know Chaka Khan was the backup singer either till I saw her on the video and then of course that's her! Too cool. If you want an example of Steve Winwood's amazing voice listen to Shanghai Noodle Factory by Traffic ❤
@freeforever6971Ай бұрын
Watched this on MTV years ago! Thanks!
@jenniferfoster1692Ай бұрын
Steve Winwood, one of the best of the best! Having Chaka made it even better.
@Dan-yz4qzАй бұрын
I was a teen in early 80s , steve winwood higher love got so much radio play
@ReJoyce456Ай бұрын
✨Loved Your Reactions, Especially When Seeing & Realizing it Was Chaka Khan ❕✨🎼🎤🎶❤️🔥💖❤️🔥🎶🎤🎼✨
@WooBino.Ай бұрын
I knew it was coming....🤣🤣
@deadmeat_0152Ай бұрын
Love this song
@drumlooneyАй бұрын
Mixed by Tom Lord Alge, great song!
@gr8fullytedicatedАй бұрын
You have GOT to hear Steve do Roll With It!! It's just as hot as this one. Promise.
@tjmasson1013Ай бұрын
SW is pure talent. Love the back beat of this jam ❤
@UuuuutuuuubeАй бұрын
This whole album is fire
@kathiek4239Ай бұрын
La & Che, I ❤ you guys. Your joy for music is the reason I watch you guys. Also, doesn’t Steve Winwood just bring the joy? “I can light the night up with my soul on fire. I can make the sun shine, from pure desire.” Spice it up with Chaka Khan! Irresistible. What is better than music? 🫶🤘