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.

Chaka. So incredibly beautiful. National treasure ❤

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!

The Stevie Winwood comeback in full swing with the 80s twist.

Winwood won 1986 Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for Higher Love.

And that was Nile Rogers!!

Chaka sang backing vocals. Love this one and Valerie.

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.

This guy does it all, sings, plays piano and a truely great guitar player ❗️❗️

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

❤ love this great song. It takes you there.

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. 👈✨

Love Steve in the band Traffic, such a talented guy with a truly unique voice.

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!

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 🔥

Steve’s “Roll with It” is the only song I remember from my wedding reception (‘89). 💜💜💜

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.

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.

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.

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.

🎉 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.

This is a great jam !!!! Winwood & Chaka Khan !

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!

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.

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 ...

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

I have loved this song for about 40 years but you made me hear it in a completely new light! Thank you!

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!

Absolute banger from the 80's!!!

Love Steve's style, admire his career. Arc of a Diver, Valerie, his time with Traffic.

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.

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.

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!

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. 👍👍👍

Another song from one of the greatest albums of all time, Blue.

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. 😂

Ok, Steve Winwood is SEVERAL vibes. He's a genius and evolved remarkably. Yay you.

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

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!

Every Band Steve was in he killed it! Check out Blind Faith and especially Traffic. Great music by Steve!’

This old favorite is just what I needed today, thanks!✨

Thanks guys! Steve is one talented gentleman 🎉

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.

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 😀 ❤🙏

Such a great song with Chaka Kahn and that was Nile Rodgers on guitar in the video. Amazing stuff!!!

There's 2 great SW's , Stevie Wonder & Stevie Winwood. Love them both , supremely talented musicians & great singers.

Stevie was the lead singer of Spencer Davis Group. You should listen to Gimme Some Lovin. You will love that song.

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!

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!!!

Loved Winwood forever.plus Chaka you can't go wrong..after 50 years it's so fresh!

More Stevie Winwood please guys!!!

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

Love this song so much! Wish there had been more of Chaka’s vocals TBH. Love the groove of this song🔥

Chaka was the great surprise in this tune! Love Steve Winwood ❤

The great Nile Rodgers also makes an appearance.....just awesome 😎👍

Thanks, this was a big hit here in Germany, Chaka Khan fits perfect, love all musical periods of Steve !

An audiofiles dream LP!!!!

Love this classic! Stevie’s got soul, baby!

Check out Steve doing live version of Dear Mr Fantasy. He is an amazing musician & vocalists. It’s a Legendary Jam 🔥🔥

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.

That's a talented boy right there, and Chaka is an added bonus.

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.

Great reaction.

Such a great feel-good song! Thanks for sharing 🤗

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❗

This is another song that I will stop whatever I am doing to listen and sing to! Brilliant!!

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!! 😢

Love this song. ❤ it's fun in the car with a really good system.😮❤😊

One of my favorite concerts I ever went to🎶🎼🎵🎸

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.

Also, Stevie got his start with the Spencer Davis Group. I’m a Man and Give Me Some Lovin’. Both great!

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.

Guys, I sure hope you get a lot more subs. You deserve them. Great reactions…real. Thanks for great content.

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.

Another vote here for 'Valerie' - absolute tune!

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 ..

Winwood had great vocals Can't find my way home when he was in blind faith Is a beautiful song

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.

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....

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

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.

Steve Winwood dancing the slightly modified Rick Astley shuffle.

Percussion is ridiculous on this cut. So good. Rock it loud and proud! Happy you fellas happened on this. Cheers.

Love this tune guys! The huge talent of Steve Winwood. Thanks so much for this reaction.🧡🍃🍂

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.....

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.

This song is great… Steve Winwood is great.. since he’s 16… You need to hear Roll With It…

it was a beautiful song sung by a beautiful singer song writer danced to by a beautiful woman with a beautiful message. Brilliant

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 ❤

Watched this on MTV years ago! Thanks!

Steve Winwood, one of the best of the best! Having Chaka made it even better.

I was a teen in early 80s , steve winwood higher love got so much radio play

✨Loved Your Reactions, Especially When Seeing & Realizing it Was Chaka Khan ❕✨🎼🎤🎶❤️‍🔥💖❤️‍🔥🎶🎤🎼✨

Love this song

Mixed by Tom Lord Alge, great song!

You have GOT to hear Steve do Roll With It!! It's just as hot as this one. Promise.

SW is pure talent. Love the back beat of this jam ❤

This whole album is fire

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? 🫶🤘

Ooh , we love it too.