Can't Find My Way Home - Blind Faith | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION! 

Loved this track, lost in the sauce in every sense of the phrase!! Cheers all make sure to vote in the poll, have a great weekend!!! 🙌🏻🔥

I hope Alex hops into the comments! Steve Winwood was a prodigy, joined Spencer Davis Group at 15, and he already had that voice. Then he was in Traffic, and then did Blind Faith for one album. He is one of the most beautiful voices in rock. The most unassuming rock GOD in the business. BRILLIANT on guitar and keyboards. And even better as a singer. He may be underrated in the press, but he is WORSHIPPED by Clapton and basically everyone else. His stage presence is like, a white shirt and jeans, "don't look at me." The song isn't about the chorus. It's a timeless yearning. That's why it's so personal for so many people, as you can see in the comments. Everyone has a story or knows someone who does. So so so happy you did this one. It's beloved by the greatest artists, and so many big names have covered it as a live song. My personal favorite is Winwood playing it with Clapton at the Crossroads festival. It was the first time they had performed together for 30 years. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8L82II1lNjo.html

Steve Winwood, the vocalist, was in Traffic - Low Spark of High Heeled boys has vats of sauce

Blind Faith only made one album, but it's one of my handful of all time favorites. Every song is a winner.

One of Blind Faith’s best songs. Never gets old to me.

Alex: 'Don't know if Winwood did anything after this.' What? They are so young....😁

“Sea of Joy” “Presence of The Lord” “The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys” “Glad/Freedom Rider” “Empty Pages”

Steve Winwood Vocals, Rick Gretsch Bass, Eric Clapton Lead Guitar and Ginger Baker Drums. A short lived super group in the late 60's and a very haunting song that touches on the times of drugs and over indulgences and not able to find their way back. A great song to bring the 60's to an end of an era.

Eric Clapton, Steve Windwood, Ginger Baker....all legends!

Quick correction: Jeff Beck replaced Eric Clapton in the Yardbirds in 1965. Jimmy Page became the Bassist in 1965then replaced Jeff Beck on lead guitar in 1966. When the other members quit in 1968 Jimmy replaced them with John Bonham, John Paul Jones, and Robert Plant and did a tour as the New Yardbirds before renaming themselves Led Zepppelin. As for Steve (Stevie) Winwood, he is and was a musical prodigy. He joined The Spencer Davis Group at 14 after playing keyboard behind Muddy Waters, B. B. King, Howlin' Wolf and others when they toured the UK. He played on the Spencer Davis hits Keep On Runnin', I'm A Man, and Gimme Some Lovin', writing and singing the last two. Other groups he was in were Powerhouse (a very brief, 3 song duo with Eric Clapton), Traffic, Blind Faith, Go, and Ginger Baker's Air Force. Later hits as a solo artist include Back In The High Life Again and Roll With It.

This is the third time you've reacted to Steve Winwood... he sang Traffic's Dear Mr. Fantasy and played that organ you liked on Jimi Hendrix's Voodoo Chile (on Patreon)... his career retrospective set is four discs of total sauce from the spencer davis group in the mid 60s to traffic to bind faith to more traffic to a dozen or so solo albums -- he's a giant.

One of THE CLASSIC ROCK SONGS OF ALL TIME... Doesn't matter who did this, albeit all rock royalty, it is pure magic...

Steve Winwood is one of the greatest rock vocalists, musicians and songwriters!

Such a haunting and beautiful song. Peace to all of us who found our way home. I have a friend out there who’s wandering right now. Don my brother, please come home❤️

You have to hear "The Low Spark of High Heel Boys" by Traffic

This was all Winwood, the most perfect blues voice ever

Low Spark of High Heeled Boys! Love it When Andy says “ Dude, I almost cried.” I totally do that - certain tones in music choke me up sometimes.

Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys - Traffic

Steve Wynwood's voice is unbelievable. Listen to him in his Band "Traffic," in the song "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys."

Angelic voice of Steve Winwood puts you into a trance.

"And I'm wasted and I can't find my way home" could have been a really bad lyric, but sang by Steve Winwood it is magically transformed into one of the best lines ever.

Say hello to Steve Winwood. Next, “Low Park of High-Heeled Boys.”

The splash cymbal tone and where it was in the mix is due to problems with digital transfers and what algorithms can do to destroy the tone and dynamics. I challenge you to go back and listen to an original analog to vinyl.copy and it will teach you something about the drawbacks of digital.

Eric and Ginger there providing unselfish support for Steve's immaculate, soulful vocals.

I think sometimes when you dive into the lyrics you can't see the Forest for the trees. This is supposed to evoke a feeling, of being lost and trying to find redemption, and it does. It is gospel.

For me, the beauty of the song is not so much what it's "literally" about, rather that it's very "open" - in the sense that the concept of "can't find my way home" can apply to so many moments in life, and the song is about being lost in the search. You might (or might not) know what you are looking for, but even if you know, you can't find it. And that leads to his "confusion" in the performance, too. He doesn't "nail" the chorus because he's lost. And that's why no matter what age I am when I listen to this, it rings bells for me. (also, you guys will definitely encounter Steve Winwood again. And again.)

Steve Winwood ~ "Roll With It" "Higher Love" "Back In The High Life" "While You See A Chance"

I can't imagine thinking anything wrong about this song!!! It has torn me up every time I heard it all my life...trust me,that's a lot of years...and I never had the album, never was a huge Blind Faith follower, yet THIS SONG speaks my heart in all ways. You guys need to listen to it through MY ears instead of your headphones. It's an S, whatever that is! Gentle vocals yet killer, like the sudden cymbal crash that just emphasizes the pain, as only Ginger Baker could....it sneaks up and bites you on the ass.

His voice is like a hypnotic lullaby....time stops when I listen to Winwood....Thanks for doing this Video 🥰

Mercy what a wonderful tune ,i so love it, always have!

Blind Faith, Cream, and Traffic are my favorites. Check out "Had to Cry Today" by Blind Faith. Another stunning song.

May I suggest “I’m A Man” by Spencer Davis Group, lead vocals by a 15-yr-old Steve Winwood? Awesome 👍

August, 1970, my first time flying, on a Continental 727 listening to their rock channel, this song comes on as we're coming in for a landing at Intercontinental Airport. I'll never forget that feeling.

The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys has to be next

When a song called 'Can't find my way home' doesn't resolve in an expected, comfortable way... its probably a feature/intended not a bug/mistake. When it comes from a song writer like Winwood, its most certainly intentional. The whole song feels directionless, the meandering guitar lines certainly set that mood.

In my top 5 treasured albums of all times. I still throw this on when i'm driving. Winwood is always touching our spirits. He did a great solo comeback album. Higher Love was the hit track but the album is full of good music.

The ONLY thing wrong with this song is that it's WAY too short! It could easily be twice as long and still be too short. You can just lose yourself in this song.

Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys - Traffic 👍

Now you guys have to go down the Steve Winwood rabbit hole.

I'm having this played at my funeral, an absolutely magical piece of music. Lyrically, hard to beat and wonderfully played. Genius. ❤

Alex, this is one of the greatest songs from the 60s. There’s a great live version on the Clapton/Winwood live from Madison Square Garden thats fantastic. Probably time to get into the Traffic catalogue . Check out Low Spark, John Barleycorn, Feeling Alright. Amazing band.

I remember Steve Winwood when he was still Stevie Winwood. He was like 16 when he started. Delaney and Bonnie (and friends) also included Clapton. Excelent technical guitar playing in this song. Haunting vocals, beautiful song. Star status for this band. A+ in my opinion. You need to listen to it again, that chorus has stuck with me for 40+ years. He is lost in a haze of drugs and finding his way home is incomprehensible. I like the splash because that is water in his face to wake him up from his drug induced haze. This song was a mantra for us kids who grew up in the 60s and 70s in the drug infused lifestyle of the youth. Thanks for reacting to this one.

You are looking at the song from the modern perspective of "The War On Drugs" and "Just Say No" and the conversation about addiction. But you have to erase those perspectives if you're going to look at the songs of the 60s & 70s - a time when people sought to use drugs to reach spiritually higher. They weren't "fighting addiction", there wasn't even the discussion that they might be addicted. Back then the saying was "Better Living Through Chemistry!". The idea was to BE "Lost In The Sauce" all the time for some people - ESPECIALLY Rock Musicians. They felt if freed up their creativity.

It's amazing how many great singers, guitar players, bass players and drummers came out of the 1960s.

This song for me is one of the most beautiful and with feeling that I have heard in life

Steve Winwood had the most relaxed, cool, laid back swag of any rock star from Spencer Davis to Traffic to Blind Faith to his solo career, even if he went a little Hollywood. Has no peer.

Steve Winwood is the voice. There’s a video of just him and an acoustic guitar in front of a fire. It’s beautiful with just him. Perfection.

AH! MY HIPPY ERA!. ONE OF MY FAVORITE BANDS❤🤣🌻🌻🌻🌻🌞

1 of the greatest songs ever! The soul in this is to the max.

Andy, I feel like you got the song when you said it was spiritual. So much so that it''s sacred to me in it's haunting simplicity. As a recovering addict, it evokes in me the pain and hopelessness of addiction. THANK YOU, GUYS!

You should do “Badge” by Cream. It’s impeccable.

"Steve Winwood" keys guitar and lead vocals! He still performs it now. He's a phenomenal lead player. That chorus was to be forlorn whole point of the song.

Gimme Some Lovin - Spencer Davis Group

Great choice - short, supple, and so full of emotion - a wonderful performance. Back in the day I had this on heavy rotation for years.

Saw Steve Windwood open for Tom Petty and The Heatbreakers about 5 years ago and he played this on the piano as a solo. You could hear a pin drop.

Perfect reaction. One of my favorite songs. Heard it a million times and still feel the same way you sounded in your reaction every single time! 🙂

In my opinion, the most EPIC Steve Winwood! Thank you for reacting for a new audience to discover Blind Faith and Steve Winwood!

Remember when you did "I'm a Man" by Chicago? Steve Winwood, lead singer of Blind Faith, was in the Spencer Davis Group. Wrote the song and originally sang it.

I, for one, am very glad the refrain "I can't find my way back home" stays ethereal and not more hook-like. I think it speaks to the theme of the song. The point is that he is not in control but is lost. Winwood's voice is haunting. More Traffic please!

This song is hauntingly good and just like you said it will grow on you over the years. That guitar is just magically soothing, along with his incredible voice

Alex, the drummer for Blind Faith was Ginger Baker, who was the drummer for Cream. Cream did the song White Room that you reviewed a while ago.

I played the hell out of this album! You must play Traffic's Low Spark of High Heeled Boys!

"I learned the truth at seventeen That love was meant for beauty queens And high school girls with clear-skinned smiles Who married young and then retired " Janis anyone?

Suggestion: Ten Years After - I’d Love to Change the World.

Oh my God, Blind Faith Can't Find My Way Home 1969 I was 8 years old. Now you're going back to my early days as a kid when I cemented my love for music.

For someone who struggles in many ways, this song hits home. For some reason it also resonated a bit about today's sad anniversary. I guess that what music does at times. Great job.

Winwood is super talented! He's a multi-instrumentalist and amazing songwriter, he was in the Spencer Davis Group at only 14yo with songs "Gimme Some Lovin'" and "I'm a Man" which are worth checking out, but then he went to the band Traffic which you should definitely check out the songs "Empty Pages" "The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys" "Feelin' Alright" "Light Up or Leave Me Alone". Also check out more Blind Faith songs like "Presence of the Lord" and y'know.. the rest of the album lol

"Where's your jean jacket?" "I don't know man." lol Such an appropriate response! ♥

Great stuff right there ... Steve Winwood vocals always so haunting - Check out Dear Mr. Fantasy by Steve Winwood for more of this vocal range as he expanded into great story telling.

Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood, on vocals, were so good together. When the bands Cream and Traffic split this band was formed from members of the two previous bands. Clapton and Ginger Baker, on drums, came over from Cream. Steve Winwood and Rich Grech, on bass, came over from Traffic. This band didn't" stay together very long but they put out some incredible music. I would recommend diving into more Traffic if you like Steve Winwood "s vocals. Suggest you check out "LOw Spark on High Heel Boys".

Definitely check out traffic low spark of high heeled boys

I saw Steve Winwood live in Montreal (Canada) a few years ago, and about the same year saw Paul McCarney live. These musicians are so relaxed when they perform and keep switching instruments almost every song (cords, keyboards), it looks like they are in their living room walking around all nice and mellow. Steve Winwood never misses a key or a beat, this is how you should picture him when he performs. Check out the Clapton/Winwood 2008 live from Madison Square Garden concert, it will blow your mind.

No one ever mentions how beautiful the guitar is

"Can't Find My Way Home" an Acoustical Piece pretty much laid back & mellow. The next 3 Tracks R definitely worth Reacting to. "Sea Of Joy" is a Banger

I get very emotional when this song pops up on one of my playlists and I'm in some far away place in some dive bar....being a restless soul it puts me in a soul searching mood...ahhh....I do go on.....'scuse please.....thanks gents....brought back some interesting memories.....peace

Love the live version with Eric Clapton, Derrick Trucks, Steve Winwood, etc. One of my favorite songs ever!

What a fun surprise to see you reviewing this song from Blind Faith. I had the opportunity to see Cream the year before in 1968 and the birth of this album was a real treat the following year. It was referred to often as the first English Super Group and man that was true. I have always found my way back to this album. I love the sound of this album in the original analog so warm. I remember the one complaint from some reviewers was that Steve Winwood sung in his upper register throughout most of the album. Of course, you just witnessed how hauntingly beautiful it can sound on Can't Find My Way Home. I have always been partial to "Presence of the Lord" and "Had to Cry Today" from this, their only album. As much as I have always loved this album it is not a masterpiece to me but it is warm and I am drawn into it often. I love the era I was born into, for the music alone. The original cover with the prepubescent topless model was uncomfortable then and it hasn't gotten any better over the years but it is the preferred by collectors. Great review!

This kind of music is timeless. I am happy that young people are discovering it so it will last forever.

One of the most impeccable songs of all time. The line “I’m wasted and I can’t find my way home” sung to us back in the 70s even if it doesn’t mean what we took it to mean back then. I’m just the opposite, that line is the most memorable to me. Nice vid guys!

Whatever you say now, this song will get into your soul.. You will always remember this. Mark my words for the future.

After my divorce this song took on a different and deeper meaning. Missing my son and my wife and literally not be able to "go home" brought new meaning to this song for me.

I had heard this song many times, and it was just another song to me. When I went to a college Christian outdoor show, and they played this in a video, complete with lyrics. I was pretty lost and confused at the time, and it really hit me hard. I wanted to go home so badly, but there was no place to go home to. I felt I was truly alone. Then they played 'In the Presence of the Lord'. I learned that hippies could believe, and that with a bit of trust, things would be all right. I had just taken the first steps of a lifelong journey. Thanks for doing what you do.

I totally get what you meant about the session musicians and how pro's can just hit that "groove" where everything is clicking and the music just seems to transcend everything. Watched a video of Keith Richards and Ron Woods just picking up their guitars and noodling around and then it just started to coalesce and holy SHIT did they jam!

This to me has always had a spiritual overtone. Such a beautiful tune with Steve Winwoods vocals and the magnificent acoustic accompaniment.

One thought about reacting to songs from this era is albums were designed to be heard in their entirety. Plucking a single song can be the difference between savoring a chocolate chip cookie versus choking on a spoonful of flour.

They previously reviewed "Traffic" " Dear Mr Fantasy". Steve Winwood on vocals as well as in " Blind Faith".

I never realized how awesome this song really is until listening to it with headphones. So damn beautiful.

Steve Winwood singing. One of the absolute all time greats from the UK who if I remember correctly, started with Spencer Davis, so he’s been around for years and in his time performed along side the worlds greatest rock musicians at one time or another. I see him as a genius who never needed the real spotlight, he gained recognition through sheer excellence, not image or force of personality. If he’s ever appearing somewhere near you, go and watch, he'll never let you down.

Ginger Baker was subdued on this track, but something didn't carry on this recording! Listen to the album! Better quality! Steve Winwood is a legend! Listen to Arc of a Diver!

Low Spark of HIgh Heeled Boys...Traffic

Blind Faith: "They're already proving the point just by showing up". Ha-ha! Great reaction, too.

The entire "John Barleycorn" album by Traffic is definitely worth a listen as well!

Been waiting for this for ages!

Well, just about 2 hours to go before Andy and Alex react to an epic song composed by Steve Winwood. Steve and Eric Clapton combined members of their former bands Cream and Traffic to create Blind faith.(Ginger Baker on drums and Ric Grech on bass). The self titled album was made in 69. The band broke up unfortunately after only one tour. What a collaboration. The decadent song " Can't find my way home" will certainly caress the ears of our reactors. Next song on that album to hear should be "Had to cry today". Have your kleenex ready Lol. Cheers!🔥🇨🇦👍🎸🎸❤

I requested my daughter's to play this at my funeral. I love this song so much, it's how I've felt so many times over the years

I always loved the haunting feeling this song gives. Listen to this song when you are driving at night down a quiet back road. Staring into the headlights in front of you and listening to this song on the rado. Amazing and hypnotic

Isaac Hayes - “Walk On By” - the long version off Hot Buttered Soul

Low Spark of High Heeled Boys is a must!! Traffic is a better reincarnation of Blind Faith.

Magnificent. Steve Winwood was younger than you guys when this album dropped. Where can I have a smile surgically removed from my face. I appreciate your honesty, even when I don't agree with your insight.

Don’t know if Steve Winwood has done anything more? LOL, Steve Winwood has been rocking for nearly 60 years and was in Traffic (Low Spark of HIgh Heeled Boys, Light Up or Leave Me Alone, Feelin’ Alright, Rock and Roll Stew, John Barleycorn Must Die, Mr. Fantasy just to name a few). The Spencer Davis Group, Eric Clapton and the Powerhouse, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, and a great solo career. His solo hits include a great album “Arc of the Diver”. (In his first two albums he played all the instruments.) in the late 80’s he put out ‘Back in the High Life Again” which included the hit “Higher Love” and earned two Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance. More recently he toured with Tom Petty, and in a separate tour with Rod Stewart. He was also scheduled to tour with Steely Dan in 2020 but I do not know if that happened due to COVID. He is also included in one of my all time favorite videos, joining Prince, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynn and others performing While My Guitar Gently Weeps at the 2004 Hall of Fame tribute to George Harrison. It’s an amazing video you should review. ( Prince puts on a master class of guitar work while making it look easy. At the end of the video, Prince throws his guitar into the air but you never see where it goes. It has been said that he threw the guitar into heaven where it was waiting for him when he passed away.) Winwood is a rock superstar who seems to avoid the spotlight outside of his performances.