Steve Winwood - "Back In The High Life Again" (Live Performance) 

So blessed to have lived in a time when music was this good.

Steve Winwood is a treasure. Thank you God for Steve Winwood. Amen.

Steve Winwood's talent carries worldly music into a spiritual realm. He is one of only a very few who takes you away to higher place. The man is a gift from heaven.

A true versatile musician and a great singer.

I've loved his music for years, but it wasn't until I saw him live in about 2003 that I witnessed what a talent he is. I swear that he can pick up any instrument and play like a master and sing any genre you give him. An amazing talent!

High Life? Indeed, this music man has kept me on track since Spencer Davis...what a profound musician and spirit this man has. Thank you for the music, always.

An exquisite rearrangement. I love the original version but the space in this, and the musicianship that fills it, is freakin' incredible. Winwood has that mastery of expression that comes with maturity and it shows in his singing and mandolin work here. Band is spot on in their playing. Had to listen to it twice. :)

Maybe the most underrated musician of my lifetime. Watching him play guitar with Eric Clapton...amazing!

Gets better with age. Love the mandolin. New take on a great song.

Just got chills through my body just such a beautiful song

So glad that all these guys I grew up listening to are still around and better than ever. such a treat to hear Steve Winwood again. He's one of the greats for sure.

This song brought me back to life after I lost my son. Still amazing 30 years later

Among all the "bests" dear One-----you are beyond comparison, do not quit ever---don't ever forget who you are and why....

He is singing it in a lower key, but his voice is still absolutely amazing.

I grew up with the "Spencer Davis Group", then with"Traffic", then with the incredible "Blind Faith", and then with his solo CDs... What can I say, I started playing piano at the age of six,finally studied piano and became a musician, too, and he always was my hero.... Love and adore you, Steve, you don't know what your music has meant to me....

I love Steve Winwood…I’ve listened to him since the late 60’s to the present. He never failed to impress and entertain. July, 2024 ♥️

This song means so much to me. It came out the summer of my senior year in college and we listened to it non-stop. The lyrics and message carry such a high vibe. Steve Winwood's voice just takes me right back to that magical time.

Steve Winwood's songs and voice , hit an emotional chord in my heart ……..multitalented and honest …down to earth

So beauitiful i could cry.Thats how good Winwood is.What a musician! :)

Thank God for giving us music.

These words are never truer than today. God bless you Steve. Thank you.

We need this now---Winwood, you are loved.

This and "Higher Love" are songs for 2020 as well.

Winwood is a master songwriter. Every note just hits you right to the core.

Effortless drumming from Richard Bailey - masterclass!

"KING OF A L L THE PRODIGY'S" Steve Winwood you are one of earth's greatest treasures

Happy Father's day 2020, to all the men that raised children; God bless you!

This song saved my life! I love you from the core of my heart Steve (best in the world) your photo frame will be definitely in my room. May you stay forever young! ❤❤

I love Steve winwood sooo much I’m a huge fan I love him🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

Winwood is such an incredible musician!

Steve Winwood is a musician's musician. . .and his music and lyrics are healing.

A white Ray Charles. Steve is the real deal. A genuine one off with a most unique voice. Brilliant musician and instrumentalist . So much talent.

From Spencer Davis till now Steve is is still one of my favorites.

In this "LowLife" we really need Steve's spiritually approaching music - to raise ourselves

I've been on this earth for over 65 years now. Watched it all come and go. Saw a lot of greats in concert but through all of the years, I have kept coming back to Spencer Davis Group ... Traffic... For so many reasons, Steve has to be my all-time favorite ... as a musician and as a person. Thank you, Steve, for so many years of the best music.

Danced to "Give me some Lovin" in 1966 in high school - Saw Traffic at Fillmore 1968 twice - Saw Blind Faith '70 Oakland Coliseum. - - Ooh What a Lucky-man I Was.

70 years old and sounds like he did 30 years ago. Awesome!

This is what you call a Professional Musician

Heard many versions, this one is exquisite , the mandolin made me cry

After a devastating illness in 1986, this song has been my inner theme song for three decades. It's been a difficult journey but, I'm nearly Back in the High Life Again. Your music has blessed my way; thank you more than I can say!

Beautiful. This Is a masterpiece of the musicians art.

I've been a fan of Winwood's since the Spencer Davis Group ... And then ESPECIALLY Traffic.

Can Winwood play the mandolin? Of course he can. Musicality oozes from his being.

After a divorce in 86 this song helped get me back on my feet. Love this song. Thanks.

I love Steve Winwood. His voice is so distinctive and beautiful. Such an incredible multi talented person to listen and watch. Thank you Steve Winwood for blessing us with your beautiful music thru the years.

So happy I lived in an era when musicians were this amazing.

70 years old soon and still sounding great!

This is SO GOOD! I grew up listening to Steve Winwood on the radio even before CD players were around. I only knew a few of his songs from then but I knew every 👏 single 👏 word! More talented than ever!

Like Ry Cooder,Steve Winwood cross pollinated styles creating a musical hybrid that enthralled us all. Brilliant!!!🎤🎺🎻🥁🎹😂😂😂

This should be the theme song for the world right now in March 2020 , who thinks like I do ?

Saw Steve and his band at The Bowery Ballroom in NYC a very small stand up venue(holds app 500) back in 2005. We were about 5 feet from the stage. It was like being in your friends basement. Absolutely one of the best concerts I’ve ever attended and I’ve been to many in my 66 years. Looking forward to seeing him next July (pandemic permitting) at Jones Beach with Steely Dan

This same performance is available on his recent live album. Stream it on a hi-fi system and it's a joy. The brilliance of the musicians and the way they pull together is great - and I just love the super guitar part. I've lost count of the many gigs I've seen but this performance stands out. Music does not often get better than this. Listen, listen...

I just💞 his voice so much n everything else about him. Of course. Hes a treasure for all of us to discover over n over.......

A Master musician if ever there is one, his talent is fantastic, I remember seeing him live with Traffic in the 70's, one small advantage to being old!

I remember as a kid like 8 yrs old my pop turning me onto Steve! Now at 42 I still love and enjoy his music ! And what's even more incredible is his voice is still as amazing as it ever was!!!!

Bongo drum guy is the secret MVP of this performance.

His voice is wonderful and instantly recognisable whilst being a world class guitarist and keyboard player incl B3. Genius!!

What a talent! Underappreciated

One of the great soulful voices. And it seems that he'll sound the same in his 90's...

Saw Stevie in Orlando a few years ago. He's still got it. The man's a real legend.

For three-years now. I have had my ass kicked by life. Every time I came up for air. I was pulled below the surface to drink the bad waters. But I would listen to this song. Back in the high life again! I have been put on the shores of life again. I can see daylight and the sun warms me once more. I can ride the rainbow of good times. Like all the rest! The fog is lifting and my mind is clear to think and act on the issues at hand. The Lord is my pilot he guides me to the greener pastures. This song is very hopeful. It helps you threw the dark days until you start to believe in yourself. Thank you Steve Winwood for your Awesome song. You are not selfish with your music and your words. Shawn

Still got it at 70 years old!! Wonderful rendition of this classic!!

Great in every decade, by far one of the best musician's ever

man, I'm getting older....good times listening to this dude from the early 80's...

Man we are all getting old! It's sad and yet happy to see.

Sounds great 26 yrs after release Nice new arrangement, keeping it fresh I love Steve Winwood

Monster !!! Stunning !!! Ah-Ooooh! 👹 The Werewolf of Portland

Classic song. Still hear it on the radio in Australia from time to time.

Been singing 55 years at least, incredible performer.

I started crying listening to this. I love this song! Loved it ever since I was small. Love love love. I'd like to see him when he comes this way!

Close your eyes and just listen to this song. Pure musical genius. Gives me the chills...

Pieces of his music have almost an island calypso feel, great fusion of many styles.

I think he is right up there, with a lot of different genres that I respect, such as Beethoven, Bach, etc. Seriously, I adore him. I don't really have any philosophical comment to add because it's just pure and simple; he's an excellent talent!

Forever young! Steve!

Playing this on mando with my band Slide Dogs now. Love it love it. This version in C works great. Saw Traffic at Queens College NYC in 70 or 71. Fairport Convention was the opening act!

And Still At It, and as Raw and Crisp As Ever, "PRAISE JESUS" AND "GLORY BE TO GOD" IN "THE HIGHEST"

This is a song that just gets better and better every time I hear it

One talented musician! This song is great.

No way he's 70 years old here, and his voice is still good?

Making isolation fun. Thankyou🙏🏼

Back in the High Life Again Steve Winwood 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 you're born to run it's so hard to just slow down So don't be surprised to see me back in that bright part of town I'll be back in the high life again All the doors I closed one time will open up again I'll be back in the high life again All the eyes that watched me once will smile and take me in And I'll drink and dance with one hand free Let the world back into me and on I'll be a sight to see Back in the high life again You used to be the best to make life be life to me And I hope that you're still out there and you're like you used to be We'll have ourselves a time And we'll dance 'til the morning sun And we'll let the good times come in And we won't stop 'til we're done We'll be back in the high life again All the doors I closed one time will open up again We'll be back in the high life again All the eyes that watched us once will smile and take us in And we'll drink and dance with one hand free And have the world so easily and oh we'll be a sight to see Back in the high life again High life High life Back in the high life again We'll be back in the high life again All the doors I closed one time will open up again We'll be back in the high life again All the eyes that watched us once will smile and take us in And we'll drink and dance with one hand free And have the world so easily and oh we'll be a sight to see Back in the high life again High life Back in the high life Oh, we'll be back

Steve - you're sounding and looking great!!

Winwood is a very rare talent. His music is distinctive, subtle and his melodies and lyrics always take me away to the first time I heard the song.

This is all I need to know feel ok in 2020 ... thank you for playing your sweet mandolin Stevie

Still the BEST. Thanks

Love ya' Stevie! You have written some of the greatest songs of all time. Thank You!

Bravo. This has been one of my favorite songs for the past few decades. Lovely version.

Love the jamming in the intro. It paints a beautiful picture. Man ... that voice. One of my faves.

Unlike some quality singers whose voices (naturally) begin to go when they get old....Steve has none of these issues.....his voice is still as fantastic as it was 50 years ago....truly a living legend

Back in the 80's, and even more now, this song reminds us that we need to be aware and grateful for what we have in this one life we have. I'm extremely grateful that Stevie Winwood granted this knowledge to my generation decades ago. Let it serve all of you well now. : )

What a talented, enjoyable person.

Amazing. Winwood is one of a select few of prodigious songwriters over the last 50 years!!

Love this arrangement. The mandolin has gentle sweetness. Thanks

Forgive me for not hearing your message sooner! I’ll be back in the high life again! Love you brother! Message heard and duly noted!

I keep coming back to this. Steve you brought a beautiful group together. This is an incredible performance. So sweet.

I have the record on vinyl.....bought it as a kid when it came out.....

Stevie Winwood plays and sounds as beautifully on this video two years ago as he did in October 1971 when I was 18 and saw and heard him play with Traffic at Winterland in San Francisco right after George Benson played a fantastic set. One of the best concerts I've ever heard along with seeing and hearing Leon Russell in concert in Greensboro, NC a year before he died. R.I.P.

WHOA…unbelievable artist…genius!

Love me some Steve Winwood mandolin! Love that key modulation progression in the song!

A joyful sound in so many, many ways ! So uplifting lyrically and musically. Steve Winwood is such a talent. Been listening to him since his beginnings. And I will listen to him the rest of my way.