Steve Winwood - Valerie (Official Video) 

That's not a wind machine. That's just Windwood's aura of awesomeness.

Fun fact: Winwood played EVERY instrument on this song completely on his own.

I spent years looking for this song. Heard it on a classic rock station, never remembered the song name/lyrics or artist. Got the record that it was on from my mom in February, put it on said album a few nights ago and jumped for joy in front of my roommate who thought I went nuts when it started playing. "Dude! Why you freaking out?" "I've been looking for this song for over 15 years since I heard it when I was 16" (just turned 32 on Sunday) I called my music friends who I use to track down certain songs, screaming "I'm not crazy! I found it! It's called "Valerie" by Steve Winwood. I knew it existed!" It's the little things in life like these moments I enjoy the most.

45 and still loving Steve Winwood. Reminds me of a time I can never get back to and that will never exist again........

I have always considered Steve Winwood's voice to be a musical instrument of its own.

"Hey, do you want a big crowd of groupies for this video?" "No. Just one big fan."

I babysit an 8 month old little girl named Valerie. I sing this to her all the time and she smiles so big.

People don't understand how big Steve Winwood was. He had hit after hit. - Valerie - While You See a Chance - The Finer Things - Roll with It - Higher Love - Back in the High Life Again

Fun fact: Winwood played EVERY instrument on this song completely on his own. Damn scrubbing bubbles attacking his keyboard while he's trying to play!

I'm Valerie. My friends always sang this to me. Love it.

I'm a 44 year old Black Man from Plainfield, New Jersey who loves Steve Winwood joints, especially this joint, Valerie, Higher Love, Back In The High Life, Roll With It, and Don't You Know What The Night Can Do!

My name is Valerie and my parents played this song for me all the time as a kid. I still love it. ❤

My fan is blowing my hair back right now just like in this video, and moments ago I just bought myself a ticket to my very first Steve Winwood concert for my 52nd birthday treat! It will be the absolute best day of 2024, and I might cry. Reflecting back to my teen self, holding my Steve Winwood cassette tape that had just arrived in our family mailbox from my Columbia House music subscription, I never would have predicted in my lifetime that I will see him perform live in an arena. I encourage everyone reading to go buy tickets to Steve Winwood in an effort to show Steve how truly valued he is as a phenomenal artist from our beloved 80's. His shows need to reach Sold Out status! 20 concerts: July 30 - August 30, 2024.

Director: How much wind do you want? Steve Winwood: Yes.

Steve Winwood is the most non-threatening, good-looking pop star

Dude has a solid career spanning decades.

One of the most talented musicians during my lifetime (I'm 72). This is a great song too.

Stevie Winwood underrated one of Englands finest artists

This is an incredible classic. I still cannot sit still when I listen even at the age of 63. Let's go keep moving everyone

Ahh the 80's...irreplaceable times and unforgettable music😎I love it here!

My dad, 73, used to get the train to birmingham to watch this guy perform in pubs in over 50 years ago before he became popular. Love them both

I love just how 80's the 80's actually were.

All his songs from this period sound melancholic yet hopeful. I think he has a rare gift. A great songwriter.

This is an outstanding 80s pop song that still sounds new. Steve Winwood is an actual genius. Never sounds old, never sounds strange. An incredible artist.

Absolute the best decade in music ever . long live 80's !

Its the addictive chorus for me... "Valerriee!!!" 😍😍😍

Stevie Winwood - one of the best pipes in the business. Go way back and listen to him with Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind Faith, etc. One of the most recognizable voice, second to none in his class.😃

I'm 65 and I have loved this song from the time it was released. ❤❤❤ and I still love it. Definitely a timeless and majical piece of music. Thanks Steve.

This song is the reason I named my daughter Valerie.

A lovely song written about Valerie Carter, a great singer with a great voice, who in fairly recent years sang backing vocals on all James Taylor's tours and albums. She got back into drugs during a low period in her life and Taylor supported her throughout, appearing at her drug rehabilitation ceremony. She passed away of a heart attack in 2017. She was a beautiful lady with natural talent. She was riding high when this was written about her. Rest in peace, Valerie.

“Do you want a guitar solo in this song? It’s what everyone’s doing.” “Nope. Hand me my Casio.”

Omg they just don't do music like this anymore. True talent

That hair... That keyboard solo... That glorious chorus... I will never be this cool.

Oh my god!!! I've been looking for this song for ages and just now found it. Heard it once in the radio and the frickin song never played again, so I was left with the unintelligible chorus (I wasn't paying attention much and the reception wasn't really good in the car), until it hit me that what the guy was saying was "Valerie" & here it is. God, feeling #accomplished! :)

My mom almost named me Marisol until she heard this song!!! Thank God for this song hahahaha

That wind machine paid for itself by the second verse

I'm building a time machine back to the 80s, who's comin?

I miss the optimism of the 80s.

Grew up hearing his stuff. Wasn’t old enough to appreciate just how talented the man is. He still sounds good.

Valarie here 🙋🏻‍♀️

Steve is definitely in the upper echelon of greatest singing voices in rock.

This man has the greatest voice. A true vocal genius.

Once he gets Valerie back, he will find the Higher Love. Then he will be Back in the High Life again.

Very good Memories,thank you eighties!❤️❤️😊😊

He is the UK's Stevie Wonder. He can play everything, and sing beautifully. And he's been doing it since the mid-sixties.

That hairstyle flowing through the wind is the exact representation of the 80's.

I have had this song sung to me since a teen, it never grows old, although I am 55 💜

The solo in this song blows me away every time. The tone and the phrasing are tremendous.

This song never ages. A true sign of a classic. Found myself wandering around the supermarket yesterday singing along to it.

Steve Winwood was a purveyor of a type of pop that was uniquely honest and unpretentious.

This song was such a big hit that Casio used it in their pocket keyboards as a demonstration. No lie!

Crazy how someone made a whole song sampling this. You know what it is.

"Valerieeieeieee, call on me " "Call on meeieeieee, Valerie" "Come and see me " "I'm the same boy I used to be!"

His wind blown hair isn't from a machine, it's just how awesome he is!

This is more than a great song, its a legacy.

Wow to have your name immortalized by Steve Winwood is an Honour!

Been listening to music since the 1960's. Have to say that 80's songs are the easiest to listen too and the most pleasant out of everything I've heard so far.

why don't we have good songs like this anymore? i'm dead tired of hearing about drinking, cars, money, sex and whatnot. i love their beats and music (sometimes) but the content is old. We need more guys like John Lennon, Steve Winwood, and other greats from the old days around. back when love was from the heart and wasn't synonymous sex (as far as today's music goes). i know some songs by today's artists are good like this but we need more.

conan o brien saw this video and was like "I will look as good as this guy for the rest of my life!"

God I love this song. A perfect example of how pop music can actually be awesome at times.

My mom's name was Valerie...this song always reminds me of her...

Perfect layered keyboards, vocals, and hair. Timeless

The '80s was a magical time for music. I'm a bit sad sometimes to have been born in 1988. Thank goodness for RU-vid.

This man reeks with pure sexiness, class, style, and rhythmic lyrics that flow into your “soul”. I play Steve’s music so much, and will continue to play until the day I die, and I know my music.

one of the most under-rated song's of the 80's

One of the best songs ever. "I'm the same boy I used to be" is one of the lyrics that touches me the most ♥

I love this song! My name is Valerie. I always wished Steve was singing this to me.

I was describing this song to someone about a month ago and they told me that it was "Call on Me" by Eric Prydz. I went to listen to that and I was like, "Yeah, I guess this is it but I thought it had more lyrics. Guess I was wrong." Then today I just happened to come across this and instantly knew this was the song I was actually looking for! So glad I found this version. At least I can watch this video at work (unlike Prydz's remix)! LOL

If this weren't a Steve Winwood song, it would've most certainly been a Phil Collins song.

When I was a kid, I did not appreciate the power of this song's chorus. When it drops ... man! ... well done, Steve. Well done.

It seems like a simple song, but the melody, the vocals and the synth arrangement ist marvelous! And its just one man - Steve!

My favorite 80s will never die

Eric Prydz sampling this was genius because this song is epic

Steve Winwood is an amazing singer and musician. One of the best. Great voice.

How did this go out of style??? Hearing this for first time in 2019

Try to sing this song yourself, and you will realize this guy has a power voice that is pretty beyond. Also i like he seem so easy going happy almost in love on that record. Very uplifting.

Thumbs up if you brought YOURSELF here.

This song brings back many wonderful memories, “So cool, she was like jazz on a summers day”. Love that line!

By God's Grace, If I am to be blessed with a daughter, she'll be Valerie

Something brought me here in the wee hours. The song is a mood. A bit of nostaligia mixed with a lightness

Saw the genius that is Stevie Winwood when he was 17 and so was I , at the Marquee club in London when he was singing, playing guitar and piano with the Spencer Davis Group with his brother ( Muff) on bass, what a great band and what an awesome talent at such a young age!

"Then she just blew away...', I'm surprised Steve doesn't get blown away in this clip!

The first minute of this song...is authentic 80's music 🎵🎵🎵

“ she was like jazz on a summers day”. Brilliant

This takes me back to the last days of feelings of security, family love, hope, growth, friends etc Thank God for youtube I can touch it again

Stevie Winwood is an absolute genius.

Stevie Winwood is a rock icon. Starting at 15 with the Spencer Davis Group, then Traffic, Blind Faith, on and on. A true music master.

It’s incredible how music can take you back to a place that you forgot. I was 6 years old when this came out. I still know all the words to the whole album. Yet, I forget my kids names 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

Fun fact: Valerie is the most 80s sounding song ever recorded.

This guy can sing!!

Songs been bringing goosebumps since 1982. Wow. Incredible pipes on the chorus.

I was born in 1984, my father died the same year. This song came out in 1987, and I remember always loving it because it had my name. And I always thought of it as Steve had a thing for Valerie, but now hearing each and every lyric at age 40, it takes on a whole new meaning for me. I even took jazz class for my whole childhood. Always had a hard time connecting with him being that we never met. Thanks Steve❤ 😭❤️💖🤍🥲

I don't know if it's just me, but I think Steve Winwood is too underrated.

2:43 reminds me of being a kid in the summer.. swimming at the local pool every day ..remember this was playing in the car when dad came to pick me up from the pool ..RIP dad

Always bothered me that this song never got as big as some of Winwood’s others. It’s really one of his best compositions. Deserves more covers than it has.

One of the greatest synth leads ever!

Thanks Mr. Winwood ✨... happy Valentine's Valerie...💌...🌹..2-14-23...🕊️...

THIS SONG IS STILL GREAT 2020🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

He played most if not all the instruments on all of his solo albums. That is really a big deal in my book. Saw him live several times in his solo heyday. He was nothing short of fantastic live ..... a true perfectionist.

This guy is underrated as he has produced his craft since I was a toddler and I am 60. Give him credit, great talent and showman in concert.