Spencer Davis Group - I’m A Man | REACTION

INCREDIBLE 🙌🏾

[markborsuk]

Spencer Davis passed away today at 3pm. Ive been honored to be friends with him for about 35 years. Ive played and recorded with him on several occasions. Stevie was 14 when the Spencer Davis Group would play out at bars. Stevie would have to leave the bar between sets. Very cool presentation. Keep up the great vibes

[ngresley]

Steve Windwood and Jimmy Miller wrote this song in 1967 - Chicago’s version dropped in 1971, I believe? He’s from Birmingham in England, a city that produced Black Sabbath, The Moody Blues, Duran Duran, Traffic, Electric Light Orchestra, Fine Young Cannibals, Dexys Midnight Runners, Judas Priest, UB40, and half of Led Zeppelin to name a few I can remember. I understand thy had to sneak Steve Windwood into pubs at the age of 14 as he was too young to be there.

[maryscaggsdane]

You now need "Spencer Davis" doing "Gimme Some Lovin'"

[gotham]

Steve’s father and older brother were both musicians, and he started playing at clubs with them from age eight. Stevie was also a choirboy. By his early teens he was an in demand Hammond organ player in the Birmingham music scene. He along with his brother Muff, was a founding member of the Spencer Davis Group at age 14. They only named the group after Spencer because he was the most outgoing and willing to talk and be interviewed.

[davespagnol]

Spencer Davis Group did it first, and the keyboardist/singer, Steve Winwood, wrote it with their manager Jimmy Miller. Chicago's version was the cover. They named the group after Spencer Davis because none of the others wanted to be questioned by the media!

[stormhawk]

Steve Winwood, greatest English blue eyed soul singer ever

[barryonedrop]

In 1967 I saw the Spencer Davis Group perform doing this song at Murray The K Rock Show in NYC along with Cream, The Who, Wilson Pickett, Blues Project, Vagrants, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles all showcasing a few tunes each in the day. Steve Winwood was just a teen that then

[matthewclark]

Jimi Hendrix was nervous to ask Steve to play with him...he would say “he’s so talented”...they finally did work together on the slow version of voodoo chile

[cjk]

As impressive as Steve's was in his teens, he's now 72 and has taken great care of his voice and has the same quality now. A true professional and a legend. I'm thrilled you're exploring his work, Jamel. Keep it up, my friend!

[annasofiamcewan]

Steve Winwood wrote this song. It was recorded in 1967 when he was I9. Chicago covered this song on their debut album which was a huge hit. "Little Stevie's" influences were the big blues singers of the time. Steve's father was a professional musician & he started playing with him in pubs when he was just eight. As a school kid, he played the organ & guitar for some of the greatest American blues artists of the time when they went on tour in the U.K. He played with B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddly, John Lee Hooker +more. He also played with the legendary rock and roller Chuck Berry. Pretty amazing feat for a school age kid. Probably no other artist out there that has this resume. If you want to see a "real" video of your imagined NewOrleans jazz club take a look at the Official Video of Roll With It. His coolest video - with dancers!

[stillstanding]

He was “Stevie” Winwood then, only about 19 in this video.
This song was a hit in 1967, he was born in 1948.
I enjoy the live videos just like you do, Jamal.
Keep ‘em comin!
As always, thanks for the music, memories and smiles.

[MarshallLloyd]

As a teen he sound mature, soulful, and now in his 70's he sounds youthful and vital. The man is ageless, timeless. I want him as my uncle too, cousin.

[katsujinkin]

Yes, that's the real Stevie, wailing away on that organ! This song was the one that introduced most of us to his voice in 1967. I saw him with Traffic in Central Park in the early 70's, and I have followed his music throughout the decades. Believe or not, he actually got better with time! His work in the 80s and 90s was some of his best! Thank you for this!

[ptofview]

In 1968 Stevie Winwood was invited by Jimi Hendrix to play organ on his double album, “Electric Ladyland”. Stevie played on the 16 minute, “Voodoo Chile” track, which was basically a never rehearsed, one-take, Jam Session. His iconic work on that song was praised by Jimi’s renowned recording engineer, Eddie Kramer.

[MSB-fjcd]

Steve Winwood is the real deal. Great singer and multi-instrumentalist

[thedyck]

They preceded Chicago, and it was my very first live concert when I saw them play up here in Winnipeg in 1968. Incredible live band and a life long memory.

[steveclapper]

Steve has been a gifted, top rock star most of his life.

[tonystewart]

Just your reaction by itself pays a major compliment to stevie Winwood and this particular jam. A little bit of history on this song. Stevie Winwood with the David Spencer group recorded this version first. Then others followed like Chicago and there's also a disco version that was very very popular back when disco was the thing in NYC. But Stevie Winwood is indeed a timeless classic. Even till today, this jam still hits the spot. I've heard an extended version that the putting it together, did it justice. Keep the music coming. I'm also a big fan of your channel.

[weenfain]

You also need to do Traffic. Start with “Dear Mr fantasy” not only was that when winwood was on top of his game, but in the most viewed live version of that song he was on the moon lol those pupils don’t lie 😂

[sdrus]

Jamel, we had the organs in a lot of bands back then, as well as the harmonica! So blessed!