Traffic reached a much wider audience when, on the dissolution of Cream, two thirds of that band, one third being Eric Clapton, joined Steve Winwood (during a temporary Traffic disbanding) to form Blind Faith, which also included future Traffic member and sometime Family man, Ric Grech.
In 1970, after the disbanding of Blind Faith, Winwood set about recording a solo album. After Chris Wood and Jim Capaldi became involved, the decision was taken to release this album (eventually what would become John Barleycorn Must Die) under the Traffic name, despite the absence of Dave Mason.
Around 1971, Mason left for good (having been in and out of the band from the beginning), and the the band experienced a variety of personnel changes. The resulting band added some jazzy elements to their style, pioneering the jazz-rock genre, and the compositions tended to stretch out over longer lengths. With their albums The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys (1971) and Shootout at the Fantasy Factory (1973) their popularity in the US grew. After two more albums, personnel problems resulted in the band calling it quits (but for a brief reunion in 1994 without Wood, who had died in 1983). Winwood, Mason, Capaldi, and Wood all pursued solo careers, with Winwood garnering the most success.
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*2) Traffic is also a pop-rock band from Estonia.
3) Traffic is an upcoming rapper from Los Angeles.
2) The Estonian poprock band Traffic came together in 2006 and consists of five members: Silver Laas - Vocals, Stig Rästa - Guitars, Robert Vaigla - Guitars, Tõnis Kivisild - Bass, Ivo Priilinn - Drums. The band has been to Eesti Laul several times, trying to get to the semi-finals of Eurovision. In 2009 they ended up in the 2nd place, in 2014 in the 3rd place.
Traffic has two studio albums. Some of their most popular singles are "Für Elise", "See Päev", "Kesköödisko", "Päevast Päeva", "Elekter" and "Meie laul".
3) Darrail Cail, better known as Traffic, is a rapper from Los Angeles, CA. He first received major mainstream attention in the music industry when he was featured on “Tookie Knows II” from ScHoolboy Q’s fourth LP Blank Face. He is one of Schoolboy’s childhood friends.
4) The Spectes, a band that eventually became Status Quo discovered psychedelia in 1967 and named themselves Traffic, but were soon forced to change it to Traffic Jam to avoid confusion with Steve Winwood's Traffic, following an argument over who had registered the name first. Shortly after Rick Parfitt's recruitment, in August 1967, the band officially became The Status Quo
Feeling Good
Traffic Lyrics
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Sun shinin' in the sky, you know how I feel
Breeze drifting on by, that's what I mean
It's a new dawn
It's new day
It's a new life for me
And I'm feelin' good
Bird flying high and you know how I feel
Sun up in the sky, you know how I feel
(?), that's what I mean
It's a new dawn
It's new day
It's a new life for me
And I'm feelin' good
Dragonfly out in the sun, you know how I feel
Butterflies all having fun, you know how I feel
Sleep in peace when day is done, that's what I mean
It's a new dawn
It's new day
It's a new life for me
And I'm feelin' good
Birds flying in the sky, you know how I feel
Sun shinin' in the sky, yes, you know, you know how I feel
(?), you know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's new day
It's a new life for me
Oh yes, and I'm feelin'
Oh yes, and I'm feelin'
Oh yes, and I'm feelin' good
The lyrics of the song "Feeling Good" by Traffic are all about the feeling of joy and hope that comes with a new beginning. The metaphor of birds flying in the sky, sun shining in the sky, and breeze drifting by create the imagery of newness and freedom that comes with a fresh start. The lyrics "it's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life for me" emphasize the theme of starting anew and moving forward with a positive outlook. The mention of dragonflies and butterflies further reinforces the idea of transformation and change. The line "sleep in peace when day is done" suggests that the singer has overcome whatever obstacles they faced in the past and can now rest easy in their newfound happiness.
Overall, the lyrics of "Feeling Good" are simple but effective in conveying the message of hope and positivity that comes with fresh starts and new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
Bird flying in the sky, you know how I feel
The freedom that a bird has when flying is how I am feeling.
Sun shinin' in the sky, you know how I feel
The warmth and brightness of the sun in the sky is how I am feeling.
Breeze drifting on by, that's what I mean
The cool and refreshing wind drifting by is how I am feeling.
It's a new dawn
It's a new beginning.
It's new day
I have a fresh start.
It's a new life for me
I am starting a new journey.
And I'm feelin' good
I am feeling happy and positive.
Dragonfly out in the sun, you know how I feel
The dragonfly enjoying the sunshine is how I am feeling.
Butterflies all having fun, you know how I feel
The carefree and joyful nature of the butterflies is how I am feeling.
Sleep in peace when day is done, that's what I mean
At the end of a fulfilling day, I am able to rest comfortably and peacefully.
Sun shinin' in the sky, yes, you know, you know how I feel
The brightness of the sun in the sky is a reflection of my happy and positive feelings.
Oh yes, and I'm feelin'
I am extremely sure and certain that I am feeling happy and positive.
Oh yes, and I'm feelin'
I am still completely sure and certain that I am feeling happy and positive.
Oh yes, and I'm feelin' good
I am feeling overwhelmingly happy and positive.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley
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Laura Louzader
I first heard this over 50 years ago, 1971, and it still sounds as fresh and new as it did then.
Kevin Lakeman
That's just some special musicianship, singing, jamming all as one. Goddamn, what a masterful group they were.
Pasha1913
This is an amazing performance. I love this song.
madshadows830
Stevie Winwood is a true genius.He is so under rated, he is a musicians musician.
Sergio Gorla
47 years from the first time and still chills when I listen to it
Juhei
天才音楽家たちの演奏の一端を聞くことができて素晴らしいです。
mmichael5150
Thank you so very much for posting this. I had this album at one time and I lost it. This is a great version of a great song. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
thewordofgord
One of Winwood's great solos without question. Loved it since '69. Someone has posted another two cuts form this gig and there's enough distortion you can see why they didn't use them. Still, a four song gig? Don't think so. Another Traffic mystery, of which there are several.
guyglowmore1
best live album side i've ever heard to this day. the next song, "blind man" just soars. too bad they couldn't post the whole thing but still, this was great. thanks
Jofinsky
Always loved this live version, even if the organ is a little too high in the mix in parts.