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
Gimme Some Lovin'
Traffic Lyrics
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Twenty people knockin' 'cause they're wanting some more
Let me in, baby, I don't know what you've got
But you'd better take it easy, this place is hot
So glad we made it, so glad we made it
You gotta gimme some lovin', gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin' every day
Better take it easy, 'cause the place is on fire
Been a hard day and I don't know what to do
Wait a minute, baby, it could happen to you
So glad we made it, so glad we made it
You gotta gimme some lovin', gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin' every day
Well, I feel so good, ev'rybody's gettin' high
Better take it easy, 'cause the place is on fire
Been a hard day, nothin' went too good
Now I'm gonna relax, honey, ev'rybody should
So glad we made it, so glad we made it
You gotta gimme some lovin', gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin' every day
The lyrics to Traffic's song "Gimme Some Lovin'" speak to the universal desire for love and connection. The song starts with the singer's temperature rising and people knocking on the door, wanting more. He's not sure what the person he's with has, but he knows he wants it. The urgency of the situation is emphasized with the warning that the place is hot and the singer better take it easy.
As the song progresses, the singer feels better and everything is sounding hot. But still, he knows it's important to take it easy because the place is on fire. He's had a hard day, and wants to relax. The repetition of the chorus ("Gimme some lovin', gimme some lovin', gimme some lovin' every day") emphasizes that the singer's desire for love and connection is ongoing, not just a passing fancy.
The lyrics themselves are simple but effective, drawing the listener in with their catchy melody and repetitive chorus. They represent the longing that many people feel for connection, and the joy that can come from finding it. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy tune make it a classic that has stood the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, my temp'rature's risin' and my feet on the floor
I feel excitement coursing through my veins and my feet are grounded
Twenty people knockin' 'cause they're wanting some more
I'm surrounded by eager people who want more of the energy we've created
Let me in, baby, I don't know what you've got
I'm intrigued by the atmosphere you've created and eager to be a part of it
But you'd better take it easy, this place is hot
I'm warning you to be cautious, because the energy we've created here is intense
So glad we made it, so glad we made it
I'm grateful that we've arrived at this moment of intense energy
You gotta gimme some lovin', gimme some lovin'
I need you to contribute to the energy by engaging with me and the group
Gimme some lovin' every day
This energy isn't just a one-time thing, we need to keep it going every day
Well, I feel so good, ev'rything is sounding hot
I'm caught up in the moment and everything around me is intense and exciting
Better take it easy, 'cause the place is on fire
We need to be careful and not let the energy become too overwhelming
Been a hard day and I don't know what to do
It's been a tough day so far and I'm not sure how to deal with it
Wait a minute, baby, it could happen to you
But if you join in and contribute to the energy, you could feel better too
Well, I feel so good, ev'rybody's gettin' high
The energy is building and everyone is getting caught up in it
Been a hard day, nothin' went too good
It's been a bad day so far and nothing has gone right
Now I'm gonna relax, honey, ev'rybody should
Now it's time to unwind and let the energy carry us away
So glad we made it, so glad we made it
Once again, I'm grateful that we've arrived at this moment of intense energy
You gotta gimme some lovin', gimme some lovin'
I need you to keep contributing to the energy and engaging with me and the group
Gimme some lovin' every day
Let's make sure we keep this energy going every day
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Muff Winwood, Spencer Davis, Steve Winwood
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John LaStrada
Rebop Kwaku Baah in Traffic was like Papa John Creach in the Jefferson Airplane/Starship lineups -- there for a brief time but left behind quite an impression on many songs.
I enjoyed what these men brought to the table in rock music -- they just added dynamics to it. RIP both.
As well in this lineup: RIP Chris Wood, Jim Capaldi, and Rick Grech. Jim Gordon -- still alive somewhat -- thanks for what you did when you were playing and knew what was going on. You at least left behind a great drumming legacy. I don't even want to think about what you could've achieved after 1983.
Seems only Dave Mason & Steve Winwood are left from this unit.
Dimitris Moraitis
Lyrics
Well, my temp'rature's risin' and my feet on the floor
Twenty people knockin' 'cause they're wanting some more
Let me in, baby, I don't know what you've got
But you'd better take it easy, this place is hot
So glad we made it, so glad we made it
You gotta gimme some lovin', gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin' every day
Well, I feel so good, ev'rything is sounding hot
Better take it easy 'cause the place is on fire
Been a hard day and I don't know what to do
Wait a minute, baby, it could happen to you
So glad we made it, so glad we made it
You gotta gimme some lovin', gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin' every day
Well, I feel so good, ev'rybody's gettin' high
Better take it easy 'cause the place is on fire
Been a hard day, nothin' went too good
Now I'm gonna relax, honey, ev'rybody should
So glad we made it, so glad we made it
You gotta gimme some lovin', gimme some lovin'
Gimme some lovin' every day
Giuliana Rubino
Traffic
Album: Welcome to the Canteen
Data di uscita: 1971 Gimme some lovin'
Every day
Well, I feel so good
Everything is sounding hot
Better take it easy
'Cause the place is on fire
Been a hard day
And I don't know what to do
Wait a minute, baby
It could happen to you
#rockGSIC
(C)
Sono felice che ce l'abbiamo fatta.
Sono felice che ce l'abbiamo fatta.
Devi farlo.
Dammi un po ' di amore.
Dammi un po ' di amore.
Dammi un po ' di amore.
Ogni giorno
Beh, mi sento cosi ' bene.
Tutto sembra caldo.
Meglio prenderla con calma.
Perche 'il posto e' in fiamme.
È stata una giornata difficile
E non so cosa fare
Aspetta un attimo, tesoro.
Potrebbe succedere a te.
#rockGSIC
(C)
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Wise Woman
I was so much older then. I'm younger than that now. As a 70-year-old who still has her Strat, all that I can say is that this is pure joy.
Ramon Sanchez
Great recital of this Band with this Master Jim Capaldi , David Masón, Steve winwood they brought the expression and feeling of the 60s to the music rihthmblues ,soul , blues fusing them to these great concerts 🎸🎸🥁🎹🎷
Jimbo Jones
A guy at my work used to always blast this. He suddenly and very sadly passed away recently, so this one will always brings back happier memories. R.I.P.
Paul Mendoza
Phenomenal version of an absolute top tune! ❤️🔥
Mark Cohen
Phenomenal jam. Great band at peak form even with a few technical glitches. This and Cream's "Goodbye" version of "I'm So Glad" are two of my favorite all-time rock jams. If you're not moving to this song, check your pulse.
colin tapp
Oh Yeah
Daniel Viedma
Steve una de las mejores VOCES del Rock en el Mundo. Excelente reunión de músicos de la época.
John Hawkinson
Bought this album in 73 and still spin cranking it today...damn nice jamming!!!
Nick Rosefield
Best version of the best song ever written - when I saw the reunion tour in 94, they were sensational. And GSL was as fantastic as ever.
Sergio Garcia
Grande som. Escuto Traffic no Rio desde os 70.O sax de Wood(RIP) é hipnotizante .Welcome to the Canteen é uma maravilha sonora.