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This was the 1987 Grammy winner for best engineered non-classical recording.
More meticulously crafted than its predecessor ARC OF A DIVER, and more musically adventurous than its follow-up ROLL WITH IT, BACK IN THE HIGH LIFE represents the pinnacle of Steve Winwood's '80s pop output. High production values, interlocking percussion lines, R&B backing vocals, horns, synthesizers and ideas borrowed from various world musics enhance and update Winwood's proclivity for blues, R&B, and rock. His distinctive, blue-eyed soul vocals are, naturally, at the front of the mix as well.
The runaway Number One single, "Higher Love," with its syncopated groove, pan-African percussion, and slick Top-40 production, kicks off this accessible set. Elsewhere, the dance-gospel of "Wake Me Up on Judgment Day," the semi-acoustic title track, and the funk-touched "Split Decision" (which proves Winwood's R&B roots are still strong) keep the stylistic wheel turning. The record's success, sonically and commercially, should come as no surprise. Since his days in Traffic, Winwood has been a masterful stylistic synthesist, melding a range of aesthetics in ways that invariably connect with listeners. BACK IN THE HIGH LIFE is further proof of his remarkable abilities.
Personnel: Steve Winwood (vocals, guitar, mandolin, piano, organ, keyboards, synthesizer, bass synthesizer, drum programming); Chaka Khan (vocals, background vocals); James Taylor (vocals); Joe Walsh (guitar, slide guitar, steel guitar); Eddie Martinez, Ira Siegel, Nile Rodgers, Paul Pesco (guitar); Louis del Gatto (saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone); George Young (alto saxophone); Bob Mintzer (tenor saxophone); Randy Brecker (trumpet); Tom "Bones" Malone (trombone); Rob Mounsey (keyboards, synthesizer, string synthesizer); Robbie Kilgore (keyboards, synthesizer); Andrew Thomas (synthesizer, programming); David Frank, Arif Mardin (synthesizer); Philippe Saisse (bass synthesizer); Jimmy Bralower (drums, programming, drum programming); John "J.R." Robinson , Mickey Curry, Steve Ferrone (drums); Carol Steele (congas, tambourine, percussion); Carole Steele (percussion); Connie Harvey, Dan Hartman, Mark Stevens, James Ingram , Jocelyn Brown (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Tom Lord-Alge.
Recording information: Giant Sound, New York, NY; Nethert; Power Station, New York, NY; Right Track Recording, New York, NY; Right Track Recording, NY; Unique Recording Studio, New Yo; Unique Recording Studio, New York, NY.
Photographer: Arthur Elgort.
Arranger: David Frank. Back In The High Life Music | List Price | $13.92 (You save $3.53) | | Category | Rock Albums, R&B CDs, Rock/Pop, Soul/R&B, Gold Discs | | Label | Island | | Orig Year | 1986 | | All Time Sales Rank |  1885  | | CD Universe Part number | 1056639 | | Catalog number | 830148 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Oct 01, 1990 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Russ Titelman; Steve Winwood | | Engineer | Chris Lord-Alge; Dave Greenberg; Nobby Clark; Jason Corsaro; Jim Boyer; Jon Wolfson; Malcolm Pollack; Tom Lord-Alge; Bruce Lampcov | | Recording Time | 45 minutes | | Personnel | Randy Brecker, James Taylor, Joe Walsh, Chaka Khan, James Ingram, Nile Rodgers, Steve Winwood, Steve Ferrone, Rob Mounsey, Jimmy Bralower, Ira Siegel, Eddie Martinez, Mickey Curry, Arif Mardin, George Young, Philippe Saisse, Dan Hartman, Paul Pesco, Jocelyn Brown, David Frank, Bob Mintzer, Carol Steele, Robbie Kilgore, Louis del Gatto, Mark Stevens, Connie Harvey, Andrew Thomas |
Steve Winwood Back In The High Life Songs Back In The High Life Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  EXCELENT
MY ENGLISH IS NOT VERY GOOD
I'M JOHN MAIZ, ROSARIO, ARGENTINA.
STEVE WINWOOD AND HIS MUSIC MAN, ARE EXCELENT !!!
YOUR MUSIC, YOUR SOUND, ARE PERFECTS !!! THIS COMPACT 1O POINTS
HI DRUMMER, THE BEST, I STUDE DRUM, AND THE TRUST, YOUR BASS ARE WONDERFULL
STEVE, THANK YOU FOR YOUR MUSIC, THANKS
Submitted by juanjomaiz (ROSARIO - ARGENTINA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. High Life Deserves High Ratings
This is Steve Winwood's best album. Every track is very layered and listenable. Also, if you're an audiophile, this is a very rewarding listen.
Submitted by handlins (Seattle, WA)
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To this day, I can listen to this and smile, this is pure joy for me. Not 80's music but good music. James Taylor, Chaka Khan, and many others singing back up to this voice, this talent. I was hoping for a remastered with added tracks (If that gun's for real) Maybe a 20th anniversary edition?
Submitted by Jquietman79 (Steele Alabama)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No BEST SOUND ,BEST LYRICS By WINWOOD
I strongly recommend this fantastic album by WINWOOD,especially for the chilly summer nights.
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