Unpacking Traffic's Prog-Rock Gem: "The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys"

from Behind The Song: Classic Rock Chronicles

Join Janda on a deep dive into Traffic’s “The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys,” a nearly 12-minute epic song co-written by Steve Winwood and Jim Capaldi that defies any kind of pop logic from the band that has had a lasting impact on progressive rock and beyond. Check out the story in the new episode of the Behind The Song podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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