Low Spark of High Heeled Boys
Traffic
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Band's Creation"Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" is a song by the band Traffic. The band was created by Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood, and Dave Mason in Birmingham, England, back in 1967.
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Full-Length VersionThe song "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" has a length of nearly 12 minutes in its full version, taking up almost the entire side of the vinyl album when it was originally released.
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Unique Album DesignThe album of the same name, where the song features, is distinctive in its visual design. Its cover is a black and white shape that resembles a cube, designed by Tony Wright. The album is also unusual in that it's shaped like a cube rather than a traditional flat square.
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Album Release YearThe song and the album were launched in 1971.
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Inspiration Behind the SongThe title of the song "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" came from a phrase the actor Michael J Pollard scribbled in Capaldi's notebook. Capaldi said, "It just stuck with me; in my mind, I knew it was a song".
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Lyrical InsightThe lyrics are viewed as a critique of the music industry, portraying it as predatory and manipulative.
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Album SuccessDespite not having a successful single, the album "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" became a commercial success, achieving Gold status in less than a year, and was certified platinum in 1996.
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Percussion ElementThe song features a distinctive percussion instrument called the conga drum, played by Rebop Kwaku Baah.
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Absence of Founding MemberInterestingly, despite "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" being one of Traffic's most notable albums, founding member Dave Mason had already left the band before the album was recorded.
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Critical AcclaimThe song and album both received critical acclaim, and the song is still considered one of Traffic's hallmark performances. It showcases Steve Winwood's unique vocal style and talent as a musician.
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Live PerformancesThe song became a staple of Traffic's live performances and was included in many of their concert setlists.
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Transformation into Jazz StyleAlthough Traffic is primarily a rock band, "Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" incorporates elements of jazz-rock fusion, highlighting the band's versatility and progressive nature.
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