The Finer Things

Steve Winwood

About The Finer Things

"The Finer Things" is a 1987 song written and performed by Steve Winwood. It was released as the fourth single from Winwood's 1986 album Back in the High Life. It went to number one for three weeks on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1987 and peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.


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While there is time
Let's go out and feel everything
If you hold me
I will let you into my dream
For time is a river rolling into nowhere
We must live while we can
And we'll drink our cup of laughter

The finer things keep shining through
The way my soul gets lost in you
The finer things I feel in me
The golden dance life could be

Oh, I've been sad
And have walked bitter streets alone
And come morning
There's a good wind to blow me home
So time is a river rolling into nowhere
I will live while I can
I will have my ever after

The finer things keep shining through
The way my soul gets lost in you
The finer things I feel in me
The golden dance life could be

We go so fast, why don't we make it last
Life is glowing inside you and me
Please take my hand, here where I stand
Won't you come out and dance with me
Come see, with me, come see

And lovers try
'Til they get the best of the night
And come morning
They are tangled up in the light
So time be a river rolling into nowhere
They love while they can
And they think about the night so sweet

The finer things keep shining through
The way my soul gets lost in you
The finer things I feel in me
The golden dance life could be

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Steve Winwood

Stephen Lawrence "Steve" Winwood (born 12 May 1948) is an award winning English songwriter and musician whose genres include blue-eyed soul, R&B, rock, blues-rock, pop-rock, and jazz. A multi-instrumentalist, he plays the electric organ, synthesizers, bass, drums, guitar, mandolin, violin and other strings. A star performer for nearly 50 years, he has also done notable work as a producer. more »

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Written by: STEVE WINWOOD, WILL JENNINGS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Release and Chart Performance
"The Finer Things" is a song by British singer-songwriter, Steve Winwood, released in January 1987. The song reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States.
Album
This song is taken from Winwood's 1986 album, "Back in the High Life." The album itself reached #3 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
Genre
The song is characterized as Pop Rock and Blue-Eyed Soul.
Song Duration
"The Finer Things" runs for a duration of 5 minutes and 47 seconds in its album version, while the single version is slightly shorter.
Grammy Nominations
The album, "Back in the High Life," is highly recognized as it was nominated for multiple Grammy Awards.
Collaboration
Though Steve Winwood is the lead vocalist and keyboardist, "The Finer Things" also features contributions from other musicians. For instance, James Taylor is credited as a background vocalist on the track.
Writer and Producer
The song was written by Steve Winwood and Will Jennings. Similarly, Winwood also took up the role of producer for this hit track.
Lyric Theme
The lyrics of "The Finer Things" are generally perceived as a call to appreciate the simpler, finer things in life and to not be consumed by materialism.
Music Video
The music video features Winwood performing the song on stage in front of an enthusiastic crowd. It captures the energetic and lively spirit of the song.
Live Performances
"The Finer Things" often features in Steve Winwood's concert setlists, even decades after its release.
Legacy
To date, "The Finer Things" remains one of Steve Winwood's biggest hits and is still played on classic rock and adult contemporary radio stations. It’s also a favorite among fans of 80's music.

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