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The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys
Studio album by Traffic
Released November 1971
Recorded September 1971, Island Studios, London
Genre Progressive rock, jazz fusion
Length 41:05
Label Island
Producer Steve Winwood
Professional reviews
* Allmusic 4.5/5 stars link
* Robert Christgau (B) link
* Dan Ropek
* Pop Matters
The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys is a 1971 album by English rock band Traffic. As with other Traffic albums, The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys featured different forms and offshoots of rock including jazz rock, progressive rock, as well as classic rock and roll. The album features the full version of the hit "Rock & Roll Stew" and the FM hit, "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys." This is the only original Traffic album to feature two lead vocals by Jim Capaldi ("Light Up Or Leave Me Alone" and "Rock & Roll Stew"). His only other full lead vocal on a Traffic studio album was "Dealer" from Mr. Fantasy.
"Light Up Or Leave Me Alone" was covered by noted jam band Phish.
Low Spark of High Heeled Boys was remastered and reissued with one bonus track on March 19, 2002.
Contents
Track listing
All songs written by Steve Winwood and Jim Capaldi unless otherwise noted.
1. "Hidden Treasure" – 4:16
2. "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" – 11:35
3. "Light Up or Leave Me Alone" (Jim Capaldi) – 4:55
4. "Rock & Roll Stew" (Ric Grech, Jim Gordon) – 4:29
5. "Many a Mile to Freedom" (Steve Winwood, Anna Capaldi[1]) – 7:26
6. "Rainmaker" – 7:39
Personnel
* Steve Winwood – vocals, guitar, piano, organ
* Chris Wood – saxophone, flute
* Jim Capaldi – vocals, percussion
* Ric Grech – bass, violin
* Jim Gordon – drums
* Rebop Kwaku Baah – percussion
* Cover art:Tony Wright
Charts
Album
Year Chart Position
1972 Billboard Pop Albums 7
Singles
Year Song Chart Position
1972 "Rock & Roll Stew Part 1" Billboard Pop Singles 93
Certifications
Organization Level Date
RIAA – USA Gold February 7, 1972
RIAA – USA Platinum March 3, 1996
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