The Finer Things - Steve Winwood - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Steve Winwood’s “The Finer Things”, co-written with Will Jennings, was released in February 1987 as the fourth single from his critically acclaimed album Back in the High Life. The song blends pop, blue-eyed soul, and soft rock, featuring lush synthesizers, an intricate rhythm section, and Steve Winwood’s signature soulful vocals. Lyrically, it reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing its precious moments, capturing a bittersweet yet hopeful tone. The track became a commercial success, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Adult Contemporary chart for three weeks. Its introspective message and polished production resonated with audiences, further solidifying Steve Winwood’s status as a leading artist of the 1980s. The song’s dynamic arrangement and heartfelt lyrics contributed to the enduring popularity of Back in the High Life, an album that won multiple accolades, including the Grammy for Record of the Year for another hit, “Higher Love.”