Steve Winwood - Higher Love (official Music Video) May 2026

Won Record of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

"Higher Love" by Steve Winwood is a seminal 1986 synth-pop anthem. It transformed his career from a classic rocker to a global pop superstar. 🎹 Song Background Steve Winwood - Higher Love (Official Music Video)

Intercuts performance shots with stylized dancers in a rehearsal space. Won Record of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance

The lyrics explore the search for a spiritual or universal connection, rather than just romantic love. Steve Winwood - Higher Love (Official Music Video)

Features a gritty, noir-inspired urban aesthetic. Direction: Directed by Peter Kagan and Paula Greif.

June 1986 (Lead single from Back in the High Life ). Charts: Reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 .