Refugees of the Heart
by Steve Winwood
Released: November 05, 1990
Rock, Blue-eyed soul, Pop
Why This Album Matters
This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.
The Album
"Refugees of the Heart" is the sixth solo studio album by Steve Winwood, released in 1990. This album marked the return of Winwood's former Traffic bandmate Jim Capaldi to his songwriting team. Following this collaboration, a Traffic reunion occurred in 1994, and Winwood wouldn't release another solo album until late 1997.
Interesting Facts
Other singles from the album include "I Will…
Other singles from the album include "I Will Be Here" and "Another Deal Goes Down." Winwood reflected on the closing track, “In The Light Of Day,” stating that when he and Capaldi wrote the song, it represented their interpretation of Nelson Mandela's dream while he was imprisoned.
They based the song on their fantasy of…
They based the song on their fantasy of what that dream entailed.
Essential Tracks
I Will Be Here
Other singles from the album include "I Will Be Here" and "Another Deal Goes Down." Winwood reflected on the closing track, “In The Light Of Day,” stating that when he and Capaldi wrote the song, it represented their interpretation of Nelson Mandela's dream while he was imprisoned.
Another Deal Goes Down
Other singles from the album include "I Will Be Here" and "Another Deal Goes Down." Winwood reflected on the closing track, “In The Light Of Day,” stating that when he and Capaldi wrote the song, it represented their interpretation of Nelson Mandela's dream while he was imprisoned.
In The Light Of Day
Other singles from the album include "I Will Be Here" and "Another Deal Goes Down." Winwood reflected on the closing track, “In The Light Of Day,” stating that when he and Capaldi wrote the song, it represented their interpretation of Nelson Mandela's dream while he was imprisoned.
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Reception
The album features the hit single "One and Only Man," which topped the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and reached #18 on Billboard's Hot 100.
The Complete Album Story
"Refugees of the Heart" is the sixth solo studio album by Steve Winwood, released in 1990. The album features the hit single "One and Only Man," which topped the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and reached #18 on Billboard's Hot 100. This album marked the return of Winwood's former Traffic bandmate Jim Capaldi to his songwriting team. Following this collaboration, a Traffic reunion occurred in 1994, and Winwood wouldn't release another solo album until late 1997. Other singles from the album include "I Will Be Here" and "Another Deal Goes Down."
Winwood reflected on the closing track, “In The Light Of Day,” stating that when he and Capaldi wrote the song, it represented their interpretation of Nelson Mandela's dream while he was imprisoned. They based the song on their fantasy of what that dream entailed.
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