In November 1971, “Island” label released “The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys”, the fifth Traffic studio album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Island Studios” in London, and was produced by Steve Winwood. In 1996, the album was certified Platinum in US by the “RIAA”.

Personnel:

• Steve Winwood– lead vocals, guitar, piano, organ
• Jim Capaldi– lead and backing vocals, percussion
• Chris Wood– saxophone, flute
• Ric Grech– bass, violin
• Jim Gordon– drums
• Rebop Kwaku Baah– percussion
• Mike Kellie– drums
• Brian Humphries – engineer
• Tony Wright– cover art
• Richard Polak – photography

Track listing:

1. Hidden Treasure – Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi
2. The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys – Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi
3. Light Up or Leave Me Alone – Jim Capaldi
4. Rock & Roll Stew – Ric Grech, Jim Gordon
5. Many a Mile to Freedom – Steve Winwood, Anna Capaldi
6. Rainmaker – Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi