"Can't Find My Way Home" is a song written by Steve Winwood that was first released by the English rock supergroup Blind Faith on their 1969 self-titled lone album. The song was also issued as a single B-side in some countries in 1969 and as an A-side, on the RSO label in the United States, in 1977.
Origin and meaning Winwood appears to have never spoken publicly about the origin or meaning of the song. He has said that "When I write a song, I don't like to have to explain it afterwards. To me, it's like telling a joke, then having to explain it. The explanation doesn't add to the song at all." p150,
Winwood was 21 or younger when he wrote the song.Song released August 1969, Winwood dob 12 May 1948
Personnel Steve Winwood – vocals, guitars, keyboards Eric Clapton – guitars Ric Grech – bass guitar Ginger Baker – drums, percussion
Reception Rolling Stone, in a review of the album, noted that the song featured "Ginger Baker's highly innovative percussion" and judged the lyric "...I'm wasted and I can't find my way home" to be "delightful".Morthland, John, Rolling Stone, 6 September 1969, page 28.
Cover versions Eric Clapton tapped American actress and singer Yvonne Elliman to sing "Can't Find My Way Home" during his 1976 and 1977 concert tours.
References
External links Blind Faith at 45cat.com