Historical Artist Profile
The Spencer Davis Group
Biography & Overview
The Spencer Davis Group were a British blues and R&B influenced rock band formed in Birmingham in 1963 by Spencer Davis (guitar), brothers Steve Winwood (vocals, keyboards, and guitar) and Muff Winwood (bass guitar), and Pete York (drums). Their best known songs include the UK No. 1 hits "Keep On Running" and "Somebody Help Me" and the UK and US Top 10 hits "Gimme Some Lovin'" and "I'm a Man". The Winwood brothers both left in 1967, with Steve going on to form the rock band Traffic, and Muff moving into music A&R and production.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
2 Charted Tracks
"Gimme Some Lovin'"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #7
"I'm A Man"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #10
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
10 Charted Tracks
"Keep On Running"
Entered Charts: 1965
#1 HIT
"Somebody Help Me"
Entered Charts: 1966
#1 HIT
"Gimme Some Loving"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #2
"I'm A Man"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #9
"When I Come Home"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #12
"Time Seller"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #30
"Mr Second Class"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #35
"Every Little Bit Hurts"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #41
"Strong Love"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #44
"I Can'T Stand It"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #47