Higher Love - Lilly Winwood With Steve Winwood May 2026

The father-daughter cover of Higher Love by Lilly Winwood and Steve Winwood is a poignant, stripped-down reimagining of the 1986 Grammy-winning anthem. šŸŽµ Origin and Release

The slow, delicate pace shifts the song toward Lilly’s signature Americana and roots-folk style. šŸ“ŗ Pop Culture Presence

Steve Winwood originally topped the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1986 with his synth-heavy, upbeat track. Higher Love - Lilly Winwood with Steve Winwood

The driving drums and synth-pop energy of the 1986 original are replaced by a raw, acoustic foundation.

The track was originally recorded for a Hershey's "My Dad" commercial. The father-daughter cover of Higher Love by Lilly

It was officially released as a standalone single on January 11, 2016, under Wincraft Music. šŸŽ¹ Musical Style and Composition

Steve teamed up with his daughter, Lilly Winwood, in 2016 to record a new rendition of the classic. The driving drums and synth-pop energy of the

The duo delivered a memorable, bare-bones live performance of the song on BBC Radio 2 for the Chris Evans Breakfast Show in 2017.