While You See a Chance

"While You See a Chance" is a song performed by Steve Winwood in 1980, written by Winwood and Will Jennings. It was released on his album Arc of a Diver and peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1981 and number 68 on the Billboard Top 100 for 1981.

The song was a bigger hit in Canada, where it peaked at number 3. It reached number 45 in the UK.

The song's well-known introduction primarily features the organ – apparently, the other instrumentation was accidentally erased. Winwood plays all the instruments.

Personnel

 * Steve Winwood – lead and backing vocals, acoustic piano, organ, synthesizers, drums, tambourine, congas