1977 Dave Mason Classic That Defined His Solo Career Still Reigns as His Biggest Hit
Following the passing of Traffic co-founder Dave Mason, attention turns back to the 1977 smash that defined his solo career and became his biggest chart success.
"We Just Disagree" was Mason's biggest solo hit. The late '70s classic became a defining moment in his career, showcasing his signature blend of soulful vocals and easygoing rock sound.
The song, featured on Mason's LP Let it Flow, peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also reached No. 19 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart.
"We Just Disagree" was written by Jim Krueger, a guitarist in Mason's band. In an interview with Arizona Central, Mason shared details about the song's creation and impact.
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Mason said, "Jim Krueger, my guitar player, wrote it. He said, 'I've got this song. I think it would be great for you.' He played it, and I was like, 'Yeah, that's a great song.' That was it."
"I did it because it was a great song and it worked within the context of how I write, which is I try to write about timeless themes so that the songs don't become dated. Whether it was gonna be a hit or not, I had no idea."
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He added that the song, "only got to the Top 20. I don't think it really was that big a hit. I've never had a No. 1 record or any big hit records even in all those years in the '70s when I was playing Madison Square Garden. I always had albums that did well."
The song tells the story of two lovers trying to make sense of the end of their relationship. The subjects try to understand how their love affair went from the heights of romance to its bitter end.
His publicist shared a statement about Mason's death with Rolling Stone. "On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason. He lived a remarkable life devoted to the music and people he loved."
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On Instagram, a message regarding Mason's passing read, "On Sunday, April 19, after cooking an amazing dinner with his beloved wife Winifred, he sat down to take a nap with sweet Star (the Maltese) at his feet. He passed away peacefully, in his favorite chair, surrounded by the beautiful Carson Valley that he loved so much."
Mason retired from performing in the fall of 2025. An announcement about his decision was made on his Instagram page. "Dave Mason has officially announced his retirement from touring, closing the curtain on 60 remarkable years of rock n' roll and marking the end of a significant era in music history. He cites ongoing health challenges as the reason behind this difficult decision."
Dave Mason was a founding member of the rock group Traffic from 1967 to 1968. Following, he backed up music icons such as the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, and George Harrison.
Per USA Today, Mason is survived by his wife Winifred Wilson, and daughter Danielle. His son True died in 2006.
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This story was originally published April 22, 2026 at 3:48 AM.