Jeff Healey and Gary Moore, two of my all time favorite musicians. Both these guys had an attack that would peel the enamel off your teeth! God I miss them!
I’ve never seen nothing like this guy and never will again. The emotional output, not only of this style of playing, but of this man in general, is unmatched by most others.
Life dealt Jeff a heavy blow. Cancer blinded him at the age of about one. Then struck again & killed him with lung cancer in his early forties. Yet it somewhat compensated him as, first a rock/ blues great as both guitarist & vocalist, then later as a jazz afficinado on trumpet. Jeff, because of your great talent, you will never be forgotten.
I had the once in a lifetime privilege of seeing him live right around this era! It is one of the most memorable concerts I've ever been to! He was totally amazing and beyond inspirational!!!
This is one that got away, I never got to see him live. What an absolute fantastic talent. Yea play them blues my man just awesome! RIP BROTHER you earned it.
A fine gentleman. I got to chauffeur him on 2 occasions when he toured through San Antonio. He smiled when I said it was nice to meet him the second time.
Ray Charles agrees. There is an extra special aspect to what they can do with their other senses, or so it seems. Not that you need to lose your vision, but I think it can bring a focus to those so afflicted that comes out in special ways.
Imagine how much he felt, up there on stage. All the vibrations from the speakers... It had to be absolutely insane with him being tuned into those sorts of things because he was blind. Being a guitar player myself, I imagine he could even tell the difference in how each note vibrates. That'd be something!
Part of Jeff's secret of his amazingly rich sound came from custom pickups that came from Vancouver Island. I don't remember the name but they used braided very thin gauge wire coiled and set in resin. He experimented with jazz later on but Jeff was a blues man at heart.This world's better for the talent and passion he shared. RIP Jeff.
What a very talented man he was! I've never had the pleasure of meeting him but I can tell he was a wonderful man. To be blind and have that talent he's music goes right through my soul I am always speechless listening to this so captivating! May you rest in peace beautiful man
I had the honour of meeting him backstage after a show. A real genuine and humble guy. He was king enough to sign my guitar pick guard. Will never forget that day.
Said hello to him and the band when the were playing in Liverpool in 1989 my first ever gig! A night I’ll never forget!!! A special talent taken too soon
How he pulls off a wild walkabout solo like that and then just makes a bee-line back to his seat ... not sure which feat was more impressive! Awesome spatial awareness.
How brilliant did Jeff have to be to learn all the chords in this totally original manner of playing with probably no one to guide him? Profound respect:)
Jeff your with God and im sure the angles are playing in your band in Heaven... There was only one Jeff Healey... nobody can replace you and your music RIP.... SwB
Great talent and inspiration. I used to watch him at Grosman's. I'd stay into the early hours of the morning listening to him and Pat Rush jam. it was amazing.
Jeff is A GREAT between the GREAT ONES. It amazing the way he plays, with the strange position of his fingers (also a great bluesman voice) A Virtuoso with all letters. He makes me cry because of the Talent that God gave him, having a condition that makes many other to not dare to do many things, But him is an example for all of us. God Bless him forever
Damn, that's a soulful man... At 4:13 all the hair on my back stands up. Even I have an instant urge to stand up from my chair, too. Phenomenal. Blessed. Eternal performance...
The most incredible blues playing I've seen save for when Eddie ,Alex and Mike did a blues and Eddie didn't finger tap once! This as great as Eddie was and I've recorded and jammed with the late greatest guy Eddie V.Jeff and E.V.H playing this in HEAVEN
He had such an unorthodox way of playing the guitar. Having his thumb available to play notes instead of just holding the back of the neck opens up incredible possibilities. Such an amazing talent!!!!
I saw this amazing band in the UK (around this time I think) and it was one of the most superb gigs I have been to. His guitar technique and sound was amazing. The three of the mad the Hall jump. RIP Jeff.
DAMN JEFF!! This is pure motivation. If this doesn't prove that "anybody can do what they set their mind to" than...nothing does! Viva perseverance and creativity!
steven batty - same here bro - saw him at the Regent Theatre in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1991. I had my near-death motorcycle in April 1990 and lost my entire left leg plus I suffered numerous other internal injuries as well. A girlfriend and I attended his gig and it blew my mind. I asked my girlfriend if she could go backstage after it ended and inquire if it would be possible to meet Jeff. He agreed and off we went. It was only a brief meeting and he opened the door of his room backstage and shook my hand and we introduced ourselves. Told him I was a complete left leg amputee from my accident around 12 months ago and we took our conversation from there. I thought he was a way cool super laid back kinda dude with a superb sense of humor/wit and we laughed together at some blind and amputee jokes. It was easily one of the highlights of my life. I felt his inner strength. Unfathomable. I wasn't the strongest of guys back then (27) but man did Jeff Healey provide me with an opportunity to meet a rock star with a disability who somehow seemed to possess an almost 'god-like' nature whatever that is. I could also feel his compassion and empathy for not only me probably for the whole of mankind to be honest. It was definitely a spine-tingling moment for sure. Have NEVER forgotten meeting the one and only Sir Jeff Healey.
I know of a few more solos that can bring that feeling back for you. Check out the covers of Have A Cigar & While My Guitar Gently Weeps by 'The Main Squeeze '. Max is the young guitarist and he is simply from another world. Extremely talented and The Main Squeeze is just the tightest band you will see nowadays.
Watched this video first time, cand stand the tears. Wtf you do to me Jeff Healey? Why am i born in 93 not earlier? Maybe better not to ask too much questions and just enjoy
Just got blown away. Goosebumps - and much Respect. I have been a big ZZ-Fan ever since, but this is a fantastic performance. Very powerful, breathtaking guitar playing and vocals. I must admit, I missed him completely. Great.
I saw the Jeff Healy Band many times when the band toured over in europe. One time i even got to came backstage and hang out with the band and crew. Jeff Healy was cooler than cool. What a great memory that i cherish deeply. Tha guy was a real gent...
I have some bad news for the guy in back waving at him. But what a sound! I love how Jeff plays. It's fast and athletic, without losing the soul and heart and feel, which is a difficult middle ground to find!
nicsandknacksandseans The guy waving at Jeff is like the guy at the Montreux concert who yelled something at Jeff and wasn't loud enough. Jeff said, "You have to speak up. I'm blind."
Great song ....takes me back to sunrise by the lake all wasted at the close of a gathering of teenagers ? Oh my yes we were and the music lives inside me transports me from 60 to 16 in an instant ..thanks for sharing
Jeff Healey and Gary Moore, two of my all time favorite musicians. Both these guys had an attack that would peel the enamel off your teeth! God I miss them!
Yep
Totally agree
Wh sterio so big out can feel it
Omf goes to 11 so dose kev
I tried out my first marshal amp weeks a go but ian save in for a washer and a wedding ring
Met Billy Gibbons many years ago. Asked him if he'd heard this version. He said Jeff wrote it all over again
I’ve never seen nothing like this guy and never will again. The emotional output, not only of this style of playing, but of this man in general, is unmatched by most others.
Life dealt Jeff a heavy blow. Cancer blinded him at the age of about one. Then struck again & killed him with lung cancer in his early forties.
Yet it somewhat compensated him as, first a rock/ blues great as both guitarist & vocalist, then later as a jazz afficinado on trumpet.
Jeff, because of your great talent, you will never be forgotten.
I had the once in a lifetime privilege of seeing him live right around this era! It is one of the most memorable concerts I've ever been to! He was totally amazing and beyond inspirational!!!
Damn, lucky dog =)
OMFG..... What a talent. Damn!!! I hate it when we lose such a gifted artist way too soon..
2 rappers, a deaf guy, and 1 Beiber fan hit dislike! How on Gods green earth could you not appreciate this amazing talent? Unreal!
Wish he was still raising the family and making music.
A blind man can hear what we can't see....this is the correct way to play a guitar....we all been playing the guitar wrong all along...lol😂legend
One of best guitar players 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
one of the greatest guitarplayers ever lived... RIP
You damn right
Gerald Bagari Indeed!
This is one that got away, I never got to see him live. What an absolute fantastic talent. Yea play them blues my man just awesome!
RIP BROTHER you earned it.
I had the fortune to see (hear) him in Milano . He remains among the best guitarists i've ever witnessed. I miss him.
Totaly agree my fav.
You know it's a Blues "done right," when at the end of the tune you have tears running down your cheeks. RIP
A fine gentleman. I got to chauffeur him on 2 occasions when he toured through San Antonio. He smiled when I said it was nice to meet him the second time.
When the blues grabs a blind man..MAGIC occurs.
TheKatkilla67 ...it just doesn't get...more "Blue" than bein Blind....smh...
Ray Charles agrees. There is an extra special aspect to what they can do with their other senses, or so it seems. Not that you need to lose your vision, but I think it can bring a focus to those so afflicted that comes out in special ways.
@@roberttaylor7064 gh
Amazing. Heaven. In music
Imagine how much he felt, up there on stage. All the vibrations from the speakers... It had to be absolutely insane with him being tuned into those sorts of things because he was blind. Being a guitar player myself, I imagine he could even tell the difference in how each note vibrates. That'd be something!
Part of Jeff's secret of his amazingly rich sound came from custom pickups that came from Vancouver Island. I don't remember the name but they used braided very thin gauge wire coiled and set in resin. He experimented with jazz later on but Jeff was a blues man at heart.This world's better for the talent and passion he shared. RIP Jeff.
Jeff H was incredible better than anyone today and how do we not honor musicians like this. The music industry is broken today
It's so beautiful, it makes me cry!
Наташа, ну зачем))
There was NO one like him !!
nothing but respect for this guy, class act, amazing musician.
incroyable comme talent
There is a little bit of God in everyone .... but only the few of us can show it
gigi malva beautifully said!!
Gigi l´amoroso
Here’s to everyone finding and showing it
Cheers
Is that the same God who took him at 41 ? Ridiculous
Blues God, R.I.P Jeff and thankyou for sharing a truly legendary talent with us x
So grateful I saw him live. what a talented guitarist.
Better than the original. Most underrated but one of thee best to ever walk this great earth. Rest easy brother. Gone but never forgotten
Agreed, better than the original.
Gone way too soon. Great blues man.
I had the pleasure of watching Jeff up close and personal a few times in Victoria BC Canada. RIP Jeff.
What a very talented man he was! I've never had the pleasure of meeting him but I can tell he was a wonderful man.
To be blind and have that talent he's music goes right through my soul I am always speechless listening to this so captivating!
May you rest in peace beautiful man
To the..."broken" 95 people that thumbed this down..."Get a Soul" or get well soooon....✌
Absolutely incomprehensible how someone can not like this masterpiece. Yet this planet is not known for a majority of bright and lovely people! 😉
H e was my friend, he was the best, there was no one like him. I miss him.
I had the honour of meeting him backstage after a show. A real genuine and humble guy. He was king enough to sign my guitar pick guard. Will never forget that day.
@@juliandawe1672 Man that is so awesome i would of loved that.
Said hello to him and the band when the were playing in Liverpool in 1989 my first ever gig! A night I’ll never forget!!! A special talent taken too soon
@@russomalley6477 Awesome i really would of loved to have met him he really is a guitar hero to me.
How he pulls off a wild walkabout solo like that and then just makes a bee-line back to his seat ... not sure which feat was more impressive! Awesome spatial awareness.
R.I.P...jeff...an wonderful Player...and Blues man
This gave me goose bumps that is one heck of a track boy could he play R.I.P. DUDE.
How brilliant did Jeff have to be to learn all the chords in this totally original manner of playing with probably no one to guide him? Profound respect:)
ZZ TOP 😊😊 done this song I can still remember this song when I was a kid it was 8 track tape back then the song is still the same 😊🎉 OMG 5 29 2O24
When some play, their soul bleeds through their instrument. This sets them apart from those who merely play notes.
Mridowindows Jeff's and Stevie Ray Vaughn's souls came through on their guitars. I miss them so much.
Amen brother
👍
Thats an amazing way to capture musical greatness...
Love Love Love. RIP Jeff.
Amazing - Jeff is so fluid like it just BELONGS to him.
I miss you Jeff , Thank you for all you did man ! No one plays like you .
An absolute genius! Very sadly missed. Angel eyes was my wedding song.
Jeff your with God and im sure the angles are playing in your band in Heaven... There was only one Jeff Healey... nobody can replace you and your music RIP.... SwB
The best performance of Blue Jean Blues EVER !
Most of us play only with 4 fingers, but this great guy plays with 5 fingers... Really great talent.
I had the pleasure of seeing this on the 1989 tour in Bristol England
Rich Arthur lucky you
because he plays with feeling, from the heart - this is the man's soul on display. blind or not, he wanted to make music. and he did. very well...
Jeff Healy was amazing to watch play his guitar. Had the privilege to see him in concert 3 times. he blow me away. amazing talent
This is my 1st time hearing this song. Glad I found it! He is truly gifted. Seems very true that only the good die young :(
He will live forever through his music !!!
i would have LOOOOVED to see him in concert!!!!
R.I.P Jeff I wish I could have half the talent as you...you are a true inspiration....love you jeff...
Jeff Healey can't do wrong...always moves me deeply :-)
Legend has it, this song is so long Jeff Healey’s still playing it in his grave to this day
Great talent and inspiration. I used to watch him at Grosman's. I'd stay into the early hours of the morning listening to him and Pat Rush jam. it was amazing.
Jeff Healey and SRV playing together somewhere.
n. woody it's funny you say cause they actually happen to have played shows together
YES! Even this world they did!! czcams.com/video/2mKggAwT-YQ/video.html
n. woody With B.B. King sittin' in.
I hope so
This place could be here, but I hope someday we will see they playing together
Wow! Leave it to Jeff to take an already great song and make it even better. Love it!
Thank you Y-tube,we all know where Jeff is,he is with the greats of all time,maybe we will one day get to see them all,RIP brother
Jeff is A GREAT between the GREAT ONES.
It amazing the way he plays, with the strange position of his fingers (also a great bluesman voice) A Virtuoso with all letters. He makes me cry because of the Talent that God gave him, having a condition that makes many other to not dare to do many things, But him is an example for all of us.
God Bless him forever
Talent few of us will never feel or know, but man it sure is good to be A part of!! To be able to listen to and still enjoy now!
Damn, that's a soulful man... At 4:13 all the hair on my back stands up. Even I have an instant urge to stand up from my chair, too. Phenomenal. Blessed. Eternal performance...
I’m actually here for my daily fix of 4:13 lol
RIP . i have the the Chance, See You Live .Best ever . Miss YOU. Greetings from Switzerland.
What you can't See you HEAR,,,and what you can't Hear you SEE !!!! ... TRUTH STANDS THE TEST OF TIME .
this man can jam had the great pleasure to see him twice before he left this world.
On fire! Love the man.
One thing about humans,we are very resilient. No one can doubt that!!
The most incredible blues playing I've seen save for when Eddie ,Alex and Mike did a blues and Eddie didn't finger tap once! This as great as Eddie was and I've recorded and jammed with the late greatest guy Eddie V.Jeff and E.V.H playing this in HEAVEN
one of the greatest ever lived...
that guy was unbelievable .......... inspirational......
jeaf healy,he play with the heart"',he is awesome
first time seeing and hearing this live version. slap ya self if you dislike this.
why so violent? piss sorry peace men!
Absolutely amazing.. beautiful.. RIP Jeff.. you always blew my mind.. and still do..
Indescribable Talent! It is so true only the good die young. You are sorely missed... R.I.P. Love Always!
He had such an unorthodox way of playing the guitar. Having his thumb available to play notes instead of just holding the back of the neck opens up incredible possibilities. Such an amazing talent!!!!
He makes that thing screech! Tons of talent Jeff Healey had.
I saw this amazing band in the UK (around this time I think) and
it was one of the most superb gigs I have been to. His guitar technique and sound was amazing. The three of the mad the Hall jump. RIP Jeff.
the riff pierces my heart
Relatively unknown but should be ranked among the best blues artists and guitarists of all time.
dude I'm fourteen and I love stuff like this.
DAMN JEFF!! This is pure motivation. If this doesn't prove that "anybody can do what they set their mind to" than...nothing does! Viva perseverance and creativity!
Thanks Jeff for passing our way,your going to live forever brother
By far one of the greatest to ever bless a guitar!
Billy F Gibbons had to be proud when hearing this. Awesome rendition of Blue Jean Blues.
pittbullds D's seriously great guitar playing here BUT I Still prefer vocals by ZZ Top better.
@@okpunky forever wishing there was a recording of billy and jeff playing this together
Actually this version is way much better than ZZ Top
My personal favourite blues player ever!!!
what a legend!
a blind white blues player from Canada..you would have thought... still my favorite singer/guitar player...RIP
Superb expressive and wonderful we miss you Jeff
such a sad loss loved him ANGEL EYES Stevie n Jeff together little sister together the best may they both rip
No gonna lie I think he is best guitar player I’ve heard lol
zach coates he is good that’s for sure
Not gonna get too many arguments here lol
only saw him the once live in the UK but what a gig. Blew me away how awesome he was.
your a lucky guy to have seen Jeff Healy live.. wish i could have..
He lived down the street from me Knew him since high school.
steven batty - same here bro - saw him at the Regent Theatre in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1991. I had my near-death motorcycle in April 1990 and lost my entire left leg plus I suffered numerous other internal injuries as well. A girlfriend and I attended his gig and it blew my mind. I asked my girlfriend if she could go backstage after it ended and inquire if it would be possible to meet Jeff. He agreed and off we went. It was only a brief meeting and he opened the door of his room backstage and shook my hand and we introduced ourselves. Told him I was a complete left leg amputee from my accident around 12 months ago and we took our conversation from there. I thought he was a way cool super laid back kinda dude with a superb sense of humor/wit and we laughed together at some blind and amputee jokes. It was easily one of the highlights of my life. I felt his inner strength. Unfathomable. I wasn't the strongest of guys back then (27) but man did Jeff Healey provide me with an opportunity to meet a rock star with a disability who somehow seemed to possess an almost 'god-like' nature whatever that is. I could also feel his compassion and empathy for not only me probably for the whole of mankind to be honest. It was definitely a spine-tingling moment for sure. Have NEVER forgotten meeting the one and only Sir Jeff Healey.
Saw him on the see the light tour at Hammersmith, they added an extra date a month later and went back and saw them again, awesome guitarist and band
@@Blackscorpion1963 what an awesome story thanks for sharing it!!!
I miss wandering into Healey's bar in Toronto and watching the master.
One of the best gutar players ever r.i.p.
Wish I could have gone too see him wow 😎
My face just melted!
I know of a few more solos that can bring that feeling back for you. Check out the covers of Have A Cigar & While My Guitar Gently Weeps by 'The Main Squeeze '. Max is the young guitarist and he is simply from another world. Extremely talented and The Main Squeeze is just the tightest band you will see nowadays.
Talented Guitarist..Left us too soon.R.I.P.
This man is truly lived the music...
Found myself in the audience during a JH 'live' gig many years ago. What a Thrill !!!
Watched this video first time, cand stand the tears. Wtf you do to me Jeff Healey?
Why am i born in 93 not earlier? Maybe better not to ask too much questions and just enjoy
Just got blown away. Goosebumps - and much Respect.
I have been a big ZZ-Fan ever since, but this is a fantastic performance. Very powerful, breathtaking guitar playing and vocals. I must admit, I missed him completely. Great.
DickHertz247 I to. Jeff’s guitar playing is out of this world I agree BUT I prefer. ZZ Tops Vocals better on blue jean blues. Just my personal opinion
Great version
I saw the Jeff Healy Band many times when the band toured over in europe. One time i even got to came backstage and hang out with the band and crew. Jeff Healy was cooler than cool. What a great memory that i cherish deeply. Tha guy was a real gent...
1:03 badass lick with one hand!
fuck'n A!
I have some bad news for the guy in back waving at him. But what a sound! I love how Jeff plays. It's fast and athletic, without losing the soul and heart and feel, which is a difficult middle ground to find!
nicsandknacksandseans The guy waving at Jeff is like the guy at the Montreux concert who yelled something at Jeff and wasn't loud enough. Jeff said, "You have to speak up. I'm blind."
still the best version of this song:-)
Gerald Bagari but I still prefer ZZ Top’s vocals better. Just my opinion
Totally AGREE blown away by his version, sadly missed, unique.
I've started listning to Jeff Healy only recently, I regret not paying attention to Jeff many years ago :-(
Great song ....takes me back to sunrise by the lake all wasted at the close of a gathering of teenagers ? Oh my yes we were and the music lives inside me transports me from 60 to 16 in an instant ..thanks for sharing
one word says it OUTSTANDING