The Man. This video was freely downloadable at Jeff's site. It's Talkin' Blues Productions' tribute to Jeff. I do not own any rights to the music nor video.
1989 sitting in a bar in downtown Calgary, Alberta with my best friend watching Jeff perform a little gig. After the show he walked over to our table with a friend helping him and asked if he could sit down for a drink. We talked with him for a half hour or so and we left thinking it wasn't such a big deal. Years later I still listen to him and play along. Thanks for the inspiration and music Jeff.
I’m not a Calgarian by birth, but by choice(many years later, half my life here now). Wish I’d had such a privilege. Jeff deserves to be recognized more. An amazing Canadian performer.
Que privilégio você e seu amigo tiveram! Jeff tocou no sul do Brasil mas não fui ao show pois para retornar para cidade onde moro,só no outro dia. Ele e Robert Cray Band,no mesmo festival em Porto Alegre,Rio Grande do Sul,Sul do Brasil. Tenho algum arrependimento pois sou fã desse brother,seus primeiros discos eu ainda tenho, são muito bons,mas a vida segue e seu legado é fantástico,isto é o que importa. Grande dia o seu com ele em sua mesa,uma baita de uma história para família amigos e outros mundo afora. Parabéns por seu relato dividido com outros fãs de Jeff Healey. Abraços do Sul do Brasil.
What a wonderful privilege in retrospect. He draws those hidden emotions out of me. And here doing a Neil Young song... This is such a great cover of one of Neil's best songs. Did they ever perform this one together??
The mere fact that Jeff taught himself to play guitar the way he did was nothing short of amazing. Stevie Ray Vaughn even said he thought Jeff was probably the greatest guitar player he had ever heard. That's pretty damn solid right there. R.I.P. Jeff .
I listened to Jeff since maybe 88 or 89. My Aunt and Uncle took me to see him at Peabodys pub in Cleveland ohio. It was just before See the light came out. Show was awesome. I am so glad I had a chance to listen, appreciate and soak in the greatness that is Jeff. Still get misty hearing his music. To his wife and his kids. Your husband ,your dad gave me so much joy listening to his stuff. Thankyou God Bless ya
This incredible music is for old men like me from days long gone, with my beloved lady in bed and my devoted dog guarding her, as I sit here alone the foothills, drinking my beer and reliving the incredible moments of my younger years! Music is ageless! Time marches on!
If all this guy had was that rich, soulful voice, that would have been enough to front any band. The truth is that he wrote some great song, and played guitar quite unlike anyone else. His "All Along The Watchtower" still makes me tingle from head to toe, though I've heard it a thousand times now. RIP big guy. One of the best of us.
I played in a rock outfit in Houston for yrs. When we weren't playing we were watching other acts & guitarists to the point of boredom. But when I got a backstage pass to watch Jeff Healey it was like something I'd never seen before. It brought tears to my eyes.
Jeff Healy, may God give you everlasting peace. You filled the world with your beautiful soul & extraordinary musicianship. You are a national treasure for Canada & all people who love music. Thank you for sharing your gift of music, your songs, your voice & incredible guitar playing. Your star shines brightly.
I had the good fortune to see Jeff Healey live at the Long Beach Blues Fesitval might have been like 2007 (whoops it was 2002). He came out playing his guitar on his lap like he did. I swear his guitar sound live was incredible. I kid you not, I had goose bumps all over and for some reason my eyes leaked tears all over my face.. He played as the years go passing by by the great albert king.. He was a legend.... much love to Jeff Healy.....
Jeff Healey is an Icon and if you haven’t experienced his music, we’ll then, you must, if you want to reach the pinnacle of music ! Jeff made us alive. Try it !
That is such a moving glimpse into Jeff Healey's life it makes me feel such joy but at the end, His guitar falls silent, & my eyes grow damp, so sad, what an amazing person , God rest your gentle soul Jeff , , you will be missed, , ,
I have Goosebumps as I write this. Rest in peace Jeff Healey. You were never in the same room and you never walked on the same dirt as the rest of us mortals
Wow Jeff Healey, he was so underrated even in his prime. I met him about twelve years ago, he was one of the nicest and friendliest people i've ever met. So called musicians today don't have a 50th of the heart and soul or talent he had. RIP buddy
I saw Jeff play here in Toronto and was an instant fan. Man he can play that guitar like it was an extension of his body. An awesome talent and truly one of the best guitar players ever, a real Canadian icon and we as Canadians love him and are blessed to have him. When he passed my wife and 2 boys went to the Parklawn Cemetery sought out his resting place and put some flowers by his side. I left him a pic, so he can play on!! Love you buddy Jeff and thank you for just being you!
Holy...fucking...shit... I watched Jeff rock in Roadhouse but I had no idea how many brass balls this guy was carrying. Fucking awesome!!! Neil Young needs to bow and give praise to this artiste. Healey turned a hurricane into a cyclone.
I saw this guy play in Santa Fe New Mexico. The best concert I have ever been to. He's even better live than on CD. He was playing in a little bar similar to the one in the movie Roadhouse. Fantastic voice and his skills with the guitar are amazing. It's too bad he passed away.
This gave me the shivers! Jeff had so much feeling flowing out of his guitar like no other! This is the first time I see this video and Jeff was in his prime. I was lucky to meet Jeff several times in my life. The first time was at a Chicago Dinner on Queen street downtown TO. He walked alone and sat right next to my buddy and me and was feeling the table for an ashtray, so we handed it to him, While we are still freaking from the occasion, Alix Antony came down the stage and asked if Jeff would like to jam. So, Jeff said yes and asked if there is a guitar he can play. I was right next to him and I said right away, Jeff take mine. Jeff went up and did three songs and was later was kind enough to sign my pickguard. What an awesome human being he was. He had a cool sense of humor. RIP Jeff thank you!
i was shocked when i have heard him first time in my life. it was over 30 years ago and still i love him. one of the most underrated guitarist of all the time.
He was full of love and as for seeing the light, he was a beacon. An inspiration, a true star. They sometimes fall, this one returned. Love and respect Mr Healy.
RIP Jeff. Thank you for the musical and personal inspiration. Watching these videos and hearing his iconic style reminds me of treasured memories listening with my dad. I'm grateful to be able to continue the tradition with my kids.
My God what a loss losing Jeff Healey was. The only man that could do justice to this song other than Neil Young himself. He gave us so much great music in the short time we knew him.
Silly to compare really, Jeff was a fantastic player, but this tune is not technically demanding. Neil Young, at his best has the gift of being a sublime composer and of choosing exactly the right notes to make a simple tune sound spectacular and emotionally profound, this is what Jeff is celebrating in this piece. Massive respect to both of them
Mr. Jeff has always been in, " GOAT" territory. Listening him play is beyond sublime. Thank you very much for sharing video. If you haven't, check out Mr. Jeff and SRV go off!
It's over a year ago since Jeff Healey left us and this video is a moving tribute to one of the worlds gifted artists whose life was taken way too soon. RIP Jeff Healey
Congratulations Jeff,,!!! thanks to your AMAZING. music and your AMAZING widow Christy Healey ,, you are now on Canadas Walk of Fame,,, RIP Jeff,, you are most certainly missed,,, what a great tribute this video is,,,
I m just tingling all over listening to this, another brilliant cover by J H. he is without a doubt a hurricane, I m always blown away whenever I listen to his music. miss u still, Jeff. rest in peace in the arms of angels. Janis, Singapore
One of my favorites that Neil wrote....and man, Jeff Healy's style...with how much he shows the music being a part of him, like an extention of his soul. If this doesn't move you, you might want to check your pulse. What an awesome artist. I love the inserted clips of Jeff's free spirit and contagious laugh. We love you Jeff, and you'll always be missed until we see you again, up there.
Unfortunately the extraordinarily gifted musicians always seem to leave us too soon. For lots of reasons, but we feel their loss so deep. Lynyrd Skynrd, Michael hutchence from INXS, and all the others. Jeff’s Smokey voice and lyrics were so unique. Sorely missed
What an amazing cover. Before hearing this I always thought it was a great song by Neil Young. This gives it a new light. Absolutely Wonderful job Jeff.
I cant watch this without tears in my eye, it is such a beautiful song & a,perfect tribute, to Jeff, a very , caring, loving gentle soul, & every bit as talented as the best blues guitarist/ singers, BB, Muddy, Hendrix, Vaughn, & Clapton,,& as humble as anybody,,,
I was getting concerned, I wanted to hear Jeff do the solos. Not the other guy. Then he does this great toned end solo, that just blows it out. I feel like re-doing my cover of this song.
Holy...I just listened to this 4 times in a row. Blown away...yeah. This man rocks the house without even thinking about it! I know I'm a nobody but I DO know good music when I hear it. Jeff, you fucking rock, brother.
+Michael Rawlings I love him more because being quite the blues guitarist he brings on another guy that gets his strat? to really bright notes and seems like a younger Gary Moore. The drummer (Looks like Jeff) is snappin. Jeff played "dumb" by that I mean his crazy laughter - did see that monster Asian behind him- bodyguard.? Jeff and the band-you own that one fir sure, No one puts a band like that together without knowing what he is doing
WHAT !!! Has happened to the individual Human Spirit , the soul , the Desire in an individual With all faculties seemingly INTACT who stands on the street corner with a sign begging , or the tortured soul shooting heroine in the alley ,and the very young people who kill themselves because they were bullied on social media. And still i watch the Late Jeff Healey and i shake my head and cannot comprehend the endless hours of frustration and practice that gave the world one of the most Prolific Masters of his trade history will ever know. Jeff Healey AND SO MANY like him who Overcame challenges to achieve greatness should have their stories A MANDATORY STUDY in EVERY TAX PAYER funded Learning institution in North America. Stories like these give Hope ...and may indirectly save a life.
Always loved Jeff and his band. As most of us know ,The Great ones are never here to long. So sad, but like the song says, if there's a rock and roll heaven you know they got a hell of a band !! RIP Jeff🙏👍 What incredible man
God I miss this man and his music. The only cover I can think of that does justice to my favorite Neil Young song. One of the few that can give Stevie Ray a run for his money. Jeff, may God rest your mighty soul. He gave us a gift of unimaginable value in your music.
Bravo! Fabulous video. I had the pleasure of meeting Jeff and his band at one their shows in the late 80s or early 90s. He was a very nice guy and a tremendous talent.
if I had to rate Jeff Healey on a scale between 1 - 1 000 I can tell u from a blues standpoint he's completely off the chart in my opinion jeff idk if u can see this comment but by gosh on my soul your music is the heart of my soul I listen to it every day .. I hope u see this rest in pieace my man wish I was born to see your concert and get your autograph see u soon when my time comes
This version was delivered with fun and conviction.Love it.Miss Jeff.If you are playing with an ear to ear grin,it's all good.For the 21 thumbs down,you have my sympathy.Hope you find happiness.
RIP Jeff Healey. Died 8 Years ago today, March 02, 2008, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Born March 25, 1966, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Norman Jeffrey "Jeff" Healey was a blind Canadian jazz and blues-rock vocalist and guitarist who attained musical and personal popularity, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s. He hit Number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart with "Angel Eyes" and reached the Top 10 in Canada with the songs "I Think I Love You Too Much" and "How Long Can a Man Be Strong." I saw and met him on a couple of occasions. One of the Nicest people you could ever wish to meet and a Phenomenal Guitarist. RIP Jeff.
so moving to watch, , I dont think I will ever be able to watch it without all my emotions being stirred up, but its a great tribute to Jeff, and he most certainly left the world a better place ,, thank you Jeff you are so very missed,!!!
Not much I can add to many already on here, I saw Jeff twice with his band outstanding I’m now almost 70 and his music still blows me away much respect Jeff we will always love you RIP Jeff the top of the greats!
When I see a musician and or hear a musician, not getting the response they truly deserve, I have to tell myself,...the song came out before it's time that's all.' He would with no doubt, see a totally different response to his music if he were doing it right now, in this era. People didn't see his talent for what it truly was. Purely from his heart and soul, and...to hear him to sing his ass off with the passion as real as it gets?! I say,''to the kid's of the future, who don't know this music you're really missing out :( Thank God we have You Tube!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love it. Miss this hero of a man. His big heart reminds me of my sis and my bro.. and I have not been able to say that before. Thanks for this! Jeff is still here, for sure.
Преклоняю колено перед этим человеком!Он как и Стив Вондэр не сдался своей болезни и страхам.Джей и Стиви подарили нам очень много и не стоит считать их творчество как наживу,их творчество надо считать как наследие!!! Спасибо тем, кто несёт творчество,а за свой труд не требуют ничего!
Love Jeff ever since the band's debut album " See The Light " , the man was a gifted guitar player & a fantastic blues singer as well , it was a shock to hear the news of his death , l think Jeff is one of the greatest musicians from Canada ever , he is sorely missed . R.I.P Jeff , God bless your beautiful soul !
Jeff walked down Minstrel Drive everyday after high school, the street I lived on growing up, to Bonnyview, the street he lived on back then, carrying his guitar with him, every time, cane in the other hand, carefully making his way down the street. I got to see him open a show in Toronto for Jeff Beck and Stevie Ray Vaughan. I thought he was in good company opening for those 2 acts, belonging along with them. If you liked good guitar playing you got it that night!
