I can play a halfway decent blues guitar, in the simplest keys that is. But even with those keys in my comfort zone I could never hold a candle to this guy! What a phenomenon!
Yes, his guitar work is great -- but his voice is PERFECT for the blues: the huskiness, raspiness, breaks/cracks. Those are the things that make his vocal work right up there with his guitar playing. So it's the double whammy! The guitar AND his vocals hit directly into your soul. May the good Lord bless and keep him. And may his fans (old and new) NEVER forget him. He richly deserves to be remembered. RIP, Jeff.
I Miss Jeff so much! We lost him way too soon. He was one of the best guitarist in the world, in my opinion. He was self taught. You gotta love that voice too, so sultry. He also played incredible Jazz. Loved watching him on the horns. Multi=talented. Hope you check out some of his jazz stuff like Jeff w/ The Jazz Wizards - "I would do anything for you", "I'm gonna sit right down", and "Sweet Georgia Brown".
A one in a billion talent, RIP Jeff. Truly magical, fiery, impassioned scintillating fret-mastery. Feel free to try and engineer a reunion ASAP, PR (the backstabbing POS with the blue Strat). My hope is you head in the opposite direction.
Harri - you go get that guitar right now! Maybe soon people will be reacting to your videos as the next Jeff Healey!! Thank you for showing so much love to our dear departed Canadian superstar, RIP!
LOVE this live performance. I think it may be my FAVORITE vocal performance by him .... love the huskiness of his voice and all the little cracks/breaks on the lower notes.
Jeff Healey had a radio show called 'My Kind Of Jazz' where he would introduce and play jazz albums from his private collection. It seems to me that he said in an interview that he was afraid that his vinyl collection of records was too heavy for the floor so he moved his extensive record collection to the basement. Many of them were old '78' records with earlier jazz of greats like Louis Armstrong. I remember hearing him playing jazz on some sort of trumpet or coronet quite well also.
This is what I was jamming when I was growing up . Good friend that was a very very good guitar player was the first one that told me and showed me ! Ain't been the same since .
First i love your reactions i know you like Jeff Healey you really need to check out 2 songs live from London Hidaway and i'm tore down i promise you you will not be disappointed a loyal subscriber i am a big fan of SRV and Jeff these performances are out of this world
One of the greatest Canadians Blues!! He was underrated in the US but quite acclaimed here in Canada!! This is a clear example of a disability leadind to a virtuosity!!
Saw him in a small bar in Pittsburgh when he was just starting out. It was so amazing. Gary Moore (Still Got the Blues for You fame) does a great cover of this song.
I love that you "get it". Jeff is such an underappreciated artist. His live from Montreux album has a song you would SIMPLY ADORE! "Third degree"....check it out. Also he does a cover of the Beatles "Yer blues" on it.
I love your video's, love your channel and I live you bro, you're an exceptional man...I'm proud to say that I grew up in the same neighborhood as him, but it saddens me whenever I walk by the cemetery he is buried. What an incredible talent and a special unique beautiful individual!
This guy is AWESOME. He plays with so much passion it brings tears to my eyes. He plays from his soul and I love him. RIP Jeff Healey. You may already know -I haven't checked- but he does an awesome studio version of "While my guitar gently Weeps", with George Harrison on backing vocals and slide guitar. Great reaction Harry!.
Jeff Healy was blind. - walking the stage was impossible. He was a phenom on guitar and brilliant frontman and vocalist. You must check out his cover of While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Loved your reaction to ...Years!
Sorry Harri, splelt your name wrong on last comment, got caught up in Jeff's playing, ha ha. Oh!, and persevere with the guitar playing, I did and once you get into your stride you'll be glad you did, it's a lot of fun!
This is a great song and only gets better over the years. (no pun intended) Jeff did a very nice job with his rendition; extremely talented. My favorite cut is by Boz Scaggs singing this with Booker T. & MG's a and Steve Cropper as musicians. The song dates back to 1959 about the time Jeff Healey was born and was written by Peppermint Harris for Fenton Robinson, who first recorded it that year. Later blues notable Albert King made a hit with it and it was followed by many others like Santana in 1968 and Boz Scaggs; Gary Moore and so on . For your listening pleasure here is the Boz Scaggs-Booker T and The MG's - As the Years Go Passing By ruclips.net/video/EiP8KLGcqkk/видео.html
Eric Burdon and The Animals did a very nice cover of this song as well off their Love Is album of 1968 . Eric had two lead players , Andy Summers and John Weider , both great players .
Great reaction.....so glad you enjoyed that. We lost him far too soon. RIP Jeff
Jeff Healey is amazing, I love all of his music.
Jeff Healy is like one of those trick birthday candles that wont extinguish no matter what you do...
His talent is magnified my the fact that he was blind. He literally felt the music. Awesome!
I can play a halfway decent blues guitar, in the simplest keys that is. But even with those keys in my comfort zone I could never hold a candle to this guy! What a phenomenon!
Yes, his guitar work is great -- but his voice is PERFECT for the blues: the huskiness, raspiness, breaks/cracks. Those are the things that make his vocal work right up there with his guitar playing. So it's the double whammy! The guitar AND his vocals hit directly into your soul.
May the good Lord bless and keep him. And may his fans (old and new) NEVER forget him. He richly deserves to be remembered. RIP, Jeff.
geezus! im just balling my eyes out. whenever i think ive heard jeff play his best, i run across something like this. damn!
You gat me jeff i cant imagine if you were still here but you had to go to play for angles in heaven
Blind or not blind this is stright up BLUES that buddy Guy and the rest would pour a sip out on Jeff's grave.
I Miss Jeff so much! We lost him way too soon. He was one of the best guitarist in the world, in my opinion. He was self taught. You gotta love that voice too, so sultry. He also played incredible Jazz. Loved watching him on the horns. Multi=talented. Hope you check out some of his jazz stuff like Jeff w/ The Jazz Wizards - "I would do anything for you", "I'm gonna sit right down", and "Sweet Georgia Brown".
I can Feel the Beats!
So talented. I learned of him from the movie 'Road House' (1989).
A one in a billion talent, RIP Jeff. Truly magical, fiery, impassioned scintillating fret-mastery.
Feel free to try and engineer a reunion ASAP, PR (the backstabbing POS with the blue Strat). My hope is you head in the opposite direction.
He was blind. How awesome and inspiring!
Harri - you go get that guitar right now! Maybe soon people will be reacting to your videos as the next Jeff Healey!! Thank you for showing so much love to our dear departed Canadian superstar, RIP!
Jeff was a monster on that guitar. R.I.P.
Talk about slaying a guitar...there you have it folks. A musical genius! Ive always loved Jeff Healey. May he Rip.
Your right.. Stevie Ray Vaughn found Jeff Healey and promoted him. Check out the song they did together called "look at little sister'
Great one
LOVE this live performance. I think it may be my FAVORITE vocal performance by him .... love the huskiness of his voice and all the little cracks/breaks on the lower notes.
That is just some insane talent! It is just from another universe! Incredible! RIP Jeff!
This is fantastic! My friend, Mike, introduced me to Jeff Healey many years ago and I am eternally grateful for that. I love this! Thanks Harri! 🌺✌️
Jeff Healey had a radio show called 'My Kind Of Jazz' where he would introduce and play jazz albums from his private collection. It seems to me that he said in an interview that he was afraid that his vinyl collection of records was too heavy for the floor so he moved his extensive record collection to the basement. Many of them were old '78' records with earlier jazz of greats like Louis Armstrong. I remember hearing him playing jazz on some sort of trumpet or coronet quite well also.
We all agree that Jeff is one of the best guitar players of all time. And his voice is remarkable.
This is what I was jamming when I was growing up . Good friend that was a very very good guitar player was the first one that told me and showed me ! Ain't been the same since .
Thank you harri for another great canadian talent you are the best for sure
What a soulful performance! Great analysis Harri!
Magical masterpiece
First i love your reactions i know you like Jeff Healey you really need to check out 2 songs live from London Hidaway and i'm tore down i promise you you will not be disappointed a loyal subscriber i am a big fan of SRV and Jeff these performances are out of this world
Fabulous Harry!. That guitar is not gently weeping...it's screaming!
I love his music. What a talented man.
One of the greatest Canadians Blues!! He was underrated in the US but quite acclaimed here in Canada!!
This is a clear example of a disability leadind to a virtuosity!!
Saw him in a small bar in Pittsburgh when he was just starting out. It was so amazing.
Gary Moore (Still Got the Blues for You fame) does a great cover of this song.
I love that you "get it". Jeff is such an underappreciated artist. His live from Montreux album has a song you would SIMPLY ADORE! "Third degree"....check it out. Also he does a cover of the Beatles "Yer blues" on it.
The best
Amazing!!
IMO Jeff Healey was the greatest musician ever!
I love your video's, love your channel and I live you bro, you're an exceptional man...I'm proud to say that I grew up in the same neighborhood as him, but it saddens me whenever I walk by the cemetery he is buried. What an incredible talent and a special unique beautiful individual!
Please do "Angel Eyes" by Jeff Healey!!! Please!
Yes. All of this, yes.
I really like his cover of Confidence Man too.
When you are ready for another hit of Healey and inspiration, check out "Jeff Healey - 'Confidence Man' live on Letterman 1988"
This guy is AWESOME. He plays with so much passion it brings tears to my eyes. He plays from his soul and I love him. RIP Jeff Healey. You may already know -I haven't checked- but he does an awesome studio version of "While my guitar gently Weeps", with George Harrison on backing vocals and slide guitar. Great reaction Harry!.
What a talent! RIP.
The guy was incredible! Great choice!!
Monster guitar player , great one Harri 💥💥💥💥💥
Jeff Healy was blind. - walking the stage was impossible.
He was a phenom on guitar and brilliant frontman and vocalist. You must check out his cover of While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Loved your reaction to ...Years!
If you honestly believe that Jeff never played standing up and dancing, then you have some great reactions of your own to look forward to.
You want to learn guitar? Try Frank Marino live from the Agora...Something's Coming Our Way. Another great Canadian guitarist.
That's what guitar sounds like atop Mount Everest .
Rarified air .
If you havn't heard Jeffs pure jazz albums, where he plays trumpet as well, try give them a listen.
One of my favorites by Healey!
Try "A Nice Problem to Have'', instrumental on the See the Light album.
Oh Harri he is a master at playing the slide quiter, check out Bonnie Raitt also.
If this man played a chainsaw on a piece of log, it would sound like heaven.
Sorry Harri, splelt your name wrong on last comment, got caught up in Jeff's playing, ha ha. Oh!, and persevere with the guitar playing, I did and once you get into your stride you'll be glad you did, it's a lot of fun!
This is a great song and only gets better over the years. (no pun intended) Jeff did a very nice job with his rendition; extremely talented. My favorite cut is by Boz Scaggs singing this with Booker T. & MG's a and Steve Cropper as musicians. The song dates back to 1959 about the time Jeff Healey was born and was written by Peppermint Harris for Fenton Robinson, who first recorded it that year. Later blues notable Albert King made a hit with it and it was followed by many others like Santana in 1968 and Boz Scaggs; Gary Moore and so on . For your listening pleasure here is the Boz Scaggs-Booker T and The MG's - As the Years Go Passing By
ruclips.net/video/EiP8KLGcqkk/видео.html
Eric Burdon and The Animals did a very nice cover of this song as well off their Love Is album of 1968 . Eric had two lead players , Andy Summers and John Weider , both great players .
@@paulfuller8985 Thanks I will check it out.
Funny you say Stevie Ray, He reminds me more of Gary Moore.
You do know that he's blind don't you?
I love your appreciation!