As a lifelong friend of Jeffrey Gaines we met in Junior High and graduated together. A nicer person you'll never meet. I'm honored to call him my friend.
I got the "Jeffery Gaines" record when it came out in '92. Somebody was spinning this track on the radio in New Orleans back in the day. I went straight to the record store and bought it. One of the best records EVER. Cheers!
Yes this song got my gut when I was 19 freshman at the university of Liege in Belgium... so fucking lost in my emotional misery full of anger in face of my toxic family I hated so much my condition that I would do all I could to get out... And then suddenly I started to sing: “there’s got to be a hero in me!” and found new feelings in me, I put words on it and became hopeful of a crazy future of mine... and you know what? I made it 🤘🏻 merci Jeffrey you’re a Soul Healer, a Shaman, an Empath that uses songs to heal ❤️ love your soul 4ever
One of the top ten best songs/albums I've ever heard! Bought it in 92' when it hit the shelves; listen to it least 3 times a week ever since...Love disappears as well is the most beautiful songs ever written....
One of those artists who many people never heard of. If it wasn't for a radio interview on KLOS some years ago I never would have know this artist. Now I frequently listen to this entire CD some years later. Thank you Jeffery.
This is one of my Spirit Songs. Meaning, if you could turn my Spirit into a CD (or whatever passes for a CD in 2024) then this would be one of the songs that would play. Such a well put together song in every phase, from the music to the lyrics. It just hits on so many levels. A very rare phenomenon.
This album was the soundtrack to my life in 1992. The line in hero in me “I put a limited on my self potential and my possibilities” is incredible! I still feel this way at times! The whole album is incredible. As a song writer myself, I can say Jeffrey Gaines is incredible! He was definitely an inspiration to me! I’m saddened that he didn’t reach the levels of success of Kravitz, Prince, etc, etc. He really should have. Jeffrey, I appreciate you bro!
I've always loved this song! We met about 20 years ago at the State Theatre in Easton, Pennsylvania when you opened for Tesla during the Bearman & Keith's 1000th show anniversary. Much respect, Jeffrey. Your music has always inspired me and many others! Thank you!
@MrUnit666 Jeff was a staple in the Philadelphia music scene where we all knew andrespected him but the music industry held him back and record companies screwed him so because he has a gig the next week that you wrote this--well you a fool ! Jeff deserves a WHOLE LOT more than what was given but Jeff be the CLASS ACT THAT HE IS moves on. We are PHILLY proud to say HE IS ONE OF OURS
I saw Jeffrey at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia ..I actually asked security if I go up to the stage and sat there looking up seeing him until his song was done then got to give him a rose .. when you’re young you think you can do anything .. sept 17 1992 with 10,000 maniacs and Natalie merchant , Live , Shaun Colvin and a few others ..part of live aid
A wonderful video of a wonderful song by a wonderful musician... I've been listening to Jeffrey Gaines for over 20 years now and pretty much all of his music moves me. I've been fortunate to meet him in person as well as photograph him during two of his performances, and I never grow tired of his music...
I have met Jeffrey about 20 times and talked with him a few times. He is an extraordinary singer/ songwriter. This song brought me to tears, and gave me perspective. I have the word "Persevere" in my bedroom, and Jeffrey's words "There's got to be some hero in me" also in a place I can see. Definitely one of the most beautiful songs, I have ever heard, in 68 years!
Many times in Philly, Sellersville Theatre, In Phoenixville, Jersey, even a small place in Jenkintown(On West Street). Multiple times. He usually comes out and will talk to people.
I always have loved your music.I still play your stuff on the piano. In fact Peter and I were singing your songs at the gallery last Sunday. You are timeless and a TRUE artist. You have gotten me through some my darkest times and I thank you for your music in my life.You are amazing and anyone who is a friend of Peter and Grace must be a beautiful soul. Sending much love, respect and gratitude your way. Beth
I went to see Melissa Ethridge so many years ago and he backed her up. He put on a great show and I had to buy his cd. this is one of the best songs on the cd. The songwriting is amazing. this is my favorite song by him.
I found this record when it first came out back in 92, and played it endlessly. Just goes to show not everyone with the talent he has breaks through into the mainstream. He toured with Melissa Ethridge and as far as I know is still doing solo gigs. His second album "somewhat slightly dazed" is really good too. I think you can still find it out there in internet land. He is in a class by himself.
I fell in love with this song in a dusty corner of a San Diego record store in '92. Almost running, I asked the clerk who this was singing and was floored to find out he was a Black man! I'd always felt so different and was closeted in those days. I know almost 30 years later and the way the world has changed, that seems nuts. But not then. Hip hop had been (and still is) my oxygen. I bought that CD immediately and played it for years. Jeffrey, thank you for giving me that little moment of pride and dignity. This song has helped me through coming out, being brave, through the death of my partner years ago. Surviving that. Man, just thank you.
Most people are scared to look inside their soul or at their condition with raw honesty to see their darkness... this scared the sit out of them... as for us we had nothing to lose so we did and guess what happens... we evolved with self awareness promoted by Jeffreys lyrics and sounds
20 years ago I was working in layaway in a Hill's department store and this song would play through the store and I always loved it and never knew who it was. Its been playing in my mind for all this time and now I finally found it!!!!
I never knew of him until now Mann...... I'm devestated..this song Hero in Me..I wish I had heard it I needed all the encouragement I could get I had so many haters that I just left off and gave up..you just wouldn't believe what people will put you through the closer I got to the top the more vicious my haters became.. Mann....I wished I'd heard this song......
Mann.....he wrote that Hero song about me cause when you've tried to fix everything it just falls apart no matter what you do,you just rise up somewhere else where people don't know you, I'm only 1 person but it's up to me to move forward and throw it over my shoulder..yeah I'm a hero..
he supported tom petty in the uk 20 plus years ago. touring his first album I guess. missed his show as in bar but stumbled across the cd not long after. a great find. so many good tracks.
Yeah, Brad is awesome. Two years ago he sent me this song and it ... Well, it changed my life. Jeffrey Gaines is an amazing artist. You don't see those anymore.
Oh the days on South Street in Philly. We all know him and he is a talent that the record company held back and for that's a shame but the class act he is shrugged it off and continues to be a class act. He is ANOTHER South Street success
Love him! He played an acoustic show at the Webster quite a few times, thanks to Tim, we all became fast friends! Almost played at The Hartford Road Cafe.
whenever i need some emotional solace or comfort, i listen to Headmasters of Mine & this particular song. so many different feelings wrapped up here. i wish rebecca and myself were still friends. JG performed at our alma mater in po town. darkness clouds while emptiness runs away.
This song was my intro to JG. Clever and well done but common for good song smiths. However, the song that haunts me was always Headmasters of Mine. A swirling contradiction of thanks and understanding with calling out them not understanding. Lyrically and in mood, I think it's his masterpiece.
How is it in this world of music that you have only 855 subs? I just don’t get it. I understand a little, as I’ve put up many songs on my channel and they seem to get little traction. I dunno, but I’m gonna get on my social network soap box and let people about your amazing talent. Thank you for inspiring me and many others 🙏
Jeff was born too early cause now we need him,Time is a MF especially when it comes to music, Mann...the 80$.. Mann..not a chance that was a crazy and loose decade,Aids,threat of nuclear war,Crack epedemic, crazy 80$..
As a lifelong friend of Jeffrey Gaines we met in Junior High and graduated together. A nicer person you'll never meet. I'm honored to call him my friend.
He's kinda a perv, but wonderfully talented. And you know what I mean.
@@Jetsanna I wanna know what you mean!
did he rob this song of gypsy harry?? YES.................PADRE, JIMI LD B PROUD........................
saw him in concert FREE in Boston..??
1990?
signed my shirt
Proud!
I got the "Jeffery Gaines" record when it came out in '92. Somebody was spinning this track on the radio in New Orleans back in the day. I went straight to the record store and bought it. One of the best records EVER. Cheers!
Same for me in Liege, Belgium
Me top.. 92.. heard nothing else for months..
Yes
Same thing--Portland Maine.
This is and has always been one of my favorite songs, love the lyrics Jeffrey!
Yes this song got my gut when I was 19 freshman at the university of Liege in Belgium... so fucking lost in my emotional misery full of anger in face of my toxic family I hated so much my condition that I would do all I could to get out... And then suddenly I started to sing: “there’s got to be a hero in me!” and found new feelings in me, I put words on it and became hopeful of a crazy future of mine... and you know what? I made it 🤘🏻 merci Jeffrey you’re a Soul Healer, a Shaman, an Empath that uses songs to heal ❤️ love your soul 4ever
This song means alot to me. It helped me become my own person and I am able to stand on my own. Thank you Jeffrey
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Me too 🙌🏻❤️🧘🏻♂️
How are you doing now?
He played in my household in Bangor ME. A very long time ago. Had no idea. Just him & his guitar sitting on a stool. Wow.
painful divorce 20+ years ago, this is one of those songs that helped me make it. My son is 26 now, thanks for the hero in me.
Same story here. It helped me to hang on. Take care
I heard “Hero in me” on the radio back in ‘92 and immediately had to buy the single. The words haunted me, felt like a very personal warning.
Me too!
One of the top ten best songs/albums I've ever heard! Bought it in 92' when it hit the shelves; listen to it least 3 times a week ever since...Love disappears as well is the most beautiful songs ever written....
One of those artists who many people never heard of. If it wasn't for a radio interview on KLOS some years ago I never would have know this artist. Now I frequently listen to this entire CD some years later. Thank you Jeffery.
Was that the interview with Mark & Brian?
This is one of my Spirit Songs. Meaning, if you could turn my Spirit into a CD (or whatever passes for a CD in 2024) then this would be one of the songs that would play. Such a well put together song in every phase, from the music to the lyrics. It just hits on so many levels. A very rare phenomenon.
This album was the soundtrack to my life in 1992. The line in hero in me “I put a limited on my self potential and my possibilities” is incredible! I still feel this way at times! The whole album is incredible. As a song writer myself, I can say Jeffrey Gaines is incredible! He was definitely an inspiration to me! I’m saddened that he didn’t reach the levels of success of Kravitz, Prince, etc, etc. He really should have. Jeffrey, I appreciate you bro!
I've always loved this song! We met about 20 years ago at the State Theatre in Easton, Pennsylvania when you opened for Tesla during the Bearman & Keith's 1000th show anniversary. Much respect, Jeffrey. Your music has always inspired me and many others! Thank you!
Incredible song still sends chills down my spine
@MrUnit666 Jeff was a staple in the Philadelphia music scene where we all knew andrespected him but the music industry held him back and record companies screwed him so because he has a gig the next week that you wrote this--well you a fool ! Jeff deserves a WHOLE LOT more than what was given but Jeff be the CLASS ACT THAT HE IS moves on. We are PHILLY proud to say HE IS ONE OF OURS
Blew me away years ago and still has today.
I saw Jeffrey at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia ..I actually asked security if I go up to the stage and sat there looking up seeing him until his song was done then got to give him a rose .. when you’re young you think you can do anything .. sept 17 1992 with 10,000 maniacs and Natalie merchant , Live , Shaun Colvin and a few others ..part of live aid
A wonderful video of a wonderful song by a wonderful musician... I've been listening to Jeffrey Gaines for over 20 years now and pretty much all of his music moves me. I've been fortunate to meet him in person as well as photograph him during two of his performances, and I never grow tired of his music...
I have met Jeffrey about 20 times and talked with him a few times. He is an extraordinary singer/ songwriter. This song brought me to tears, and gave me perspective. I have the word "Persevere" in my bedroom, and Jeffrey's words "There's got to be some hero in me" also in a place I can see. Definitely one of the most beautiful songs, I have ever heard, in 68 years!
So where did you meet him so many times?
Many times in Philly, Sellersville Theatre, In Phoenixville, Jersey, even a small place in Jenkintown(On West Street). Multiple times. He usually comes out and will talk to people.
This is the song that gave me the courage to break the walls that never changed.
One of the best songwriters of our time.
Crazycatlady one of the all timers
And his vocals are incredible
For me, it’s JG and Charles Thompson IV ! But there are countless others obviously.
This is on my all time top ten song list.
I always have loved your music.I still play your stuff on the piano. In fact Peter and I were singing your songs at the gallery last Sunday. You are timeless and a TRUE artist. You have gotten me through some my darkest times and I thank you for your music in my life.You are amazing and anyone who is a friend of Peter and Grace must be a beautiful soul. Sending much love, respect and gratitude your way. Beth
Best song ever Jeff. TYVM. Truth in Music. Let it out man.
Most underrated songwriter to exist, along with King's X, Big Wreck and the Great Donnie Vie. Love you bro! seen you twice! Keep On!
💗
Simply one of the best songs ever written.
A forgotten masterpiece that was way before it’s time my opinion!
I went to see Melissa Ethridge so many years ago and he backed her up. He put on a great show and I had to buy his cd. this is one of the best songs on the cd. The songwriting is amazing. this is my favorite song by him.
I had the exact same experience. He opened for ME and I was buying his CD the next day.
ME on 5/31/1992, CD purchased 6/1/1992.
I found this record when it first came out back in 92, and played it endlessly. Just goes to show not everyone with the talent he has breaks through into the mainstream. He toured with Melissa Ethridge and as far as I know is still doing solo gigs. His second album "somewhat slightly dazed" is really good too. I think you can still find it out there in internet land. He is in a class by himself.
The first time I heard of him was when he did a cover of "In Your Eyes". He did a wonderful job...I downloaded it. Beautiful voice
Jeffrey Gaines is a National Treasure!
Carried me through life. Bless.
Wow. Find a song thats deeper than this.For the life of me I can't. It IS the life of me!
I fell in love with this song in a dusty corner of a San Diego record store in '92. Almost running, I asked the clerk who this was singing and was floored to find out he was a Black man! I'd always felt so different and was closeted in those days.
I know almost 30 years later and the way the world has changed, that seems nuts. But not then. Hip hop had been (and still is) my oxygen. I bought that CD immediately and played it for years. Jeffrey, thank you for giving me that little moment of pride and dignity. This song has helped me through coming out, being brave, through the death of my partner years ago. Surviving that. Man, just thank you.
how does this not have more views :(
EVIL RUclips MESSES WITH EVERYTHING!
Most people are scared to look inside their soul or at their condition with raw honesty to see their darkness... this scared the sit out of them... as for us we had nothing to lose so we did and guess what happens... we evolved with self awareness promoted by Jeffreys lyrics and sounds
His music doesn't have a 'box', I discovered his music on WXPN!😊💚💥
20 years ago I was working in layaway in a Hill's department store and this song would play through the store and I always loved it and never knew who it was. Its been playing in my mind for all this time and now I finally found it!!!!
Pennsylvania days...best time of my life.
I never knew of him until now Mann...... I'm devestated..this song Hero in Me..I wish I had heard it I needed all the encouragement I could get I had so many haters that I just left off and gave up..you just wouldn't believe what people will put you through the closer I got to the top the more vicious my haters became.. Mann....I wished I'd heard this song......
first time hearing your amazing song and very uplifting lyrics! meant so much to me! thank you!!
I had the pleasure of seeing him at The Wire in New Cumberland bank in the day. This song really hits me in the feels every time.
I just found this CD in a thrift store so glad to have it back. Lost all my music years ago. So much nostalgia, what a great album :)
One of the greatest songs ever!!
Having some hard times right now and this song came to mind
Mann.....he wrote that Hero song about me cause when you've tried to fix everything it just falls apart no matter what you do,you just rise up somewhere else where people don't know you, I'm only 1 person but it's up to me to move forward and throw it over my shoulder..yeah I'm a hero..
he supported tom petty in the uk 20 plus years ago. touring his first album I guess. missed his show as in bar but stumbled across the cd not long after. a great find. so many good tracks.
Yeah, Brad is awesome. Two years ago he sent me this song and it ... Well, it changed my life.
Jeffrey Gaines is an amazing artist. You don't see those anymore.
2022 still one of most important songs for me ❤️
my mom got me into him and this song is amazing...... love his voice and style!!!!
Saw him live in a small bar back in the day. So much talent and put on a good show with just his guitar.
I posted this for three people in my life that took their lives and I don't understand. RIP. Jim
Oh the days on South Street in Philly. We all know him and he is a talent that the record company held back and for that's a shame but the class act he is shrugged it off and continues to be a class act. He is ANOTHER South Street success
I use to live on Lombard ..
this defines perfection
Thank you Jason wherever you are....
Had this cd. Heard him at Melissa concert. 1992
Classic music... this song still does it.(-"
i love this song !!!
Love him! He played an acoustic show at the Webster quite a few times, thanks to Tim, we all became fast friends! Almost played at The Hartford Road Cafe.
whenever i need some emotional solace or comfort, i listen to Headmasters of Mine & this particular song. so many different feelings wrapped up here. i wish rebecca and myself were still friends. JG performed at our alma mater in po town. darkness clouds while emptiness runs away.
Phenomenal song.
This song was my intro to JG. Clever and well done but common for good song smiths. However, the song that haunts me was always Headmasters of Mine. A swirling contradiction of thanks and understanding with calling out them not understanding. Lyrically and in mood, I think it's his masterpiece.
Jeffreys Back!! Holy Mac & Chezzzzzzzzzzzzzz, Know thats A Cool thing! We Need More of him on the Radio!! NOW!!!!!! Amen Bro! Love you Man!
How is it in this world of music that you have only 855 subs? I just don’t get it. I understand a little, as I’ve put up many songs on my channel and they seem to get little traction. I dunno, but I’m gonna get on my social network soap box and let people about your amazing talent. Thank you for inspiring me and many others 🙏
2023❤ Wanda, my beautiful girl... you remember the time? Switzerland-bern
beautiful
Perfection!!!
He played before Melissa ethridge and I fell in love him. 😍 Is he still playing around Buffalo NY?
Awesome, Jeff! When is a new album coming out?
Skitbra låt fortfarande! / Still damn good song! Someone should fix a tour in Europe. ❤From Stockholm, Sweden.
keep up the good work brother
For my friend, Debbi... Love you Hon...
Si por eso estoy aqui!
great song
Amazing.
Think I'm in love..!!
Jeff was born too early cause now we need him,Time is a MF especially when it comes to music, Mann...the 80$.. Mann..not a chance that was a crazy and loose decade,Aids,threat of nuclear war,Crack epedemic, crazy 80$..
Piano, by any chance do you know if theres piano sheet music for this song?
genius!
Yes
u guys know this is from 1992, rite?@ martinbeen ur rong about the music not sellin. he's got a gig next friday.
So talented...
love it
Rock on Jeffrey!
Where are you? ???????
👍❤️
@Jeannebop music that aint gonna sell it is a shame
@Sparclen Yeah
....Nice....
#MyGeneration.
Smash the guitar HeeBee.
Love from Carlisle, Brixton and the West Shore Mod Scene #Helden
#Bowie #MuellerTime
I honestly have no idea, I've never looked.
Thanks Piano, I appreciate it though
...and FOETJOE YS GREENER THEN GRASS.........PADRE,....I LOVE U, STIL,.....MUSJEE, LETS CRY SINCE 2004....
Anyone here because of that Brad Jackson guy?
K & K 1995
that 1 person.... is a loner.
ERGENS BEKENDT VAN HARRY, YN THE LANGUAGE OFF THE GODDS....and??
YEAH YEAH YEAH CASSIS.................
YTS A COVER OFF MY LIVES LONG FRIEND MOUCHE, JEFFREY IS AN AZZ, HE NICED THIS