Jeff Healey Band - While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Montreux 1997)

[@stemcellactivationguy]

Jeff is probably the most underrated blues guitarist of all time. I put him up there with the likes of SRV, Clapton, and Hendrix. He might even be better having taught himself to play blind and his unique lap style. Pure brilliance. RIP 🎸🙏

[@63Baggies]

Rory Gallagher, Gary Moore, Robin Trower??? there are loads of them...thank God for that 🙂...but that voice though....wow...

[@frankspikes7858]

@@63Baggies wonderful playing!! His voice was beautiful. Bring me to tears. So soulful!!!!

[@Showboat_Six]

And played all the while he was blind with the guitar on his lap. No one else did that.

[@mladen5016]

I put him up there with Philip Sayce!

[@billymiller6391]

What Jeff's done for being blind, beyond my comprehension. Ripping solos while his guitars laying down plus singing. 10 thumbs up. R.I.P

[@jumperskyum2898]

Lost both eyes to cancer age 1

[@ericaichinger4768]

Dude blows me away he is amazing miss him dearly

[@juarezpinto8381]

@@ericaichinger4768 so do I! I have attended one of his concerts here in Brazil and he has definitely blown my mind away! I had just got home mesmerized!! I miss him dearly as well!"

[@ChippsChippendale]

I saw many of his earliest gigs in London and I met him, once. Waited at the stage door of the Hammersmith Odeon in London. Got to meet him and spend a bit of time with him. A lovely, genuine guy. After an hour, they closed the theatre and I realised that I'd missed the last train back into Central London (to catch a night bus) - so he gave me a ride in on the tour bus as they were going that way too. Legend! Never forgotten!

[@chrisbrockgeezer5511]

I've met many a hero in that alley. Gutted I never caught up with Jeff H. Your tale bought a tear to my eye, a proper geezer.

[@guitarsoundsaround]

Wow!

[@Mz-fi3tl]

Not many can play guitar anyway but playing blind must be 1 in a billion amazing brother

[@yoshikigrg8]

Phenomenal musician. R.I.P Jeff.

[@VesslaMansfield-cardwell-eq5st]

Yes he was all that and more...RIP Jeff Healey

[@volkerleistikow9851]

@@VesslaMansfield-cardwell-eq5st Einer der Besten....ein Genie...RIP Jeff...

[@orlandobuenoadv]

The proof that Music must be played with Feelings and geniality comes with feeling, touch, love, passion and hearing all that, we have artists like Jeff Healey. To me, he is more than a Musician and Guitarist, HE IS AN ARTIST.

[@renedubois6392]

Your comment is special! There are genius musicians reading notes,writing music in notes strictly to be followed/played. There are at the same time musicians playing by hearing,improvising. I was musically stunned hearing Him! Felt a special feeling. I am the son of a guifted professional guitarplaying father. A professional , who changed His life because of Me in '64 Stopped touring international in mid 60-ies He a law/economics graduate,became a force in a substantual periode in music industry. Read ;retail/wholesale/concert-P.A. supplier. When I was young He tried to teach Me reading music notes/songs , He told Me I give up! I hurted Me for a while. I sincerely cannot read/play notes in writing. I can play crazy solo's by hearing. But I had to admit early , I am not an artist! My father " teached "Me to approach music/artists differently. I was 9 years ('73) old and met; David Cassidy in Rotterdam De Doelen for a couple of days in private,same year The Rolling Stones (De Doelen Rotterdam also '73) My list after that went on to 2010 approx.) It was the foundation of My musical life. I am blessed to have been present at many sound-checks,or private(for whatever reason) gear selecting fm musicians on tour. Close to 60 now,I am still involved in Music. I am not touring much (did many a,-class U.S.A./Europe artists/d.j.s) anymore,however still involved with productions. Often I bring artists up for inspiration. You would be surprised what little details can do! So recently again listening in a Dance studio in The Netherlands ,this ;full blast (for us ears protected partly) and experience the vibe. Awesome!!! What an absolute privilige for Us to have had Him in Our lives! Be good, Be nice, Be healthy! Bless You all

[@VesslaMansfield-cardwell-eq5st]

I love this man and his music...He's Absolutely Fabulous ❤❤❤

[@alfiesavastano2360]

Phillip Sayce is a monster also. JH’s fellow Canadian guitar hitman. RIP Jeff. This song version always brings me to tears. 🙏🏽🎸

[@c.l.arwood1283]

Me too

[@AndreaWanting]

I recall Jeff saying that the only time he did not feel pain ( from the cancer) was when he was on stage. RIP

[@kaarentijeriina8521]

Most awesome! I believe he tops SRV. (I know.... I can take the boys and thumbs down for my opinions)

[@thxman1968]

@@kaarentijeriina8521 SRV was at awe with Jeff, your opinion is with great respect. Cheers.

[@sherriann666]

Andrea Wanting I know rt

[@JHarder1000]

I guess pain DOES hurt.

[@ImperialRadioYT]

Stevie, and The King Of Blues too! they thought he was the best!

[@TheMisfit291]

What a loss, he is one of the greats, I love his music. Ironically the horrible disease that cost him his sight in a way helped make him one of the great guitarists. I will love his music forever.

[@carlsmith1263]

Stephanie B he was put in a incubator when he was a baby as he was 2 small. They gave his pure oxygen on accident made him blind. Not sure to what else ailef him. Pretty sure their was more but dont quote me.

[@njriley55]

Carl Smith, no, he had cancer in his eyes at age 1. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Healey was raised in the city's west end. He was adopted as an infant;[1] his adoptive father was a firefighter. When he was almost one year old, Healey lost his sight to retinoblastoma, a rare cancer of the eyes. His eyes had to be surgically removed, and he was given ocular prostheses.

[@lanawindham6029]

Just beautiful

[@stevemorse108]

Simply brilliant. The other guitarist shreds an impressive technical and good solo and Jeff lets him have plenty of time to shine and waits his turn calmly and delivery a gutsy and melodically inspired solo. There is plenty room at top as Joe Pass once said.

[@Turn0vers]

Philip Sayce, please do yourself a favor and be intoxicated by his work for a minute.

[@c.l.arwood1283]

Amen to that brother.

[@nexdrums]

Bad ass said see you soon. The irony has no price. I grew up with this guy that to me is a star that still shines! Glory to Jeff Healey and R.I.P. 🇨🇦 Bluesman🤟🏻

[@jamieforbes3661]

Jeff had an attack like no one I've ever heard. The man could RIP the enamel off your teeth when he tore into a solo. There's never been a musician like Jeff and sadly there wont be another. RIP maestro Jeff, you are missed!

[@garysline5501]

There has been one like him. His name was Stevie Ray Vaughan.

[@jamieforbes3661]

@@garysline5501 Stevie is on the record saying Jeff was the best. Love em both!

[@LittleJohnJobhy]

The best rendition of this masterpiece ever... R.I.P. Jef & Geoge and Thank you forever

[@Earthdancer46234]

They are probably performing this song in heaven together.

[@frankspikes4867]

This version drips soul all over the place! ! I appreciate the Beatles, and thier contributions to music. But thier sound is too plain. Too straight. Then I hear this version, and almost cry everytime.

[@adamteltech2300]

Wow. I agree with the other poster in here. Why would there need to even be an existence of a dislike/thumbs down for this video. I don't usually like covers, but this dude brought it to another level, and owned it.

[@johnnydessi8567]

I'm stil crying the loss of this great, gorgeous, moving guitar player

[@Gilmour3646]

About 30 years ago, I almost stole his signed guitar form Hard Rock Toronto. Mounted on the ceiling. Deb Rossi and I were so close. I'd be out of jail by now, and they never would have found it. Rest easy Sir.

[@tomclark3592]

What a bad ass voice and one of the best guitarist of all time!!!!

[@BluesHawk101]

Simply one of the best...

[@vintagesounds5150]

Peace ☮️ Jeff much Missed always Loved 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸✌🏻

[@navyskaterdude]

Love and Miss you Jeff......RIP

[@larrygeetar9309]

I have always thought it was amazing he could play lead guitar like he did. Saw him live and just kept shaking my head as he kept blazing away. He took each solo as if it were the last one he was ever going to play. Sadly, it was not too long after this that he did play his last lick. Greatly admired and missed in this corner. RIP Jeff. Angel Eyes are for you.

[@joecampbell1288]

+larry geetar Wonderful sentiment.

[@4jeanjs]

Jeff has the voice of an angel

[@guitarguts666]

So missed, so unrated. They'll never be another one like him.

[@jimmytatum9255]

Awesome , Always been a Jeff Healey Fan , sad to know He's been gone for 15 years 😢 One of the best Musisions ever 💯✌️😎 He Left us with a lot of great Memories ♥️

[@Opedanderson]

God needed him. We were lucky to have him as long as we did

[@Maurilio95]

Phil sayce one of the best solos ive ever heard in a song

[@markhaltom4631]

I do so love to watch Jeff.

[@Charles-lv1ee]

what talent....Jeff will never be forgotten.

[@wicamulia]

Oh man .... he was real real musician ... genius . RIP

[@kayclisson1470]

I listen to him daily...love every single song. I play him cleaning my house, or just driving around to get out of the house. Such an amazing talent! His songs make me smile on my worst days! Love!!

[@matteobertani9447]

Epic performance. Love Philip's solo here. And Jeff was on 🔥, as always. Milestone.

[@brucewayne_ok]

this is the best version of this song, and there are millions of it... but Jeff nailed every inch of it... i will never stop amazing myself with this... the first solo is amazing, but then a legend takes the lead! the band! the phase of the sopng... and the voice... the voice... dont get me started... what a gem... god bless you wherever you are bluesman!

[@johnkeller9738]

Btw....Phil Sayce on lead guitar here is still playing amazing concerts in GTA and on tour; heavily influenced by Jeff and many other blues greats. I feel lucky that I saw Jeff Healy's fantastic trio twice in concert and always mesmerizing to experience. He was my age it felt awful that cancer took its toll on Jeff. True class act Canadian who never became bitter and played hard with virtually every imaginable musician of jazz, blues, and rock as a flag carrying fan of the game. He owned over 10,000 jazz and rock records and also was a popular Toronto jazz radio dj.

[@ConradHeiligCover]

best version i`ve ever heard

[@donkiddick08]

see yellow matter custard version.

[@Maitland-76]

RIP Mr. Healey. You were a beaut !

[@mikemoneta7247]

saw philip play at my friends pub in toronto when he was just getting started maybe 16 yrs old has a whole lot of talent!!

[@mjcowgill7906]

I Love You and everything you do and such beautiful musical talents and memories and I will Always Love you 🎉😢😊❤❤ Thank you very much!!!! 🤗 😘 🤗 😘 🤗 😘

[@angsmith6785]

He looked like he was suffering on stage to me. But he didn't let it get the best of him.he was beautiful.

[@daveyleelou5785]

Love Jeff Healey xxxxxx

[@ChosenOne-jk6go]

RIP Jeff, what a multi talented artist!!!!!

[@susandagostino7900]

I was blessed to see Jeff Healey play While My Guitar Gently Weeps at the Coca Cola Starplex in Dallas, TX, on June 8, 1993. His performance was incredibly moving and I remember crying when he played this song. My favorite, though, will probably always be Angel Eyes.

[@darkguiitargod]

Jeff killed it in this song. just amazing.

[@nl12689]

Thank you! Mister Healey... and band!

[@ChicTumshy]

What a truly magnificent performance. That solo came straight from his soul. His voice has such lovely tones and he can certainly use it to express the words perfectly. I wonder if George Harrison heard this version. If he did I reckon he would have tipped his hat to Jeff.

[@KF-cy9ei]

The total package blues man. Unique distinct guitar sound and style and note selection. Underrated amazing singer with soul and authenticity. One of the greatest ever

[@jgestiot]

Outstanding vocals and mind-blowing guitar. We lost a very big talent when Jeff passed away.

[@CaptainScarlet1961]

That dude was off the charts, I'm truly sorry he's no longer with us but glad I got to listen to him before he went :-)

[@KarenAllmond67]

Went where? When??

[@CaptainScarlet1961]

He died unfortunately, some years ago now but the guy will remain forever to be one of the best guitar players that's ever walked this planet imho.....

[@liveclassictunes]

Jeff Healey died march 2nd, 2008. Canada's greatest rockin' blues guitarist EVER.

[@billdowney6891]

liveclassictunes, what did he die from?

[@bdeyestwo1223]

voodoo - not that hard to find out!

[@bradellin1]

Jeff's the reason I ever watched Roadhouse or continue to watch to this day.

[@GreatWriteUp]

So sad that he should say: "I'll see you soon," at the end of the song. With no sight since childhood, Jeff Healey overcame in just 41 year - so many obstacles and accomplished so much more than a sighted person could in several life times. RIP

[@serenityinside1]

hear hear...well said, so true.

[@magnificentfailure2390]

And his biggest hits were "Angel Eyes" and "See The Light". So strange.

[@serenityinside1]

''strange'' ? Doubt very much those songs were a ''coincidence; rather deliberately ironic and thus poignant.

[@magnificentfailure2390]

serenityinside1 It's not as if artists get to control which songs will be hits, is it? Did I miss out on something?

[@keithbarber8180]

Gone way to soon a very talented artist love his music. Rip

[@gwen2252]

RIP beautiful talented inspirational human . . Jeff Healey!

[@skaladarrellgodeater1070]

People needs to hear his music. He was AMAZING!! R.I.P. Jeff

[@wurlitzer1955]

what a magic man, what a voice, love this guy so much, he didn't let his disability take over his life. God bless you, Jeff !!

[@sd3falco]

Why there's thumbs down is beyond me.

[@serenityinside1]

+De Falco 24 tone deaf morons ?

[@kevy5410]

+De Falco cause they are plonkers

[@ceasar1127]

I thought the same thing exact thing! Obviously complete idiots that can't appreciate this!!

[@deebadubbie]

Plonkers or wankers.... the jury is still out.

[@sd3falco]

haha...good one

[@neilangus4401]

I didn't know Jeff had died It's not only the guitar that weeps tonight

[@dwaynechanning]

Great Musician very underated RIP

[@Feo999]

So good song

[@swoopdog54]

And what comes to mind when I listen to this rendition over and over? Artistry. Instrumental mastery. Brilliance. Musicianship. Genius. Inspirational. Unparalleled vocals. Gifted. Emotional. I would challenge anyone on the net to find a better (God, I really do hate that phrase because its so unfair to other's that are different), rendition of this song. And it's performed live. No editing. As a guitar player myself, of course the first thing I am inclined to do is to give up playing and/or singing because in one hundred life times I could never attain anything even close to this advanced level. But (I keep telling myself) that is not what life is about. Life is about struggle and the journey that accompanies it. Jeff Healey, no doubt had more than his fair share of struggle. RIP Jeff. Thank you!!!!!

[@brettfrimmer6567]

What a brilliant person. There’s no other way to describe him. Brilliant. Great for a blind guy? No. Great period.

[@doug_1489]

I like that one 👌🏻 that describes Jeff Healey, never mind that even Jimmy Hendricks could have learned a thing or two on the wah pedal from him...I say "Genius", been listening to him my whole life, RIP

[@saltydog6835]

Truely admired the reverence his band showed for Jeff. I think they knew they where in the presence of greatness. They certainly had to be excellent musicians to work with him. No lying about your skills or relying on looks there. They really helped allowed his talents to shine. Great job supporting Jeff so we all benefited.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Great version of a great song.

[@patriciaberthelot4616]

Fabulous 👍

[@stangebrew1]

Just amazing, missed is Jeff! He is up there with the best, hard to copy which puts him in Beck/Hendrix territory.

[@Prosecute-fauci]

I love how he reaches in with his pinky and adjusts his volume knob while playing. kind of makes me think we all learned how to play the guitar incorrectly.

[@ShowtimeSays]

Honestly, the whole way he plays guitar looks so much more effective.

[@cowboy0212]

Man I’m blown away… geez, what a talent. Bless you Jeff!

[@draghitatismanaru837]

Simply brilliant. I love this song very much & ( George Harrison)

[@reneematte8426]

Merci George Harrison via cet Opus grandiose interprété par Jeff Healey et amis musiciens en 1999 à Montreux ✿¸.•'**☆ ☀🎸🎤🥁╰⊰✿💖♪🎸

[@1Wes1]

One of the kind. there won't be another one. Ever!

[@nat00ben06]

I saw Jeff in concert in maybe 98 or 99' at I think it was called the stampede club I was maybe 15 ft away from him and he did this song, it was really, really quite incredible.

[@bryanjorgenson9450]

jealous!!!

[@VinnyBarbarino1369]

Rip Jeff

[@nicoledavis7380]

straight up badassssssss.

[@1973cableguy]

Jeffs voice is like straight butter here. Just amazing.

[@Yellowrose8]

Was such a gifted musician....R.I.P. Jeff

[@garyspence7949]

To think that most people with 20/20 vision can't even come close to doing what he does blind with a guitar. God taketh but he obviously giveth too. Thanks God for the gift of Jeff Healy.

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love your Sounds!!

[@karimkanji]

This man introduced me to this amazing song. Always Rest In Peace Jeff.

[@mjcowgill7906]

You are the most amazing musician I've always loved ❤and I always will 😊❤🎉🎉😢❤❤

[@johndlugosz201]

Jeff was way ahead of his time! Still one of the true greatest blues guys who ever lived.

[@robertlembecker2711]

This is one of the best blues guitar players ever so much talent god must have had a huge purpose for Jeff he took him home way to early

[@emanuelesho]

Jeff Hendrix.. RIP JEFF.

[@estherhaber6330]

R.I.P. you were a musician icon nobody could out perform you. Love you

[@dmballard60]

The camera man kind of dissed Phil Sayce on his solo. That was also a face melter as well. What a show that must have been.

[@timcollins180]

During my 63 years, I have heard a lot of great guitarist. Jeff is one of them!

[@lennycv977]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tomscribner5261]

Taken from musical artistical talent that is now a shallow hole. And he was never really recognized, Miss him IMMENSELY, RIP Jeff Healey.

[@Colosphonium]

First watch this guys decades ago...as a french guys out in the west.. in a little bar in winnipeg... all shy i went and ask to jam a bit with him as he was unpluggng is shit. I played a lovely little blues with him.. Guitar wasnt for me.. turn out piano and orchestra was my way... but he gave me a very lasting impression. Years later i saw him on much music doing while my guitar..... and i was blown away by his melodic solo. Truly one of the greatest underated guitar god ever. Sleep well Jeff. M.J conposer from montreal.

[@aloisemason3044]

Jeff Healey is a phenomenal guitar player and singer and become legend to all who heard him play and entertain on stage..never to be forgotten..His music defines who he is and that's a terrific guy that shared all his awesome music with the world and especially the fans..One of the Best musicians ever lived.

[@Crash21136]

Saw Jeff Healy at Hammerjacks in Baltimore in the 80s he was just starting to promote the "see the light" album. The most incredible show I have seen. Jeff sat for the entire concert, jumped up while playing see the light, and brought the place down!

[@joebryant4859]

I am thankful for 'Road House' and that is rare in a movie, so that all future music lovers can experience what we were so fortunate to watch and enjoy though the years. Breaking beer bottles and blood letting rifts forever Jeff!

[@samgibson684]

Playing his heart out..... and he's all ❤️

[@gordboyko769]

For those that don’t know . The young man on Jeff’s right that plays the first lead , is Philip Sayce .. and he was only 21 years old here . Hell of a guitar player, and now even better today . Strange how widely unknown he still is .

[@mdeodar]

Amazing guitar, voice, and a beautiful soul ❤

[@alfredocirigliano3120]

jeff has not died, still lives in his music

[@duncanny199]

he played in Patrick Swayze's movie "Roadhouse" 29 years ago...damn good artist that can sure play rock and the blues,,maybe his being blind has something for the feel he has for that

[@brianhacker9194]

The name.... Is Dalton

[@matthewrogers8778]

No shiiiiiit

[@neilangus4401]

I was trying to remember the movie Thank you

[@tz125r]

Incredible performance RIP Jeff they broke the mould after you were born, a true legend.

[@АндрейФомин-о8п]

Замечательный гитарист! Как жаль, что его нет рядом с нами.

[@kuei12]

I haveheard EVERYONE run this song, and all I can say about Jeff's take is STUNNING. Let this be a tribute to everone who says I CAN DO IT!

[@catherinegove8430]

I totally LOVE Jeff Healy ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@henrico7niente]

Thank you Jeff. Many guitarists who can see cannot play like you played.....

[@11catbob]

RIP Jeff. xoxo. Such BEAUTIFUL music.