Jeff Healey - 'Confidence Man' live on Letterman 1988

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Jeff's US Network Television debut, 'Confidence Man' live on 'Late Night with David Letterman' - October 14th, 1988!
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[@greghardysmelodiesfromheav4971]

One of the very few guitarists who was actually able to totally wow Stevie Ray. if Stevie Ray Vaughan looks at you playing your guitar and says wow! you know you got something special.

[@tedmarakas2626]

If you can impress SRV.....then son, you've some very serious talent. Gary Moore, Eric Clapton, Melvin Taylor, SRV don't get impressed easily.

[@bobbyscalchi4013]

"Wow?" Dude HE UPSTAGED SRV!!! ON LITTLE SISTER! Granted two different Blues Rock playing styles...SRV being just a little more superior. But Jeff was ON FIRE THAT NIGHT!

[@mysteriowc]

@@tedmarakas2626 He also made JLL (one of R and R's last men standing) smile and impressed during the concert with Jerry Lee, Carl Perkins, Ronnie Hawkins, etc. Great video!

[@JoeSmith-dl9ok]

JoeKoOhNo-when you post something better, then talk shit

[@johnsmith-bk4ps]

@@bobbyscalchi4013 he blew Vaughn out of the water

[@ronnyrono782]

Never let anyone tell you what you can or can't do.

[@pennpal62]

Arguably one of the greatest guitarists ever.

[@johnanderson9494]

why arguably..?

[@rgarrison1819]

You want get any Argument from Me!,with the only exception being Stevie Ray Vaughn!

[@patrickmichels7888]

No one could pull that kind of emotion out of his strings like Jeff. Just a complete one off

[@bobnewton1064]

@@patrickmichels7888 stevie and jeff are in that category for me. Jeff was so unique tho no one can ever sound like him beause of his playing style. There are lots of SRV copiers but no healey ones there is a reaason for that

[@robertkroberjr.157]

@@rgarrison1819 Stevie discovered Jeff! 😎✌

[@gregpetre1225]

super hot pickups, kind of remind me of my Rio Grande hots, always LOVED his playing and ability to feel it out with the band and audience. Much missed!

[@arlenburgin2392]

Nobody has, or ever will play like the legendary Jeff Healy

[@lonnieturnerii1874]

It's insane how good Healey was. Man, what a talent, and a real loss. RIP, Jeff!

[@maureenwagg5305]

Even the late great Stevie Ray Vaughan tipped his pick to Jeff.

[@ChronicTacoz]

Its all feeling man!

[@B.A.D4Life]

When late night tv was great. Jeff Healey=Amazing

[@Irishmsb]

The world lost a pure musical treasure in March of 2008. One of my favorite musicians! A pure genius. You are greatly missed.

[@skankhunt9896]

Was about to see him live here in Sweden in May that year I think... So envious at my dad who got to see him live in the early 90s 2 times(along with all other awesome shit he got to see in his life).

[@m.a.c.8366]

all in with you on loss felt sir at JH passing...heaven sure got a new jolt in the band awaiting us all....

[@strattuner]

YES GENIUS,THAT DESCRIBES HIM

[@carlosm.devasconcelllos3939]

Indeed. He was one of a kind.

[@Quedlaclasse]

Saw him 4 times, never forgot the goosebumps he gave me, a pure genius, RIP Jeff...

[@youknowcrimedontpay9257]

Knew Jeff & Joe Rockman. I remember him calling before he was about to go on. RIP: Jeff

[@Dookiemcfluffin]

I watched this when it originally aired and bought the album next day.

[@JuhaniPaasikangas]

Nice memory.

[@rozzie101]

Jeff Healy, a very under-rayed guitar player. Doesn't get mentioned when it comes to the best in the world.

[@samrapheal1828]

"Correctamondo."🎯

[@MARK-kp7ez]

This is a rock and roll classic, even thirty years later.

[@Wooley689]

Nobody can bend strings like Jeff, a unique sound comes from his method.

[@rawkinj6609]

I get a warm fuzzy feeling inside when i see Jeff perform. Then i shed a little tear. RIP Jeff! I really hope you're in heaven so you can give me some lessons and we can hang out and jam!

[@daveylee4677]

Jeff's unconventional playing style made it so he could cover more frets at once than any other guitarist. He had riffs up his sleeve that no other guitar player could copy. RIP Jeff

[@markmarkofkane8167]

Played it like a concert pianist, but better.

[@GenericSpace]

Yeah because while most guitarists are just using their 4 fingers with the thumb on the back of the neck, Jeff Healey was using this thumb to fret strings as well. If you think about it, a lot of guitar players won't even use their pinky that much so it's like 3 vs. 5 and Jeff's gonna win every time. Not to mention that crazy-strong vibrato.

[@jeffwilson3363]

Brilliant combination, Road House and Jeff Healy....so proud he was Canadian!

[@thabilsterone]

Jeff was Astounding. In fact even today most people have no idea how incredible a talent He really was. This performance was one of my favorite all-time performances of Jeff's, and being the fact that it was his First Network appearance... he did Spectacularly. God bless You Brother You were One of a Kind.

[@warrenanthony9120]

Love how he eats the guitar in tribute to jimi Hendrix ... on many occasions..jeff Healey is a legend

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love your Sounds!!

[@carlnelson3063]

One of greatest guitarists ever!!!!

[@strats991]

Always appreciated Jeff's humour and his laid back demeanor in interviews. He was so good that he wowed the band on his 1st visit to the point of being invited to sit in during the whole show! I've never seen that. Some guitarists make my eyebrows go up to the ceiling but Jeff propels them into the stratosphere.

[@Guitarsthatkill]

Back when talent was a requisite for being on TV.... godlike talent in this case. Amazing.

[@angelaguerry3627]

Yes, indeed ✌

[@christlopherbrandimarte4520]

Jeff Healey One of the most underrated guitarists of our time. Passed away way too soon. Helluva talent that we lost.

[@killpandakill]

Oh there was plenty of shit on television in the 80's

[@markdemell3717]

Good ole Canadian boy,R.I.P. Jeff.

[@MM1717mm]

u seem like a charming bloke .. way to sully up a nice comment section 🙄

[@1Imrichard]

coolest dude evever

[@gerrymcguire7521]

Always was amazed with the way he played guitar on his lap, pushing down like a keyboard, amazing!

[@johnfair62]

Jef was awesome! Still is, we just can't see him until later.

[@strattuner]

simply genius guitarist,his vocals just icing man,rip JEFF you were missed immediately,damn loss

[@thereforeayam]

He asked me to take him shopping for shoes...I chose out the pair he's wearing...blue swede! He was happy with the fit, but the brass guards on the tips of the toes were only decorative...he walked faster than the average person, though blind...was very hard on shoes. I was very low-income, thought we'd pulled out all the stops buying a $100 pair of shoes...didn't know he was better off than that, would've gone for the $180 pair, lol. But they looked great...eh! Lay offa them shoes! I got to go around with him a bit because I'd been very clever & had my number typed onto a card in braille at the CNIB then gave him my number. He was very appreciative of the extra effort. We all miss him something aweful. He married "the right girl" though & saw happiness in his life, thankfully. ...sigh....

[@TabRoss1st]

God Bless you brother for the extra effort. You are very lucky to have had close contact with him. I would give anything to have even met him one time just to shake his hand and thank him for his music. Thank you for sharing that story.

[@paulcooper5748]

Wow you got to hang out with jeff healey i would of loved that.

[@parthoghosh494]

No words can describe ur greatness Jeff...U had God with U. Great guy👍

[@TheCream14]

Now this is how blues/rock is suppose to sound!!

[@Smith8340]

Absolutely. Awesome stuff.

[@jasonmartin5013]

1000% agree

[@dutchbosoxfan8919]

Meh...bit too clean. It's better with his own band. Album version is mean as hell though.

[@kotysuefawcett6538]

OMG 😅 Soo flipping awesome! Love that man & his music! Rest in Paradise.🤗

[@kotysuefawcett6538]

Makes me think, maybe I can too! 😉🤗

[@christiecooper1479]

🤗he's shreddin

[@trafyknits9222]

Jeff is a beast. What a talent. Thanks so much for rocking our worlds. You da man!

[@ddmagee57]

A self-taught genius. I miss him.

[@clintonlamm7198]

Awesome musician. No telling what he would have accomplished had he not been taken from us so prematurely

[@certifiedreviews8485]

What a pairing! One of the greatest sounds and sights I have ever seen. I sometimes think I watch it too much and will get tired of it and never do - never!

[@jevanglass9468]

amazing performance!!!!!!!!!!

[@dizzyred1390]

Straight live n killing it vocally n on guitar...Jeff had it all smh Lawd

[@deecollins2689]

Magnificent!! Medicine for my heart, soul and brain

[@liveclassictunes]

So glad that I had the pleasure of seeing him live on many occasions in his town of Toronto, Canada... one of the true legendary greats.

[@dustcircle]

The guy got me into blues-rock. I'll never forget my first time hearing Jeff, nor the moment when I heard he had passed.

[@robinsmith8524]

I love the jeff healy band a fan since the 80

[@f9qo]

This morning digging Jeff Healey!

[@elgiacomo]

Even if the interview was short, a musical guest being called up on stage with Dave was a terrific honor.

[@KevyNova]

It rarely happened. Especially with an unknown like Jeff was at the time.

[@darrinros1177]

Got to play with him in Memphis. Great man kind and generous. Funny as hell. Tone of a beast. Vocals OMG unbelievable.

[@christopherhorr6904]

Awesome what a thrill it must have been!

[@andyoli75]

Thanks for posting. I remember watching this on an old tv, with a mono speaker and greening image.

[@m623]

God I miss this guy what a genius

[@shawnhall2755]

Special thanks to Jeff and Stevie for the sounds I have loved all my life.

[@mattjohnson1775]

What an amazing soul Jeff was. The world is worse off without a man like him. I mean 1 hell of a rolemodel. The world has changed for the worse so much since then. He died at 41. Im 42 and l just cant imagine. We all were cheated when he passed. What a great Man Jeff Healy was. He is in Rock n Roll Heaven now. Ya know they got a hell of a band!!!!

[@sluggoandrews9977]

There are many great guitar players throughout history. Only a few can be called legendary. Jeff made hitting that mark look easy. Great tone, groove and dynamics. Damn I miss Jeff and the other legends. I hope to get to heaven. They must have AWESOME jam sessions.

[@husqvarna545markii9]

Before my time! Cool video Right On!!!

[@blacksunshine7485]

I've been a guitarist for more than half my life and I still can't begin to comprehend this man's talents

[@tendervittlesdoobiestein2145]

Some people say he's in a better place. I say this place is better because he was in it. Brings more than a tear to my eye listening and watching what I think was one of the 3 greatest white blues players gone long before their time; Jeff, Gary, and Stevie. Unlike the other 2, I had the great pleasure of seeing Jeff live. To this day I've never seen anyone who could impress me more than what Jeff did that night. Long may you run and I know heaven is the best venue for blues music there ever was.

[@LaurieLaSalle26]

Jeff was in no hurry to check out, he loved his family, his guitar and his jazz 78's, what a collection he had... The man had cancer from an infant and although held at bay for the most part during his life he was constantly monitored at the cancer centers. When his cancer hit his lungs he went out of his way to make everybody feel better about it saying, Hey I had a good forty year run, there was bound to be a bump in the road sometime..Always positive thoughts and words from that man....This world was a better place with him in it with out doubt, he was an inspiration to so many....

[@TabRoss1st]

Great comment but it has nothing to do with being white.??? Being white has nothing to do with being a good blues player.??? Do you think only black people can play the blues? That's like saying only black people can play funk or jazz??? Hello?

[@debrabickerton2067]

So blessed to have met him in 1988!

[@RK7252]

I wish they would have made a show of all the commercial breaks without the commercials just the live music going on during the breaks. This is awesome

[@seikofloof656]

Holy effen sheiiit amazing

[@georgedog100]

Hey there. Just bought a Jeff Healey CD ( It''s Tight Like That)... Never heard of him before.....my loss.!Great musician, and vocalist.Thanks for this video. Eric from "Down Under."

[@clintonlamm7198]

Awesome musician. No telling what he would have accomplished had he not been taken from us.

[@dman2188]

The guy grew up the hard way .. street corner .. guitar case open .. playing for change .. he got to see the light eventually ..

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Awesome version.😁👊🤟

[@Dan-zq5wt]

Really a guitar genius, and he played with a ton of emotion. Kind of a forgotten guitar hero.

[@marksasahara1115]

MAN! The World's Most Dangerous Band, AND Jeff Healey? Deadly! I love the synergy, it's magic! Healey was a force and this is so great! RIP, Legend!

[@sacredsounds4234]

When the impossible becomes possible

[@namtil]

So great. I wish that I had heard him play live - every time he came through my town I was either playing or out on the road.

[@andreamenegazzi897]

This man was not a simple great guitarist.... His way to treat the guitar is a "blind fury"!!

[@marcolongobardi5645]

what a great blues man, what a great gutar player, what a great lost

[@edwardestes8038]

I saw Jeff at the Bean Blossom Boogie in Indiana in about 96.It was a once a year Harley party sponcered by ABATE of Indiana.He was amazing and man that guy rocked.A group of people that were deaf and blind followed him around.RIP Jeff.....you are dearly missed.

[@surfingweed]

2020 greetings from México

[@swedeecklund1933]

Rip 🙏 one of my all time favorite axemen

[@leandrocsdonato]

Wow! Amazing! 👏👍👏👍

[@Massflavour]

absolute monster.

[@tonyd.4430]

Used to watch olde Dave Letterman when I was younger. 52 yrs old and coming back around. Remember this show, thinking Damn; this guys blind, playing the guitar on his lap & sounds damn good! Excellent unconventional guitarist taken way before his time. Wish he was still here playing beautiful blues music. Boy, I sure miss those times! RIP JH.

[@Brandon-Texas]

Jeff was Awesome!

[@Brandon-Texas]

Me and my dad watched roadhouse when I was a kid almost everyday. Not a joke. Lol. That's how I first heard Jeff. Still listen to his stuff to this day! Hoochie Coochie Man may be the best Remake of a song ever. Imo. The solo is Awesome.

[@DavidRodriguez-mp9nh]

Amazing talent. God bless recordings and youtube who can share to the rest of us who admired live his monstorous talent. We miss you Jeff but give thanks for your amazing talent you gave to the world.

[@bruce9942]

God Bless you Jeff, thanks for everything you gave us

[@elonmust7470]

Amazing.

[@ronwood7029]

Great blues man

[@imrekolozsvari2657]

I have this disc!!!!! Magic!

[@gimzoso]

Saw him live at a small venue. It's amazing how his fingerstyle made all the difference on his feel especially those wailing vibrato bends. Playing the way he does you can see the strength in his fingers. Never will be anyone who may ever play qui te like him.

[@shawnwright5332]

Good 🇨🇦boy right there burning down the house!

[@dondiego4464]

GREAT ARTIST

[@BlindMellowJelly]

Ok, here is a good one for ya. I was 19 and a freshman working for a low paying jacked up security company who seemed to have a contract with the studio because of the odd hours they taped. Me and a friend went up to the rafters near the roof to smoke something he had called Skunk. I had no idea who Jeff was. We were just coming back down when this began. I was floored and pissed all at the same time. I was able to see the last two min of this performance but I missed the beginning. One of many dumbass things I did in my youth.....lol

[@aloisemason3972]

Jeff Healey,a legend and never forgotten .listening in 2022..a great singer and songwriter,great band..Blind as a child..sensational

[@ardillapesadilla]

This man, was a miracle.

[@adamolddude4495]

Bass player is laying down a groove

[@janet9771]

Awesome!

[@108Lee]

still awesome.

[@scottjohnson5877]

A bad fuckin man !!! Big balls !!

[@Creaulx]

Loved Jeff and had the great fortune to see him live in my hometown in 1989 or so. Astounding talent, but imagine if his backing band had been as good as The World's Most Dangerous Band?

[@TEXASFENDERBENDER]

Healey's Rhythm section was miles ahead of these guys.

[@stephenodonnell8023]

thanks for sharing

[@79tazman]

Jeff Healey ROCKS!!!

[@ramondwilliam1307]

I got Jeff top 3 on my best ever guitarists.

[@TooSkinnyKenny]

I remember the first time I saw him play, I just assumed a lot of other guitarists would start playing that way but I sure haven't seen any.

[@crazya3466]

Another great one gone way to early, Jeff you are sorely missed,RIP ☹ .. cA

[@reveddro319]

REST EASY Jeff

[@markmaxwell6700]

great player

[@mtadams2009]

This statement is often over used but Jeff Healey was often over looked. I have seen all of the top guitarist with the exception of Hendrix and Jeff was as good as any of them. Just great music. Sadly missed.

[@paulcooper5748]

True i would put him up against any of them he was brilliant a very much guitar hero of mine i thought he was awesome right from the start R.I.P jeff healey.

[@platecrumb7161]

I am so thankful I had the privilege of seeing him live. Trust me folks,, videos do NOT do him justice. He could’ve also passed for a comedian. He was so comical. He left us with our jaws on the floor.

[@michaeld.mcclish]

I dug this original band lineup the best, they could do it all with a basic combo.

[@RollingBluesBoy]

this video is new for me, thank you very much !

[@rammelcol]

Anton Fig was one of the ultimate drummers!! He was an excellent drummer!! Relatively unknown, under appreciated, simply amazing!!

[@rickdagrexican7351]

Ha! This was posted on my birthday two years ago! Cool! Jammin' this one with some buds on Saturday night! Cheers!

[@EloiJr]

Força da Natureza!