The Jeff Healey Band - While My Guitar Gently Weeps (live)

[@robertshepherd3832]

Early 80's . I walked into a bar on King West T-O. I can't remember the name but it had a front bar with the entry on King and a larger back bar with a small stage. There were only 4 of us in the front and it was empty in the back. After about 10 minutes a band started playing from the back and at about the 60 second mark I had to check out the guitarist who was playing. Jeff Healy playing to an empty house ! I never heard of him before but I was captivated, mesmerized and shocked at his technical abilities and his musical prowess. What a talent and what a treasure he really was. Too many took him for granted but he always put a smile on my face. A lot of us miss the man and his music. Bless you Jeff Healy.

[@thomasclark8837]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@sharonrasmussen]

Too short of life for this musician. He dealt with alot but found refuge in music. I'll miss him.

[@user-xk6dn7tu5d]

Get this man in the Hall of Fame already!!!

[@marceibel1131]

Hall of Fake, sorry to say it, but in some ways it's true...

[@stephenwalsh2634]

How is it "fake"?

[@marcsmilen6565]

Great performer, but he sang a lot of covers. That doesn't get a performer in the hall of fame

[@koolaidstrong]

I cried when he died the cover of my album was blind you know can you believe that he was soooooo talented.. I loved himdearley see ya in heaven my love ...

[@rhondawarnock9315]

He is awesome and belongs in hall of fame❤

[@mustofgotlost1]

So talented! What a shame he died so young. RIP young man! You are missed!

[@mikewilliams2072]

Jeff is one of those players that feels every note he plays deep in his soul!!

[@efrainzavala1919]

Jeff Healey for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 👍🏼

[@jeffknott2771]

Jeff Healey is a true LEGEND. He should already be in the hall of fame.

[@mrsmokeydog7830]

Jeff Healey was a gift from God to the rest of us mortals showing us how a Man can accomplish so much even when he is faced with tremendous adversity and physical challenges. God Bless the beautiful legacy and music created by this Wonderful human being.

[@kevinmontgomery1383]

God Bless Us All!

[@triedandtrue1820]

Well said, I met Jeff at his tavern in TO, endeared to entertain his fans

[@andywalters8763]

Goodsingermusic

[@sethmeyer4164]

Amen

[@mariodriessen9740]

@Kevin Montgomery : Is that the same guy who gave him cancer, took his eyes and his life? Or is that another God?

[@bobbywilhelm6670]

Stevie Ray Vaughan discovered him while on tour in Canada early on in both of their careers. May they both rest in peace.

[@emancuschieri4932]

Saw them both together awesome performances by both of them.

[@JK-js2td]

I still miss both...greatly...and im not even a guitar player though i am a musician. May they never ever be forgotten! R.I.P Stevie and Jeff

[@brettfrimmer6567]

SRV found a blind man better than him

[@joelcavazos6549]

@@brettfrimmer6567 I'm not sure if better. But, they were both brilliant.

[@katelynnwoods]

Two of my very favourites

[@gloriastapp940]

What is wrong with the thumbs down people?? No one can deny the magnificant Jeff Healey and Stevie Ray!!

[@carolynshaffer3664]

They have no musical taste

[@demon13doc]

The ADL

[@lynskyrd78]

Over 3 million views.... Always a few losers that hate when someone does better than them.

[@ednaatluxton4918]

Amen. He was the best. Did this better than the Beatles. I seen him dozens of times since I lived not far from him. His rock band his jazz band his blues band. Most talented man ever.

[@proudmama347]

​@@ednaatluxton4918 I couldn't agree more!!

[@thommyh.4492]

Jeff was not only a very fine guitar player but also a very fine person.

[@jamescannon4287]

Jeff I enjoyed your music. May you dear soul rest in peace.

[@iamupnover]

He never played the guitar, he felt it, and the guitar led him. He was a pure genius.

[@LifeAintSoHardJust2SeriousJKR]

As it does me. But he's a lot better!

[@randystein7374]

Jeff you left this earth way to early. Thanks for the great music. RIP

[@Craighetfield2024]

I just visited his grave in Toronto Canada .. we miss you Jeff ❤

[@tommitchell9102]

The man WILL live on forever _____ Roadhouse RIP

[@pauljustice8231]

if he isnt already...this man needs to be in the rock and roll hall of fame

[@TheGrim3per]

I came to the conclusion that the RRHoF is a complete joke many years ago ... and every year since they just keep proving it ...

[@petrafarla9214]

Defenitly 10000 %

[@brettfrimmer6567]

There’s a difference between being able to play something “technically “ and whatis happening here. This is a legend playing with heart and god given talent and you can’t practice this.

[@styx53ocean]

My ALL TIME favorite version of this song. There are guitar gods; then there are guitar LEGENDS.

[@sandymatlock4776]

Jeff Beck perfected🎸.

[@brendaniebel1355]

Hes singing in heaven now. 😢😇

[@tyrel6732]

Jeff's guitar ain't the only thing weeping after watcing this

[@msmith1075]

I concur.

[@JK-js2td]

Amen brothah!🤘

[@evacharkowski2539]

Thank you for touching my heart.

[@annettematisz46]

Isn’t amazing when artists touch your soul?!!! RIP sir thankyou!!! ♥️

[@guyfawkes578]

Oh quiet you.

[@jackhaugh]

I’ve played guitar for 2/3rds of my life and what Jeff does is completely unconventional inso far as his playing style. It’s completely unique. No one fingers these chords in the way that he does, and it’s completely obvious that he learned to play this song by ear (what other choice did he have) and that’s not a bad thing. He clearly was a musical genius.

[@mountain177]

He plays it like a mountain dulcimer. Its remarkable what he can do!

[@allguitar3349]

Agreed

[@bboone7847]

I think he not only heard it he felt it. That's how he played it so well.

[@drizzstewart8589]

Curtis blow

[@richardbrucemusic]

Stanley Jordan plays with a similar style but adds tapping.

[@KyuuraTV]

One of the best versions of this song. Jeff will always be remembered and missed. His voice, his charisma and his skills on the guitar were supreme. Oh, and what about that backing vocal part on the outro solo? Dude… that gave me chills. It was amazing.

[@rdoodoo2021]

When he flicks his hair at the end. 😅🤟 So cute. What a patootie he was ☺️ So intelligent, charming, talented, hot, I could go on....

[@johnhy27]

Oh hell yeah that outro was off the hook

[@CORNELLSTREET]

​@@johnhy27, way too much screaming, can't hear his guitar at all, so sad!!

[@lylecampbell9036]

​@@CORNELLSTREETI could have done without the Yoko Ono wannabes

[@matricule69]

the older i get....the more my conscious evolve....and seeing him performing ....is a clear message from god that nothing is impossible.i remember seeing him many times in my youth....but i never realized completly....thank you jeff healy

[@victormead5725]

This guy is simply amazing. His guitar playing is beautiful and his voice perfect for this song.

[@elizaconsuegra3069]

Now George and Jeff are giving God free concerts. Both admiring each other and making the best of their talent. The world lost two great musicians. RIP both

[@juliemonarch7364]

All I know, is that heaven has a Hell of a great band!

[@debbiekoch1151]

I'm sure it does. All of everyone has a favorite up there!

[@nelsondelrosario1040]

I'm one of them..

[@vildehansen4427]

So right... all the good ones gone in advance ...

[@matthewrogers8778]

Amen

[@tcjester322]

Oh! I’m sure it’s one hell of a place. 😉

[@brianscott9861]

He was an amazing person . I've been blessed with your music. Rest in peace my friend 🙏

[@janicemalam5754]

Utter perfection. My heart bleeds that he is gone. I could listen to you for ever Jeff. Much LOVE.

[@metalqueen17]

One of the most underrated musicians EVER Imo, he covers this classic the best RIP Mr. Healey 💜 Thx for the upload!

[@glenlee9537]

under rated? what a stupid uninformed statement and an insult to the artist

[@shawnthompson5496]

Great guitar playing , beautiful voice.

[@joeblough261]

@@glenlee9537 What are you on dude? First off, she meant it as a compliment. Second, it's TRUE! Jeff Healey walks amongst the greatest guitarists (and overall musicians) in the history of the world - blind or not blind - yet how many people around the world really know who he is, compared to other greats? Jeff should be a household name, yet he isn't mentioned nearly as the others, he is consistently left off the "greatest guitarist" lists, and to state that fact is far from an insult, and/or uninformed.

[@robnhood3214]

@@joeblough261 I agree and I was thinking the same when I read his comment. Jeff Healey was most certainly one of the all time greats and never got the recognition he deserved. Eric Clapton who I felt was highly overrated got more recognition than he deserved and imo Clapton was just a mediocre guitarist. He was nothing like Healey. When has viewing someone as being underrated ever considered an insult?

[@fingersmalone6503]

That bend at 2:52 gives me chills! He is a true bluesman.

[@anthonymurphy3713]

Jeff Healey I’m still a fan at 60 love his music.

[@stevetrimble7007]

Still a fan ,@65

[@justmecinnamon]

62 and on...

[@cherylwilliams3545]

WHAT A VOICE! WHAT A GUITAR PLAYER! INCREDIBLY TALENTED.

[@stevenoname3175]

Saw him live at his club on Bathurst Street in Toronto on a sweaty Saturday night. That man had more talent and charisma than any performer I've seen since.

[@prathameshbhambure]

Unbelievable! Jeff shook the floor underneath me. That's not the kinda performance I'd ever expect from anyone. That's just beautiful!

[@jimmyrecce8787]

Jeff's playing was pure genius...🎸🎸🎸

[@ginadv5288]

The best version I have ever heard...incredible...love you Jeff May you RIP...LOVE YOU.....God bless you🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😘

[@mavicboss5897]

R.I.P. Jeff, you were truly blessed with talent and now you’re singing in the angel band!

[@philliphart706]

Jeff Healey was amazing I was a motorcoach operator at the time and I met him in person I actually took his van to Hailey Idaho for a New Year's Eve party at Bruce Willis's bar

[@ChrisM541]

Phenomenal guitar playing by maestro Jeff, and what a stunning vocal solo by the backing singers - I wonder what the neighbours thought when they were practicing this style at home. Reminds me of Floyd.

[@kapattpaul]

Both of them! 😀

[@ngurahadil7131]

wow ......

[@tommieberggren3324]

I prefer Jeffs guitarsolo before the wailing singers.

[@MrGuitars8]

I MISS YOU SO MUCH JEFF !!!!!

[@robfre3183]

Saw him in a small club in Aylmer, Quebec 1988 just before he got famous. Had decided to check him out after having heard 'See the Light' that had just come out. Sitting no more than five metres away I watched in awe as he ripped through 'All Along the Watchtower' on a 12 string he had borrowed from the opening band. What a treat!! RIP Jeff....

[@fernandomartinez5812]

wow! You had the opportunity to watch a guitar giant. Your ears were blessed that night.

[@LivinClean-p9e]

Feeling just pours out from his fingers and vocals, amazing !

[@OreoHT]

Exactly!! What a gift. The whole thing, and then with the ending, I may have shed a few tears, lol. Pretty amazing production.

[@rdoodoo2021]

3:50 gets me every time. He was gorgeous and a genius. 🔥💪

[@preacherman2034]

I have studied guitar for nearly 50 years now and I must say Jeff Healey is one of the greatest guitarists-musicians of our era. Definitely one of my favorites.

[@peterwilliamson4296]

Great reflection Dr Tom.

[@mikebrosky9042]

lplllp0pp0ppp the

[@henryoosterwyk1569]

youve stydied the guitar Dr Tom but can you play it ?

[@terryleach8111]

@@henryoosterwyk1569 CAN YOU?

[@shaunkirby273]

Some people are just born with super powers. He was one. R.I.P Jeff 🙏🏻

[@dthebassman7999]

REST IN PEACE Mister Healey!! Your guitar and vocals will always be remembered!

[@premiumblue1637]

Best version of this song for sure!

[@johanbjorklund4106]

He show to all of us . Never give up, you can do it. 😎🦂

[@wendellburkhart8297]

The first time I heard Jeff Healey was back in the early 80s and one of my best friends had a cassette tape and he brought it by and let me listen and I was blown away ! He never told me about his style of playing the guitar and a little while after that I saw him on TV and I just sat there in shock ! He's one of the greatest guitarists I have ever seen or heard .

[@maritamayo2824]

He is really a legend!👍👍👍👍👍

[@OverlandOne]

RIP Jeff. Thanks for the music.

[@PerrynBecky]

I remember hearing him back in the 80s when he first came out with "Cruel little number", but this is the first time I have heard this cover from him, and it was really MOVING. Rarely are cover songs as good or better than the originals, but he really knocked this one out of the park with ALL the bases loaded. The backup vocals were powerful too. I loved the original, but I am hard pressed to decide which I like better.

[@travish8575]

Jeff’s blows the Beatles out of the water, pretty sure George Harrison would agree too

[@billcole923]

There are two covers I think kill the originals. This is one. The other is THS SOUND OF SILENCE by Disturbed

[@zd5587]

This is by far better than the original imo. And sadly most Beatles covers are better. Not sure why

[@zd5587]

@@billcole923 come together by Aerosmith is another better cover.

[@landonrobinson8223]

I think Jeff's ordeal with cancer was getting the best of him at this point, he used to be able to hit higher notes with his voice which is why I think the backup singers were brought in for this session, he even said "Thank you" at one point when they filled in for him. But anyway... here is the studio cut of this song from when his voice worked better, it is a little cleaner of a song also with not as much going on... kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4WQdWprhZ5ge6c

[@ronny-drz]

God Bless & RIP Jeff, your musical abilities were outstanding, thank you for everything.

[@randymelnychuk5131]

Jeff was truly a gift to us all, his guitarist is totally flawless!!! RIP Mr. Healey!!!!

[@dr.penguin1231]

An absolute musical genius. Blown away by Jeff every time. Wish he was still making his magic!!!

[@Jimmuck315]

I gotta tell you (before I kick the bucket) how I met Jeff when he was just a teenager and eager to 'gig' anywhere he could. I played in a little 'sober band' of recovering members of A.A. & N.A. on a Saturday night at St. Bartholomew's Church on Dundas /Parliament Sts., in Toronto back in 1979/81. We were called "ROMPIN' RONNIE RICH & THE SERENITY THREE" myself Scotty R' Jim St.P. and Danny ? fronted by our illustrious leader Ron R. Jeff's Dad used to bring him in and he'd get up and even then? he'd wow! us with his playing. His buddies back then were still with him at the end and shows the loyalty that they shared. He was a talent that is surely missed by his family and friends. R.I.P. young fella.

[@johnb9814]

In the eighth grade he played Thunder Bay Ontario, 89. My teacher howled at us, "Someone in the lobby is famous!" I and my classmates spilled out to greet him. Jeff shook all our little hands and was with the most amazing blonde and 34 years later I will never for get how gracious he was to all of us.

[@debranichols2184]

Wow that is an awesome memory. He was one of a king

[@spiderloac]

He was blessed he really had it all-- he made the best of it--- got choked up at the first notes so much passion and fire😇

[@paulaj2829]

Everytime I watch this God it makes me feel as though this life has got something wrong when it can take such a wonderful person & leave so many evil ones still on this planet .. when watching this guy live was like seeing & feeling someone from another planet .. you will never be forgotten young man. RIP

[@paulluchter137]

Makes you question the concept of gods when it's all quite random..

[@msmith1075]

Holy Sheet! Damn I miss him!

[@bruinbeertje1]

Saw him playing live once.. very special..

[@evanelson4812]

Best version EVER! Saw him live a million years ago.. it was truly phenomenal!!

[@geraldcharette2481]

The back up voices. Just great 😊

[@lancemaruariki1774]

TO WATCH A PLAYER SING HIS HEART OUT, RESPECT IS MUST. GOT A GIFT THAT THOUSANDS HEAR AND BEST YET . OVER AND OVER, I REWIND FOR THIS GUY.

[@michaelbyrd7883]

I was working at a hotel in Dallas and Jeff Healey was playing a show there. I was assigned so to speak to help him with luggage and to his room, he was a pretty big, tall fellow. Anyway he was pretty cool, I was surprised he didn't have a handler/gofer. Needless to say I saw him play that night. He played the most awesome rendition of "My guitar gently weeps" I've ever heard. I was only ten feet from him. Yea, he was badass, only 2nd to SRV in that hard rock/blues style. Ok, so he's not Jimmy Page, but he was his own musician.

[@User20758]

Hey Jeff Healey is TOP SHELF folks. Man delivered his heart when he played like no othr

[@garethpavey2288]

I feel very privileged to have seen Jeff Healey live, the most amazing stage presence i have ever seen RIP.

[@annebrien8623]

Hi Everyone..I am so happy and privilege to have met Jeff Healey and the band.way back in the day..I was so close to him.and I thought how did this fellow play the guiitar like this.just what an artist..👍🇨🇦

[@maryhoard2930]

He definitely amazing at what he did. I knew he was blind but I didn't know how he lost his sight. RIP Mr Healy😪

[@user-bg5yq4rd5x]

Love Jeff. Blind guitar players are true music masters.

[@stevefick3919]

RIP, Jeff. Such an awesome guitar player with an amazing voice!

[@AEKing-rx4uq]

Such a brilliant artist, he will always be my favorite. I wish I could have seen him in concert. Rest in peace, angel.

[@ilarionastreos6823]

A.E. King indeed......

[@norigibson]

I got to see him by accident in New Orleans one night in '92 or '93, during Jazz Fest at Tipatinas and I can tell you for sure, THAT GUY KICKED ASS!! I will never forget that performance and I went to that party several years. RIP!!!

[@ilarionastreos6823]

norigibson I envy you now.....

[@raderke]

Saw him 2 times both brilliant.....he kind of was 3 or 4 levels above his band but you could tell they were tight. Right there for him.

[@charlestreadaway7020]

A.E. King me too sweetheart

[@luisvillegas3696]

A very special gifted musician, a master. His work talks for itself

[@user-wp5ix9hy8c]

This man is absolutely Fantastic for a man who Can't see plays a great guitar R I P JEFF ❤

[@johnxgalt8312]

This guy was awesome!!! I was heartbroken when I heard he died.

[@tjworker5482]

I was in the front row, out door concert . I couldn’t believe it. He was amazing without back ups. He played so well and kicked ass. I honestly couldn’t believe what an incredible musician and voice at that time. And did until the end

[@debbiekoch1151]

So true Tyrel. Makes me cry by pulling on my heart.

[@johnfescemyer8536]

Even blind, Jeff Healy was a great bluesman.

[@theresagustafson9709]

jeff Healey was one of my favorite musicians, along with Alivan Lee and Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton !!!!!!

[@debbiekoch1151]

Good choices !

[@shawnthompson5496]

I love Jeff Healy God rest his soul he had an awesome voice and could play guitar perfect .

[@user-ry8hp6zi8p]

Офигенный гитарист и вокалист ДЖЕФФ ХИЛИ.Очень жаль,что ты так рано покинул этот мир.Царство тебе небесное! Мы тебя помним!!!

[@rozzie101]

Jeff was an AMAZING guitar player and singer, but those back up singers took this song to a whole new level.... WOW

[@nanrodgers9740]

As a fan of blues Stevie Ray and Jeff are hands down my favorites

[@rdm5190]

Amazing musician that never received the recognition he deserved

[@prevost8686]

Great music and it’s artists are more appreciated now than ever since modern day noise is so shallow and vulgar.

[@rdm5190]

@@prevost8686amen!!!!

[@dennisgabriel9641]

Love Jeff's voice as well as his guitar. Pure talent he was.

[@escapefromny2012]

I can't get enough of this performance, mistakes and all, he's the best.

[@markcorrigan3171]

405 people you try and play that in the dark ,,,,,. It's time you seen the light

[@jwadkins8]

These guys never got the credit they deserved! This was one tight band not to mention Jeff didn't let his blindness hold him back. Any guitarist sgould try to play with his guitar in his lap because I have its no joke. Extremely hard and I've played for 30yrs.

[@pjm101]

@@jwadkins8 timeless tunes

[@stormystars1087]

I thought Jeff Healy and his band played and sang this so much better than George or the Beatles. Because one can FEEL it so much stronger. I thought so before I even knew he was blind. The teens that came into our family run business played it on our Juke Box and Danced in our Dance Floor usually before proposing or asking the girl to go steady, the guys they were there with were with. I was very young. No music videos out yet. Too young to go to a concert yet. Upon hearing he was dead the of his death, I cried. He suffered greatly and yet still turned songs into beauty and emotion one could see and feel. May he R.I.P😔♥️🌹

[@donaldharris8826]

The chicks screaming ruined this tune

[@motoputz3201]

a shooting star we can still appreciate ! RIP J.H.

[@toddvandell85]

He is not just a great guitar player he has an amazing voice. Stevie Ray Vaughan loved Jeff so you know he's pretty amazing. Or...should say: was. Rest In Peace, Jeff. You were truly an amazingly talented gift from God.

[@lesreisinger1589]

Jeff brought this song to life!

[@jeraldcuccurullo2497]

Took me to CHURCH!! The back up singer's he featured were sanging!!! A great blues guitar solo, you can see Jeff just digging the bleep out of them!!! Steller

[@patrickjoseph3618]

It's such a shame to lose someone that has so much love and desire for his art.

[@leonarddesjarlais8166]

your sorely missed my Brother..this Cat was so talented and his songs meant so much too so many people. So glad I met you

[@Audiogeek-kf2ez]

He said in an interview that he loved small venues, stadiums had no acoustics, the way he played I can understand, and his cover over the beatles, clapton , Bob Dylan , and others is fantastic. I will most his music . He was a Gift from god

[@jamesbaker7780]

Too good to remain here, God blessed us with him and stevie for just a short time.

[@escapefromny2012]

His guitar exhilarates me while his voice melts me. Amazing.

[@kingfish440]

Amazing, what a brilliant artist! RIP

[@stanley150558]

A real guitar virtuoso Canadian *Jeff Healey* is one of my favorites in this artwork.......RIP Angel Eyes.

[@donalddevillier661]

I would have loved to seen him in concert

[@peterjansen8262]

True musical genius, great guitarist, excellent singer and superb performer. Sadly missed.

[@freeon2]

Always makes me sad to watch this awesome talent. He had so much more to give the world. We'll never know what we missed. RIP Jeff

[@davidazar9090]

Every time I get Jeff Healy on my screen, popping up, I don't just listen; I concentrate.

[@shawnthompson5496]

this song gives me chills god bless jeff.

[@themoo7803]

Had the upmost pleasure of seeing Jeff live in Edinburgh on the See The Light tour. What a player, but the thing that has stayed with me forever was his personality and ability to engage with the crowd - I’ll never forget that night

[@Still1Going2Strong]

Despite his blindness, he showed us the beauty of making music. Thank you Jeff.