Jeff Healy had his OWN band, but he wasn't aloud to use them on this show, Because they didn't BELIEVE he was blind! He had to play with the 'House Band' to prove himself! 🙄He BLEW them out of the water!😛😆
Jeff Healey was pure magic. That was him 100% playing and singing. He got his first guitar about age 3 and it didn't feel comfortable to him so he put it on his lap. In a miracle was born. Great show. Don't underestimate these older musicians. They rocked us years ago and they are still rockin us
when came over the radio from his debut album in 1988 i said who is that and bought the album which is fantastic, he started getting invited to play that song on david letterman and carson's tonight, later in life he started doing traditional blues albums from his last album mess of blues is a great video of him live playing Like a Hurricane a cover of a bob dylan song
You know Jeff Healey is amazing when musicians like Dr. John, Marcus Miller and Omar Hakim fade into the background. Marcus Miller is one of my favorite jazz bassists ever.
I'm Canadian and your intro takes me back to watching "The Two Ronnies" every week!!!! Jeff Healey is a rock God! Love him, miss him! Also, he is a jazz trumpeter God! Multi-talented. RIP, Jeff! Canada misses you!
@@TheThamesmenToo We did! One of our tv stations, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) ran it and a few others that I know longer remember! Also, my mom was a huge fan of the Carry On series of movies and would take us to the drive-in to watch them. Only the black and white ones! As an aside, the drive-in is still running in our little prairie town!
@@TheThamesmenToo Never heard those names. Another comedy duo? I remember Benny Hill but didn't care for him. PBS out of the States introduced us to Keeping Up Appearances, Are You Being Served, Black Adder in the 80's. I'm still a HUGE fan of British television!🥰😍
I'm a Canadian musician and have played for 45 years and saw Jimi Hendtix live in 68' Jeff Healy is beyond Jimi and every other guitarist lve heard. I met Jeff in 1995 on a flight from Vancouver. He was actually surprised l recognized him. I said Jeff, your a National Treasure and one of the greatest guitarist ìn the world. The Bass player nodded gave me a wink and a smile. He was the most gentle beautiful person 💕 ever. R.I.P. Jeff. Another band from Canada you should check out is SAGA. I played in a band with Jim Creiton in the mid seventies. I tried for the guitar slot but Jim's little brother Ian got it. Amazing guitarist and made it big and were the #1 band in Germany for years. Check out "on the loose" live in Germany. It was recorded in 1981' they just retired after 21 albums. ✌. 🎶
His wife is trying to get him into the Hall of Fame 4 Canadian guitar players I hope someone does put him in the Hall of Fame nothing like a little Jeff Healey do you get your spirits up
Guys it would be an absolute crime not to continue including this guy on the main channel! Hands down my favorite, most inspirational, guitar player. Amazing, incredible, outstanding, awesome...there are no words that do this man justice. What a gem...Truly one of a kind and always will be.
I am a lucky Canadian who got to see Jeff play several times at his bar. Saturday matinee, no cover and Jeff played mostly trumpet and ragtime jazz. He lost his sight to cancer at an early age and the cancers kept coming back so death was always on his shoulder. He burned brighter than most. RIP.
This man absolutely should be mentioned in the same sentence with SRV, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Hendricks and all the greats. He was never as popular as the others but was every bit their equal on the guitar.
I had the distinct privilege to see Jeff Healey play while stationed in Germany 🇩🇪 in the 80s. We were the a group of Americans in a small German beer haus with approximately 200 Germans. I say we're probably the only 8 Americans because as we stood 10 feet from the stage we were the only ones going bezerk after every song! Actually after a couple songs Jeff announced the names of his band mates and as we were screaming and carrying on Jeff point down at us and said'"These people here must be Americans because they are carrying this whole venue so thank you for being here you guys!" I was stunned!! Being recognized by the Great, and I do mean GREAT, Jeff Healey!! It was an incredible evening one which I'll never forget! R.I.P. Jeff!!!! Oh...I just subscribed!!
@@TheThamesmenToo I've left this similar comment on a few Jeff Healey first time reaction videos and you're the only one who's responded in any matter, so you are most welcome and thank you right back for taking the time to respond!👍🤘
@@bigbobvub No Worries. We get a lot of comments and we hope to reply to everyone as we do this to learn, have a laugh and build a community of like minded fools! We are thinking we would like to do some more Jeff Healey and may well do on our main channel as it deserves to be there. Would you recommend a particular track or performance?
Used to try and catch the David Sanborn show as often as possible and I still remember his performance, because it had me up and out of my chair after the first 30 seconds. Just unbelievable, epic performance. RIP Jeff.
@@TheThamesmenToo I knew him. His Dad was a politician. Think it was his step dad actually. Shared the devil's Lettuce with Joe on a few occasions. Saw Jeff Healey and band in a lot of bars in Toronto, but the best was when in saw him and the Tragically Hip (also Canadian) on Canada Day in Central Park at the bandshell.
Another Canadian gem! Something in the water here in Canada. Try Confidence man. Another great track. He is making a guest appearance on this show. Jeff Healy band is “another 3 piece “ band from Canada. You mentioned Stevie Ray and Jeff….fantastic! He does a version of “My guitar gently weeps” Have you tried any April Wine? Check it out.
Love your reactions. Descriptive, informative and articulate. I can tell you guys are true music lovers and appreciate all the fine details the artist is trying to convey to its audience.
Wow ! Jeff Healey was a name I used to hear banded about but never listened to. Well. That's all changed. Thanks again Thamesmen . Another artist I shall be taking a deep dive into.
And thee famous Dr John from Orleans on piano?! Wow!! Bass player is well known too, super. The drummer I can't see but also a grandmaster I guess. Keep pushing Jeff, brilliant player he was. Thanks.
Thanks so much for reacting to this. It's one of my favorite live performances on TH-cam. Another live performance worth checking out from him is "As The Years Go Passing By" from the Stuttgart Jazz Festival in 1995.
@ Tim S so right, that performance is second to none. I really hope that the Thamesmen Too do it, next time (you hear that, guys?). Jeff was also an accomplished jazz trumpeter, owned his own club here in Toronto and would join almost any act on stage. A really great guy - he gave Amanda Marshall her break, too.
Thanks for playing my request! I heard that SRV liked playing with Jeff Healey because they could keep up to each other. Jeff got a guitar from his father at the age of 3 and he developed his own style of playing. He has some guitar lessons later but returned to his unique way of playing. Jeff has played with a number of other well-known artists such as Eric Clapton.
Thank you for the recommendation. So glad we got to see that and hear it. What an amazing and unique talent I can see why you are so passionate for us to hear it. We absolutely hope to cover the Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jeff track. Thanks again
@@TheThamesmenToo Thanks, I won't steer you wrong in my suggestions. 😉 As someone else mentioned Little Feat (no, they are not Canadian LOL) I think you would enjoy them as well. Dixie Chicken or Fat Man in the Bathtub would be a good start. Cheers🙃
check out Sass jordon with jeff healey singing Make You a beliver Also S.U.N a band wih Sass Jordon Chris pointe them out to me when I was trying to find the above band. Its good
Hey Boys, if you've seen the Movie "Road House" with Patrick Swayze, then you did see him play. He's in the house band. Being from Toronto myself, I never got a chance to see him play live....my bad. JH definitely broke barrier and is a very inspirational player. Liked the reaction boys, cheers.
@@TheThamesmenToo I suppose the movie is a classic because it's played on TV often. I liked the movie and will watch it from time to time. The movie is about a bouncer who's hired to clean out the riff raff and make the bar/pub respectable for it's patrons.
Rock an Rest in Peace Jeff Healey thanks 4 all the memories an also thanks guys 4 the cool reaction an Debbie 4 picking dis song much love and respect take care all an stay safe
Gentlemen. You got my like and my subscription. Always love to see when the rest of the world experiences for the first time what we Canadians have known for a long time. RIP Jeff!
@@TheThamesmenToo I know you guys are already aware of his performance with SRV. May I recommend his performance at the Stuttgart Jazz Festival of "As The Years Go Passing By" - th-cam.com/video/gIkOaTVu8uM/w-d-xo.html Another supreme performance (which ones aren't) by Jeff Healy.
Jeff went blind as a baby and had his eyes removed. When his parents gave him a guitar, he never saw anybody hold one so he did it his way and everybody let him. I believe he was 4-5 years old at the time.
Thanks for spotlighting a great guitarist. Seen him in the 80s what a performer. Speaking of guitarist, when will you share your dads music, in my book one of the finest to ever grace the stage
Not sure Alex saw this message. His father is the keyboard player but you may have known that. We did cover some Alvin Lee. I think Alex thinks it’s a bit close to home sometimes
Also check out As the years go passing by (live). It's awesome. For another great under rated Canadian guitar hero check out Big Wreck. Do the song Ghosts live at the Suhr factory party (2015).
You can also check out Ronnie Hawkins 60th birthday from Massey hall jeff Healey with jerry lee Lewis plus many other great artist. The whole show is good and Ronnie Hawkins giving jeff Healey guitar lead
That's more like it. Saw him with little feat in 1990,91. Not sure. It was a great show as I was and am a fan of both. He definitely brings out the "how the f#%$^ does he do that " moments. Wait,what? Never heard of Jeff Healey! The man is a legend! Blind and could play anything. Jazz,blues,rock. There's even an old video of him playing standards with Les Paul. Well done gents.
We get there in the end! We had heard of Jeff Healey but never experienced him as was not part of the music a group of friends was playing. The excuse really but we get here in the end
I saw him live in the old Memorial Stadium in St John's long long ago. The old stadium is a supermarket now but if you listen closely you can still hear Jeff wailing away on that guitar when you pass by. It was an incredible show and he was an incredible talent. This should be on the main channel.
You guys keep choosing music I have history with-so weird! Van took me to see him in Santa Cruz for my birthday before we got married (so 1989). It was an INCREDIBLE show. I hadn’t realized he’d died-such talent! I’m grateful he shared it with us.
Hi again from UK - legend , and whole band . I Followed Jeff H when he first emerged , there was a guitarist in Kent UK in 1980’s in a band Baby Laurel if I recall , who played lead overhand like Jeff but can’t think of any others - and ps please check out my recommendation for Unlucky Morpheus playing Yngwee malmsteen Far beyond the sun I mentioned previously you will not be disappointed and it’s something a bit different .
@@TheThamesmenToo I subscribed the minute I saw you reacting to one of my favorite musicians. It wad a really good reaction. I love when people find out he's blind. Waiting for more reactions gentlemen. Great channel
378 subs now! 👍 Jeff's Albums are must ❤️ See the Light has always been my favourite Healey song, ..guitar wise🎸 this live version is sweet as 💋 Check Roadhouse out!..the Patrick Swayze Sam Elliot Movie. Great movie & Soundtrack 🎼🎶 🎸
@@TheThamesmenToo It is a lark from the highest order. Probably wouldn't pass the censor today, some might say. Let's say, gambling, violence, crooks, nice doctor, and a dancer plays the lead...
It's amazing how a talented artist can sometimes escape our notice. In this case though I'm not sure what is wrong with you two. Jeff Healey even played in a Patrick Swayze movie, which combined with Sam Elliott's moustache makes it worth watching. I think this would fit on channel A, though it probably wouldn't get 500 likes, it's more than worthy for anyone who loves music. Definitely more Jeff Healey please!
@@TheThamesmenToo I can suggest 2 more Jeff Healy tracks: As The Years Go Passing By and While My Guitar Gently Weeps cover, both have great Live performances on TH-cam that should be able to find easily. Looking forward to it, cheers guys!
I remember watching that "Thames TV" intro 50 years ago when I would watch "The World at War" in my little Canadian prairie city as a kid. Jeff Healey was also a terrific trumpet player, had a blues club in Toronto and was a real jazz aficionado. If you haven't discovered the incredible South Korean singer So Hyang all I can tell you is that she is the best female singer in the world. Period. And she's not K-Pop. She is a real honest to goodness diva that David Foster himself puts right beside Whitney Houston, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey. And she sings in _perfect_ English, which she taught _herself!_ But don't just take my word for it. I'll make it easy for you and give the links to two of her live performances. That's right--_live_ performances! There is no one else who can sing like her on _this_ planet. th-cam.com/video/C6iHh4yBxCo/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/T4UyIMkdy4M/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the links. It was just what we’re looking for as we are thinking of doing another world week where we explore musicians of several countries.
@@TheThamesmenToo You won't be disappointed. And she must have about two dozen other live performances just as good. She is the planet's best kept secret in the music world because she won't sign onto the Hollywood lifestyle with the big record labels. She just turned down Sony Music US a little over a year ago because she's a serious Christian and is convinced the Big Time music biz will be spiritually ruinous. What a singer! Like I said, I've never seen or heard better and I'm 63, so I've seen most of them. 😉🎶💖👌🎸 PS Both songs are in English, though she does sing many songs in Korean. She speaks five languages, so you will soon realize you are dealing with a seriously intelligent woman here. But also one of the most humble persons you will ever come across. Also, if you don't know, Korean broadcasters are simply copyright maniacs. So pause from time to time and also add a blur filter a couple of times during the reactions. That is almost the only way past these people. Sometimes people just put up a plain old reaction and they don't stop it. But I can't count how many they've hindered until a blur is added a couple of times. It doesn't have to be through the entire performance, but for 15 or 20 seconds should squeeze you by.
Okay, now when i see that "THAMES" intro i expect some Benny Hill, heh... Jeff was sooo amazing... highly recommend the version of "Look at Little Sister" that Jeff did with Stevie Ray Vaughan - th-cam.com/video/2HmLFyvFxTc/w-d-xo.html
Another of Canada's guitar greats, Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush. Check it out, I'd wager that you'd enjoy this. th-cam.com/video/zd5MA4sKefI/w-d-xo.html
Jeff Healy had his OWN band, but he wasn't aloud to use them on this show, Because they didn't BELIEVE he was blind! He had to play with the 'House Band' to prove himself! 🙄He BLEW them out of the water!😛😆
Now that is a bizarre situation!
Jeff Healey was pure magic. That was him 100% playing and singing. He got his first guitar about age 3 and it didn't feel comfortable to him so he put it on his lap. In a miracle was born. Great show. Don't underestimate these older musicians. They rocked us years ago and they are still rockin us
when came over the radio from his debut album in 1988 i said who is that and bought the album which is fantastic, he started getting invited to play that song on david letterman and carson's tonight, later in life he started doing traditional blues albums from his last album mess of blues is a great video of him live playing Like a Hurricane a cover of a bob dylan song
One amazing player for sure
Hearing him, you'd never think he's disabled, hearing me you'd immediately think I was disabled.
Yup. That’s us!
Another great Canadian musician!
Yup. Sure is!
His cover of While My Guitar Gently Weeps is probably the best Beatles Cover ever.
Ooh I need to see that. Let me find it!
Add Prince at the R&R Hall of Fame ceremony before making your final judgment. But keep all of them in the end.
Bold statement with a little help from my friends Joe Crocker
@@BeeBumper Let’s just call it a draw.
100%.
Guy's I'm 62 and have seen most of the greats over last 50 yrs. Jeff was as good as any and better than most! Enjoyed your reaction.
Thank you. I hope we can explore more
@@duanewelsh5611 got you beat I’m 74. He was one of the greats gone too soon
You know Jeff Healey is amazing when musicians like Dr. John, Marcus Miller and Omar Hakim fade into the background. Marcus Miller is one of my favorite jazz bassists ever.
It is one hell of a lineup! Hope to see more.
Ive heard this song many many times with Jeffs regular band, this bass player here is ripping it up, love it.
One of my all time fav live performances on You Tube. Thanks.
Check out his duet with Stevie Ray Vaughan also. Also red house with Edgar Winter and Steve Lukather.
Sounds good. Thanks
@@TheThamesmenToo Hope you enjoy another video you may enjoy Sass Jordan Make you a Believer with Jeff Healey
You've got to check out Jeff and SRV playing together.
I think that is definitely going on our list. Can’t wait to check it out myself
@@TheThamesmenToo Recommend Jeff Healy and SRV doing "Little Sister" live!
Agreed! An absolute must see! Thank goodness for videos. It's a treat to behold the two of then sharing the stage.
RIP to them both, gone too soon.
Music is what you hear, feel, see ❤
I'm Canadian and your intro takes me back to watching "The Two Ronnies" every week!!!! Jeff Healey is a rock God! Love him, miss him! Also, he is a jazz trumpeter God! Multi-talented. RIP, Jeff! Canada misses you!
You had to two Ronnie’s in Canada? In retrospect I find them incredibly funny. They were great
@@TheThamesmenToo We did! One of our tv stations, CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) ran it and a few others that I know longer remember! Also, my mom was a huge fan of the Carry On series of movies and would take us to the drive-in to watch them. Only the black and white ones! As an aside, the drive-in is still running in our little prairie town!
@@hildapederson8174 Brilliant. We grew up on Carry on hence our strange sense of humour! Did you ever get Morecombe and Wise? I loved them too
@@TheThamesmenToo Never heard those names. Another comedy duo? I remember Benny Hill but didn't care for him. PBS out of the States introduced us to Keeping Up Appearances, Are You Being Served, Black Adder in the 80's. I'm still a HUGE fan of British television!🥰😍
I'm Canadian too, didn't The Two Ronnies come on right after Benny Hill?
I'm a Canadian musician and have played for 45 years and saw Jimi Hendtix live in 68' Jeff Healy is beyond Jimi and every other guitarist lve heard. I met Jeff in 1995 on a flight from Vancouver. He was actually surprised l recognized him. I said Jeff, your a National Treasure and one of the greatest guitarist ìn the world. The Bass player nodded gave me a wink and a smile. He was the most gentle beautiful person 💕 ever. R.I.P. Jeff. Another band from Canada you should check out is SAGA. I played in a band with Jim Creiton in the mid seventies. I tried for the guitar slot but Jim's little brother Ian got it. Amazing guitarist and made it big and were the #1 band in Germany for years. Check out "on the loose" live in Germany. It was recorded in 1981' they just retired after 21 albums. ✌. 🎶
Wow great recollections and thank you for sharing. Thank you for the recommendation too we very much appreciate it
add Frank Marino (and Mahogany Rush) - very few in his class - live at Agora Theatre
His wife is trying to get him into the Hall of Fame 4 Canadian guitar players I hope someone does put him in the Hall of Fame nothing like a little Jeff Healey do you get your spirits up
He definitely deserves recognition as he is unique and amazing
He's an amazing guitarist, great singer and what a musical talent!
Really was amazing and gone too soon thanks for being here
Guys it would be an absolute crime not to continue including this guy on the main channel! Hands down my favorite, most inspirational, guitar player. Amazing, incredible, outstanding, awesome...there are no words that do this man justice. What a gem...Truly one of a kind and always will be.
You are right and we should promote him. now just need to find some time!
I am a lucky Canadian who got to see Jeff play several times at his bar. Saturday matinee, no cover and Jeff played mostly trumpet and ragtime jazz. He lost his sight to cancer at an early age and the cancers kept coming back so death was always on his shoulder. He burned brighter than most. RIP.
A tragic story but a life well lived. Very jealous of the opportunities you had.
Kim was at his bar with him,he said to Jeff, "your lucky you can't see,this place is dump",Jeff laughed and laughed,as told by Jeff.
Another great Canadian guitarist to check out is Frank Marino.
Perfect. Thank you
@@TheThamesmenToo Got on it.
Two years late to the game, but I’m Canadian and I Love me some Jeff Healey.
Me too Bro. Greetings from BC.
Never to late...never....Jeff was great..
This man absolutely should be mentioned in the same sentence with SRV, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Hendricks and all the greats. He was never as popular as the others but was every bit their equal on the guitar.
Yes seems to be a common opinion He can certainly play
@@TheThamesmenToo along with Jeff another Canadian Frank Marion esp. live at agora theatre
Jeff is/was a local hero in Toronto. Loved him. 🟥🍁🟥🎵🤘😎👍
He was really something exceptional. Thank you for your support here
What a smash formidable -song from Jeff Healley! He see the light and RIP Jeff for the music!
Exactly well said. Thank you for being here
Was lucky enough to see him perform in a club in Montreal ages ago, an amazing guitarist and performer.
That must’ve been quite a thing. What a rare treat.
I had the distinct privilege to see Jeff Healey play while stationed in Germany 🇩🇪 in the 80s. We were the a group of Americans in a small German beer haus with approximately 200 Germans. I say we're probably the only 8 Americans because as we stood 10 feet from the stage we were the only ones going bezerk after every song! Actually after a couple songs Jeff announced the names of his band mates and as we were screaming and carrying on Jeff point down at us and said'"These people here must be Americans because they are carrying this whole venue so thank you for being here you guys!" I was stunned!! Being recognized by the Great, and I do mean GREAT, Jeff Healey!! It was an incredible evening one which I'll never forget!
R.I.P. Jeff!!!!
Oh...I just subscribed!!
Now that is a great story and unique experience. Congratulations and I am jealous! Thanks for sharing
@@TheThamesmenToo I've left this similar comment on a few Jeff Healey first time reaction videos and you're the only one who's responded in any matter, so you are most welcome and thank you right back for taking the time to respond!👍🤘
@@bigbobvub No Worries. We get a lot of comments and we hope to reply to everyone as we do this to learn, have a laugh and build a community of like minded fools! We are thinking we would like to do some more Jeff Healey and may well do on our main channel as it deserves to be there. Would you recommend a particular track or performance?
@@TheThamesmenToo yes, I can give you an awesome song Jeff does it's called, As The Years Go Passing By"
th-cam.com/video/gIkOaTVu8uM/w-d-xo.html
Maybe put it perspective.. he was about 22 years old when this was made.
Great reaction 👏
Not sure I have anything I can boast about doing when I was 22!
Used to try and catch the David Sanborn show as often as possible and I still remember his performance, because it had me up and out of my chair after the first 30 seconds. Just unbelievable, epic performance. RIP Jeff.
U guys are Funny...much appreciate u.
Thank you we hope to entertain and find good music.
Jeff Healey, another Canadian homeboy. His original Bass player Joe lived about 5 houses down from ours growing up.
That is pretty cool. Did you know him?
@@TheThamesmenToo I knew him. His Dad was a politician. Think it was his step dad actually. Shared the devil's Lettuce with Joe on a few occasions. Saw Jeff Healey and band in a lot of bars in Toronto, but the best was when in saw him and the Tragically Hip (also Canadian) on Canada Day in Central Park at the bandshell.
As the years go passing by. Live. Simply unreal. Tina Gao and Joe bonamassa
Perfect thank you
Another Canadian gem! Something in the water here in Canada. Try Confidence man. Another great track. He is making a guest appearance on this show. Jeff Healy band is “another 3 piece “ band from Canada. You mentioned Stevie Ray and Jeff….fantastic! He does a version of “My guitar gently weeps” Have you tried any April Wine? Check it out.
Thanks for the help. Will do
Love your reactions. Descriptive, informative and articulate. I can tell you guys are true music lovers and appreciate all the fine details the artist is trying to convey to its audience.
@@dannychase1787 we do love music even if we get a bit sidetracked at times!
Jeff does a great cover of while my guitar gently weeps...
That would be amazing as a great track in itself. Thanks for the suggestion
Saw Jeff, Town & Country, London, same year … never forgotten. RIP Dude!
Lucky you. Must have been amazing
Wow ! Jeff Healey was a name I used to hear banded about but never listened to. Well. That's all changed. Thanks again Thamesmen . Another artist I shall be taking a deep dive into.
Glad you liked it. Was a revelation to us too
And thee famous Dr John from Orleans on piano?! Wow!! Bass player is well known too, super. The drummer I can't see but also a grandmaster I guess. Keep pushing Jeff, brilliant player he was. Thanks.
True magician with a very unique style.
along with Dr John there was Omar Hakim on drums, Marcus Miller on bass - phenomenal rhythm section
I love the opening. Very 80’s. Love it.
Thank you. We do live some retro!
Thanks so much for reacting to this. It's one of my favorite live performances on TH-cam. Another live performance worth checking out from him is "As The Years Go Passing By" from the Stuttgart Jazz Festival in 1995.
Our pleasure. Thanks for guidance on what else to see
@ Tim S so right, that performance is second to none. I really hope that the Thamesmen Too do it, next time (you hear that, guys?). Jeff was also an accomplished jazz trumpeter, owned his own club here in Toronto and would join almost any act on stage. A really great guy - he gave Amanda Marshall her break, too.
Excelent Drums
I'm sure Jeff and the professor are making some bad ass music in their new world..
Canada Rocks..
Cheers from Toronto...
That would be a combo! Have a great weekend
Thanks for playing my request! I heard that SRV liked playing with Jeff Healey because they could keep up to each other. Jeff got a guitar from his father at the age of 3 and he developed his own style of playing. He has some guitar lessons later but returned to his unique way of playing. Jeff has played with a number of other well-known artists such as Eric Clapton.
Thank you for the recommendation. So glad we got to see that and hear it. What an amazing and unique talent I can see why you are so passionate for us to hear it. We absolutely hope to cover the Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jeff track. Thanks again
@@TheThamesmenToo Thanks, I won't steer you wrong in my suggestions. 😉 As someone else mentioned Little Feat (no, they are not Canadian LOL) I think you would enjoy them as well. Dixie Chicken or Fat Man in the Bathtub would be a good start. Cheers🙃
check out Sass jordon with jeff healey singing Make You a beliver
Also S.U.N a band wih Sass Jordon Chris pointe them out to me when I was trying to find the above band. Its good
Thanks Rick. You certainly know your music
Also the late, great Dr John...the night tripper on piano.
Yup. Perfect
Hey Boys, if you've seen the Movie "Road House" with Patrick Swayze, then you did see him play. He's in the house band. Being from Toronto myself, I never got a chance to see him play live....my bad. JH definitely broke barrier and is a very inspirational player. Liked the reaction boys, cheers.
George here, I never did see that film is it worth watching ?
@@TheThamesmenToo I suppose the movie is a classic because it's played on TV often. I liked the movie and will watch it from time to time. The movie is about a bouncer who's hired to clean out the riff raff and make the bar/pub respectable for it's patrons.
I knew I knew him from somewhere! Thanks for the reminder.
I'm no Thamesman, but I too was blown away by this performance!
he played with eric clapton at cross roads first time Ive seen this since your first play he is canadian/north american
He really was blind. Since age one. He was amazing. And he is sadly missed.check him out in the movie Roadhouse with Patrick swayze
Best guitarist I've ever seen play live and I've seen all the greats bar Hendrix and SRV.
He really was astounding lucky you to have seen him
Rock an Rest in Peace Jeff Healey thanks 4 all the memories an also thanks guys 4 the cool reaction an Debbie 4 picking dis song much love and respect take care all an stay safe
Just shows when we actually listen to our subscribers we get to find amazing bands! That said channel 2 here is our safe space where we can experiment
Have seen Jeff play live
love that guy so much RIP to the great man
That must have been amazing
@@TheThamesmenToo it really was
Loved this. Bloody good reaction. Cheers from Canada
Thank you and welcome
Gentlemen. You got my like and my subscription. Always love to see when the rest of the world experiences for the first time what we Canadians have known for a long time. RIP Jeff!
I think it is time we did more from him and I think we should move him to Main channel as been a popular choice here
@@TheThamesmenToo I know you guys are already aware of his performance with SRV. May I recommend his performance at the Stuttgart Jazz Festival of "As The Years Go Passing By" - th-cam.com/video/gIkOaTVu8uM/w-d-xo.html Another supreme performance (which ones aren't) by Jeff Healy.
Thanks from Poland. Have you seen Gary Moore? Hes my Favourite.
We have covered a couple of Gary tracks on the main channel. Check them out and let us know what you think. Thanks for being here
Jeff went blind as a baby and had his eyes removed. When his parents gave him a guitar, he never saw anybody hold one so he did it his way and everybody let him. I believe he was 4-5 years old at the time.
But he certainly worked out an amazing technique and it sure did not hold him back
Great guitarist...everytime I see him Road House comes to mind. Such a great movie.
George here. Somehow not managed to see that film. Is it that good?
Its a great movie, I think anyway. It has Patrick Swayze and Sam Elliott in it. I absolutely love Sam Elliott, he is one of my favorite actors ever.
Thanks for spotlighting a great guitarist. Seen him in the 80s what a performer. Speaking of guitarist, when will you share your dads music, in my book one of the finest to ever grace the stage
Not sure Alex saw this message. His father is the keyboard player but you may have known that. We did cover some Alvin Lee. I think Alex thinks it’s a bit close to home sometimes
@@TheThamesmenToo No I thought Alvin Lee was his dad. I Stand corrected
I first became aware of Jeff Healey from the move Roadhouse in 1989. I loved his music - bought his CD, and have been a big fan ever since.
So sad his career was Cut short only imagine what else he would’ve got on to create.
Got to check out "As the years go passing by"
Will do thanks for the tip
Also check out As the years go passing by (live). It's awesome. For another great under rated Canadian guitar hero check out Big Wreck. Do the song Ghosts live at the Suhr factory party (2015).
Thank you for the recommendations we will check it out appreciate your comment
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Jeff's singing and playing reminds me of Jimmy Hendrix.
Equally a genius and a natural
🇨🇦 ❤ He had a show on CBC radio for while.
Did he play tunes or was he a host to others?
@@TheThamesmenToo he hosted a show, played (as on spun records) a lot of blues, and soft jazz, and interviewed people from those genres.
@@TheThamesmenToo Randy Bachman, from the Guess Who, and BTO, also has a shoe, featuring guitarist, I think its call Vianaltap.
I watched this again....so very emotional.....Thank you for posting...love you guys!
Thank you for being here we really appreciate the support
You can also check out Ronnie Hawkins 60th birthday from Massey hall jeff Healey with jerry lee Lewis plus many other great artist. The whole show is good and Ronnie Hawkins giving jeff Healey guitar lead
Alex is a big fan of Jerry Lee Lewis so that might be interesting
That's more like it. Saw him with little feat in 1990,91. Not sure. It was a great show as I was and am a fan of both. He definitely brings out the "how the f#%$^ does he do that " moments. Wait,what? Never heard of Jeff Healey! The man is a legend! Blind and could play anything. Jazz,blues,rock. There's even an old video of him playing standards with Les Paul. Well done gents.
Little Feat and Jeff Healey!! That would have been a great concert. We need some Little Feat on this channel two!
@@debbieplato5107 It was. I agree. :little feat is good for your soul. Dixie chicken for beginners. But Sailin' Shoes is on my top 10 list.
@@markburris9778 Fat Man in the Bathtub and Two Trains are two of my favs.
We get there in the end! We had heard of Jeff Healey but never experienced him as was not part of the music a group of friends was playing. The excuse really but we get here in the end
@@TheThamesmenToo I saw you liked SRV so I figured you would like Jeff Healey.
Angel eyes his hit
Also check out "As The Years Go Passing By" Live
Will do. Thank you
I saw him live in the old Memorial Stadium in St John's long long ago. The old stadium is a supermarket now but if you listen closely you can still hear Jeff wailing away on that guitar when you pass by. It was an incredible show and he was an incredible talent. This should be on the main channel.
Heh...that's my home town. Didn't see Jeff but I did see SRV.......at the Old Lady by the Lake.
Hopefully we can do more and promote him to the main channel! Would be good to hear wailing away in a supermarket better than the average canned music
You guys keep choosing music I have history with-so weird! Van took me to see him in Santa Cruz for my birthday before we got married (so 1989). It was an INCREDIBLE show. I hadn’t realized he’d died-such talent! I’m grateful he shared it with us.
Glad you liked it and it brings happy memories
Craziest thing is...he could play the other way too. Look up him covering "like a rolling stone".
Really? Wow
if you mirror the background bricks pic on the right, you get seamless tiling
We sometimes remember to do that!
Now watch him with his band playing "As the Years Go Passing By".
It's even better.
Will check it out thank you very much.
Let's get the likes up so they can move this to the main channel, less than 100 to go!
That would be epic. We will honor the 500 like rule as we just did with Midnight Oil
@@TheThamesmenToo 506 !
Hi again from UK - legend , and whole band . I Followed Jeff H when he first emerged , there was a guitarist in Kent UK in 1980’s in a band Baby Laurel if I recall , who played lead overhand like Jeff but can’t think of any others - and ps please check out my recommendation for Unlucky Morpheus playing Yngwee malmsteen Far beyond the sun I mentioned previously you will not be disappointed and it’s something a bit different .
It was a very different style but seemed to work! Will check out the recommendation. Thanks for reminder
Also Jeff's Angel Eyes
Thank you for the recommendation much appreciated
@@TheThamesmenToo Also As the Years Go By...beautiful
Loved you're reactions. Great channel... You should really check out Jeff and SRV. It's great 👍
Hoping to do more Jeff and as been so popular we hope to do on main channel so hopefully you are subbed there and will see it when we do it
@@TheThamesmenToo I subscribed the minute I saw you reacting to one of my favorite musicians. It wad a really good reaction. I love when people find out he's blind. Waiting for more reactions gentlemen. Great channel
Have to check out Look at little sister with Stevie Ray Vaughan
Will do thanks
Yesterday I said Glenn Yarbrough was a blind guitarist on Don Messer's Jubilee, my apologies to Glenn I was wrong. The guitarist was Fred McKenna...
Good to know. Thanks
This belongs on your "A" channel!
Probably!
Hey still waiting for Waiting For Little Sister only been almost a year??
Check out How good was jeff healey and it get the word from colleagues
The greatest guitarist who ever lived (said SRV) and I will brook no argument about this ;)
It would be hard to argue with his opinion!
An example of which an apparent disability may in fact be an enabling influence in developing a unique skill.
Very True and truly unique
check out Triumph Lay it on the line -live, April Wine - Roller More Canadian hidden Gems
Thank you for the tip much appreciated
Check out the movie Road House jeff is in it.
Is it a good movie or just Jeff?
378 subs now! 👍
Jeff's Albums are must ❤️
See the Light has always been my favourite Healey song, ..guitar wise🎸 this live version is sweet as 💋
Check Roadhouse out!..the Patrick Swayze Sam Elliot Movie. Great movie & Soundtrack 🎼🎶 🎸
Think I better watch roadhouse because people keep recommending it! Thanks for being here
Oh, you got to be kidding? You never saw The Road House? Watch it would be my advise. Some people you might recognise, from way back when.
It is a movie worth watching or just worth watching because Jeff Healey is in it?
@@TheThamesmenToo It is a lark from the highest order. Probably wouldn't pass the censor today, some might say. Let's say, gambling, violence, crooks, nice doctor, and a dancer plays the lead...
It's amazing how a talented artist can sometimes escape our notice. In this case though I'm not sure what is wrong with you two. Jeff Healey even played in a Patrick Swayze movie, which combined with Sam Elliott's moustache makes it worth watching. I think this would fit on channel A, though it probably wouldn't get 500 likes, it's more than worthy for anyone who loves music. Definitely more Jeff Healey please!
Do we look like the type to watch Patrick Swayze movies! That said I will travel to see Sam Elliot tache!
We really have no excuse though!
Please check out Joni Mitchell - the River or Free , Canadian female jewel -PS bring a hankee
Joni Mitchell is a really good idea I hope we can get to that soon.
Hey guys, just noticed that this reaction now has 506 likes, time to move it to the main channel? Cheers!
You are absolutely right and we will honor our pledge and do some of his
Material on the main channel! What do you recommend?
@@TheThamesmenToo I can suggest 2 more Jeff Healy tracks: As The Years Go Passing By and While My Guitar Gently Weeps cover, both have great Live performances on TH-cam that should be able to find easily. Looking forward to it, cheers guys!
@@TheThamesmenToo Suggested Jeff Healy link: th-cam.com/video/gIkOaTVu8uM/w-d-xo.html
Please react to Rory Hoffman, autumn leaves.
Thanks for the suggestion
I remember watching that "Thames TV" intro 50 years ago when I would watch "The World at War" in my little Canadian prairie city as a kid.
Jeff Healey was also a terrific trumpet player, had a blues club in Toronto and was a real jazz aficionado.
If you haven't discovered the incredible South Korean singer So Hyang all I can tell you is that she is the best female singer in the world. Period. And she's not K-Pop. She is a real honest to goodness diva that David Foster himself puts right beside Whitney Houston, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey. And she sings in _perfect_ English, which she taught _herself!_ But don't just take my word for it. I'll make it easy for you and give the links to two of her live performances. That's right--_live_ performances! There is no one else who can sing like her on _this_ planet.
th-cam.com/video/C6iHh4yBxCo/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/T4UyIMkdy4M/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the links. It was just what we’re looking for as we are thinking of doing another world week where we explore musicians of several countries.
@@TheThamesmenToo You won't be disappointed. And she must have about two dozen other live performances just as good. She is the planet's best kept secret in the music world because she won't sign onto the Hollywood lifestyle with the big record labels. She just turned down Sony Music US a little over a year ago because she's a serious Christian and is convinced the Big Time music biz will be spiritually ruinous. What a singer! Like I said, I've never seen or heard better and I'm 63, so I've seen most of them. 😉🎶💖👌🎸
PS Both songs are in English, though she does sing many songs in Korean. She speaks five languages, so you will soon realize you are dealing with a seriously intelligent woman here. But also one of the most humble persons you will ever come across.
Also, if you don't know, Korean broadcasters are simply copyright maniacs. So pause from time to time and also add a blur filter a couple of times during the reactions. That is almost the only way past these people. Sometimes people just put up a plain old reaction and they don't stop it. But I can't count how many they've hindered until a blur is added a couple of times. It doesn't have to be through the entire performance, but for 15 or 20 seconds should squeeze you by.
Okay, now when i see that "THAMES" intro i expect some Benny Hill, heh... Jeff was sooo amazing... highly recommend the version of "Look at Little Sister" that Jeff did with Stevie Ray Vaughan - th-cam.com/video/2HmLFyvFxTc/w-d-xo.html
Oh that sounds interesting. Better check it out thank you. You would get a surprise if Benny Hill showed up!
If you like Jeff give Philip Sayce alisten
Another of Canada's guitar greats, Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush. Check it out, I'd wager that you'd enjoy this. th-cam.com/video/zd5MA4sKefI/w-d-xo.html
Excellent thank you for the link we really appreciate the help and support
In joke with guitarists how do you know a guitarist has burnt there guitar theyve heard jeff play
sorry it was neil young walked out Buffalo Springfield and crosby joind the re union of the Byrds
Thanks
I know why nobody ever heard of him. It's because he's Canadian and people only pay attemtion to Yankees and Brits.
We are learning as we go!
He just hold the guitar with a string bend come on ,i can see the ligth but can't do that
He is amazing!
😳 You know nothing about Jeff Healey ?? For real?? You have a lot more of exploring to do then....🎸🎸🎸🎸😇👋
It is strange have some bands can pass you bye. That said it means we have great things to discover from many years past