Shortly after completing high school, Jeff began to gain attention around the Toronto pub and club scene with a three piece band that showcased his incredible talents. The Jeff Healey Band had a monthly weekend gig at Baker Street, on Queen Street East. Jeff soon garnered local attention and people traveled to come and see him play with his band. Record executives came to check out his performances before he eventually signed with BMG Canada and Artista in the USA. His guitar workmanship became legendary with his unique playing style, and he was recruited for a spot in the 1989 motion picture Road House, which starred Patrick Swayze and Sam Elliott as bouncers at a roadside bar. Jeff and his band were regular 'performers' at the seedy club and are featured on its official soundtrack.
Jeff was more than just a gifted guitarist, he was a devoted passionate musician who played trumpet in his own Jazz band, Jeff Healey and the Jazz Wizards, hosted a regular radio music show on CBC, and collected vinyl recordings including vintage 78's, and was reported to have one of Canada's largest private music libraries.
Jeff Healey tragically died in Toronto, Sunday March 2, 2008, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was only 41. For greater details on Jeff's life and musical career contributions, visit his Wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Healey
A live DVD/CD box set entitled "Legacy - Volume 1" was released posthumously in 2009 on Arbor Records without Jeff Healey's wife Cristie and his estate's participation. On his website, Cristie Healey discourages support of this product. www.jeffhealey.com
Angel Eyes
Jeff Healey Lyrics
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And every guy has got you in his sight
What you're doing with a clown like me
Is surely one of life's little mysteries
So tonight I'll ask the stars above
"How did I ever win your love?"
What did I do?
To turn your angel eyes my way?
Well, I'm the guy who never learned to dance
Never even got one second glance
Across a crowded room was close enough
I could look but I could never touch
So tonight I'll ask, the stars above
"How did I ever win your love?"
What did I do?
What did I say
To turn your angel eyes my way?
Don't anyone wake me
If it's just a dream
'Cause she's the best thing
Ever happened to me
All you fellows
You can look all you like
But this girl you see
She's leavin' here with me tonight
There's just one more thing I need to know
If this is love why does it scare me so?
It must be somethin' only you can see
'Cause girl I feel it when you look at me
So tonight I'll ask the stars above
"How did I ever win your love?"
What did I do?
What did I say
To turn your angel eyes my way?
Hey, hey, yeah, yeah, aw
The lyrics to Jeff Healey's song "Angel Eyes" are a classic love song. It's about a guy who is baffled about why a beautiful girl like the one he's with would choose someone like him. He's never been a guy who attracted attention, never learned to dance, and never got a second glance. Despite this, he's asking the stars above how he won her love and what did he do to turn her "angel eyes" his way.
The song is about finding love unexpectedly and being grateful for the person who sees something special in you despite your flaws. The song's lyrics express deep admiration and appreciation for the girl because she's the best thing that has ever happened to him. The singer is deeply in love and afraid of losing that love, but he's amazed that the girl can see things in him that he can't see himself.
Overall, "Angel Eyes" is a beautiful, heartfelt song about finding unexpected love and being grateful for it. The lyrics express deep admiration, appreciation, and gratitude for the person you're with.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, you're looking fine tonight
The singer is admiring the girl's beauty.
And every guy has got you in his sight
The girl attracts attention from all the guys in the room.
What you're doing with a clown like me
The singer is aware of his shortcomings and wonders why the girl chose to be with him.
Is surely one of life's little mysteries
The artist cannot fathom why the girl chose him and considers it a mysterious event.
So tonight I'll ask the stars above
The artist is seeking answers from a higher power on how he won the girl's love.
"How did I ever win your love?"
The singer wonders what he did or said to win the girl's affection.
What did I do?
The singer is questioning his actions that led to the girl's love.
What did I say
The artist is questioning his words that may have influenced the girl to love him.
To turn your angel eyes my way?
The artist is wondering what he did or said to catch the girl's attention and make her fall in love with him.
Well, I'm the guy who never learned to dance
The artist is admitting his lack of dancing skills.
Never even got one second glance
The singer was never noticed or approached by women before the girl in question.
Across a crowded room was close enough
The artist was content with admiring the girl from afar due to his lack of confidence.
I could look but I could never touch
The singer was not confident enough to approach the girl and initiate physical contact.
Don't anyone wake me
The singer is afraid of waking up from this dream-like experience.
If it's just a dream
The singer is referring to his relationship with the girl as a dream he does not want to end.
'Cause she's the best thing
The girl is the most important thing that ever happened to the artist.
Ever happened to me
The artist considers the girl to be the best thing to happen to him - the ultimate happiness.
All you fellows
The singer is addressing the other guys in the room.
You can look all you like
The other guys can admire the girl's beauty as much as they want.
But this girl you see
The girl in question is the artist's and not anyone else's.
She's leavin' here with me tonight
The girl is leaving with the artist that night, indicating their romantic relationship.
There's just one more thing I need to know
The artist still has questions regarding their relationship.
If this is love why does it scare me so?
The singer is afraid of the power of their love and the potential of losing it.
It must be somethin' only you can see
The artist acknowledges that the girl sees something in him that he cannot see in himself.
'Cause girl I feel it when you look at me
The singer feels the love and affection that the girl has for him whenever she looks at him.
Hey, hey, yeah, yeah, aw
These are expressions of the singer's emotion and excitement.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Frederick G. Koller, John Hiatt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tonimaxwell2983
I was married 38 years & my husband used to sing this to me at night. He passed away in 2020 & I miss this.
@dawnautman6672
So sorry for your loss. But what a wonderful man you had that sang this to you at night. I hope that gives you some peace and wonderful memories.
@dawnapitts3442
I'm sorry I lost mine after40 years ago he died2014
@goldierule1350
I'm so sorry to Toni & Donna. That's heartbreaking. I came to comment on here bcuz my husband & I had this as our wedding song & it's our 33rd anniversary. I'm so lucky to still have him. Five yrs ago he had a heart attack, they put a stent in. Then recently he has chest pain, burning, shortness of breath & he went to the hospital. They needed to put a new stent in, the old one was completely blocked & he was in the verge of another heart attack. Now he has a valve condition & will need a couple of valves replaced. I feel so bad for him. He's a great guy, an amazing husband, father, Grampa, son, brother, & friend. I am hoping to celebrate our 50th someday. 🙏💕😍💑👫💏
@NickedBlade
I use ti sing this to my wife and I lost her so much I cry every time i hear it. since 3-10-2009
@charityr.9068
I'm so sorry for your loss!
@rickrjones8716
Beautiful song and a great voice. Those of you that have this kind of relationship, please thank God for it. You really don't know how extremely blessed you are.
@jamesannagrant1083
I have it now and I'm so very blessed! 💙
@CurlyFromTheSwirly
So those who don't have it should curse god? 😂
@brandybarrett5991
I'm still hopeful I can find a love like this, but the people now and days just don't want this kind of love they just want to play.