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
Like A Hurricane
Jeff Healey Lyrics
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Dancing on the light from star to star.
Far across the moonbeam I know thats who you are,
I saw your brown eyes turning once to fire.
You are like a hurricane
Theres calm in your eye.
And I'm gettin blown away
I want to love you but I'm getting blown away.
I am just a dreamer, but you are just a dream,
You could have been anyone to me.
Before that moment you touched my lips
That perfect feeling when time just slips
Away between us on our foggy trip.
You are like a hurricane
Theres calm in your eye.
And I'm gettin blown away
To somewhere safer where the feeling stays.
I want to love you but I'm getting blown away.
You are just a dreamer, and I am just a dream.
You could have been anyone to me.
Before that moment you touched my lips
That perfect feeling when time just slips
Away between us on our foggy trip.
You are like a hurricane
Theres calm in your eye.
And I'm gettin blown away
To somewhere safer where the feeling stays.
I want to love you but I'm getting blown away.
The song "Like A Hurricane" by Jeff Healey is a love ballad that talks about the intense feelings that come with love. The lyrics describe the main character's desire for someone who they believe is like a force of nature - a hurricane. The opening lines describe the feeling of being lost in a crowded bar and suddenly seeing the object of one's desire across the room, illuminated by the starry lights. The lyrics then go on to reveal the singer’s vulnerability as they talk about their feelings for this person, comparing their emotions to a force of nature, a hurricane. Despite the storm in their heart, they admit that they also see calmness in the object of their affection’s eyes. In the end, the singer expresses their desire to love this person but also recognizes the danger of being too deeply invested in a love that is like a hurricane, always blowing them away.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I thought I saw you in a crowded hazy bar,
I mistook your presence in a busy bar, surrounded by smoke and blur.
Dancing on the light from star to star.
You moved gracefully on the light emitted by the celestial stars.
Far across the moonbeam I know thats who you are,
I recognized you across the silvery moonbeam, confirming your true identity.
I saw your brown eyes turning once to fire.
I observed your brown eyes transforming into flames for a moment.
You are like a hurricane
You possess the force and intensity of a mighty hurricane.
Theres calm in your eye.
Despite your tumultuous nature, you exude a sense of serenity.
And I'm gettin blown away
I am being swept away by your power and allure.
To somewhere safer where the feeling stays.
I long to find a secure haven where my emotions can remain constant and stable.
I want to love you but I'm getting blown away.
Although I desire to love you, I am struggling to withstand the force of your presence.
I am just a dreamer, but you are just a dream,
I am merely an idealistic thinker while you exist only in my imagination.
You could have been anyone to me.
In my fantasy, you can assume any persona or identity.
Before that moment you touched my lips
Until the moment of our kiss,
That perfect feeling when time just slips
I experienced an indescribable sensation as time passed by without notice.
Away between us on our foggy trip.
Our journey together was clouded and unclear, but our bond remained strong.
Contributed by Savannah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jameswilson8134
The mere fact that Jeff taught himself to play guitar the way he did was nothing short of amazing. Stevie Ray Vaughn even said he thought Jeff was probably the greatest guitar player he had ever heard. That's pretty damn solid right there. R.I.P. Jeff .
@AlfredSchwarz-dt8vs
Alfred Schwarz. I hope, We See him again alive. So god help. R. I. P. Jeff.
@chosenfool
I could listen to this song 14 billion times in a row and not get sick of it. Raw talent, raw emotion, raw beauty. Miss you, Jeff.
@collinw1353
1989 sitting in a bar in downtown Calgary, Alberta with my best friend watching Jeff perform a little gig. After the show he walked over to our table with a friend helping him and asked if he could sit down for a drink. We talked with him for a half hour or so and we left thinking it wasn't such a big deal. Years later I still listen to him and play along. Thanks for the inspiration and music Jeff.
@joelmacdonald6994
I’m not a Calgarian by birth, but by choice(many years later, half my life here now). Wish I’d had such a privilege. Jeff deserves to be recognized more. An amazing Canadian performer.
@grandpacardenaz8222
@@joelmacdonald6994 Jeff is in the Canadian Rock hall of Fame. He should be in the RnR Hall Fame here in the US!
@carloslaertef.dasilva30
Que privilégio você e seu amigo tiveram! Jeff tocou no sul do Brasil mas não fui ao show pois para retornar para cidade onde moro,só no outro dia. Ele e Robert Cray Band,no mesmo festival em Porto Alegre,Rio Grande do Sul,Sul do Brasil. Tenho algum arrependimento pois sou fã desse brother,seus primeiros discos eu ainda tenho, são muito bons,mas a vida segue e seu legado é fantástico,isto é o que importa. Grande dia o seu com ele em sua mesa,uma baita de uma história para família amigos e outros mundo afora. Parabéns por seu relato dividido com outros fãs de Jeff Healey. Abraços do Sul do Brasil.
@rn-ru5te
His disease didn't stop him from being one of the best musicians ever. He inspires so many people around the world
@derekzufelt2886
I'm one of them. Thank-you Jeff R.I.P
@anthonyletschat259
blindness isnt a disease