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
Shake Rattle And Roll
Jeff Healey Lyrics
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And rattle those pots and pans
Get out from that kitchen
And rattle those pots and pans
Well, roll my breakfast
'Cause I'm a hungry man
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
Well, you'll never do nothing
To save your doggone soul
Wearing those dresses
Your hair done up so nice
Wearing those dresses
Your hair done up so nice
You look so warm
But your heart is cold as ice
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
Well, you'll never do nothing
To save your doggone soul
Go
Go
Go
Go
Go
I'm like a one-eyed cat
Peeping in a sea food store
I'm like a one-eyed cat
Peeping in a sea food store
I can look at you
'Til you don't love me no more
I believe you're doing me wrong
And now I know
I believe you're doing me wrong
And now I know
The more I work
The faster my money goes
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
Well, you'll never do nothing
To save your doggone soul
Shake, rattle, and roll
"Shake, Rattle and Roll" is a blues and rock-and-roll song initially recorded by Big Joe Turner in 1954. Jeff Healey's version adds an extra level of energy to the song. The lyrics tell of a man urging a woman to get out of the kitchen and come to his side as he is hungry. The song uses the phrase "Shake, Rattle and Roll" as a dancing instruction or as a metaphor for sexual activity. The lyrics use such expressions as "I'm like a one-eyed cat peeping in the seafood store," which implies a flirtatious covert glancing, and "you look so warm, but your heart is cold as ice," which alludes to the woman's wrongdoings. The song ends by reaffirming that nothing will save the woman's "doggone soul."
Line by Line Meaning
Get out from that kitchen
Stop cooking and come dance with me
And rattle those pots and pans
Bring out those utensils and make noise
Well, roll my breakfast
Cook me some food as fast as you can
'Cause I'm a hungry man
I am starving and need to eat
I said, shake, rattle, and roll
Let's dance and make some noise
Well, you'll never do nothing
You won't accomplish anything
To save your doggone soul
To save yourself from trouble
Wearing those dresses
You look beautiful in your dress
Your hair done up so nice
Your hairstyle is impressive
You look so warm
You appear friendly and approachable
But your heart is cold as ice
Your personality is unfriendly and hostile
Go
Encouraging someone to leave or move
I'm like a one-eyed cat
I am suspicious and alert
Peeping in a sea food store
Peering into somewhere I shouldn't be
I can look at you
I can stare at you
'Til you don't love me no more
A warning that excessive behavior can be unattractive
I believe you're doing me wrong
I suspect you are being unfaithful or deceitful
And now I know
My suspicions have been confirmed
The more I work
The harder I try
The faster my money goes
My financial situation is deteriorating
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Calhoun
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ericandsarahsmom1000
The world lost such an incredible talent on March 2, 2008 when Jeff died of cancer. He would've been 42 on March 25. He shares his birthday with Elton John and Aretha Franklin. Rest in peace, Norman Jeffrey Healey. You are truly missed.
Fokke Otter
Te gek cd.
TheMauro99847
mortal gus !!!!!!!
chisi monkie
Y comilon
chisi monkie
Lastima que se llevaba el mundo por delante , claro , si no veia una mierda.