Although blinded by eye cancer at the tender age of one, Jeff picked up his first guitar when he was three years-old and defied the odds and became a gifted and successful artist. He developed his own unique style of playing the guitar while it lay flat on his lap. Jeff quickly became a local guitar legend in his own right with his virtuosity. The group played around small Toronto-area clubs for a few years before eventually signing with BMG Canada and Arista Records for the rest of the world, and releasing their debut album See The Light in 1988, which featured the top charting hits "Angel Eyes" and "See The Light".
The Jeff Healey Band played and recorded Blues/Blues Rock-infused music along with many original-flavored covers. The band officially released five studio albums and one live recording including the sophomore Hell To Pay (1990), Feel This (1992), Cover To Cover (1995), Get Me Some (2000), and Live At Montreux 1999 (2005). There have also been some recent unofficial compilation releases without the consent of the artists.
Jeff and his band also performed a cameo role in the Patrick Swayze movie "Roadhouse" and they are featured in its official soundtrack.
The group split up in the late 2000, but Jeff continued performing as a solo artist and would later front Jeff Healey & The Jazz Wizards playing trumpet. He died on March 2, 2008 after a long battle with lung cancer, and is survived by his wife, Cristie, and two children.
Angel Eyes
The Jeff Healey Band 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 Jeff Healey Band's song Angel Eyes is a romantic ballad that speaks about the singer's disbelief that a girl as beautiful as her can fall in love with someone like him, while wondering what he did or said that made her fall for him. Healy's vocals convey a sense of vulnerability and awe as he sings about the girl's beauty and the mystery of their relationship. The lyrics reveal the singer's fear of losing the girl and his insecurities about their love.
The song's chorus, "What did I do? What did I say? To turn your angel eyes my way?" captures the essence of the entire song, which is the singer's fascination with the girl's love for him. He is amazed by her beauty and wonders how he managed to win her heart. The song's narrative seems to suggest that sometimes, the things that draw us to a person are inexplicable, and it's often difficult to understand why someone falls in love with us.
Overall, The Jeff Healey Band's Angel Eyes is a timeless love song that speaks to the power of love and the mysteries of attraction. The song is a beautiful example of how music can express complex emotions and explore the intricacies of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, you're looking fine tonight
I think you look absolutely stunning this evening
And every guy has got you in his sight
All the men here are admiring your beauty
What you're doing with a clown like me
I can't believe someone as amazing as you would be interested in someone like me
Is surely one of life's little mysteries
It's truly inexplicable and miraculous
So tonight I'll ask the stars above
I will look to the heavens for an answer
How did I ever win your love?
What did I do to deserve your affection?
What did I do?
What actions did I take?
What did I say
What words did I speak?
To turn your angel eyes my way?
That caused you to look at me so lovingly?
Well, I'm the guy who never learned to dance
I've never understood how to dance
Never even got one second glance
I've never been noticed by anyone
Across a crowded room was close enough
Being in the same room, but not physically close, was as close as I ever got
I could look but I could never touch
I could admire from afar, but never actually be with anyone
Don't anyone wake me
This feels too good to be true
If it's just a dream
If this is all in my head
'Cause she's the best thing
Because you are the most amazing person I've ever met
Ever happened to me
You are the best thing that has ever happened to me
All you fellows
All the other guys
You can look all you like
You can gaze at her as much as you want
But this girl you see
But this incredible woman
She's leavin' here with me tonight
Is going home with me tonight
There's just one more thing I need to know
I have one more question
If this is love why does it scare me so?
If this is love, why am I so frightened?
It must be somethin' only you can see
There must be something special, unique to our connection
'Cause girl I feel it when you look at me
Because I feel a deep connection when I look into your eyes
Hey, hey, yeah, yeah, aw
Expressing delight and joy
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.