(Submitted by John Retta)
I, like so many others, found Jeff’s music from the hit single ‘Angel Eyes‘, which applied dead on for my relationship with my then girlfriend, now wife. Though I was never fortunate enough to have seen him live, Jeff’s music has been part of the soundtrack of my life. His rendition of ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps‘ is by far my favorite.
From the professional musicians I know who have met him, I got that Jeff was just one of those “special human beings” we so seldom get to meet in life. His passing hit me as hard as any family member I’ve had and I miss him greatly. I’m not a jazz fan, but have bought all his jazz recordings, simply because they’re his.
I made this power point video for ‘The Damage Is Done‘ a while back, because quite frankly, out of Jeff’s catalog great music, I’ll never understand how this was never released as a single. I found all these pictures on the web. Enjoy.
John Retta
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I was at a High School reunion with my wife and heard Angel Eyes for the 1st time… She was off talking to a couple guys who were glad to see her.. It’s a classic, like Van Morrison’s “Have I told you lately”. Bought “See the Light” and found “”River of no Return” a couple classics I now have on my iPhone. Regards..
That version of While My Guitar Gently Weeps is my absolute favourite too. Beautiful!
I presently have 6 versions by different artists of this tune on my Ipod…including the original. Jeff’s by far is my favorite. He just sings it in a way that no one else does.
I want to thank Rog for using my post from the Facebook page to kickoff this new site. It’s an honor that he thought that much of it. So Healey fans, let’s crank it up a notch and really get this thing going!
You’re most welcome John! I keep saying it, but with out fans such as yourself, none of this would be possible… ~Rog