About the song
Angel Eyes: A Bluesy Ballad by The Jeff Healey Band
In the realm of blues-rock, few bands have managed to capture the raw emotion and soulful essence of the genre quite like The Jeff Healey Band. Fronted by the virtuosic guitarist and vocalist Jeff Healey, the band released a string of critically acclaimed albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s, garnering a devoted fan base along the way. Among their most beloved tracks is the ballad “Angel Eyes”, a song that showcases Healey’s songwriting prowess and the band’s instrumental mastery.
Released in 1988 as part of their sophomore album “See The World Through My Eyes”, “Angel Eyes” quickly became a staple of The Jeff Healey Band’s live performances and a radio favorite. The song’s enduring popularity can be attributed to its blend of bluesy grit and heartfelt emotion, delivered with Healey’s signature raspy vocals and soaring guitar work.
“Angel Eyes” opens with a gentle guitar riff that immediately sets the melancholic tone of the song. Healey’s vocals enter, imbued with a world-weary weariness that perfectly captures the song’s lyrical narrative. The lyrics paint a picture of a love lost, a yearning for a connection that can never be rekindled. The chorus, with its soaring refrain of “Angel eyes, oh, where did you go?”, is a poignant expression of longing and regret.
The instrumentation throughout “Angel Eyes” is understated yet powerful, perfectly complementing the song’s emotional depth. The rhythm section provides a steady foundation, while Healey’s guitar solos add layers of texture and feeling. The interplay between the instruments creates a sense of longing and vulnerability, perfectly capturing the essence of the song’s lyrics.
“Angel Eyes” is a timeless ballad that has touched the hearts of listeners for over three decades. Its blend of bluesy authenticity and heartfelt emotion has made it a staple of The Jeff Healey Band’s repertoire and a beloved classic in the blues-rock genre. Healey’s masterful guitar work and soulful vocals are on full display, making “Angel Eyes” a must-listen for any fan of blues music.
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Lyrics
“Angel Eyes”
Girl, you’re looking fine tonight
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?
What did I say
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 touchSo 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 meAll you fellows
You can look all you like
But this girl you see
She’s leavin’ here with me tonightThere’s just one more thing that 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 meSo 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?
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