Jeffrey Gaines - Hero In Me

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  • Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
  • Jeffrey Gaines' First Music Video from 1992
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  • @clarencemarsh7801
    @clarencemarsh7801 10 років тому +108

    As a lifelong friend of Jeffrey Gaines we met in Junior High and graduated together. A nicer person you'll never meet. I'm honored to call him my friend.

    • @Jetsanna
      @Jetsanna 8 років тому +2

      He's kinda a perv, but wonderfully talented. And you know what I mean.

    • @waynewayne5550
      @waynewayne5550 4 роки тому

      @@Jetsanna I wanna know what you mean!

    • @sebashess4768
      @sebashess4768 3 роки тому

      did he rob this song of gypsy harry?? YES.................PADRE, JIMI LD B PROUD........................

    • @kimevanbreedam7952
      @kimevanbreedam7952 Рік тому

      saw him in concert FREE in Boston..??
      1990?
      signed my shirt

  • @ricksimmons2098
    @ricksimmons2098 6 років тому +22

    I got the "Jeffery Gaines" record when it came out in '92. Somebody was spinning this track on the radio in New Orleans back in the day. I went straight to the record store and bought it. One of the best records EVER. Cheers!

    • @CrisLifeCoach
      @CrisLifeCoach 3 роки тому

      Same for me in Liege, Belgium

    • @vi_ce_li
      @vi_ce_li 2 роки тому

      Me top.. 92.. heard nothing else for months..

    • @JāmiSun
      @JāmiSun 7 місяців тому

      Yes

    • @robkennedy9023
      @robkennedy9023 6 місяців тому

      Same thing--Portland Maine.

  • @RxZoomDotCom
    @RxZoomDotCom 9 років тому +18

    painful divorce 20+ years ago, this is one of those songs that helped me make it. My son is 26 now, thanks for the hero in me.

  • @GrumpyColoradoDad
    @GrumpyColoradoDad 7 років тому +16

    This is and has always been one of my favorite songs, love the lyrics Jeffrey!

  • @CrisLifeCoach
    @CrisLifeCoach 3 роки тому +4

    Yes this song got my gut when I was 19 freshman at the university of Liege in Belgium... so fucking lost in my emotional misery full of anger in face of my toxic family I hated so much my condition that I would do all I could to get out... And then suddenly I started to sing: “there’s got to be a hero in me!” and found new feelings in me, I put words on it and became hopeful of a crazy future of mine... and you know what? I made it 🤘🏻 merci Jeffrey you’re a Soul Healer, a Shaman, an Empath that uses songs to heal ❤️ love your soul 4ever

  • @lillylazer429
    @lillylazer429 5 років тому +15

    This song means alot to me. It helped me become my own person and I am able to stand on my own. Thank you Jeffrey
    .

    • @CrisLifeCoach
      @CrisLifeCoach 3 роки тому

      Me too 🙌🏻❤️🧘🏻‍♂️

    • @InAtlasAtLast
      @InAtlasAtLast 3 роки тому

      How are you doing now?

    • @Jennifer-nz3np
      @Jennifer-nz3np Рік тому

      He played in my household in Bangor ME. A very long time ago. Had no idea. Just him & his guitar sitting on a stool. Wow.

  • @lonerwolfstray
    @lonerwolfstray 4 роки тому +9

    I heard “Hero in me” on the radio back in ‘92 and immediately had to buy the single. The words haunted me, felt like a very personal warning.

  • @PeterLucibelli
    @PeterLucibelli 2 місяці тому

    Incredible song still sends chills down my spine

  • @rogerstoodley7113
    @rogerstoodley7113 4 роки тому +4

    One of the top ten best songs/albums I've ever heard! Bought it in 92' when it hit the shelves; listen to it least 3 times a week ever since...Love disappears as well is the most beautiful songs ever written....

  • @daniellecharenemyers6430
    @daniellecharenemyers6430 7 років тому +7

    I've always loved this song! We met about 20 years ago at the State Theatre in Easton, Pennsylvania when you opened for Tesla during the Bearman & Keith's 1000th show anniversary. Much respect, Jeffrey. Your music has always inspired me and many others! Thank you!

  • @juneferragamo-murphy6356
    @juneferragamo-murphy6356 11 років тому +10

    I went to see Melissa Ethridge so many years ago and he backed her up. He put on a great show and I had to buy his cd. this is one of the best songs on the cd. The songwriting is amazing. this is my favorite song by him.

    • @grover02
      @grover02 2 роки тому

      I had the exact same experience. He opened for ME and I was buying his CD the next day.
      ME on 5/31/1992, CD purchased 6/1/1992.

  • @tavomcdouglas
    @tavomcdouglas 6 років тому +3

    Blew me away years ago and still has today.

  • @Jetsanna
    @Jetsanna 8 років тому +9

    This is on my all time top ten song list.

  • @skinyviny1
    @skinyviny1 14 років тому +7

    @MrUnit666 Jeff was a staple in the Philadelphia music scene where we all knew andrespected him but the music industry held him back and record companies screwed him so because he has a gig the next week that you wrote this--well you a fool ! Jeff deserves a WHOLE LOT more than what was given but Jeff be the CLASS ACT THAT HE IS moves on. We are PHILLY proud to say HE IS ONE OF OURS

  • @mikeguinness5408
    @mikeguinness5408 7 місяців тому +1

    This is one of my Spirit Songs. Meaning, if you could turn my Spirit into a CD (or whatever passes for a CD in 2024) then this would be one of the songs that would play. Such a well put together song in every phase, from the music to the lyrics. It just hits on so many levels. A very rare phenomenon.

  • @weezie422
    @weezie422 13 років тому +5

    The first time I heard of him was when he did a cover of "In Your Eyes". He did a wonderful job...I downloaded it. Beautiful voice

  • @nubag7
    @nubag7 7 років тому +12

    One of those artists who many people never heard of. If it wasn't for a radio interview on KLOS some years ago I never would have know this artist. Now I frequently listen to this entire CD some years later. Thank you Jeffery.

  • @carolynw3099
    @carolynw3099 2 роки тому

    I posted this for three people in my life that took their lives and I don't understand. RIP. Jim

  • @CarolineATorge
    @CarolineATorge 13 років тому +1

    A wonderful video of a wonderful song by a wonderful musician... I've been listening to Jeffrey Gaines for over 20 years now and pretty much all of his music moves me. I've been fortunate to meet him in person as well as photograph him during two of his performances, and I never grow tired of his music...

  • @markogle6415
    @markogle6415 11 років тому +5

    Wow. Find a song thats deeper than this.For the life of me I can't. It IS the life of me!

  • @guerrillanation1862
    @guerrillanation1862 2 роки тому +3

    This album was the soundtrack to my life in 1992. The line in hero in me “I put a limited on my self potential and my possibilities” is incredible! I still feel this way at times! The whole album is incredible. As a song writer myself, I can say Jeffrey Gaines is incredible! He was definitely an inspiration to me! I’m saddened that he didn’t reach the levels of success of Kravitz, Prince, etc, etc. He really should have. Jeffrey, I appreciate you bro!

  • @johnwilliamson6624
    @johnwilliamson6624 6 років тому +3

    Carried me through life. Bless.

  • @Crazycatlady1836
    @Crazycatlady1836 10 років тому +26

    One of the best songwriters of our time.

    • @mikeoneill7231
      @mikeoneill7231 6 років тому

      Crazycatlady one of the all timers

    • @InAtlasAtLast
      @InAtlasAtLast 3 роки тому +1

      And his vocals are incredible

    • @FIGGY65
      @FIGGY65 3 роки тому +1

      For me, it’s JG and Charles Thompson IV ! But there are countless others obviously.

  • @btjohnson96
    @btjohnson96 11 років тому +1

    Pennsylvania days...best time of my life.

  • @ellenmindy5905
    @ellenmindy5905 4 роки тому +1

    This is the song that gave me the courage to break the walls that never changed.

  • @Jetsanna
    @Jetsanna 5 років тому +2

    Simply one of the best songs ever written.

  • @maxprice834
    @maxprice834 8 років тому +18

    how does this not have more views :(

    • @RonPaulyGirl
      @RonPaulyGirl 3 роки тому

      EVIL UA-cam MESSES WITH EVERYTHING!

    • @CrisLifeCoach
      @CrisLifeCoach 3 роки тому

      Most people are scared to look inside their soul or at their condition with raw honesty to see their darkness... this scared the sit out of them... as for us we had nothing to lose so we did and guess what happens... we evolved with self awareness promoted by Jeffreys lyrics and sounds

    • @lunalea1250
      @lunalea1250 3 роки тому +1

      His music doesn't have a 'box', I discovered his music on WXPN!😊💚💥

  • @bethhall204
    @bethhall204 7 років тому +1

    I always have loved your music.I still play your stuff on the piano. In fact Peter and I were singing your songs at the gallery last Sunday. You are timeless and a TRUE artist. You have gotten me through some my darkest times and I thank you for your music in my life.You are amazing and anyone who is a friend of Peter and Grace must be a beautiful soul. Sending much love, respect and gratitude your way. Beth

  • @loser1908
    @loser1908 7 років тому +2

    Best song ever Jeff. TYVM. Truth in Music. Let it out man.

  • @TheVargen1971
    @TheVargen1971 3 роки тому +2

    A forgotten masterpiece that was way before it’s time my opinion!

  • @PianoShapedObject
    @PianoShapedObject 13 років тому +1

    20 years ago I was working in layaway in a Hill's department store and this song would play through the store and I always loved it and never knew who it was. Its been playing in my mind for all this time and now I finally found it!!!!

  • @tommypowell1137
    @tommypowell1137 11 років тому +1

    I found this record when it first came out back in 92, and played it endlessly. Just goes to show not everyone with the talent he has breaks through into the mainstream. He toured with Melissa Ethridge and as far as I know is still doing solo gigs. His second album "somewhat slightly dazed" is really good too. I think you can still find it out there in internet land. He is in a class by himself.

  • @Simbizinfo
    @Simbizinfo 7 років тому +4

    One of the greatest songs ever!!

  • @fly76phil
    @fly76phil Рік тому

    I have met Jeffrey about 20 times and talked with him a few times. He is an extraordinary singer/ songwriter. This song brought me to tears, and gave me perspective. I have the word "Persevere" in my bedroom, and Jeffrey's words "There's got to be some hero in me" also in a place I can see. Definitely one of the most beautiful songs, I have ever heard, in 68 years!

    • @hedykarim3614
      @hedykarim3614 Рік тому

      So where did you meet him so many times?

    • @fly76phil
      @fly76phil Рік тому

      Many times in Philly, Sellersville Theatre, In Phoenixville, Jersey, even a small place in Jenkintown(On West Street). Multiple times. He usually comes out and will talk to people.

  • @j.p.mcmurphy263
    @j.p.mcmurphy263 3 роки тому +2

    Having some hard times right now and this song came to mind

  • @geraqrd2121
    @geraqrd2121 12 років тому +1

    my mom got me into him and this song is amazing...... love his voice and style!!!!

  • @xanajak
    @xanajak Рік тому

    Phenomenal song.

  • @ivojurisic4338
    @ivojurisic4338 11 років тому +1

    Yeah, Brad is awesome. Two years ago he sent me this song and it ... Well, it changed my life.
    Jeffrey Gaines is an amazing artist. You don't see those anymore.

  • @skinyviny1
    @skinyviny1 3 роки тому

    Oh the days on South Street in Philly. We all know him and he is a talent that the record company held back and for that's a shame but the class act he is shrugged it off and continues to be a class act. He is ANOTHER South Street success

  • @hedykarim3614
    @hedykarim3614 Рік тому

    I saw Jeffrey at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia ..I actually asked security if I go up to the stage and sat there looking up seeing him until his song was done then got to give him a rose .. when you’re young you think you can do anything .. sept 17 1992 with 10,000 maniacs and Natalie merchant , Live , Shaun Colvin and a few others ..part of live aid

  • @love2bh8d
    @love2bh8d 3 роки тому +1

    Most underrated songwriter to exist, along with King's X, Big Wreck and the Great Donnie Vie. Love you bro! seen you twice! Keep On!

  • @kkdeveauxgue5492
    @kkdeveauxgue5492 7 років тому +2

    I never knew of him until now Mann...... I'm devestated..this song Hero in Me..I wish I had heard it I needed all the encouragement I could get I had so many haters that I just left off and gave up..you just wouldn't believe what people will put you through the closer I got to the top the more vicious my haters became.. Mann....I wished I'd heard this song......

  • @kkdeveauxgue5492
    @kkdeveauxgue5492 6 років тому +3

    Mann.....he wrote that Hero song about me cause when you've tried to fix everything it just falls apart no matter what you do,you just rise up somewhere else where people don't know you, I'm only 1 person but it's up to me to move forward and throw it over my shoulder..yeah I'm a hero..

  • @sallystege7163
    @sallystege7163 Рік тому

    Had this cd. Heard him at Melissa concert. 1992

  • @carrieleeper6310
    @carrieleeper6310 6 років тому +2

    first time hearing your amazing song and very uplifting lyrics! meant so much to me! thank you!!

  • @melodybishop1043
    @melodybishop1043 4 роки тому +1

    I had the pleasure of seeing him at The Wire in New Cumberland bank in the day. This song really hits me in the feels every time.

  • @fabiopellesi
    @fabiopellesi Рік тому

    2023❤ Wanda, my beautiful girl... you remember the time? Switzerland-bern

  • @donnellm346
    @donnellm346 3 роки тому

    I fell in love with this song in a dusty corner of a San Diego record store in '92. Almost running, I asked the clerk who this was singing and was floored to find out he was a Black man! I'd always felt so different and was closeted in those days.
    I know almost 30 years later and the way the world has changed, that seems nuts. But not then. Hip hop had been (and still is) my oxygen. I bought that CD immediately and played it for years. Jeffrey, thank you for giving me that little moment of pride and dignity. This song has helped me through coming out, being brave, through the death of my partner years ago. Surviving that. Man, just thank you.

  • @sebashess4768
    @sebashess4768 3 роки тому

    ...and FOETJOE YS GREENER THEN GRASS.........PADRE,....I LOVE U, STIL,.....MUSJEE, LETS CRY SINCE 2004....

  • @mixmusicart6632
    @mixmusicart6632 2 роки тому

    Perfection!!!

  • @janewells5970
    @janewells5970 3 роки тому

    Jeffrey Gaines is a National Treasure!

  • @Vedder1992
    @Vedder1992 8 років тому +7

    he supported tom petty in the uk 20 plus years ago. touring his first album I guess. missed his show as in bar but stumbled across the cd not long after. a great find. so many good tracks.

  • @buddhafyre
    @buddhafyre 11 років тому +2

    this defines perfection

  • @workinonleavintheliv
    @workinonleavintheliv 2 роки тому

    I just found this CD in a thrift store so glad to have it back. Lost all my music years ago. So much nostalgia, what a great album :)

  • @ColibriTrave7
    @ColibriTrave7 2 роки тому

    2022 still one of most important songs for me ❤️

  • @gracecase998
    @gracecase998 4 роки тому

    Saw him live in a small bar back in the day. So much talent and put on a good show with just his guitar.

  • @chris55529
    @chris55529 5 місяців тому

    Amazing.

  • @ninosimone
    @ninosimone 12 років тому +1

    i love this song !!!

  • @ninosimone
    @ninosimone 12 років тому +2

    beautiful

  • @The11221997
    @The11221997 5 років тому

    Thank you Jason wherever you are....

  • @patricktroycrawford8232
    @patricktroycrawford8232 5 років тому

    Classic music... this song still does it.(-"

  • @Luna9112
    @Luna9112 14 років тому

    Love him! He played an acoustic show at the Webster quite a few times, thanks to Tim, we all became fast friends! Almost played at The Hartford Road Cafe.

  • @anomalees
    @anomalees 5 років тому

    whenever i need some emotional solace or comfort, i listen to Headmasters of Mine & this particular song. so many different feelings wrapped up here. i wish rebecca and myself were still friends. JG performed at our alma mater in po town. darkness clouds while emptiness runs away.

  • @bobgatewood
    @bobgatewood 11 років тому +1

    great song

  • @akakgak
    @akakgak 3 роки тому +1

    This song was my intro to JG. Clever and well done but common for good song smiths. However, the song that haunts me was always Headmasters of Mine. A swirling contradiction of thanks and understanding with calling out them not understanding. Lyrically and in mood, I think it's his masterpiece.

  • @TheWantedManIsBack
    @TheWantedManIsBack 10 років тому

    Jeffreys Back!! Holy Mac & Chezzzzzzzzzzzzzz, Know thats A Cool thing! We Need More of him on the Radio!! NOW!!!!!! Amen Bro! Love you Man!

  • @juniorwilson3427
    @juniorwilson3427 3 роки тому

    keep up the good work brother

  • @TexasJackdaw
    @TexasJackdaw 2 роки тому

    How is it in this world of music that you have only 855 subs? I just don’t get it. I understand a little, as I’ve put up many songs on my channel and they seem to get little traction. I dunno, but I’m gonna get on my social network soap box and let people about your amazing talent. Thank you for inspiring me and many others 🙏

  • @InAtlasAtLast
    @InAtlasAtLast Рік тому

    Yes

  • @FrkVims
    @FrkVims 12 років тому +1

    Think I'm in love..!!

  • @charlottaehn
    @charlottaehn 5 місяців тому

    Skitbra låt fortfarande! / Still damn good song! Someone should fix a tour in Europe. ❤From Stockholm, Sweden.

  • @CarolineATorge
    @CarolineATorge 13 років тому

    For my friend, Debbi... Love you Hon...

  • @pr1hbk
    @pr1hbk 13 років тому

    Si por eso estoy aqui!

  • @user-cy1dc1zf3d
    @user-cy1dc1zf3d 4 місяці тому

    👍❤️

  • @rifferriffers2031
    @rifferriffers2031 4 роки тому

    He played before Melissa ethridge and I fell in love him. 😍 Is he still playing around Buffalo NY?

  • @christiancabrera1974ok
    @christiancabrera1974ok 5 років тому +1

    genius!

  • @Islanddreamer66
    @Islanddreamer66 12 років тому

    love it

  • @The11221997
    @The11221997 6 років тому

    So talented...

  • @kkdeveauxgue5492
    @kkdeveauxgue5492 6 років тому

    Jeff was born too early cause now we need him,Time is a MF especially when it comes to music, Mann...the 80$.. Mann..not a chance that was a crazy and loose decade,Aids,threat of nuclear war,Crack epedemic, crazy 80$..

  • @martymagic3266
    @martymagic3266 3 роки тому

    Where are you? ???????

  • @smokynmonkee5054
    @smokynmonkee5054 5 років тому

    Rock on Jeffrey!

  • @Jeannebop
    @Jeannebop 14 років тому

    Awesome, Jeff! When is a new album coming out?

  • @bro8kenneth
    @bro8kenneth 13 років тому

    @Sparclen Yeah

  • @martinbeen
    @martinbeen 14 років тому +1

    @Jeannebop music that aint gonna sell it is a shame

  • @richmoore5964
    @richmoore5964 11 років тому

    Piano, by any chance do you know if theres piano sheet music for this song?

  • @harderwijk72
    @harderwijk72 15 років тому

    ....Nice....

  • @MrUnit666
    @MrUnit666 14 років тому

    u guys know this is from 1992, rite?@ martinbeen ur rong about the music not sellin. he's got a gig next friday.

  • @PianoShapedObject
    @PianoShapedObject 11 років тому

    I honestly have no idea, I've never looked.

  • @Mrbrbusby
    @Mrbrbusby 6 років тому

    #MyGeneration.
    Smash the guitar HeeBee.
    Love from Carlisle, Brixton and the West Shore Mod Scene #Helden
    #Bowie #MuellerTime

  • @richmoore5964
    @richmoore5964 11 років тому

    Thanks Piano, I appreciate it though

  • @nuclearpurification7260
    @nuclearpurification7260 4 роки тому

    K & K 1995

  • @Sparclen
    @Sparclen 13 років тому

    Anyone here because of that Brad Jackson guy?

  • @bashess4913
    @bashess4913 Рік тому

    YTS A COVER OFF MY LIVES LONG FRIEND MOUCHE, JEFFREY IS AN AZZ, HE NICED THIS

  • @sebashess4768
    @sebashess4768 4 роки тому

    ERGENS BEKENDT VAN HARRY, YN THE LANGUAGE OFF THE GODDS....and??

    • @sebashess4768
      @sebashess4768 4 роки тому

      YEAH YEAH YEAH CASSIS.................

  • @rocknrollrebel2112
    @rocknrollrebel2112 12 років тому

    that 1 person.... is a loner.