Jeff Buckley (17 November 1966 - 29 May 1997) was the son of musicians Tim Buckleyand Mary Guibert. The influences of artists as diverse as dith Piaf, Nina Simone, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and Led Zeppelinmay be found in Buckley's music. His textured, dynamic voice, personal, powerful lyrics, and rich instrumentation have made his 1994 debut album , a modern rock classic. Highlights include 'Last Goodbye', 'Lover, You Should've Come Over', and his cover version of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah'. In concert, Buckley had a commanding stage presence including a self-deprecating sense of humour, a strong sense of play and perfect pitch.
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Jeff Buckley
(van morrison)
Originally performed by van morrison. jeff performed it live at he palace, melbourne on february 29, 1996. he used to play it also with gods and monsters (the group formed by jeff and gary lucas) in 1992.
And I will stroll the merry way
And jump the hedges first
And I will drink the clear
Clean water for to quench my thirst
And I shall watch the ferry-boats
And theyll get high
On a bluer ocean
Against tomorrows sky
And I will never grow so old again
And I will walk and talk
In gardens all wet with rain
Hey, its me, Im dynamite
And I dont know why
We shall walk and talk
In gardens all misty and wet with rain
My, my, my, my, my sweet thing
And I will raise my hand up
Into the night time sky
And count the stars
Thats shining in your eye
And Ill be satisfied
In gardens all wet with rain
And I will never, ever, ever, ever
Grow so old again.
Oh sweet thing, sweet thing
Sugar baby with your champagne eyes
And your saint-like smile...