Rory Gallagher was one of the most underrated guitar players of all time. He was awesome
@dawngarland55667 ай бұрын
I agree my brother introduced me to so much GRREAT Music . We rocked out to Rory! RIP Sean Patrick
@101scetch7 ай бұрын
I couldn’t agree more. His playing of the guitar was absolutely fantastic. I will put him right up there with Clapton.
@101scetch7 ай бұрын
No, this is my type of music. The guitar, and the voice just goes so well together. He is another one of my favourite singers. Another song that has made my day. Bless everybody and I hope you’re having a great day. Greetings from England.
@valeriebarr57297 ай бұрын
He wasn't underrated by anyone who ever saw/heard him play, but definitely under publicised!
@liamfitzdrums7 ай бұрын
I would go so far as to say that he's THE most underrated guitarist of all. Btw, if anyone is ever in Ireland, I'd recommend going to Ballyshannon in Donegal to see the Rory Gallagher statue and/or the Rory Gallagher tribute festival that's held annually there.
@TheStruggleUK.7 ай бұрын
Brian May from Queen said that he went to see Rory play when he was still trying to get into guitar playing professionally and at the end of the show while Rory and the band were packing up he approached Rory and asked how he got his guitar tone, Rory told him exactly what he needed to get which Brian did and is what we’ve heard on every Queen song since 😊 That’s the other thing people loved about Rory, he was one of the nicest guys you could meet and always found time to talk to anyone like the young Brian. Very humble man, playing was all that mattered.
@vaffangool919615 күн бұрын
I've seen that video. The signal chain for that Brian May sound comes from the homemade made guitar through a Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster pedal into a Vox AC30 combo amp.
@danmayberry11857 ай бұрын
Did that Ballyshannon boy heed advice to avoid Belfast when the Troubles flared up? He said no, because those people need to forget their problems for an evening and enjoy themselves. F*ing legend.
@thisSOBRocks2 ай бұрын
While I love Rory's studio work, you can not fully appreciate his true talent. You must see him live. So powerful.
@edallen36627 ай бұрын
Two of Ireland's greatest exports Gary Moore and Rory Gallagher
@fergxson16506 ай бұрын
Big up Christy Moore
@austexpilot15 ай бұрын
Both in my top 5…! ☘️
@GerryBolger5 ай бұрын
@@fergxson1650I love Christy Moore.
@RossoVerdeNero2 ай бұрын
Moore was very good, but not on the same planet as Rory. But it's all about opinions...
@charleslopez58977 ай бұрын
Rory Gallagher sold over 30 million records, but turned down record companies that wanted to make him a "Star" because he didn't want to live that life. One of the greatest electric blues guitar players of all time! I was fortunate to see him live (twice) in the front row leaning on the stage 5 feet away from him. He came out in blue jeans, a flannel shirt and denim jacket with his signature beat to death Fender Stratocaster and just blew the roof off the place! Couldn't talk the next day from shouting. One of the most electrifying performers I've ever seen in my life! He died in 1995 from painful drawn out complications from a liver transplant. I cried when I heard the news! Another legendary Irish musician in the same league of music influence as Van Morrison, The Cranberries, and U2. He has a huge catalog of music. Check out Bull Frog Blues live in Paris. That will give you some Idea of what it was like to rock out with Rory Gallagher at a small club like I did. I've been waiting for you guys to discover him!
@mattshaw61807 ай бұрын
"Calling Card," "Moon Child," and "Shadow Play" are great RG songs to watch a live performance!
@barblessable7 ай бұрын
Calling Card is a great track but any of his live vids are good ,there is b/w vid of him playing Shadow Play on a German tv show[,I think] ,Rory plays his heart out but the audience sat like statues ,how they could sit so quiet was beyond me , they did applaud at the end so maybe Germans are too polite to react like us Brits , it's a great performance well worth a look .
@spineynorman73787 ай бұрын
In the mid 70’s I saw him live in London. He was credited as the best guitarist you’ve never heard of.
@synthrich17 ай бұрын
Shadow Play live at Montreaux in 1979 is one of the greatest live performances ever. It has to be seen to be believed
@DawnSuttonfabfour7 ай бұрын
"I Fall Apart" by Rory was voted Ireland's Love Song of the Century. It is beautiful. P.S Rory was also sooo purty.
@jrox60917 ай бұрын
Oh he was indeed purty. And apparently a heckuva nice guy. Sigh.
@DawnSuttonfabfour7 ай бұрын
@@jrox6091 Sigh. Yes, he was.
@LoveBandit10007 ай бұрын
I concur, that is a GREAT SONG!
@danielschaeffer12947 ай бұрын
Rory looked like he could have been in a boy-band (remember the Bay City Rollers?) which may be why so many people ignored him.
@wewhofly7 ай бұрын
Yes, 'I Fall Apart' is probably low on the list of recommended pieces when it comes to Rory as most people like to direct newbies to the more raucous 'showing off' live numbers. But 'I Fall Apart' shows that deeper, smoother, less grandiose beauty in the licks and curls.
@randybaker60427 ай бұрын
Another great live performer. We all love Rory.
@6916dog7 ай бұрын
Shin Kicker and Bullfrog Blues are both amazing Rory Gallagher live performances. After 200+ requests.....we finally get some Rory. Thanks ❤
@6916dog7 ай бұрын
The Rolling Stones asked him to join the band. He politely declined
@dougdecloedt84507 ай бұрын
Keith was passed out for two days, and Rory just left and flew out to Japan to meet his band and start their tour. The Stones deal, while flattering, would have never worked. Rory was a good human, and he would have never competed with the giant egos of Mick & Keith. It would have been a waste to have him anywhere but out in front of his own band. The Goat IMO, with second place going to Gary Moore who coincidentally was another Irish Blues Rock guitar god, who used to play some of the same gigs back in the day. RIP
@rubentullenaar29347 ай бұрын
And Shadow Play live 1979.
@radupopescu23707 ай бұрын
Your analysis on Rory living the music is correct, he was music. And he is the greatest guitar player of all time, just watch any live performance. Never played the same song in the same way twice, even Ritchie Blackmore from Deep Purple said he's the most natural player he ever saw.
@kittykaleidoscope4347 ай бұрын
When I was in LA in the 70s a guy bought me a ticket to go with him to see Rory Gallagher at the Whiskey a Go Go. The stage was so tall he had to put me on his shoulders and he put me right up in front of Rory! Lol. People started throwing things at me, because I was blocking them. He was the word of mouth musician. Radio didn't do him justice,Great guitarist!!
@simonoreilly30907 ай бұрын
AT LAST !! Rory was the GOAT! Everyone says he was the nicest musician you could ever meet. Tattooed Lady, Walk on Hot Coals, Million Miles Away
@mauro32697 ай бұрын
Rory is the goat
@johnoconnell24463 ай бұрын
Jimi Hendrix was a big fan and called Rory the world no 1. Pronounced GALLAHER in Ireland,.
@thomasconlee49397 ай бұрын
Irishman Rory Gallagher was called the greatest guitarist you've never heard of ( forget who said it) The next Rory tune should be a Rob Squad theme song..."Just the Smile" which is an acoustic work.
@flea19727 ай бұрын
Agreed - especially the Beat Club version. 👍✌️
@paulaleavy-mccarthy9497 ай бұрын
He's an amazing guitarist! And when it's an Irish person with this surname it's pronounced Galla...her. The middle G is silent. You'll usually hear it pronounced when someone with this surname lives in the UK or the US. But Rory was Irish.. so no middle G😁
@daniellegoldsmith97822 ай бұрын
I had the great privilege of seeing him in concert. One of the best shows I've ever seen. Grateful for that experience. He died not long after I saw him.
@waltw45377 ай бұрын
What a talent. There are so many tunes. Live! Like "Bull Frog Blues"! Thanks so much! Rory could write hits but he chose not too. Just good music. So Glad You Dug It! You have to see a live video. Great reaction.
@marietheresahughes29117 ай бұрын
Love "bull frog Blues" ❤
@davidpetrich72777 ай бұрын
"A Million Miles Away" and " For The Last Time" are also great bluesy songs from Rory. I saw him opening for Rush, November 5th 1982 in Detroit.
@vincentp1497 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! Rory Gallagher isn't well know in in the USA, and this is a good song to start with. You really have to see a video of him performing live to get the full effect of Rory's personality and playing. "Rory Gallagher - Moonchild - Loreley 1982" is on YT. Some say that he was an underrated guitarist, but in guitar circles he is very well known. Where I feel that he is underrated was as a songwriter. He wrote great songs.
@alecfed7 ай бұрын
This isn't the way to listen to this song, you have to see the live video in an Irish club. It's one of the best.
@reallymysterious45207 ай бұрын
Rory, Gary Moore and SRV - the Holy Trinity of Blues Rock guitarists
@barblessable5 ай бұрын
Hendrix ?
@SmilingBlackKitten-vh3cp7 ай бұрын
Jimi Hendrix was once asked - what does it feel like to be the greatest guitarist if all time? - he replied 'How would i know? Go ask Rory Gallagher '
@tonetone75726 ай бұрын
Saw Rory in 73 opening up for Deep Purple when they were peaking . he blew the roof off the place and after his set he did an encore and we were standing on our chairs screaming for another encore which he did but we wanted more..Rory made it very difficult for Deep Purple that night to come on after him.
@davidmason776510 күн бұрын
and as you probably know when Ritchie left Deep Purple, David Coverdale's list for guitarists to approach was Jeff Beck, Rory, and then Tommy Bolin. Dont think discussions with Rory ever got serious given that when the Stones approached him to replace Mick Taylor he went to France to discuss it but ultimately decided to stay with his own band. But it could have been cool . Imagine 3 part harmonies / vocal swapping Coverdale Hughes Gallagher
@davidibinson4117 ай бұрын
Listen to “ Going to my Home Town “ Rory rocks on a mandolin
@rusynlig17 ай бұрын
In Rory Gallagher's universe, "Bad Penny" is almost a laid back ballad. Try some live stuff from the man. A good place to start is "Bullfrog blues" a powerhouse of a tune!
@wildapplellamas77517 ай бұрын
The 1980 live version in Paris is amazing, with the audience storming the stage, Rory climbing the amps and he never stops playing!
@Tessmage_Tessera7 ай бұрын
@@wildapplellamas7751 Oh hell yeah. Rory turned the slide guitar into a weapon of mass destruction at that show. It's a must-see for sure.
@user-fu4xm4hs3j7 ай бұрын
Rory Gallagher did some great stuff and was a great guitarist who deserved to be more widely known-Colin Ward
@gregj45647 ай бұрын
Rory Gallagher - Shadow Play (live 1979 with video - prepare for a jaw drop...). Rory Gallagher - I fall apart (the most beautiful love song You've never heard of...).
@1Moonchild7 ай бұрын
So happy that you've tapped into Rory Gallagher and hope this is just the beginning. A shy, gentle soul off stage, Rory was a beast when performing live. As a self-taught multi-instrumentalist, he played electric & acoustic guitar, mandolin, electric sitar, harmonica, saxophone - and put forth a diverse spectrum of styles from blues and rock to jazz, folk, country and a bit of funk. He was an outstanding songwriter and his vocals were so beautifully unique. Rory's live performances were truly epic - and when I saw him perform live, it was transformational, no other performer I'd seen before or since came even remotely close to him. He touched my musical soul and I was never the same. People who love Rory love him as much for who/how he was as a human being as we do for his music. He easily could has been a superstar, but he wouldn't let the music companies dictate or compromise his musical vision - he did not play the game for fame and he preferred smaller, more intimate venues to the big ones. There are so many facets to Rory and his music to explore, I suggest A Million Miles Away, Calling Card, Walk On Hot Coals, Just The Smile, Overnight Bag. Some live performances: check out anything from Belfast 1984, Madrid 1975, but to get a feel of just how incredible Rory was 'Just a Little Bit' from My Father's Place, 1974 is a must listen, otherworldly stuff like you've never heard before. Anyway, thanks for a wonderful Rory reaction and keep on...
@dougdecloedt84507 ай бұрын
A million miles a way from the Irish Tour 74 album is a masterpiece. Just him with his battered up Strat, a treble booster, and a Vox AC 130 Amp back in those days, and he made his guitar sound like 4-5 different guitars just with his talent. A true Materclass
@damonhines81877 ай бұрын
I used to see Rory whenever he came to Toronto in the mid-70s. Passion, authenticity, humility and superb musicianship in generous measures. Never disappoints. I add my vote for 'Bullfrog Blues', and also submit 'Western Plain', or anything showcasing his acoustic guitar skills. 🎸 💙
@pammy35147 ай бұрын
Seriously watch his live performances. Legendary!!!!
@5ebra17 ай бұрын
‘Best guitarist in the world’ - according to Jimi Hendrix.
@stephenlee78777 ай бұрын
Rory is a master 👏👏irish legend 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
@danielschaeffer12947 ай бұрын
Now try “I Could Have Had Religion” from Montreux in 1994. The creepiest blues performance since Robert Johnson. I suspect that one of the reasons Rory was never that popular was that he was a musician’s musician. One almost had to be a professional to grasp the full depth of Rory’s talent and the breadth of his knowledge of blues history. When Mick Taylor left the Stones they auditioned Rory, but he turned them down. Rory knew his worth.
@Stoney_Snark7 ай бұрын
Rory has some fantastic live videos here on KZfaq. All the UK guitarists, Clapton, Page, Townsend, etc. loved Rory! But you’ve got to do a live one, it’s his wheelhouse!! “Shadow Play” live is amazing!
@O_Towne_Bear7 ай бұрын
Canada's own Alex Lifeson always talks about Rory as one of his biggest influences.
@lesknight54167 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more shadowplay live incredible
@allendixon77007 ай бұрын
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@allendixon77007 ай бұрын
@@lesknight5416Did you know there's A? A group called ZZ Top? F***, you know, all these people go talk about a barbecue. Hey, yo see, she topped at the barbecue long ago late thanks oh right, they fired the Bobby up. Alright? ZZ Top has a song called barbecues. What i'm talking brother barbecue by z z top all right
@allendixon77007 ай бұрын
Did you ever want? Why nobody a do any of a brother church, Eric church or church? None of the homeboys won't do homeboy. At church Chase got a song called homeboy and there is a video. Nobody I do no earning dirty early I guess he's dirty early
@Darth_Wafer7 ай бұрын
What are the chances?! I was just listening to this song just a couple minutes ago! Rory is in my top 3 guitar players ever. Some great songs by him are... I Fall Apart A Million Miles Away Shadow Play
@bringingtolightnj91277 ай бұрын
RORY!!!!! I've been waiting for you guys to react to him. Do all his songs please.
@pammy35147 ай бұрын
This man is a musical legend especially in Ireland where he was born. He is about as real as it gets. Very humble and never cared about being a celebrity. He literally lived for his music. His signature Stratocaster guitar is also legendary. The guy is one of a kind. Nice job reacting to this one.
@samfischer-l6p7 ай бұрын
One of the best guitar players. Unique
@tonyfred1237 ай бұрын
One of the few benefits of living to be 67 is being alive when guys like this were at their prime. Very underrated artist. Check out Tommy Bolins Post Toastie for another guy like Rory.
@marietheresahughes29117 ай бұрын
Yes I'm 68yrs I saw Rory in 1971 in DUNFERMLINE SCOTLAND 🏴
@SlumminAngel7 ай бұрын
@@marietheresahughes2911 67 here, saw him in '73 in Edinburgh 🏴
@daleclarke43177 ай бұрын
Bullfrog blues Live....WOW !!! the stage is bouncing , it is an incredible , amazing virtuoso performance
@silverburst61234 ай бұрын
His whole band was on fire for that performance.
@valogden7 ай бұрын
Queen's guitarist Brian May credits Rory Gallagher for his signature sound. He said he and his friend waited after a show and he asked Rory about his setup and how he got his sound. He said he was so nice to them and spent time talking with them. Brian said he went out to a second hand store and bought some beat up equipment. He said he met up with him years later and he was just as nice and he thought it was maybe because he was a fellow recording artist but thought back and said he was the same as he was years before. Gary Moore also is on the same interview with Brian and talked about how great Rory was. Another great guitar player gone too soon.
@miguelpms6 ай бұрын
To realy feel all his energy and how amazing he was, you need to whatch him live
@clarkditter59757 ай бұрын
Rory Gallagher is an Irish blues rock guitarist & songwriter (born 2 March 1948) who died, in 1995, at the age of just 47. His band was a powerful 3-piece unit. This song is well-structured, with great commercial appeal. There will many suggestions made of live songs that you need to check out in order to appreciate his talent and energy live. I would, however, suggest that your next choice is "Wave myself goodbye" with LYRICS. It has more piano than guitar, but it does highlight his songwriting. Then head into the energetic stuff.
@stevemcmurtry13747 ай бұрын
Bullfrog Blues Live......a must !!!
@garyrosenberg33697 ай бұрын
Finally! One of the guitarists I was waiting to hear on your show. But you just have to watch him play live, so you can see, he wasn't playing but living the blues. What made his music so special was his Irish background that always shone through. Watch him play Moon Child or Tatoo'd Lady, he'll blow you away.😊
@isabelsilva620237 ай бұрын
I would like to suggest Rory Gallagher's live version of "Brute Force and Ignorance" on Rock Goes to College in 1979. The medication he took for his fear of flying ruined his liver, he had a transplant but ended up dying from the complications the same year, 1995, he was 47. Rory was genuine and 100% about the music, nobody else like him, met him in March 1979 (the day after his birthday) it is a precious memory.
@johnlong95347 ай бұрын
He is very popular Europe. He has to be seen live to really appreciate him. I doubt its true, but word is that Jimi Hendrix was asked "how does it feel to be the best guitar player in the world" and Jimi's reply was. "I don't know, you would have to ask Rory Gallagher."
@DawnSuttonfabfour7 ай бұрын
RORY!Always here for the divine Rory. Magnificent.
@andre.gorley7 ай бұрын
Alex Lifeson, Eric Clapton, Brian May, are also among those who were influenced by him. He is probably one of Ireland's most successful artists. Unfortunately, he left us at age 47 due to complications of a liver transplant. It's a wonderful rabbit hole to explore guys, so get to it!
@jackoshea76685 күн бұрын
Clapton wasnt
@ajorngjdonaydbr7 ай бұрын
Yessss Rory! He's an absolute hero here in Ireland. There is a Rory Gallagher festival every year here and theres a statue to him in his hometown. He's so damn good. Also, welcome to the official cool club, you can now put some Rory on in front of your rocker pals and watch them go "WHO IS THAT?!" in their most excited voices!
@fanfeck28447 ай бұрын
Everyone who knows, knows
@stevemoss77937 ай бұрын
I saw Rory three times in the early/mid 70s, and they were some of the best gigs I ever witnessed. Not just for the playing, but also the atmosphere. And of course in those days the artists were only a few yards away.... .
@keithwatkins79087 ай бұрын
Rory and his fantastic band were amazing live. You should watch them doing Shadow Play live in 1979 at Montreux. Thunderous drumming, monster bass, and Rory being Rory, one of the greatest guitarists and showman ever.
@garyallison19057 ай бұрын
Definitely!!!!!!!!
@franksullivan18737 ай бұрын
He was the guitarist that other great guitarists love to talk about.I remember when a BBC interviewer was doing a question and answer session with Jimi Hendrix and asked him,”What’s it like to be considered the best Rock and Roll guitarist ever?”Jimi quickly and said,”I would not know but you may want to ask Rory Gallagher that question.” Even Brian May said he used to go to Rory’s shows to learn new techniques.So sad he died early .
@tobeski7 ай бұрын
Rory was a ridiculously talented guitarist and worked like a dog to earn a living; an older friend who went to a lot of Seventies festivals said wherever you went, Rory was always on the bill
@MWPoss7 ай бұрын
I got to see rory gallagher and status quo together at an outdoor concert in europe when i was in the service. What a show!
@valeriebarr57297 ай бұрын
Rory & Quo were good friends and, I believe, shared the same management for a while - Quo + Rory = Quarry Management
@SaintPhoenixx7 ай бұрын
Definitely do some of his live performances, his solos were intense and several minutes long. A blues/rock legend, never gets the attention he deserved.
@andymageen53087 ай бұрын
I met Rory a couple of times back in the day. He was a guitar genius that never accepted his fame and wasn’t looking for adoration, sadly he had the Irish disease and his career suffered, but the music survives and he lives on through it. ✌️
@annereidy79817 ай бұрын
He actually hated flying and mixed sedatives with alc to calm himself, so sad that surgery went so wrong.
@dougdecloedt84507 ай бұрын
He got an infection after a successful surgery, and that’s what took him out. Beyond Tragic.
@Dreyno7 ай бұрын
He wasn’t a heavy drinker. His medication Shouldn’t have been mixed with any alcohol and he hadn’t been told. He needed a liver transplant as a result and died from an infection.
@richeaton57527 ай бұрын
LIVE-MUSIC-R-BETTER I was blessed. My first rock concert: May 19, 1973 East Tennessee State University (lol yeah, I'm old, but still above the dirt...) Rory Gallagher - ZZ Top 4 dollars It was about two months before Tres Hombres came out. (Dusty Hill's 24th birthday, I came to find out on his passing) It was Festival Seating and I managed to get about 15 feet from mic center. Rory Gallagher was pure fire right out of the gate, and his band was phenomenal. (particularly Lou Martin on his electric piano) Rory was amazing to see play and I think that he had as much fun as anyone. Then, Billy Gibbons and the boys came out. Back when they were the most badass blues rock band that ever was. Straw hats, jeans, no beards (but Frank. lol), and BG in a white tshirt w/ pack of Marlboros rolled up in the sleeve(lol). Needless to say, Rory and Billy made a big impression on a 16 yr old. Blues rock, slide guitar nut ever since. RIP Rory, Rod, Lou, & Dusty. Thank You! Keep Rockin' Billy, Frank, & Gerry Rory Gallagher - Bullfrog Blues 1972 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aa2mhJiYs7HXgWg.html ZZ TOP - Fool For Your Stockings & Nasty Dogs and Funky Kings kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rbpjfsterM2xkok.html
@fergxson16506 ай бұрын
When asked what it felt like to be the greatest guitarist on earth Jimmy Hendrix responded “I dunno. Ask Rory Gallagher”
@silverburst61237 ай бұрын
Some artists are just so much better live than in the studio. Just about any live performance by Rory is incredible.
@chrismcdonagh6887 ай бұрын
Rory's guitar playing really shines when it's live. I was lucky enough to see him once in 1987 just a few years before he died, he totally blew me away. Have a listen to Bullfrog Blues or Walk On Hot Coals from The Old Grey Whistle Test
@richardtaylor85957 ай бұрын
Please do Laundromat and I am not surprised. Rory is one of the best blues, rock guitarist ever. You have to do some live versions of his music because he puts his heart and soul into every song.
@dawnmoore43297 ай бұрын
For music geeks, Fil of Wings of Pegasus did a YT analysis of Rory playing Laundromat. It was crazy just how many techniques Rory used in his playing that seemed so natural and effortless, but are really quite difficult to master. It's a great video that gives you a new appreciation of just how talented Rory was.
@Sdeburca20122 ай бұрын
Hi guys, in order to get what Jimi was talking about you need to check out Rory's 1982 live performance of this song!!!!! It's got over 85 Million views!!!!
@jasonlighton96367 ай бұрын
Heck yeah, some Rory Gallagher!!!! Highly recommend a live version, Rory is a performer.
@florisPH7 ай бұрын
Hope this isn't the last you hear or see of Rory on the channel! He is not underrated, just not very well known. Anyone who listens to him falls in love with his playing!
@LoveBandit10007 ай бұрын
SO criminally underrated in the US, he sold like 50 million albums in Europe!!
@ajorngjdonaydbr7 ай бұрын
He toured mainland Europe like an absolute mad man, to everyone here in Ireland it wasn't a shock, he deserved it
@DavidCormier-er7em7 ай бұрын
You have made me so happy. I never thought you would play this kind of underrated music. I am just so happy thanks
@jodycahill42607 ай бұрын
I ♥️SRV but I listen to Rory the most!🌟👍
@Naiko-teki-Complex422.7 ай бұрын
This song has actually been in my playlist for a few months. Underrated artist.
@amitychief30617 ай бұрын
Next "I Fall Apart" would be great, but Rory live is at his best. "A Million Miles Away" , "Cradle Rock" or "Walk on Hot Coals" from Irish Tour '74, or Philby from Live at Montreux would be my suggestions.
@liamfitzdrums7 ай бұрын
Fun fact about Rory Gallagher. He was one of the reasons that Brian May (Queen) was able to get his guitar sound. The story goes that Brian saw Rory in London and went and chatted with him after the gig and got to talk guitar gear with him. Rory told him what amp and effects he was using and, soon after, Brian went and got the same things.
@deadreckoningplot6 ай бұрын
Tie your Mother Down is a Rory influenced song!
@liamfitzdrums6 ай бұрын
@@deadreckoningplot I wasn't aware of that. Goes to show how much of an influence he had on him.
@deadreckoningplot7 ай бұрын
Love Rory ☘️ check out some if his Irish Tour ‘74 live vids- Tattoo’d Lady, I wonder who, a million miles away. He was so great live!
@paulburton51507 ай бұрын
Check out Rory’s band Taste playing “what’s going on” at the Isle of Wight festival 1970. Phenomenal, raw performance.
@GWard-hz5wjАй бұрын
Another great Rory performance @1970 Isle of Wight with his then band 'Taste'-very bluesy "Sugar Mama"-got 5 encores!
@Symo2317 ай бұрын
Brian May has said that seeing Rory Gallagher live was a huge inspiration for Smile to continue working for success, they became Queen.
@1955billc7 ай бұрын
I saw Rory many times live back in the day in Youngstown, Ohio. Never failed to amaze! Greatest videos out there are from 'Irish Tour '74'
@brianmiller60557 ай бұрын
Bullfrog Blues and Messin' With The Kid are must listen by Rory
@thor85807 ай бұрын
He’s meant to be seen live check out Shadow Play or Bull Frog Blues to understand him better.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@phonebone817 ай бұрын
One of the best live albums ever is "Irish Tour" !!!
@michaelfoster55775 ай бұрын
Saw this performer so many times, starting with Taste at IoW and Plumpton, then about 20 times during the 70’s with his self titled group. Bullfrog Blues and Shinkicker are musts - live performances are the tops! He also played beautiful acoustic guitar, mandolin, saxophone, harmonica and other instruments too. So glad you have discovered this SO underrated musician!
@gregseibel33107 ай бұрын
Hey y'all glad you got here with Rory. Gotta hit up his songs, Brute force and ignorance, and Shin Kicken morning.
@joebloggs86367 ай бұрын
You need to see him doing these live!
@d.vincent61907 ай бұрын
Another excellent pick, Rory can definitely rock,.
@barblessable7 ай бұрын
YOU really had to see him live , he was mesmerising ,saw him twice in late 70s with his trademark battered old strat , Shadow Play ,Tattooed Lady, Bullfrog Blues ,Hands off , Back In Your Town , just a few of many great songs by Rory ,he also does magic things on acoustic guitar check out his cover of Pistol Slapper Blues.
@proudliberal6057 ай бұрын
Just when I think RSR is starting to lose their mojo, the come up with a day like today and completely restore my faith in them. Big thanks to the community that never lets them stray too far away from what got them here. Great day of suggestions. Knocked it out of the park.
@mark-be9mq7 ай бұрын
The music was in Rory & it poured out in his hands "Shin Kicker", live, is a treat.
@grandwazoodebris10157 ай бұрын
People say Jeff Beck is your guitar heroes guitar hero. Rory Gallagher was kind of like that for 60's-70's guitarists. All the big names then loved Rory. Some friends saw him live opening for Rush on the Signals tour (? I think), and said he was really incredible live but was treated badly by the Rush audience at the concert. They said he was a sweaty blues man pouring his heart out, just amazing, and the crowd wasn't into it. Hopefully that was rare.
@notedrockhistorian43827 ай бұрын
"Shin Kicker" live from Montreaux is the fastest 5 minutes you will ever experience. Rory live is phenomenal.
@garryleblanc40027 ай бұрын
Jimi also gave personal endorsements to Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and called Terry Kath of Chicago the most talented guitarist he'd ever seen. The original Chicago was a lot harder than the late 70's and early 80's Chicago.
@bkshields767 ай бұрын
It's crazy you'd play both Travers and Gallagher on the same day! I saw them together at a stadium show in KC in the mid 70s along with Jethro Tull and Robin Trower. Thanks for the flashback...
@AdmiralDonkey7 ай бұрын
Glad you like Rory, he's definitely underappreciated! You really should do a live reaction! He was incredible live and his bassist Gerry McAvoy is really fun to watch too, you can tell they are both really into the music. There's a vid on YT of him playing Moonchild at Loreley in '82 where he does something with his guitar I've never seen anyone else do. Another good vid of him playing Shadow Play at Montreux in '79 where he goes in the audience mid-solo. And the Bad Penny live version from Loreley is epic too.
@Silber77 ай бұрын
I'm too young to see him, but from the existing vids, he could carry a show simply by his charisma on stage alone. No rock-star bulls*t, just honest passion. I saw Gary and his band of friends recently, he is trying to keep the candle alive, and broght even a few % of the spirit, and it was a great evening kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rKeDptFllZzQeZ8.htmlsi=9ZSvtSQjdwQZAhQC
@tzzz77 ай бұрын
You two are hitting some guitar gods today!
@erict9567 ай бұрын
Rory mainly played a second hand sunburst 1961 Stratocaster bought in 1963 for £100 that he modified over the years. This guitar is so iconic that the only person to play it since Rory's death is Joe Bonamassa who was given permission by the family to play it at two of his London performances in 2011. Many of the worlds greatest guitarists sight Rory as a major influence on them and their playing including Eric Clapton, Brian May and Pete Townshend of the Who. It also goes without saying that both Jimi Hendrix and Joe Bonamassa rated him very highly. Sadly he is still called the greatest guitarist that you've never heard of.
@garyporter17027 ай бұрын
I saw Rory in concert three times back in the 70's. His shows were over the top! You've got to check out 'Messin With The Kid', and 'Bullfrog Blues'! You've got to listen to the live albums. Also, 'Going To My Hometown' live! His live music was so much better than the studio stuff! This man could play any instrument that has a string on it! One of the greatest!
@robertreyna39137 ай бұрын
You guys used to be a daily visit to me, just have been diving now into deep deep cuts, no longer first time listeners but now just music appreciators. Seasons Greetings, keep on rockin'
@SlumminAngel7 ай бұрын
Oh WOW! I'm so glad you finally got round to Rory (I've suggested him a few times). There are so many great suggestions in the comments, and as most have said, you really have to see Rory play live, although his studio work is also brilliant and there are some great songs that he never or rarely played live. here are my suggestions Audio (A more mellow side of Rory) What In The World - BBC Sessions (recorded in concert 1973) I Fall Apart - Rory Gallagher (1971) Can't Believe It's True - Rory Gallagher (1971) - he also plays saxophone on this track Just The Smile - Rory Gallagher (1971) Daughter Of The Everglades - Blueprint 1973 A Million Miles Away - Irish Tour 1974 (live) Easy Come Easy Go - Jinx (1982) Live Video Bullfrog Blues - The Old Grey Whistle Test 1976 All Around Man - The Old Grey Whistle Test 1976 Rag Mama Rag - Rockpalast 1976 (acoustic) Calling Card - Hammersmith 1977 Pistol Slapper Blues/Barley & Grape Rag - Hammersmith 1977 (acoustic) Do You Read Me - Rock Goes To College 1979 Shinkicker - Montreux 1979 I Wonder Who - Belfast 1984 Shadow Play - Belfast 1984 and a couple of interviews in case you're interested Rory Gallagher - 'Ride On Red' & interview with Carolyn Fisher in the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin 1983 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n7x8qbCCrLuqaYk.htmlfeature=shared Brian May Interview On Taste & Rory Gallagher kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aN53Z9Cf0pbGcoU.htmlfeature=shared Alex Lifeson Talks About Rory Gallagher kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kJ15p6plz6_Kc2Q.htmlfeature=shared Is that too many? I really tried to keep the list short, but there's so much more 😃 edited to fix wrong album info (blaming it on old age🙃), and also forgot to say how much I enjoyed your reaction! Amber got it 💯.
@wildapplellamas77517 ай бұрын
You really need to watch Rory live-he takes his music to a whole new level. Thanks for checking him out and I hope you react to more of his outstanding music. Recommendations for YT videos: "Calling Card" from his 1977 Hammersmith Odeon show, "I Wonder Who?" from 1984 Belfast, and "Do You Read Me?" from the 1979 Rock Goes To College show for a start. Great studio pieces include "Overnight Bag", "Edged in Blue", "I Fall Apart", "Fuel to the Fire"- I could go on and on. Rory was also fire on the acoustic guitar. A great example that also shows his connection with his audience is "Rag Mama Rag" performed at the 1976 Rockpalast. The old story regarding Jimi Hendrix saying Rory was the greatest guitarist has never been proven, but Rory has plenty of fans among guitarists. Brian May of Queen Slash, Alex Lifeson of Rush, Johnny Marr, the Edge, and many others have cited Rory as a major influence.
@SlumminAngel7 ай бұрын
You just said everything I was going to say, great suggestions! I think Amber would also enjoy Daughter of the Everglades.