Fair play to Gerry McAvoy, a great musician who always knew his place, who provided the perfect balance when playing beside such a monster, and who in this clip is having a total blast.

Rory was "one in a million" as an artist. Irish and loved Northern Ireland, the people loved him because he was openhearted and honest. Noone has ever come close to Rory. So sad heaven couldn`t wait.

The man and his boys who had the power to stop conflict/war, Nobody was a stranger or the enemy at a Rory or Thin Lizzy Gig . It is not a problem for me to follow the great Rory Gallagher, I have followed this man, his band and his music from town to town, from the very first moment I dear his music, I was fully convinced for this man quality 10 seconds into hearing the very 1st song of Rory & Taste, In all of this time I have never got fed up and left his music, Rory's music is still as fresh as a newly plucked daisy up to this very moment and as a bonus, Rory was a great human being, anyone would be more than happy to follow Rory.

I rarely respond to comments but how could I not respond to this.. Really pleased folks are getting so much from these Belfast postings

The one and only Rory Gallagher never will another be like him

WE ARE NOT WORTHY !!!!!!GOD BLESS YOU RORY

Dear Old Rory, always gave it 100%. Imagine being at this one!!

I felt ectrified when I shared one drink with him that one time! I honestly felt blessed...almost 50 years ago, still feels like yesterday. Thank you Rory & Co...RIP my friend...keep it rockin' up there!

In America mate, "sickest" is a form of compliment. It is meant to say that Rory is playing way beyond the normal ability of most guitarists....

God is good, my dad was from donegal, went to visit him and my cousin took me to a rory show. seen him many times after back in nyc. we all loved him and miss him. RORY FOREVER

That is what the best guitar player of all time looks and sounds like Lee Hambleton from Sheffield

Was @ this concert 16 years old fan for life,never be another like him r.i.p rory

WOW!!...Rory...the tone ..from that battered old Strat ...the best

I was there , rory was on fire that night........legend

Rory's on Fire... Belfast crowd loving it him so much.... Can feel the heat.. Love it !!!

Rory was one of a kind. I found out about his music through KZfaq videos. Now, I understand why people were talking about him so much. We was a great guitarist.

A guitar master. Like a hand full of players from the 60s and 70`s, who can play and write songs that are so unique. We will never see this happen again. Things were lined up, for guitar players/singers born in the 1940`s. Rory was one of them. He had total control over his unique feedback sound. He was a great slide player and used feedback to a level few have had. A great loss, but Rory has left a legacy that the world will never forget. Thank you Rory and Band members for putting on countless great concerts, that are now legendary. Many films and video tapes were made of Rory in his prime. More then most artists. We the fans are lucky to have them and bring us back to a time when rock music was in great form. The world was a better place for having Rory Gallagher in it. So many strong albums and live shows. A guitarist who was loved by his fans they are trying to get the airport in Ireland, named after Rory. That would be a great tribute to a man who made the people of Ireland proud to have him, as one of their own.

one of the best guitar solos I've ever heard in my life simply fantastic

Great to hear Gerry singing with Rory.

My favourite guitar player by far. I've even been to his grave to pay my respects for the G-Man. Truly missed.

When I first saw Rory back in 1974. The opening acts were Rush and Nazareth. Tickets were $4.75 back then. What a show!

Can’t wait to go and see one of his gigs in heaven think of all the amazing people who are at his shows ,Mozart, Beethoven, Lennon etc

I never missed him when he came to New York city area. Just a phenomenal player and performer.

Rory, the Shamrock!!!!☘️☘️☘️He was one of a kind, fantastic guitar solo❤️❤️❤️

Never played a song the same way twice, love you and miss you rory, may you rest in peace.

Love this song. It says a lot. The G-Man has it going. "I've been locked in this cage gotta get away, before it's to late, I'm gonna rewrite the page, take the stage, live tomorrow today, you found your dreams were mislaid you wanna run away, all your dues have been paid, now it's time to depart, go with your heart, follow that flame" Who could have said that any better other than the "G-Man" himself? What else needs to be said???

When i reflect on seeing Rory playing live in concert , (this song at another concert a few years before ) I remember not only the volume but the power behind this band. They were sensational at the same time as being delicate and refined. Never seen a gig like it again being that Rory was connected to the people dancing below . The concert i attended last 2 hours . I was so spoilt.

Genius!!!

There will never be another Rory he had such talent as a guitarist and song writer , taken far to soon.

Sound doesn‘t have to be perfect when it has a vibe like Rory‘s! Became a fan after hearing him live on a crappy mono radio and recorded it on a low quality cassette (mono as well). Heard the tape hundred (or thousands?) of times and rocked through my room every time I listened to it. That is ART!

Rory could bring a tear to a grown man's eye.

31 years after and this still remains a great gig!!!! Rory leads the way !!! Let's follow him!!!

Nobody, but nobody can make a Strat scream the way Rory could!

trop bon Rory ta musique vaucouleurs 1983 trop cool tu nous manque 2018

One of a kind.Who else would play the songs differently every time on stage keeping it fresh.A true genius among two other geniuses...

Rory, you always be awesome

Back in our days, in old London town when we were young our parents would send us to college gigs to see Rory Gallagher and his boys and get the education to last us a life time from this MASTER, been in his classroom was the very best thing that could happen, we came away knowing things which we have used all through our lives. When you have some spare time click on to KZfaq and watch this human hurricane in action, The Master Musician Rory Gallagher and his boys going to town at full speed, shin kick going crazy suffering from the bullfrog blues and shadow playing at full pelt. What other person would thank his audience a million. Rory Gallagher that's who. Show less REPLY

Jimi would have been very proud. No foot pedals. Just REAL rock. No words to explain, just awesome.

Those solo's, infuckingcredible...

I was at this gig. Thanks for sharing. Brings back Brillant memories. Rory was awesome!!

I loved it when he played that guitar, joy from the first till the last lick! He could make that guitar sing like an angel. It’s more that 20 years ago but I remember it as yesterday!

I'd love to hear what everyone has to say, but, Rory is so AWESOME to watch, I gotta go back to the show.

loved Rory, will always love his music - the only genuine blues rock guitar artist in my opinion, and the best by FAR

Absolutely amazing …best live version of this song. Rory really was a one man army, an individual with a big heart, talent for song writing and with an unmistakable style that nobody could copy. My favourite albums of 1978 and 79 Photo Finish and Top Priority. And Rory was never cheezie. Best concert I ever ever saw. And this is an amazing post thanks.

pure genius, instrument of the Universe. Rory lives on in the heavens free from the density of earth and cooperation's and corruption., he sure did plant a star in the sky for all of us who care to take a look.

Saw Rory in 1978, Chicago, at the Park West. It was a long time ago, but I will never forget the energy he put out. After it was over, he walked back and forth across the stage shaking as many hands as he could, so genuine, you didn't see that kind of compassion towards fans back then. ----- I remember where I was when I heard of his passing in 95, I could not believe it.

FOR THOSE ABOUT TO RORY GALLAGHER I SALUTE YOU.

Just a fuckin Master Sound incredible we miss you .

Loving the two solos. Rory is literally wringing the neck of that old Strat; incredible sounds!

I saw him just once and enough to be fan for life. Best guitar playing best voice for the blues best guy too!

one word for rory,,,,, SUPERB,,,

WOW! this song kicks ass. In 73 while in high school I got the 8 track tape of Rory Live because my buddies band played Messin with the Kid. Thanks to KZfaq I can see and hear all these great performances. Thanks for sharing. Rory a true Legend

En el 75 tuve el placer de poder verlo en el escenario de Anoeta ( S. Sebastián ) a día de hoy todavía lo veo en mi mente

Was at one of these concerts at the ripe old age of 13. I think it was the first gig as Rory Gallagher and not Taste. 1969 or 70. Biggest influence in my musical life ever.

yeah, i love this guy so much

Taste worked because all the musicians were beyond brilliant and Rory was above what is humanely possible. RIP to those who have passed.

Notice how no one has ever been able to "copy" Rory? People can sound like Hendrix, SRV, Duane Allman, Ritchie Blackmore etc. Not Rory. Somehow, he was able to make his strat sound like five different guitars in one song. I have no clue how he was able to do this.

Great performance

January 4th/5th 1984,was there at the front,so good went to the gig the next night.Band were so tight and Rory's playing, magical,genius, virtuoso, legend. There's not enough superlatives to describe this man's guitar playing. He even came out after the show and has a chat with the crowd who were standing at the front. Such a humble guy, a gentleman,but what an entertainer, mesmerising ☘

This might be the best version of this tune I've seen. I have quite a few. Great tone.

One of my fave Rory tracks. Just brilliant!!

Beautiful to see Rory harmonize.

There’s a new gunslinger who really appreciates Rory and his name is Davy Knowles

Simply put.........None better than the MASTER!!

If you have Live in Europe/Stage Struck I believe this is the version. Scorching solos equaled by no one. Was fortunate to see Rory 3x in Boston. First listen was Top Priority in 1981when stationed overseas, been listening ever since!

@ doonbegrosie...ANY posting of a Rory Gallagher concert is WELL appreciated! I wish more people would come up with rare footage of Rory. Thanks!!

i saw him at self aid 17th july 1986 ,and the late gary moore they are both guitar legends and one must go to ballyshannon again to catch the spirt sadly missed but thank god for the recordings amazing stuff,and philo rocked too

La grande classe ce Rory

This gig was in Belfast Ulster Hall October 1983. Could not be there as we were moving house. Could have kicked myself. Been regretting it ever since. An absolute belter by all accounts.

Sickest guitar playing I've ever seen. Ever.

AMAZING!!!!!!!!! :) Saw him three times. What a gem of a musician!

I was there!!! Brilliant night!! Never missed a Rory concert at the Ulster Hall every year!!

love his songs he's amazing :D

what have i been missing simply fantastic

Rory literally wrings every last sound out of that old Strat, plus a few more it didn't know it had. Mind blowing stuff.

Incredible guitar playing, great song, thanks for posting this

Awesome! Never been anyone like him before or since!

Master of the Stratocaster. The best.

I just wish I was around when rory was alive. It wouldve been great to see this concert. Why can't more people my age would apreciate his music?

I Follow You Master!!!

Very good document; intelligently shot with inserts of Rory's interaction with his audience. Thanks for sharing.

And of course, the, "T/y /v/m" at the end. As humble as he was magnificent. God rest your beautiful soul Rory.

Awesome guitar control!! The best in performances was Rory!

I know rory because of my father. The day rory died my father was so sad, he expected to see him on a festival in France. Rory is the best guitarist ever.

omg Rory on fire. Thanks for posting

I'm lovin' it...

Enough Said. RIP Mr. G-Man

Great music from a wonderfull musician, R.I.P. Rory! We love you for all the time!

I would have loved to see Rory in concert. I think I would have been blown away.

Great post, thanx for sharing. Every now and than I stop by to watch this version of this great song. Every time when I feel sad or my days are grey, I only have to watch this video and play this real lout, it brightens up everything and my day has a rainbow again.....

Whoa this amazing, so much energy and talent

If Jesus had a "rock song" this would definitely be it! "Won't you follow me? where I'm bound ? Won't you follow me ?the time is tight, before they swallow me down " Rory just Rocked >Salute

Great show and quality is more than fine. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Overall Impression > Sound > Videoquality. Perfect! Pure Music. F.. awsome!!

i have seen Rory meny times, this very concert beats everthing i have heard, he was at the very peak, pur blues power, the best the world has ever known

What a great performance! Thanks for this upload!

The things this man could do to the sound of a guitar with just his two hands. Sorely missed.

Ich bin ausgeflippt als ich Rory und Band das erste mal gesehen habe. Vielen Dank für diese super Musik!

love you Rory!

Damn that be very good version...he gets so much sound variation out of that Strat!