This gives me shivers....Rory wailing on that worn out wood-grained Strat, if you don't get chills watching his facial expressions as he gets all he can out of that 6 string, you AIN'T living. Rest In Peace,Rory!!
i was, and still am a "Rory" addict. no one in music has ever had the same effect on me. i've followed him from his days in Taste, right on through until his death, which i've never quite gotten over. he, by far, is the most underrated guitarist in the history of rock&roll and i just can't believe that there are some so called knowledgeable music people who little or nothing at all about him. Clapton, Page, Beck , Hendrix and others less deserving have received many more accolades. A shame.
He was a true Guitar Master, and look at that beautiful wood-grain Fender Strat, he wore the finish right off it....Rest In Peace Rory Gallagher...if there's a Rock n Roll Heaven, you know they got a Hell of a band!!!
I see these so called 'musicians' on tv etc nowadays who are only interested in how they look, and with absolutely no musical talent or charisma, and then I watch something like this from Rory who honed his art by playing almost non stop in pubs, clubs, and small venues, big venues etc around the world for most of his life, (even when he was really ill, imagine Bono or Paul McCartney doing that!!) it makes me realise over and over what an extraordinary guy Rory was!!
@lesburst Thanks for the post. Rory was and is an artist that created because it was the only thing he knew to do. He had plenty of chances to buy into image, artistic compromise, etc. but he stayed true to his ideals. I'm forever grateful that I came across Live in Europe '72 when I was a young lad. Rory helped me to see outside my adolescents and realize that life is what you make of it. Not what's dealt to you early on. Cheers Rory.
Let's see, you had to play, you had to write, you had to lead the band and be in a BAND; you had to tour your butt off to get people to forge the alliance with you...oh, and you had to play like you were all growed-up and not some emo' twit of a 10-year old.
Now, you just pose, and get yourself on the latest reality show, karaoke contest bandwagon!
Rory wouldn't have made a spalsh on American Idol, the 10-year-olds would've thought, "that's too rough!"
A real trademark in blues a legend to walk the stage and blow minds of others and yeah kadkid19 Rory Gallagher will always kick ass Rip 95* a true blues man
The best of the best. Rory gave over 100% whether in concert or on TV. Aside from his prodigious talent, he was also so physically beautiful. He was a rock dream come true.
Think about the awesome jam in heaven...Hendrix, Rory and SRV...Rip <3
addy93 3 months ago
anyone see the version of this song around from Montreux on YouTube?
wheelsonfire65 5 months ago
This gives me shivers....Rory wailing on that worn out wood-grained Strat, if you don't get chills watching his facial expressions as he gets all he can out of that 6 string, you AIN'T living. Rest In Peace,Rory!!
sfpw 1 year ago 5
Raise your glasses to the last of the independants!
MrTubejockey 1 year ago
Such terrific playing, but who's the drummer, Wilgar, Rod, or Ted?
Phelixinator2000 1 year ago
@Phelixinator2000 Mr. Rod de'Ath.
fevereb 11 months ago
The one and only RORY GALLAGHER.... Thankyou!
ulsterthistle 1 year ago
Fucking genius guitar player
deirdreXerdried 1 year ago
It's about time this was released on D.V.D. Possibly Rorys greatest recorded gig ! Come on Donal get to it before us old fans pass on.
Bob.
rcsaa 1 year ago
I have in my time been all consumed by Rory and the Stones. I need no more
TheQprfc 1 year ago
Many thanks, Rory is a legend
ulsterthistle 1 year ago
I wonder where Stevie Ray got the idea for a beat up old telecaster????
sfpw 1 year ago
i love this song
im sooooo happy when i hear it
ericclapton00028 1 year ago
el puto amo de la guitarra
jesuscryincross 1 year ago
Damn..Rory owned it.
sinnerboy611 2 years ago
his solo's are never boring
Psychobilly4life 2 years ago 3
i was, and still am a "Rory" addict. no one in music has ever had the same effect on me. i've followed him from his days in Taste, right on through until his death, which i've never quite gotten over. he, by far, is the most underrated guitarist in the history of rock&roll and i just can't believe that there are some so called knowledgeable music people who little or nothing at all about him. Clapton, Page, Beck , Hendrix and others less deserving have received many more accolades. A shame.
tp10488 2 years ago 8
He was a true Guitar Master, and look at that beautiful wood-grain Fender Strat, he wore the finish right off it....Rest In Peace Rory Gallagher...if there's a Rock n Roll Heaven, you know they got a Hell of a band!!!
sfpw 2 years ago 3
I see these so called 'musicians' on tv etc nowadays who are only interested in how they look, and with absolutely no musical talent or charisma, and then I watch something like this from Rory who honed his art by playing almost non stop in pubs, clubs, and small venues, big venues etc around the world for most of his life, (even when he was really ill, imagine Bono or Paul McCartney doing that!!) it makes me realise over and over what an extraordinary guy Rory was!!
lesburst 2 years ago 18
@lesburst Thanks for the post. Rory was and is an artist that created because it was the only thing he knew to do. He had plenty of chances to buy into image, artistic compromise, etc. but he stayed true to his ideals. I'm forever grateful that I came across Live in Europe '72 when I was a young lad. Rory helped me to see outside my adolescents and realize that life is what you make of it. Not what's dealt to you early on. Cheers Rory.
tiponin23 1 year ago
@lesburst
Well, ch'yeah.
Let's see, you had to play, you had to write, you had to lead the band and be in a BAND; you had to tour your butt off to get people to forge the alliance with you...oh, and you had to play like you were all growed-up and not some emo' twit of a 10-year old.
Now, you just pose, and get yourself on the latest reality show, karaoke contest bandwagon!
Rory wouldn't have made a spalsh on American Idol, the 10-year-olds would've thought, "that's too rough!"
SuperAmin1950 5 months ago
the camera work is fine.. wish i was alive in those days to see this
skateracl 3 years ago 7
A real trademark in blues a legend to walk the stage and blow minds of others and yeah kadkid19 Rory Gallagher will always kick ass Rip 95* a true blues man
dioXxXtyler 3 years ago 7
very nice indeed
fmcd007 3 years ago 5
The best of the best. Rory gave over 100% whether in concert or on TV. Aside from his prodigious talent, he was also so physically beautiful. He was a rock dream come true.
keefek 3 years ago 8
the guitar man
berginia 3 years ago 5
The best guitarist of all time, and a great showman. RIP Rory
rrrasmus 3 years ago 19
well kad, i agree with you. since he somehow released an album in 2003 o.0 (Wheels Within Wheels)
nah... false hope i guess... shame he died, he wasnt even all that old.
jessupar 3 years ago 3
sorry to say hes not among the living hes jammin with srv and jimi hendrix
harlan1988 3 years ago 3
RG KICKED ASS
harlan1988 4 years ago 9
Still does!
kadkid19 3 years ago 5