What a bunch of rubbish..... I've been playing the blues for 35 years, I'm American, and Rory Gallagher is my favorite entertainer of all time. Period. I don't give a damn where he's from, people know pain from all over the world. I hate stupid contentious arguments like this one. Just enjoy Rory, and Peter Green, for what they are. Damn fine musicians who played their souls for you to see.
The Blues was shaped, formed and raised by American Black musicians. To say otherwise is just ridiculous. The Blues is high art, and just like painting any 3yr old can do it. But, it's not just about notes. Most play "Blues" songs totally disconnected from the heart, with the soul of it watered down almost beyond recognition. Rory was one of FEW Europeans who understood that to be a great master, you have to know your history, know your instrument and know your place in tradition.
Rory,lived the blues, he done paid his dues,' WE', new it and HOW! He 'IS' the 'Blues Master' !! Rory Gallagher, does not 'NEED' the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. RRHOF "NEEDS" Rory Gallagher, because without him, where is their credibility??? Why is it always, that, the 'Messiah' is not recognized, until he is no longer with us? Long live the 'King'. I am in my 66th year, and believe me, he's the best, amongst all his contemporary's, he's 'numero uno '
@knobwarts123 i dont know mate u would nee to have a crossroads compitition to decide, but rory, green n clapton r jst as good as wot ive heard from the states
Yes the blues Rory can play! But lets be clear on where the music originated! The Mississippi Delta! Here in the South! by the black man!!! and really no one sounds as good as the black man singing the blues!
@knobwarts123 Americans are the blues, who in the hell you think he's trying to play like? Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix, Chuck Berry, Robert Johnson, B.B. King. I could make a list long as your arm. He' thinks he's goin' to Chicago? You even have to sing like us, you lost your marbles
I credit the brits with reminding us of our rich blues heritage. Brit or american, the blues knows no bounds. It's the soul that makes the music. It's all good!
My favourite recording of all the blues I know. It has everything. This man is astoundingly talented. It's got to be the best hit-the-highway song ever laid down.
@knobwarts123 I cant really argue with you. Every musical genre has its greats no matter where they come from. It doesnt matter where your from if youve got the music in your soul and a passion for what you play, thats what really counts. Rory is ablsolutely amazing I dont know why but his music just moves me.
Hey, don't forget. "The blues, are just one man feeling bad." It doesn't matter where you hang your hat, or purse. I saw Rory several time back in the day, never got to see Peter Green, but was raised on Bluesbreakers and Mac, and John Lee Hooker et. al. It's just the blues man. Blues On!
knobwarts comment America has and has had more great Blues musicians because as andria put it America is where it all started. If you truly understood the blues you would know it is in your bones your born with it. It is emotional to play and to listen to. your location on the map has nothing to do with it. Rory Gallagher had as much soul in him as anyone I have heard . He could stand beside any of our artist and belong there. He had the gift and we lost something special. Irish or not.
Brits and blues? Kindly, Rory is Irish from Donegal and raised in Cork, burried near beautiful Ballincollig. He's one of ours and he's a national treasure.
The Irish when we aren't being green, are the blues.
Brits and blues are awesome.... Rory is great! Peter Green aswell... dont forget Jeremy Spencer. Even Clapton... Johnny Winter are a Toddler compared thats how i see it
@seanlucky7 Er....I am well aware Rory has passed away! I've been a fan for a number of years. Considering he passed in 1995 and I am 32 so no - not longer than I'm alive! ;-) (AKA MimiFriday!)
Please, guys, who are "they"??? American blues is black blues, slave blues, no one of you has ever gotten so low down to rise again to such heights, if ever (hardly any of them experienced before they died, some did like Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker, Howlin Wolf, Son House, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Big Mama Thornton, and and and). Rory & Pete (& John Mayall, Alexis Korner, Keith R., Robert Zimmerman, Eric C. etc. are all disciples, just listen to them introducing their songs
Fantastic version, in my view better than the original. Apparently Mr.Green enjoyed Rory's numebrs the most on the Rattlesnake Guitar album, although whilst Rory plays this exceptionally, I'm not wild about his version of Showbiz Blues.
I feel privilged to have seen Rory play here in the States as many times as I had. Rory was one of those musicians that you HAD to see live to capture his brilliance. Perhaps the most delightful guitarst I have ever seen literally grace the stage. I remain an ardent fan. The pensive ache and longing on this cut (1 of 2 on this recording) make me weep everytime I here it. ThanX for posting it. I've found that there are many fans not even aware of this track.
true man, i love my america ...but damn rory beats any modern american blues players in my opinion... but check out Davey Knowles and Back Door Slam theyre from the UK and Davey is heavily influenced by rory.. i just saw them in concert and it was amazing
One of my main musical goals in life has been to "edicate" the american public of Rorys extranordinary talents he had within his way too shortly lived career. Peter Greene, on the other hand, at least gained sizable recognition here with Fleetwood Mac. The fact that the U.S. is the craddle, doesn`t mean everyone in America ever listened to the trully great musicians we`ve always had here either!
I agree, 100%. With all due respect to USA as the cradle of the blues and all their greats, still - Rory and Peter are just two examples - non-Americans can also do blues! ;-)
I love Greeny and Fleetwood Mac, but this version is so much better than the original. Totally inspired. When I first heard it, I thought it was the 'original' by a black bluesman... this is simply stunning.
What a bunch of rubbish..... I've been playing the blues for 35 years, I'm American, and Rory Gallagher is my favorite entertainer of all time. Period. I don't give a damn where he's from, people know pain from all over the world. I hate stupid contentious arguments like this one. Just enjoy Rory, and Peter Green, for what they are. Damn fine musicians who played their souls for you to see.
rkl17 2 weeks ago
The Blues was shaped, formed and raised by American Black musicians. To say otherwise is just ridiculous. The Blues is high art, and just like painting any 3yr old can do it. But, it's not just about notes. Most play "Blues" songs totally disconnected from the heart, with the soul of it watered down almost beyond recognition. Rory was one of FEW Europeans who understood that to be a great master, you have to know your history, know your instrument and know your place in tradition.
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Rory,lived the blues, he done paid his dues,' WE', new it and HOW! He 'IS' the 'Blues Master' !! Rory Gallagher, does not 'NEED' the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. RRHOF "NEEDS" Rory Gallagher, because without him, where is their credibility??? Why is it always, that, the 'Messiah' is not recognized, until he is no longer with us? Long live the 'King'. I am in my 66th year, and believe me, he's the best, amongst all his contemporary's, he's 'numero uno '
digbyhurricane 2 weeks ago
@knobwarts123 i dont know mate u would nee to have a crossroads compitition to decide, but rory, green n clapton r jst as good as wot ive heard from the states
76skelton 1 month ago
Doc Watson ... Black Mountain Rag.
Country and Blues are joined at the hip.
herbisonic 2 months ago
Americans nor irish or any other country makes the best blues. Humans make the best blues.
Scrappy1138 4 months ago 5
@knobwarts123 I say you're not a blues musician, but a spectator with no soul.
rastablues1 4 months ago
Enjoy Rory, he is the blues. THE BEST . music knows no color, no nationality
this man lived to play
bshelby231 4 months ago 4
Yes the blues Rory can play! But lets be clear on where the music originated! The Mississippi Delta! Here in the South! by the black man!!! and really no one sounds as good as the black man singing the blues!
MyIlovemoney 5 months ago
BS
Blues is White music.. Appalaichin, Railroad, Gospel and Country.
Blacks bastardized it is all. Bar structure is White, always has been.
There is NO Blues in Africa or South America!
StSimonMartyr 2 months ago
@StSimonMartyr You're wrong, there are blues in africa, ethiophians guitar players are just fucking awesome playin the blues,
camadi69 1 month ago
Blues did not originaite in Ethiopia, shit 4 brains.
But in America, from White Gospel, White Railroad and black plantation workers.
StSimonMartyr 1 month ago
@knobwarts123 Americans are the blues, who in the hell you think he's trying to play like? Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix, Chuck Berry, Robert Johnson, B.B. King. I could make a list long as your arm. He' thinks he's goin' to Chicago? You even have to sing like us, you lost your marbles
jczother 5 months ago
@jczother You sir was never at a Rory Gallagher concert !!
ilikejuice96 5 months ago
Awesome. If anyone outside of the U.S. should know about the blues, it's the Irish!
MrSampo1 6 months ago
@MrSampo1 point taken...
jczother 5 months ago
long live the blues ! ;D
eirikblu 6 months ago
I credit the brits with reminding us of our rich blues heritage. Brit or american, the blues knows no bounds. It's the soul that makes the music. It's all good!
jenniferjuniper97 6 months ago
@jenniferjuniper97
But Rory is neither - he's Irish!
nmacparthalain 4 months ago
@nmacparthalain ooops. mybad! don't know how I messed that up!
jenniferjuniper97 4 months ago
This sounds like a mandolin. Would I be correct in this assumption?
ryrodye 7 months ago
@ryrodye I think you are. That was the first thing I noticed.
Mattlarrivee 5 months ago
The blues knows no bounds.
jenniferjuniper97 7 months ago
Lovely, thanks!
SinnerBoy 7 months ago
perfect blues by a perfect bluesman!
PUNKYROCKY12 8 months ago
Dear Andria260807,
My favourite recording of all the blues I know. It has everything. This man is astoundingly talented. It's got to be the best hit-the-highway song ever laid down.
Thank you for your taste!
Glaeken1961 9 months ago
Shivers down my spine!
waitin9 10 months ago
@knobwarts123
I say you're a person who doesn't understand that music is a universal language, and is intended to bring people together, not divide them.
peace & music.
rastablues1 10 months ago
@knobwarts123 I cant really argue with you. Every musical genre has its greats no matter where they come from. It doesnt matter where your from if youve got the music in your soul and a passion for what you play, thats what really counts. Rory is ablsolutely amazing I dont know why but his music just moves me.
hungrooster 11 months ago 3
Loved Rory :) Saw him In Pompey:)
TybeeDolphin 11 months ago 2
c'mon the 12 string!!
Rory99M 11 months ago
Hey, don't forget. "The blues, are just one man feeling bad." It doesn't matter where you hang your hat, or purse. I saw Rory several time back in the day, never got to see Peter Green, but was raised on Bluesbreakers and Mac, and John Lee Hooker et. al. It's just the blues man. Blues On!
BSJBill 11 months ago 2
Hey, the blues, are just one man feelin' bad. It ain't got nuthin' to do with where you hang your hat, or purse.
BSJBill 11 months ago
knobwarts comment America has and has had more great Blues musicians because as andria put it America is where it all started. If you truly understood the blues you would know it is in your bones your born with it. It is emotional to play and to listen to. your location on the map has nothing to do with it. Rory Gallagher had as much soul in him as anyone I have heard . He could stand beside any of our artist and belong there. He had the gift and we lost something special. Irish or not.
K9Midas 1 year ago
Brits and blues? Kindly, Rory is Irish from Donegal and raised in Cork, burried near beautiful Ballincollig. He's one of ours and he's a national treasure.
The Irish when we aren't being green, are the blues.
thetmacs 1 year ago 3
@andria260807 thank you
0nullzero 1 year ago
Love British Blues and especially Rory and Peter Green but dont can Johnny Winter he is right up there with the best theres ever been.
Amandalp0 1 year ago
Brits and blues are awesome.... Rory is great! Peter Green aswell... dont forget Jeremy Spencer. Even Clapton... Johnny Winter are a Toddler compared thats how i see it
wigarth 1 year ago
Think i missed not a single concert from him in Berlin during the mid seventies to the late eighties.
Great musician, nice guy and a great performer.
Knippi2009 1 year ago
Dig it...Damn Fine!
R.I.P. Rory....Sadly missed but never forgotten.
buska100 1 year ago
Ah Rory you were so fuckin good. Tonight I'll sleep on a walking cane!
andymcb10572 1 year ago
This is so good it hurts! Tks for the posting....
Laffeylad 1 year ago
Holy Fuck!!! This is phenominal!!!!
mvflaim 1 year ago
@MimiFriday unfortunatelty chief dont mind the spelling but rory has passed away.probably longer than your alive,listen.
seanlucky7 1 year ago
@seanlucky7 Er....I am well aware Rory has passed away! I've been a fan for a number of years. Considering he passed in 1995 and I am 32 so no - not longer than I'm alive! ;-) (AKA MimiFriday!)
MollyTurbin 1 year ago
@MollyTurbin sorry molly at that moment in time i was so intoxicated with the music and playing of rory
seanlucky7 1 year ago
he meant what he said all you chiefs...ok.
seanlucky7 1 year ago
Please, guys, who are "they"??? American blues is black blues, slave blues, no one of you has ever gotten so low down to rise again to such heights, if ever (hardly any of them experienced before they died, some did like Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker, Howlin Wolf, Son House, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Big Mama Thornton, and and and). Rory & Pete (& John Mayall, Alexis Korner, Keith R., Robert Zimmerman, Eric C. etc. are all disciples, just listen to them introducing their songs
seedogreed 1 year ago
Rory is the best. Fact ! R.i.P.
4everRory 1 year ago
Since Irisch Tour already a fan and the valuation continues to grow with the years and every time I turn back to his music
dezwarte55 2 years ago
Fantastic
and what an exellent drumjob, anyone know who?
tintin
tliten 2 years ago
Fantastic version, in my view better than the original. Apparently Mr.Green enjoyed Rory's numebrs the most on the Rattlesnake Guitar album, although whilst Rory plays this exceptionally, I'm not wild about his version of Showbiz Blues.
backfromthedead22 2 years ago
I feel privilged to have seen Rory play here in the States as many times as I had. Rory was one of those musicians that you HAD to see live to capture his brilliance. Perhaps the most delightful guitarst I have ever seen literally grace the stage. I remain an ardent fan. The pensive ache and longing on this cut (1 of 2 on this recording) make me weep everytime I here it. ThanX for posting it. I've found that there are many fans not even aware of this track.
hisxlntones 2 years ago
Envy you. You speak with passion and I hear ya. I never knew this track. I sat in joy listening to this. To see him live must been an absolute joy.
mikeyintheoc 2 years ago
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AitorJauregui 2 years ago
Reminds me of Skynyrds Mississippi Kid....and I'll be the first to say that's a GOOD thing. Love Rory...immortal.
rotagen5 2 years ago
super muziek ik heb rorry gallager een maand of acht ondekt supper gewoon
PamelaDG1 2 years ago
This has got to be one of the best blues songs ever,sung by two of the greatest blues artists ever!!!
daviemcf 2 years ago
Rory playing a 12 string guitar !!!
Sure he could do but I think these photographs are rare. Thanks for posting.
Could anyone give me other samples???
17lio 3 years ago
the pics are from a video posted by againstthegrain57 called something like "maybe his last tv appearence"
jessupar 3 years ago
Thanks for reminding me this post.
I had been on ATG57 's document since that time, but I didn't remember having posted.
;-) well seen
17lio 3 years ago
true man, i love my america ...but damn rory beats any modern american blues players in my opinion... but check out Davey Knowles and Back Door Slam theyre from the UK and Davey is heavily influenced by rory.. i just saw them in concert and it was amazing
peace
RIP Rory
specialk3123 3 years ago
there are good people from both countries?
PMCMANIS 3 years ago
One of my main musical goals in life has been to "edicate" the american public of Rorys extranordinary talents he had within his way too shortly lived career. Peter Greene, on the other hand, at least gained sizable recognition here with Fleetwood Mac. The fact that the U.S. is the craddle, doesn`t mean everyone in America ever listened to the trully great musicians we`ve always had here either!
And let`s not forget Savoy Brown!
I`m through.
joeat963 3 years ago 2
Ah yes ;) The Great "Savoy Brown" Methinks i still have all of their original LP's
AsrudGilberto 3 years ago
I agree, 100%. With all due respect to USA as the cradle of the blues and all their greats, still - Rory and Peter are just two examples - non-Americans can also do blues! ;-)
andria260807 3 years ago 17
You bet they can!!
daviemcf 3 years ago
Don't forget Gary Moore...
Vincentipus 1 year ago
@andria260807 Don`t forget Eric Clapton lads...
murrayisthebest 10 months ago
@murrayisthebest I forgot about Mr.Clapton when I started listening to Mr. Gallagher!
lbolt100 10 months ago 4
@andria260807 Your nuts too, look at the post!
jczother 5 months ago
This was my absolute fave cut off "Rattlesnake Guitar" from day one. Rory at his very best! What a phenomenal performance.
SabuPtolemy 3 years ago
This is a song that can make me cry after a couple of beers. There ain't much songs that mean so much to me
yoursatan 3 years ago
I love Greeny and Fleetwood Mac, but this version is so much better than the original. Totally inspired. When I first heard it, I thought it was the 'original' by a black bluesman... this is simply stunning.
bluesgunner 3 years ago 3
This really is one of his best works, was it recorded in 95 yeah?
padraig314 3 years ago
This is a fantastic number,would've love to have seen Rory doing this! 5*
daviemcf 3 years ago