Rory's long term bass player was Gerry McAvoy. He's still playing with his own band and plays every year at Rory Fest, a celebration of Rory's life and work in Ireland.

Rory Gallagher - A Million Miles Away (Irish Tour 74 Live)

I saw BB King … and many others … Rory was the most extraordinary guitarist of the rock blues era… he was astonishing

Rory Forever! ❤️🇨🇮 🇺🇸

Rory was an absolute BEHEMOTH on the guitar. Truly a legend who played some legendary guitar licks. RIP Rory and thanks for the music!

In the 70s across the UK and Ireland, there were two Big 'music' shows. One was 'Top of the Pops', and it was what it said it was, - pop music/chart music, which might include rock from time to time, but had everything in between too. If you watched it religiously, you had a certain understanding of music but probably remained blissfully unaware of people like Rory Gallagher. The other show was 'The Old Grey Whistle Test', and this is where hard-boiled rock happened. I remember as a young kid levitating more to it. I didn't understand the music so much but it seemed much more cool, I liked the seriousness of the intent. Looking back now; proud is the wrong word, but I do feel privileged to have been part of the original audience, even at so young an age, for this kind of rock in its very time and place. Every time I hear Lynyrd Skynyrd now, I realise that's the 70s I miss most, more than I miss the Top of the Pops 70s.

Omg u found Rory Gallagher. Saw him in early 1970s in Manchester, England. Was deaf for 24 hours after. It was so loud. One of the best guitarist ever. Tattoo'd Lady one of my favourites of his. Another musician taken too soon. RIP Rory. Xx

@stevemoss7793

Ай бұрын

Rory toured a lot, but if it was the Free Trade Hall circa 1974 then I was there!!

@lorrainemackenzie5861

Ай бұрын

@@stevemoss7793 Yes it was. Great gig.

Rory Gallagher, Bullfrog Blues live. SMOKING!!!!

Rory Gallagher was on another level to the rest 💯🎸🔥

Rory was on the same level as Jeff Beck, Hendrix, and SRV. Just amazing. Watch him live. He also lets his band take the limelight as well. Great musician

@coelhomanco5990

Ай бұрын

Hendrix é acima de todos!

@RossoVerdeNero

Ай бұрын

Gerry McAvoy. Belfast's greatest ever bass player.

Amber, you are absolutely right! They do not make music like this anymore. Excellent observation. This is the music of my day.

Thanks for reacting to Rory he don’t get the recognition he deserves Greatest musician to come out of Ireland 💚💚💚

@barblessable

29 күн бұрын

Other great players like Brian May, Keith Richards ,Pete Townsend Jimmy Page and Johnny Marr were inspired by Rory , recognition from your peers is the best . Rory always refused to release singles and shunned the pop star game or he would have been more widely known, great musician and song writer ,but on stage performing he was at his best.

he is fantastic there is alive version of him doing bullfrog blues it is a must

I said it many times before and I am going to say it again, it just doesn't get any better than Rory Gallagher and his band.

Brian May of Queen says he got his sound from watching Rory as a kid & asking him questions which Rory always listened to & responded to. He says Rory was always kind to him & his friends never acting like a star that didn't have time, he was a real person. No one ever says anything bad about Rory. Rush's first tour was as the warm up band, they said he was so supportive of them, ten years later Rush was the headliner with Rory as the warm up, they repaid his kindness.

If you like this song, you'll enjoy "A million miles away" as well. I would recommend live recordings, there are plenty out here. Big energy, great band. Songs like Shadow Play, Shin Kicker etc.

Give a listen to “ Going to my Hometown “ from Live in Europe “ Rory rocking it out on a mandolin

From his debut self-entitled album. Rory truly could do it all. 💯👍👍🌟

Have a listen to his first band The Taste. Specifically "What's Going On" from 1970. It's absolutely incredible and more up tempo.

WOW. That was great. Another artist that I wouldn't have heard of, if not for you guys. AWESOME.

@bjdefilippo447

Ай бұрын

It's such a wonderful journey to be taken on!

You have found real gold here. Best guitarist I have ever heard. Taken away from us too soon.

Ohh lordy, help my ❤️. We were so into blues, jazz, blues rock in the 70's...listening to Rory again warms my soul! RIP, greatest guitarist!

Rory Gallagher was an absolute master of the blues sound! Wait till you hear CLUTCH! You can hear the influence he had on this Maryland band.

No such thing as the greatest guitar player in my book, but when it comes to my personal favourite it has to be Rory Gallagher. I've seen Hendrix, Kossof, Clapton, Santana, and many other greats but he's the only one that gets the hair on the back of my neck standing. Certain guitatrists have a unique sound thats copied by others but his sound is truly unique to the point i've never heard anything remotely like it.

@barblessable

29 күн бұрын

I never saw Carlos, Jimi or Paul live did see Eric ,Mark Knopfler and the great Rory all were good but Rory was mesmerising . I'm in my 70s now so please allow me to give Jose Feliciano an honourable mention too .

@PadraigCarthy

28 күн бұрын

@@barblessable wow, thats a leftfield mention. people tend to forget/not realise how good he was

@fredholmes6284

19 күн бұрын

Rory's the greatest

@PadraigCarthy

15 күн бұрын

@@fredholmes6284 he's your personal favourite. for every 1 who says Hendrix i'll show you 1 who says, Rory, Clapton, Kossof, etc, etc

Kudos to you guys for playing outside of the box

Ohhh! Thank you! Here we go. Enjoy! Jay, Gerry McAvoy on bass . Rory's band members always had lots of room to move around. Catch yer breath! Yes. There are very few reactors out there digging Rory right now. It's great you guys are here. Thanks again.

@nathanwahl9224

Ай бұрын

The amount of space they give each other adds so much. Who said the secret wasn't what you played, but what you didn't play? Can't remember. Not an easy skill to keep; saying it is one thing, these guys did it. Even the bass may sound busy, with the riffs spanning more than an octave, but there's still a crispness about it. It keeps their music still fresh today, and for some might be a bit disconcerting at times, the recording is hardly 'sweetened' at all. They weren't outside the box, they were never issued one.

Listen to Rory Gallagher live in Europe or On the Boards with his original band Taste. Thank you for playing Rory in its entirety. His famous Fender Strat is now owned by his brother after the death of Rory. And he can't play!!!! They've just sold John Lennons' 12 string Framer for a couple of million. Rory's strat must be worth squillions in the right hands. Thank you Rory for my love of Irish/English Blues.

@mickworden8713

7 күн бұрын

Going up for auction now

Rest in Peace Rory

I love how much you folks are enjoying this under appreciated artist! You MUST now listen to A Million Miles Away, from the Irish Tour live ‘74. You will not be disappointed.

@Peterleverton

Ай бұрын

I second this!!! It's my favourite live recording of all time....by anyone!!!!!!

@mickworden8713

7 күн бұрын

Another great acoustic song off that record is As the Crow Flies.. unbelievable.....

Please check out Rory with his first band, Taste. There are great videos of them live at the Isle of Wight (where Jimi saw him). It’s an iconic performance. Try “What’s Going on” or “Sugar Mama”

Rory was a true maestro, no other way to put it. Consummate guitarist/musician/showman, but still humble. Everyone is right, he's ranked with Hendrix, SRV, Beck, no two ways about it. I'd love to see you react to John Lee Hooker & Canned Heat covering Whisky & Women.

Saw Rory back in Detroit in the 80s. Fantastic concert and just seemed like one of the nicest guys you'd ever want to meet. I've seen most of the what are considered the classic rock greats and Rory is still at the top of my list! This guy lived his guitar and was so personable even on stage. Very down home and you could feel his music was his life! RIP Rory. You are loved and missed.

Indeed you need more Rory Gallagher. You should hear him do some shreading if you think that was good

"Bullfrog Blues" live version..... Strap in and Hold on!

@RossoVerdeNero

Ай бұрын

...and then, when you think you can't take any more, go for Shadow Play. Not the Montreux '79 version, but the Belfast '84 version, where the music fans, starved by artists who wouldn't set foot in the place due to the bombs and the guns (I know, I was one of them), just went nuts.

@RossoVerdeNero

Ай бұрын

Shadow Play, Ulster Hall, Belfast 1984. It doesn't get any better.

1st track of Rory that I heard was Bullfrog Blues, the live version, still 1 of my favourites.

@PadraigCarthy

Ай бұрын

i was lucky to see Taste in '70 at the IOW, just after i turned 16 and a few years later pestered some pals to come with me to the Cambridge Corn Exchange to see him as some had never seen him. When he did Bullfrog Blues and he played the first lick the whole crowd just stood there and looked at their arms, at each other, because of the goosebumps. Never seen anything like that in my life, this was just the 3 piece band, i never really cared for the version with the keyoboard player.

@NavvyMom

Ай бұрын

​@@PadraigCarthyThank you for sharing the story of that amazing experience! I had never heard of him, and reading all these comments and hearing J&A's reaction and the music makes me realize that I have been missing out.

@PadraigCarthy

Ай бұрын

@@NavvyMom by all accounts he was a lovely man, and although i was never fortunate enough to meet him i witnessed his generousity many times. with Taste at the IOW there was a schedule to follow, so his set lasted a specific time, but later he was renowned for not leaving the stage until the fans got their fill. i went to one gig where the police were called as the set went way, way beyond the scheduled time, and the organisers had to come on stage mid song, ask him to stop, and explain the situation. there are also stories of venues actually turning off the power temporarily to stop him, and i remember they did it once when i saw him, so he simply got the acoustic out and played few numbers until he was persuaded to leave. he was born to entertain, adored playing and would play for anybody, anywhere

That was incredible. What a ride. His vocals sound a little like clapton. Guitar work was incredible

Not into all that ‘who’s the greatest guitar player ever’ thing, but I do enjoy listening to Rory more than any other. His live stuff is out of this world.

Truly love Rory G.,he was so underrated in the industry but loved by all the giants in the business.He was the guitarist that other guitarists loved talking about.RIP

"Shin Kicker!"Live! Blow you away! Gerry Macavoy Super bassplayer still playing& giving interviews of time with Rory!

@6916dog

Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤ And Bullfrog Blues from the Old Grey Whistle Stop show ❤❤❤❤❤

@ddullaway

Ай бұрын

Yes live from Montreux

@marietheresahughes2911

Ай бұрын

​@@6916dogABSOLUTELY 💯 %

@lesknight5416

Ай бұрын

Anything from his montreux live sets, i especially like shadowplay

He's right up their with the best of his era - Hendrix, Clapton etc. And then on another level you will find Johnny Winter all on his own.

My favourite guitarist of all time the late great Rory Gallagher! Was lucky to see him live back in the day and he always gave his all in every performance. A truly awesome blues/rock guitarist! You should check out the live performance of the track Shadow play. Just awesome stuff! Cheers guys

YOU REALLY had to see Rory and his battered old strat live to get what he was about, I was lucky enough to see him twice, his playing and writing are evident on record but live he was fantastic , his enthusiasm and joy on stage was infectious ,he toured constantly but he developed a fear of flying which led to his addiction to prescription drugs this combined with alcohol caused his liver to fail ,he got a transplant but developed an infection after surgery and died aged 47 , check out GHOST BLUES , or IRISH TOUR documentary films about this very likeable and super talented musician sadly missed but never forgotten.

Rory is such an underappreciated player. You got to do some stuff off of his live Irish Tour '74. "A Million Miles Away". Tatoo'd Lady" or "Walk on Hot Coals" Also Philby from Live in Montreux, and for a studio cut, the great love song, "I Fall Apart". Love it when reactors discover Rory as I did. First time I heard him I said "who is this, and how is it possible I have never heard of him before!".

@simonoreilly3090

Ай бұрын

That Irish Tour is an absolute classic album.

Guys you have to try and react to Rory live, it`s just a whole different experience.

@richeaton5752

Ай бұрын

Live is where he shined like no other...

To this day his guitar lines are still very unique, especially considering how many others benefited from his playing, none of them actually do that same kind of things he did. Incredible dynamics, no fear of empty space where others might have tried to fill it in. And the guys behind him are a freaking synchronized machine, again doing a few things that still are uncommon since.

All right my babies.... Long time listener first time hearing this ‼️ I've never heard of this artist, but the fluidity of his guitar playing is spot on ‼️💯🔥🎸😎👍🏻

Great track from Rory's first solo album. 1971 Saw Rory leave his old band Taste behind, Gerry McAvoy on bass played on all of Rory's albums afer this. Wilgar Campell on drums and Vincent Crane on piano of Atomic Rooster fame.

It always gets my attention when I see the Rory Gallagher mentioned. His stuff has a true 60s-70s guitar rock feel. I'm impressed by how far the two of you have come in just a few short years. So much so that you've learned how to discern real talent when you hear it. ❤

I git to see Rory three times. He was never billed as the main act any of the times I saw him. But when we got back in the car to go home he was the main act to everyone I went with.

Brian May attributed his guitar tone to Rory as he took his time to help out a fan and player. Kind soul he was!

Thank you-that was a wonderful reaction to watch and you were clearly enchanted by his ability to make his guitar convey all the emotions human vocals just couldn't. Rory live was a force of nature that you need to watch and hear. For a live recording that will totally blow you away, check out the YT audio recording of "Just a Little Bit" from '74 at My Fathers Place in Roslyn NY. FIRE!!! Rockpalast 1979 had a lot of amazing video moments, including the 12+ minute version of "Tattoo'd Lady". And for a stunning live blues number, I highly recommend the 1984 Ulster Hall, Belfast, version of "I Wonder Who".

This is why Rory Gallagher is my favorite blues rock guitar players. Simply amazing and he was a very genuine nice guy. So many of the great guitar players credit him as their influence. His acoustic stuff is also amazing. Brian May from Queen said he got his sound from Rory and Eric Clapton said Rory was the reason he got back into the blues music.

@bjdefilippo447

Ай бұрын

Amazing musician. So glad so many are getting to hear him!

@marietheresahughes2911

Ай бұрын

I'm 68yrs I met Rory when I was 15 in 1971 absolutely one of my favourite blues guitarist ever 💖💫💖💫💖💫💖

@jeremyfagner6808

Ай бұрын

@@marietheresahughes2911 that would have been amazing!

🔥 🎸 first time hearing - I enjoyed that! ❤❤

Thank you guys, I have been requesting more Rory almost daily. Please do Shin Kicker (live at Montreaux 1977) and Bullfrog Blues from the Old Grey Whistle Stop show. You will be blown away. ❤❤❤❤

@michaelfoster5577

Ай бұрын

Absolutely - these two tracks are the essence of a live Rory concert. I saw him perform twice with his band Taste (in 1969 and 1970) and then about twenty times with the band he formed after Taste split. Catfish and Sinner Boy (live at the Isle of Wight) are great tracks from the early years (even though this was not the first Taste line up!), but the real masterpieces are from his live performances in the 70s. He could play electric guitar (Stratocaster, Telecaster, Gretsch and others!), acoustic, mandolin, ukulele, even sitar. And saxophone too. The quieter tracks on the first album after Taste are also fantastic. Rory could play blues, rock, rock n roll, folk, country and all at the highest level. More Rory reactions - PLEASE!!!!

We lost a guitar legend far too young the day we lost Rory. He was incredible and sorely missed.

Rory was fantastic. You should also check out Tommy Bolin, another killer player

@d.vincent6190

Ай бұрын

Absolutely, he also got high praise from Jimi Hendricks. Shake the devil is a rocker or Post toastee.

Saw Rush in 1982 on the Signals tour and Rory Gallagher opened up for them.

@davidpetrich7277

Ай бұрын

I also saw that tour. November 9th 1982, Joe Lewis Arena in Detroit. It was the night before I left for Navy Basic training. Had never heard of Rory and walked out that night a fan for life.

@scottmeeks662

Ай бұрын

8 years earlier, it was Rush opening for Rory and they never forgot that.

@davidgump1509

Ай бұрын

The exact same for me, except I saw them in Wichita KS. Walked away as a fan!!

Rory was great! Nice you have him on the channel.I was a fan since I saw him on tv in the mid 70es.He was playing that worn out strat and dressed in flannel shirt and jeans like we kids did those days.No glamorous looking,just interested in music and giving everything he had on stage.Check for some live videos like Tatto´d lady,Bullgrog blues,Cradle rock...Satisfaction guaranteed!

He was great. You guys need to hear Gary Moore too.

Heck yea dudes first ppl I’ve ever seen react to Rory he’s so awesome

I went to see Rory live any time he gigged locally when I was still at school. He was brilliant. Really try Laundromat from the "live in Europe" recording, absolute fire

Magic....Sadly Rory's beloved Strat, along with other guitars, amps etc, has been put up for auction by Rory's brother... Sale takes place 17 October 2024..... There is a huge movement to get Rory's Strat back to Ireland , to Cork which is Rory's final resting place .... Check out Sheena Crowley's site.. Her late father sold the Strat to Rory in 1963.....* Bring Rory's Strat To Ireland*....... Rory G... Legend .....👍🕊️

"Goin' to My Hometown" Rory Gallagher - Irish Tour 74

@bruceware8779

Ай бұрын

Yes

Probably one the finest songs you have ever played. I saw Rory many times live and the Rory Gallagher album this is taken from is well worth listening too.

That one hit Amber in her soul, I can tell. He's been doing that to me for 50 years.

@bruceware8779

Ай бұрын

What a treat that was

That got swampy at just the right time. Then it turned into pure joy!

Awesome pick! Keep going down this rabbit hole, you won't be disappointed! And thanks for expanding your reactions far beyond the boundaries of everyone else, you two are keeping great artists and their music alive.😊

Jay & Amber, I’d recommend bluesman Albert Collins. These are songs from his Grammy Nominated album Ice Pickin’. "Master Charge” (about his wife’s use of his credit card); "Conversation with Collins" (story of his wife’s girls night out/him babysitting); "Honey, Hush! (Talking Woman Blues); "Too Tired"; "When the Welfare Turns Its Back on You" !!! Saw him live, incredible.

@bojangles713

Ай бұрын

Jeez, all the novels

This song was released in 1971, but I still consider it to be music of the Woodstock era. Brilliant!

Check out his live performance of Shadow Play. He was simply awesome

Keep checking out Rory. Amazing guitarist. Some great live performances are Bullfrog Blues and Shin Kicker.

Rory is a true jewel among guitar players!❤❤

If you want to bear Rory at his most rocking check out “ Souped up Ford “ a guitarist on full throttle Saw him many many times and always delivered over 2 and half hours of great music

Thank you for this segment I had not been aware of RORY

So glad I had a chance to see him in concert a couple years before he passed, in a small club! One blistering solo after another with soulful Irish vocals…..and excellent songs he wrote too.

Bullfrog blues on the old grey whistle test 😮will suit yous guys down to the ground, solos on piano,bass drums and of course Rory on guitar.

I love the old school distortion box. I had one for my strat, and it sounded just like that. Jazz rock groove. Love it.

@triggerwarning5762

Ай бұрын

Crazy overtones

@sidtedtilley

Ай бұрын

Don't forget that his Vox AC30 added just another amount of overdrive too

Hes definitely a blues player he has some acoustic blues which is great to pistol slappen blues.

@PadraigCarthy

Ай бұрын

hes definitely a guitarist. why do people have to categorise music? oh and its pistol slapper blues

Excellent! Irish Tour '74 album and video! Gerry McAvoy on bass!

A Myth Legend from Ireland! Thanks for this!

The first concert I attended was Rory, Fleetwood Mac, and Deep Purple in 1972. Rory put on an incredible live show.

Jay and Amber, you always bring joy to my day. Love to both of you. Thank you for making me smile. Great song choice. ❤️🌹

Rory is the man......

Hozier puts Rory in his favourite Irish musical legends alongside the cranberries, U2, Van, Sinead and Aslan.

gotta see live...Shadow Play,,,awesome

Follow Me..... Rory Gallagher Live in Belfast. This is an amazing live version of the song Follow Me. You won't be disappointed. You also get a good look at Rory's iconic 1961 Fender Stratocaster. Legend has it that it was the first Strat ever sold in Ireland. Another great guitarist to check out is Frank Marino. He's great live too. Check out Frank Marino Live at the Agora Theatre - It's Begun to Rain. It's a 12 minute listen, but well worth it.

Brilliant 🎉

One of Brian May’s favorite guitar players! I’ve never heard this, so thank you for reacting to it.

Shadow Play live. Love his beautiful smile💙

Now I really want you to hear Crest of a Wave from his 2nd album Deuce from 1971. It'll blow your mind, like it did mine, years ago.

Rory is a Legend,And Gerry on bass 👌👌

Wow! He is great! Love his lead and beat!

HAVE TO LISTEN TOO FROM THE LIVE IN EUROPE 1972 ALBUM... THE FABULOUS MESSIN WITH THE KID AND THE TREMENDOUS IN YOUR TOWN !! ONE OF THE BEST LIVE I SEEN AT THE TOWN HALL BIRMINGHAM 1973 SUPERB HIM ALWWYS 🎸🍻🎸

You need to explore more Rory

Must watch him live 😊

I would put forward "Rory Gallagher - (Live At The San Diego Civic Center, CA, USA / 1974), but you can see the bands chemistry in action, in the second video which is "Do You Read Me" Rock goes to College. both Live tracks show his talent, and how the band Gel's in concert.

Cut to the chase...listen to Rory's "Live in Europe" album. Absolute banger. High octane blues rock.

Awesome great musican thanks 🙏 ❤

Been a fan of RG since mid 70s. One thing is for sure, ya gotta check out his live video clips, phenomenal! He played with high energy and passion. He can definitely jam! I highly recommend Shadow Play, Moonchild, Laundromat, Last Of The Independents, Pistol Slapper Blues, Too Much Alcohol, and Hands Off! ✌️

He was magical❤