This sounds to me like Jerry Lee Lewis, Phil Lynott, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Ginger Baker had a jam session!! Phenomenal!!!

One of the most musical, versatile, personable, humble entertainers I've ever seen. Loved Rory. Rest In Peace and Power, brother 🙏🏽 🥲🌈🌉🎶❤️✨️🕊

@missblondie2393

10 ай бұрын

🙏🎵💜🎶✌️🎸💜

@jgg59

2 ай бұрын

Rory Gallagher probably the best guitarist to come out of Ireland. Probably one of the best in the world.

@paulmurray6958

2 ай бұрын

I walked off stage and left the band cause the manager said less Rory more Stevie ray😂

@paulmurray6958

2 ай бұрын

Fy is there two finger emoji?😢

@damonhines8187

2 ай бұрын

@@paulmurray6958 you're looking for the reverse of this, I'm guessing 😏 ✌🏼 The Brit version of: 🖕🏼 What band did you leave, btw?

The ultimate performer entertainer. Gone far too soon.

The awesome Gerry McAvoy on bass - a friend by Rory's side for twenty great years.

Can not go wrong with this guy. A real treasure.

I actually saw him live in Michigan in '72 and the place was jumping when he kicked this in ❤️✌️.

RIP Rory, Rod, and Lou. Thank You! (keep rockin' Gerry!)

Up the Irish🤘

The Irish best guitarist !!!

From the "Live in Europe" album 1972, this is a great cover of William Harris's 1928 song. Multiple instrumentalist, songwriter, and bandleader Rory was one talented guitarist who unfortunately died at 47 after a liver transplant. He sold over 30 million albums. This is a stupendous version, rocking guitars, great slide guitar, piano supreme, and the drums reminded me of Gene Krupa. Such groovy entertainment, you cannot sit still listening to this masterpiece.I saw you grooving along Harri. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Miss Blondie. 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

@missblondie2393

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the show and what a show they put on Appreciate all the back info RIP Rory Gallagher Love and Music 💜🎵🎶🇨🇦🇺🇲💜

@marybaillie8907

11 ай бұрын

@@missblondie2393 ✌️👍🎶🇨🇦❤️

I saw Rory twice. To see him live was everything. Rest in peace mate, you were the best (and still are)..

Bass solos and drum solos were common back in the day. We lived this kind of music in my day.

Rory Gallagher one of the best to ever do it 💯☘️🎸🔥

A Gallagher fan since shortly after I got out of the Navy in '75. You are an enlightened individual.

Rory had music in his soul, he and the band were on fire at this gig.

I'm 65 and have enjoyed a happy life but at 17 I was in Southend Kursaal mesmerized by Rory when the gig was stopped - they'd had a call saying there was a bomb in the building. This being the 70s it was believable. Rory left the stage -people stamped their feet and shouted for more until Rory came back on, said 'oh fuck it' and carried on playing. I remember thinking, if this is it, what a way to go! Still the best musician I've ever seen, his picture gangs in my wall.

Yeah and he reminds me of Alvin Lee's style and energy. Rory burnt the candle at both ends and in the middle. Gone to soon. RIP

Rory was the Man! Sweet Monster....my eternal addiction!!!!!!

@missblondie2393

10 ай бұрын

Mine too 🎶🎸🎵✌️

👉AMAZING PERFORMANCE👈 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 THANKS FOR THE REACTION

In the PARIS version of this,Rory actually seemed to have half of the audience on stage with him and, eventually,he climbed onto the stacks of equipment to be seen on the stage:)

@valeriebarr5729

6 ай бұрын

And all without missing a note! 👍

@Isleofskye

6 ай бұрын

@@valeriebarr5729 Exactly Valerie.😀😀

Ah, The Old Grey Whistle Test 😍 There were some great performances over the years. Auntie BBC at her best.

That was outstanding, I usually dislike music like this; played over these chords as it’s almost always staid, repetitive and uninspiring. However, the inventiveness of these musicians floored me. There were countless snippets of musicality, that I have never heard played in this context before, i.e.over these chord sequences; and I have been listening to all types of music incessantly since I was seven years of age [55 years ago]. Sure there has been quite a few performances I’ve heard in this style thru the years that were as astonishingly passionate & inventive. Alas , performances like this are as rare as hen teeth. I love it when I’m reenergised, rejuvenated with a style that usually leaves me slightly cold as I’ve heard it all before. Thank You, Rory & band for electrifying my ears.

You have to take into account as well that Bullfrog Blues wasn’t actually included in the original broadcast. They new the show was over on TV but just kept going for the live audience in the theater. BTW, the second “g” In Gallagher is silent. Pronounced Galla-her

Saw Rory in Glasgow at the Greens Playhouse, across the Road from the now gone Apollo, many,many ,moons ago. He liked a Drink and very kindly threw a few Cans of Tennents Lager into the Audience just to help the Vibe along, sadly missed along with Phil Lynott

See Rory Gallagher Shadow Play Montreux 1979 with him playing his guitar by dragging it across the stage by the cable.

I had the pleasure of seeing Rory live at the whiskey a-go-go in Hollywood California in about 1973 best concert I've ever been to. Became a fan for life that night

Wow! Sounds like the Killer on piano!

Great choice ! glad I saw him on stage two times in mid 70s, unforgetable ! Rory is one of the great greats !

@missblondie2393

11 ай бұрын

You're extremely fortunate to have seen him live I believe I was born in the wrong Era my favorite music is mostly 60s and 70s

@jogischulz2576

11 ай бұрын

@@missblondie2393 ...the 60s and 70s music is a very good choice, keep on rockin' 🎸

Can't thank you enough for reacting to this. Rory was a completely different man off stage: softly spoken, humble, almost shy. What a tragic loss.

Yooooo, now this performance by Rory Gallagher is on fire🔥 Miss B. You submitted another great one once again. This is Rory and his band running on all cylinders, captured in this video. 👏Harri, always up to the task, your review was spot-on.

@missblondie2393

11 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed this Dave Rory and the band are definitely top tier

Yes good observation, Phil Lynott and Rory have similar vocals at times.

Great request Miss Blondie. 🌺✌️

@missblondie2393

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed this Debbie 🎵💜🎶

Saw Rory and his band Taste along with Delany Bonnie and Friends open for Blind Faith in 1969 in Ole St' Lou. That sold me. Jim

@missblondie2393

11 ай бұрын

WOW!!!

Ohhh Yeah Babe!!! This dude could've been in The Rolling Stones??? And he basically said???? Go Fug gough!!!! Testament!!!!1🤘🤘🤘🙏🙏🙏

@missblondie2393

11 ай бұрын

Rory stayed true to his music What a legend

Was lucky enough to see the great Rory Gallagher live many times and he never failed to disappoint. One of the best blues/rock guitarists ever!

Simply the GOAT

Can you imagine a duet with him and Johnny Winter?.. that would be mind blowing

The greatest of all time for me. So fortunate to see him live twice in Australia. Still rate as the two best concerts I've ever been to - unforgettable. Still sadly missed.

👍Harry welcome to the club of the enlightened….. Gallagher live just killed it. No electric blues artist rocked a crowd like Rory. First heard him live in 1974 in the City Hall in our home town of Cork in Ireland. I was 14 years old and I remember it like it was yesterday. A great artist and a gentleman. Also Gerry, Rod and Lou were awesome sidemen. Still wonderful to know that people are still discovering Rory to this day. Gone but never forgotten…. RIP Rory.

When Jimmy Hendrix was asked about how did it felt to be the best guitar player in the world he answered,"I don´t know,you should ask Rory Gallagher!"

@stevenmeyer9674

7 ай бұрын

That quote has been going around for years. And has been directed to many different guitarists.

@martinstewart5205

7 ай бұрын

That maybe but he was referring to Rory

@stevenmeyer9674

7 ай бұрын

@@martinstewart5205 Hendrix has said that about many guitarists. Rory wasn't the only one.

@paulmurray6958

2 ай бұрын

Truth 😊

@user-bo3mm4hb5c

Ай бұрын

Genius!

Quality of musicianship from all is off the scale, as is the energy - fantastic👍👍👏👏

@missblondie2393

10 ай бұрын

Yes Sir, I 💯 agree 🎶✌️🎵

Would have loved to be there!

@missblondie2393

11 ай бұрын

Oh me too Thankfully KZread has these gems

Phil would go to rory gigs as a teenager he was one of his biggest fans.

Thank you Miss Blondie. Thank you Harri. Had to stop the vid in the solos portion to give the diabetic dog supper and her needle. Thought, Well, will I be able to get back into it?? Hah! No problem. A buddy of mine saw Rory here and still raves about it. Gone too soon! Thanks!

@missblondie2393

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Walt Sending out love to your buddy What's his or her name? 🎶✌️🎵

@thewildgoose7467

10 ай бұрын

@waltw4537 Fair play, that's the best reason for stopping a solo I've ever heard. We have to look after our furry friends 🙂. @missblondie2393 Great request👍. FYI MerchantOfAlba will be doing a reaction to my request of a little ditty called 'Shin Kicker' (Montreux 1979) in the next week or so. They've never heard Rory so you might want to keep an eye out for that 😉

@missblondie2393

10 ай бұрын

@@thewildgoose7467 Harri actually did my request to Shin Kicker several months back I'm with you Rory must be shared with as many as possible Honestly I only learned about him just a few years ago I like to think I know the true greats I can't believe I didn't know Rory's incredible work Now I'm obsessed I'll look out for your request from the other reactor And our furry buddies are the best reason to pause Enjoy your evening 💜✌️🇮🇪🎵🎸🎶

@missblondie2393

10 ай бұрын

@@thewildgoose7467 I just subscribed to Merchant Of Alba Thanks for the recommendation

@thewildgoose7467

10 ай бұрын

@@missblondie2393 I think I've seen all of Harri's RG reactions, including your requests. And to let you in on a little secret, I also have come to appreciate Rory's music only recently? But worse still, I was born and raised in Ireland AND was big into music at the same time he was gigging? However for some reason I didn't think his music was to my taste back then as I was more into the more laid back sounds of Pink Floyd and Yes and also groups like The Clash so I didn't really check out his music properly. My bad, as I missed out on getting to see him live unfortunately although living in Ireland I would've had plenty of opportunities. Another band that were around at the same time which I had no interest in were Rush, yet just like Rory in recent years they have become another one of my favorites. I guess it's like that Joni Mitchell line in Big Yellow Taxi, that "you don't know what you've got till it's gone"? Anyways have a good evening, and watch out for that "Shin Kicker" reaction😊

Gerry!!!!!!!

@Danhop54

11 ай бұрын

Ohhhh and Yeas Rob D'ath!!! Drummer🙏🙏🙏🙏

Thanks for that and it is my biggest musical regret that I never saw Rory and I have no excuse as I started to go to London Gigs in 1971, aged 17, so my loss and then the World's loss as we all said a premature goodbye to a great Man and Musician. Rory. R.I.P.

Seen Rory at the Glasgow Apollo and he finished his set with this number hence the solos, absolutely mesmerising concert, what a musician and showman, much loved much missed. Great video Harri, well done Sir.

@missblondie2393

10 ай бұрын

You're so fortunate having seen him live It's only 3 years that was introduced to Rory and he's become my top 3 guitarist I definitely was born in the wrong decade 🎶✌️🎶🎸

@johnianknox1629

10 ай бұрын

@missblondie2393 forgot to mention that was 1976. Great selection take care sweetie.

@missblondie2393

10 ай бұрын

@@johnianknox1629 while I'm no youngster for sure I was only about 6 Us Generation Xers were around for the greats just too young to see them live Music and Peace Always 🎵✌️🎶

@johnianknox1629

10 ай бұрын

@missblondie2393 lovely comment Miss, OK you've sussed me out as an old hippie, here's who I've seen all in the 70's. Elton John, The Eagles, Neil Young, Deep Purple, Bad Company, The Stones, Nazareth, Status Quo, but my GOAT is Free, my biggest regret was not seeing them live, I had tickets to see them at the Glasgow Kelvin Hall in 1970 but it got cancelled while standing in the queue to get in. Take care Sweetie.

@missblondie2393

10 ай бұрын

@@johnianknox1629 oh you're no old hippie, you have all the great memories of seeing the greats It's a gift Music is ageless, I just got my son into Rory and his friend a guitarist is blown away too Generation Z is opening up and starting to love Classic Rock (when not playing on the phone 😉) Enjoy your evening

his style , fashion on the act stage .... pffhhhhh , very awesome !!! no need to many attributes or accecories , also the sound by his old fender, magical & misery sound .... truly he's real rocker ✌️🤘🤘🤘😎, 🌹... ☕☕ ? 😊

Will never tire of listening to and watching Rory. I have most of the vinyl, all the CDs and DVDs but thank you KZread for the incredibly rich seam of Rory's live concerts.

This is some of the greatest musicians that's ever lived in my opinion . Now this was when music was music and what you saw is exactly what you got. Undeniable Some of the best

Rory was an angel

Fantastic! Love a great jam 🤘

Absolutely fantastic Rory and his band mates..

Saw him a few times decades ago and my ears are still ringing!😂 He was great!!

An absolutely brilliant masterclass!! God bless you Rory

oh my the bass

@mcasualjacques

10 ай бұрын

then the drummer finishes us off

@missblondie2393

10 ай бұрын

He's incredible

Nice to see another Rory reaction. There really was/is no one else like Rory - on another level altogether. I've seen most of the top bands from that era and no one came close to seeing Rory perform live. He was a self-taught multi-instrumentalist: electric/acoustic guitar, mandolin, harmonica, electric sitar, alto sax and also an outstanding songwriter with a catalogue that embraced blues, rock, folk, jazz and a bit of funk. His first band, Taste (1966-1970), was a ground-breaking trio which you might want to check out, I suggest from their first eponymous album: Blister on the Moon, Born on the Wrong Side of Time, Catfish and from their 2nd album On the Boards: What's Going On, Morning Sun, I'll Remember. Anyway, thanks for an excellent request Miss Blondie and a great reaction, Harri. Keep on...

@missblondie2393

11 ай бұрын

WOW you got to see him live..Incredible I'm lucky my guitar loving friend turned me on to Rory a few years ago and I can't get enough So talented and his heart and soul comes through Glad you enjoyed it 🎶💜🎵✌️

Got to Rory in 1971 in Providence RI, Roy Buchanan was the opening Act, great show.

@ambiesb

10 ай бұрын

2 of the best!

My favourite Rory song. 😍🤗💕

Just the best. .saw him first in 1972

I have loved this version for years. Impossible to sit still. Virtuoso performance by all of the band. More Rory please

I am lucky enough to have seen Rory Gallagher live way back in 1981 in Southampton. No band ever that I've seen has come close to someone really enjoying themselves and cutting loose live as Rory did.

Serious talent here! 👏

RIP Mr. RORY......

Good job Harri... great performance by Rory who influenced a ton of HOF rock guitarists.

Lots of energy!

What!!!!! That was incredible!

It was an amazing show, something from the Midnight Special, they wanted to do it and did it, you also need to be able to get a standing ovation! Bravo Rory and team! 👋👋👋

Rory forever.........................

What a banger! Thanks for sharing!

Loved Rory and his music, saw him a few times what great concerts, live in Europe album was my introduction to him. What a 3 piece band. Left us far too soon.

I had the honour of seeing Rory live when I was 14 years old in a small venue in Ayr. Scotland. Jim Hendrix was once asked in an Interview what it felt like to be the greatest guitarist in the world and his reply was " I don't know,why don't you ask Rory Gallagher" enough said

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

Immensely fun watching you catch the full force of the magic on your first listen. This is one of the very best versions I've ever come across. All the boys are at absolutely peak power!

wish more people knew how good Rory was.....................

First time I heard of Rory is when I saw him live in 1976 as one of 3 openers for Jethro Tull at the LA Colossium. He basically did that... rocked for at least two solid hours. One of a kind.

I literally think of my guitar playing learning inspiration as before and after hearing Rory..in fact,maybe even my life 😂before and after Gallagher..i feel literally Blessed to have found him for my self !❤

Love love Rory.

When mentioning the bass greats you should consider Norman Watt Roy too. When he left the stage, it was just a puddle as if the guy had evaporated, he put that much energy into his performances. Rory is my favourite artiste of all time and this line up was his best. Hats off to Rory Gallagher, Lou Martin, Rod D’eath and Gerry McAvoy.

Rory "Epic" Gallagher singer songwriter lead and rhythm guitar

Thanks for the video, introduced me to this amazing performance 😊

Way to rock Miss B. What a great song. Thanks Miss B ❤and Harri.

@missblondie2393

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the show Beautiful Cynthia Rory and his Band were having a blast performing 🎵💜🎶🇨🇦🇺🇲✌️

All his albums are pretty good, my fav is the live Irish tour, out of this world.

A very modest, quiet guy offstage. You should check out a great new Irish guitarist, and huge Rory Gallagher fan, called Dom Martin.

Here I was wanting something soft and sensitive and you spring this on me, Miss Blondie. Seriously, it was a great song and great performance and a great choice. I do miss those days when there was so much great music on radio and TV, OGWT was certainly part of this in its heyday. It always makes me laugh. This performance was from 1976 but there were so many hard rock bands around at that time. Just what was punk for except as a marketing exercise for the less talented. It certainly didn't breathe new life into rock music. It's certainly good fun watching Harri's physical reaction to music. I'm glad that @marrybaillie8907 said which album it's on, I shall be listening to it.

@missblondie2393

11 ай бұрын

😂 Soft and sensitive this is not but what a show Glad you enjoyed it Paul 🎶✌️🎵

saw this exact combo in Toronto in '75. Drunker than I was, (Rory and the boys liked to take the odd drop now and then), and they still killed the festival.

Rory was the best. His Garbageman Blues from the BBC sessions is unparalleled.

Genius!

Hola Harri, excelente video !!!! Mira al bajista Billy Sheean, de Mr: Big. Es extraordinario !! Saludos desde Buenos Aires, Argentina !!

Awesome stuff!

Saw Rory twice in Madrid

Another fantastic-- no no ridiculous video . This was great. Thank you!

All the great guitar players looked up to Rory Gallagher for inspiration, ideas and technique….. Hendrix, Clapton, May, Beck,Marr, Lifeson et al….. they all followed him. He was the best and he still remains the best ever (and I do not mean that as an insult to today’s great players).

Im 65 yrs old the hairs. Om my body still react

@paulmurray6958

Ай бұрын

Magic 😊

ANIMALS! Just animals. I love this. the only thing better maybe Cld Chisel "Bow River" ir Bob Seger "Get out of Denver" Live.

Try the slow blues numbers. or the acoustic part of his set. Brilliant musician, sadly missed.

Thankyou man .love from Ireland

Wow, 100%

Rory was good friends with Phil & Gary Moore. Rory and Phil did a live show together

The Young Gallagher